Consumer Tech Update

If Apple won't even look at it, you might be past due for an upgrade. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zillow isn't just for house hunting. It's a window into your financial life. Here's how to take control of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers are hijacking tragedies on GoFundMe, and your donations may be going to fraud. Think twice before you give. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average American spends over $1,200 a year on subscriptions. Here's how to cancel them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renting out your empty land for storage sounds like easy money, until the HOA, zoning laws, or a nosy neighbor comes knocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toy Story 2 was nearly lost to a single keystroke, until a backup saved the day. Here's why your files need a rescue plan, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new machine promises faster, cleaner, less painful ink, and it's heading to a shop near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers are using fake hotel messages to steal your details and wipe your bank account. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teens spend one in five minutes driving distracted by their phones. The risk isn't just real, it's deadly. Here's what parents must know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bringing home a new puppy? From calming music to treat-tossing pet cams, here are some smart tech tips to keep your dog happy, safe, and connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From AI romances to DNA-based hiring, science fiction movies like Minority Report, Gattaca, and Her predicted today's tech with surprising accuracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are asking ChatGPT personal questions to learn more about themselves. The answers can be surprisingly accurate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new ransomware called Mamona hits fast, encrypts your files, then deletes itself. Here's how to protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too early and you'll overpay. Too late and you'll scramble. Here's the sweet spot for scoring cheap airfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's how Apple fell behind and the $40 billion gamble it may need to make to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you tried swearing at it? It might solve all your problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a new phone scam that's defrauded millions of Americans. Here's how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get an email from her asking for Bitcoin? It's all part of a new celeb scam.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. produces millions of porn videos every year but now Apple's drawing a digital line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of popular creatine gummies on Amazon are missing the real dose. Here's how to spot the good ones before you buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google's two-decade tech reign is crumbling in the era of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stores are rolling out digital price tags that let them raise prices in real time. Here's how surge pricing could hit your next grocery run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A controversial new app just shot to #1 on the Apple charts. Not for entertainment, but for alerting users to ICE activity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bring faded memories back to life. These simple AI tools let you see your loved ones just as you remember them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some investors are treating vintage tech like fine art. The right piece could be a goldmine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are your phone habits harmless? There's one thing every generation agrees is just too rude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your car's dashboard looks straight out of Star Trek: Enterprise. That's not the best thing, here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Separated in the crowd? Drop a pin in Google Maps and share your live location. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crypto scammers promise fast cash. Only it's not. Here's how the con works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone can capture shots that look as good as the real thing. Three simple tricks for Instagram-worthy snaps this Fourth of July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can't seem to get someone on the phone for help? For most companies, that is intentional. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to look fully awake for that impromptu early morning Zoom meeting? Try these quick settings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It sounded like a dream until the reality of business kicked in. Now, Big Tech is ditching the perks and rediscovering a brutal truth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're a nice person, so you hand it over. Here's how one quick scam could get you to rethink that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home burglaries are down but the bad guys have gotten smarter. Here's how they use tech to steal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No tech degree? No problem. These fun, free classes will teach you AI basics without frying your brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your favorite celebrity sliding into your inbox with hot new crypto tips? Probably not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of seeing the same ol' stuff? A few quick settings on Facebook and Instagram can clean up your timeline fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even with better food, sound, and service, theaters are still on the decline. Execs say the classic night out has an expiration date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your summer water bill doesn't have to skyrocket. The right smart sprinkler can cut usage by 30% and keep your lawn looking great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you're too smart for a scam? Thousands fall for these every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly 62 million people will be on the road. Here's how to dodge the worst traffic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's first foldable iPhone is finally on the way, but with a $2k price tag, this futuristic flex might just break the bank and the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial intelligence can take notes, assign tasks and organize your whole meeting. Here's how to set it up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It looks like a bug, acts like a spy and it's made in China. This tiny drone is so stealthy you'd never know it was watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a few smart speakers, you've got a way to talk to any room in your house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple swears it's building the future of AI. Now they're scrambling to buy one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Websites can still ID you using your browser's unique fingerprint. Want to actually stay private? You'll need this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From web developers to call center reps, here's who's being replaced first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That innocent-looking link at the bottom of a spam email? It could be stealing your data. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Americans now stream TV than watch cable or broadcast. It's a massive shift from just four years ago. The old guard is losing fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices