Consumer Tech Update

If you fly a drone for fun or for a living, pay attention. The U.S. has officially pulled the plug on new sales of Chinese drones and drone parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From smart fridges to new laptops, your gifts are likely outdated and exposed. Here's the scoop in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a season often defined by the latest gadgets and glowing screens, this is a gentle reminder of the one gift that can’t be bought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sleigh has left the North Pole! If you’re wondering where in the world Santa is right now, check out this live map to spot him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running out for a forgotten gift? Watch out. A sophisticated scam is afoot that could empty your wallet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve spent thousands on your trip. The last thing you want are sky high fares. Here’s how to get ahead of the surge pricing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you get a DNA kit as a gift this Christmas, let me give you a quick heads-up. DNA tests aren’t always just about fun facts like where your ancestors lived or why you hate cilantro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuck talking to a customer service bot? Here’s the tips to outsmart it and avoid those endless loops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is that really a 5-star item or junk? You can’t always trust what you see while line shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one likes sitting in the middle seat. You can get around it! Here’s my tip to make you feel like you’re flying first class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI might have a good poker face, but it still has its tells. Here’s how to spot the subtle signs that you’re reading something written by an algorithm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You waste 17 hours a year looking for your car. Find out how Google Maps can get that time back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting a new flat screen for the holidays? Remember the price you pay for it isn’t how manufacturers make most of their money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you plug your phone into a rental car to use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, stop and look at the screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With six days till Christmas, the rush is on. Not only for you and me, but for online scammers too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something big, green and bushy is in the way of fast internet. Here's how to make it fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrongful-death lawsuits against Open A-I, the owners of ChatGPT, have been piling up. Here's the scoop in my short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

122 million people are traveling this season. Beat the chaos by booking your TSA appointment ahead of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Tech might be slowing down, but Uncle Sam is staffing up. I break down the new Tech Force program hiring recent grads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is the truth behind the viral scam using your favorite star to target your wallet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices