Consumer Tech Update

Big Tech is silently using your chats and posts to train their AI. I'll walk you through the exact settings to change in under 60 seconds. Listen now to lock down your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've been saying it for years: Big Tech missed the boat on robots. But in 2026, they are finally catching up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confused by the tangle of cables that came with your new tech? Here is how to put a master technician in your pocket using your phone's camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You better be. Industry insiders agree that after years of rumors, all signs point to a launch. Hear my take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staring at a lab report that looks like alphabet soup? Don't panic. Here is how AI can translate that scary medical jargon into plain English. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget cell towers. This is the year massive satellite constellations go fully operational. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A shiny new iPad is the ultimate gift, but if you don't set it up right, it's a ticking time bomb for your wallet and your child's safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering what everyone else got for Christmas? The sales data just dropped, revealing the specific gadgets that dominated the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We assume we have more time to ask the big questions, until we don't. Here is the most meaningful thing you will do with your smartphone this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEOs used to hide layoffs. Now, they are openly gutting middle management as proof they are all-in on AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's start off the new year by finding some missing cash. This time on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 was the year we talked about AI until we were blue in the face. Now, here's what's in store for 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you ride tonight, take ten seconds to guarantee you get home safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time for a password purge? Here is your guide to saving money and securing your data in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025: You worked with AI. 2026: AI works for you. Here's the scoop in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Samsung's budget-friendly giants to Hisense's $100,000 video walls, here is why you no longer need a projector to go big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's give your vacay plans an instant vibe check with AI. Hear how in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're sitting down to write a five-year plan for 2026, do yourself a favor: Stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You see the bottle. You think you took it, but you aren't sure. Guessing wrong can land you in the ER. Here is how to stop the guesswork and guarantee you never miss a dose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have streaming, YouTube, and more to figure out what you want to watch. But did you really watch anything? The scoop in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retailers are using AI to fight back. Unfortunately, those bots often flag you as the scammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The race for "Space Superiority" just accelerated. The new plan? Boots on the Moon by 2028 and a nuclear reactor running up there by 2030. Here is how this giant leap actually affects you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop returns. Google Gemini now lets you use a "digital twin" to virtually try on clothes before buying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Here's what's behind a brand new podcasting company that generates 4,000 podcasts every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't fall for this terrible new scheme. Here's your best defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The free-for-all is over. Disney has officially partnered with OpenAI and is suing Google for billions over copyright infringement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people never lose that one pound of holiday weight. Kim shares a simple strategy to stop it before it starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was the world obsessed with this year? Google pulled back the curtain on our search habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You think you're slick hiding gifts in the trunk of the car? Please. The modern snoop is high tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time honors the architects of AI with a cover photo that proves the magazine has no idea how to actually use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just like milk or eggs, your devices can go bad. Here's how to tell in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices