Consumer Tech Update

The Wednesday drag is real. I've got a few quick tech tips to help you reset and power through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you live in the middle of nowhere and can't get decent internet, you don't have many choices. I'll break down what works and what doesn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your location could be logged every time you drive, thanks to license plate readers. Here's how to check if it's happening near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People always ask me: can you stop being tracked on the web? One guy tried, here's how far he went. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preserve your family's military legacy. Here's how to protect heirlooms and replace lost medals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than sales and barbecues, today is for honoring those who gave their lives for our freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Bezos started Amazon selling used books. While you might not build a trillion‑dollar empire, your shelves could hold big money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big banks pay next to nothing on savings while online banks offer 4 percent or more. This is the way to choose if it's right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

70 percent of hiring pros reject candidates over a bad photo. With AI tools, you can whip up a pro pic in minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's more than spam. These are the tricks scammers use to empty your wallet, and how to spot them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You get an email from a stranger claiming, “We have naked pictures of you!” It's a scam designed to scare you into paying up. Here's what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple promised AI in every corner of your iPhone. The reality? Most of it's missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not only for logging into class. That school address unlocks free software that normally costs thousands.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Take It Down Act is a big win for victims, but good luck getting shady sites to actually take your image down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no tropical treat. If your phone auto-connects to public Wi-Fi, you might get burned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With AI tools, it's easier than ever to fake your way through school, work — anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If a hacker can find your mom's maiden name or your first pet on social media, your accounts are easy targets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See a great deal on your feed? Here's why it could be a slick scams that takes your money fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of missing bill alerts and repair requests? Set up a shared email for all the important stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most AI tools don't cost anything to use. There's a reason: your data is the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time to pull out your old smartphone. Get an extra tool to protect your home with this step-by-step guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sixty percent get their news from TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Here's why that has experts alarmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some cams are so small they can hide inside smoke detectors, clocks and remotes. Try these pro tips to spot them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers are using AI to fake your voice and beat phone security. I'll tell you the right way to lock down your accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI tools like StoryFile and HereAfter create interactive avatars of people who've died. You can hear their voice, see their face, and ask them questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Products like stickers and blankets claim to shield you from your phone's EMFs. Here's what works and what to skip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't have to be a 20-something to get noticed. There's a whole new generation of trendsetters taking over online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some TV makers are killing off updates for models 2 or 3 years old. Here's how to fight back without buying a whole new screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to amplify your professional network? Don't miss out on the best-kept secret for reach and engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musk's satellites beam the internet everywhere. Soon, your phone will work off-grid too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of earning almost nothing from your savings? Some online accounts now offer 3 to 4 percent or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of paying for every streamer under the sun, young folks are waking up to broadcast TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your phone suddenly running hot? That might not just be a glitch. It could be some creep spying in on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern cars track your location, speed, and even who's with you. That data's being sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A thumbs-up doesn't mean “great job” anymore. Here's what Gen Z says your emojis really mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Blockbuster nights to fax machines, here's what tech made obsolete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your devices might be “off,” but they're still burning energy. Here's a cheap fix to cut your bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you'd never fall for one? These are the exact tricks catching people every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying a car online? Even with video tours and snazzy websites, scammers are stealing thousands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple hyped its new AI as a game-changer. Now the rollout's delayed and the competition's pulling ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a flash drive full of sensitive stuff? Here's a way to make it wipe if someone tries to snoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you trade a scan of your eye for free crypto? That's what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to do. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A hidden setting lets someone call you from your locked phone. Set it up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your name could end up on a hit list. A shady site is doxxing people it thinks are Tesla owners, even if they sold the car years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the pool with your kids? If you're on your phone, you're not really watching them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MTA is testing AI cameras that analyze body language to spot danger before it unfolds. Is this a sci-fi premonition come true? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swept out to sea, he used his watch to call for help. A rescue chopper came fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Smith, a father of three, is Neuralink's third implant recipient and the first nonverbal patient to get it. Hear his amazing update in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gmail has a hidden mode that makes your messages vanish. Here's how to use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New tariffs will drive up prices on China-made phones. That's bad news for Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That flood of perfect reviews? Could be paid for. Here's how to spot the signs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices