Consumer Tech Update

Meta is offering billion-dollar packages to lure engineers from rivals. Not everyone is following the money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turn a sweet voice memo or favorite song snippet into a custom ringtone, no tech skills required. Here's a simple guide to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI's massive energy appetite is fueling a U.S. nuclear power revival. The renaissance has begun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It isn't just smarter, it's a game-changer. If you're not learning it now, you're already behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

United Airlines grounded its entire fleet for a day, calling it a “technology disruption.” The rumors of a cyberattack spread fast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to globe-trot like a baller but on a budget? Try home swapping: the Airbnb alternative that doesn't cost a mortgage payment per night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sealed court docs reveal assault is reported in Uber rides every eight minutes. Here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From fake job offers to AI crypto cons, the schemes are sneakier than ever. Here's how to spot them before they drain your wallet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using AI for every memo, report, or task? Your boss can tell. That's how you get fired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About to sign an important contract? Use AI to break it down in plain English before you commit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's AI flops while folding phone rumors fly. Will this new phone distract from Siri's shortcomings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your smart TV isn't just watching shows, it's watching you. Here's how to stop it from tracking everything you do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1993, leaders resisted calls to control the internet and it changed the world. Now, the U.S. is taking the same approach with AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why tap and swipe all morning? One Alexa command can launch your lights, news, coffee and your day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla's new futuristic diner promises food and fast charging. For nearby residents, it's a neon nightmare that never sleeps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That cherished voicemail from a loved one isn't safe forever. Here's how to save it properly before your phone deletes it for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Layoffs used to be a corporate embarrassment.  Now, CEOs are proudly slashing jobs as proof they're all-in on AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new scam tricks riders into handing over account access. Here's how to stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

75% of this year's top computer engineering grads are rejecting Big Tech, choosing purpose over prestige. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your old PC or Mac bogged down? Before you toss it out, try these pro tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions use ChatGPT for support, even confessions. But unlike a therapist, what you say could be used against you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you being watched? Use these two tricks to spot hidden cameras anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ChatGPT's new tool explains what's wrong with your computer without upselling or spying on you. Nice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grocery prices are high. Use ChatGPT to find rip-offs, stack coupons, and save big! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The internet's a powerful tool but it's still just that: a tool. We get to choose how we use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers post fake jobs to steal your personal info. Here's how to spot them and protect yourself before you apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A see-through screen can't hide the truth: Apple's AI is still way behind Android's Gemini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone could give you a life-saving heads-up before an earthquake hits. Here's how Android and iPhone users can stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That magic number? It started as a marketing ploy. A massive study found when the real benefits kick in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Non-refundable travel plans don't have to mean lost money. These sites let you recoup some of the cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doubling the length of Prime Day backfired. While Amazon expected bigger profits, shoppers used the extra time to comparison shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always forgetting things? Use your phone's GPS to set location-based reminders that pop up right when you need them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon's Bee records and transcribes your conversations. No secrets, no apologies, just full-on wearable surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Law enforcement can access your videos without your okay. Here's how to keep your footage private. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From free trials to forgotten apps, it all adds up fast. If you're looking to save money, start with your subs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gmail's Gemini AI shows quick bullet-point summaries at the top of your emails, but scammers can slip in fake warnings using hidden text. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent lawsuit reveals the ugly truth: Autopilot can ignore stop signs, blow through intersections and fail to brake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to use a public USB port? Plugging in could let hackers steal your data or infect your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It used to take hours just to hook up a 30-kilobyte hard drive. Now, it's done in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next job interview might be with a bot. AI recruiters are screening candidates, here's how to impress the algorithm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are rules about to tame crypto's wild west? Here's what the new law means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These free tools track maintenance, log repairs, and send reminders so your ride stays in top shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning to drive isn't a rite of passage anymore. Here's why you should blame automation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These hidden features make multitasking easier than ever. Try this today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk promised it would be the next big thing. Instead, its design and overhyped performance left it stuck between revolution and reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still getting security codes via text? Hackers can steal them in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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