Plus, Amber Beruan was mugged at gunpoint... only to be followed by the assailant sliding into her FB DMs. I talk to her about what unfolded next. Fiat's teeny electric car, doctors charging fees for emails, and ways to eliminate sleep distractions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2023•38 min
Plus, improve your rest by playing Pokémon? Catch better sleep with Niantic's new sleeping app. I talk to a lady who needs a device to help her cat relax. Discover ways to spot AI fakery online, effortlessly share grocery lists, and learn how to score cheap stuff online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2023•39 min
Plus, I have the best times to post on Instagram. Also, how to set up your phone to be a second monitor. And want to see more pics of your loved ones? Here's a way to name your favorite people and animals in your photo app to find them easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 07, 2023•41 min
Plus, I talked to an IT pro laid off from the public school system due to budget cuts. He needs help finding a new gig. The reason your real flight reservation could be a scam, Amazon launches a small biz network, and the one place you shouldn't use WD-40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 06, 2023•38 min
Plus, I talk to Shreya Datta, a tech exec who fell for a scammer. She shared how she lost $450,000. The FTC takes on Publishers Clearing House, Facebook's new child protection tools, and how to preserve your VHS memories the easy way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 05, 2023•39 min
Plus, I talk to the CEO of HerMoney.com, Jean Chatzky, about automating your finances — and why you should do it. Sextortion schemes target teens big time, malware-filled smartwatches sent to servicemembers, and free ways to make AI art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 04, 2023•38 min
Plus, still pay with checks? Here’s why you need to switch to electronic payments — now. I talk to a guy worried that his DJI drone might be a national security threat. The FTC sues Amazon, the dos and don'ts of posting pics of your kids, and Google search terms to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 03, 2023•39 min
Plus, looking for romance? Be careful — special guest Jeremy tells us all about the latest pig butchering scam. A gunman robs and asks his victim out on FB, GoFundMe donation chaos, and a dog saved by social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2023•47 min
Plus, still use a landline? Here's what that reveals about your personality. I talk to a guy that wants to build his own cloud storage for home data. Trucking companies hiring gamers, Google unveils new 3D views, and a director-approved TV setting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2023•37 min
Plus, locked in FB jail? I talk to a guy who sued Facebook to get his account back — and won. Roblox update allows mature content on its kid-friendly platform. Google Maps drivers getting stuck in the mud, unique ways to use an AirTag, and pausing your internet while on vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2023•38 min
Plus, Kate Kleinert lost $39 thousand in a cruel romance scam. I talk to her about how she's turning the tables on fraudsters. The truth about how much you can make on OnlyFans. 100k ChatGPT accounts stolen, and tips to avoid fake home listings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2023•39 min
Plus, can ChatGPT create jobs? Here's the scoop on a new AI role opening up for humans. My advice to a lady hunting down a PC that doesn't track her. Fake online marketplaces are stealing identities, what's stored on your hotel key, and Apple Watches are predicting falls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2023•38 min
Plus, big-time influencers are leaving social media, and here are the reasons why. Update your Apple tech now to fix a serious security flaw. Send your travel docs to your tablet and the right amount of steps you need to take in a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2023•53 min
Plus, Mike Perez built gas station skimmers that earned him hundreds of thousands of dollars… until he got caught. I have a chat with him about it. A spooky void on Google Maps, the Maryland license plate debacle, and get clear conversations on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2023•37 min
Plus, I talk to Grandma Joy Ryan and her grandson, Brad, about their travels to all 63 U.S. national parks. The LAPD’s new way to combat catalytic converter theft. TikToker jumps into an alligator pit, Google's “booty” tech, and things to do with a dead phone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2023•38 min
Plus, are we alone? I talk UFOs and aliens with Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer for the SETI institute. A Georgia man sued Meta — and won his case. US buys up personal data, dating profile blunders and how to remove photos from real estate sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 20, 2023•39 min
Plus, do you know how your doorbell data is being used? If you have a Ring or Nest cam, it's being sold. I talk to a man who didn't fall for a scam, thanks to my advice. Times to post online to go viral, track all the shows you watch, and how to find hidden spy cams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2023•39 min
Plus, got a green thumb? Here are the best smart sprinklers to keep your lawn fresh. Find out who's selling your data with this genius email trick. Avoid embarrassing edits in shared web docs, an underwater jeep rescue, and a sweet Facebook story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2023•45 min
Plus, lend your security cam to the police? Authorities in Toledo, OH, think it's a good idea. I speak with Jen Caltrider, program director at Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included, on health apps' data sharing. See if your passwords are sold on the dark web and unmask scam websites' creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2023•38 min
Plus, all the new tech and software coming to Apple in time for gift-giving season. I give my advice to a gal that needs Wi-Fi free security cams for her animal rescue. Most searched misspelled words on Google and how to see everything you've done on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 14, 2023•39 min
Plus, does it pay to go electric? Get the unfiltered truth about EV mileage. I talk to advertising guru Katy Huff about newsletter ads and her company, Madrev.co. Convert your iPhone into a mini metal detector and safeguard your phone from harmful apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2023•38 min
Plus, free smart TV? Telly offers one in exchange for your data. I chat with a guy who needs to stop his elderly mom from changing her passwords. Discover why the wealthy ditch their phone cases, ways to earn cash with online surveys, and the best day to book flights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2023•39 min
When I heard about how the Apple Watch was helping soldiers with PTSD, I wanted to know more. I interviewed a soldier who was on over 35 meds, losing his family and had no hope. Thanks to the Apple Watch and a special app, he’s now living a happy productive life. And I also spoke with the developer of the app who came up with the idea for his Dad, a military vet. Bonus: The Apple Watch and iPhone are covered by insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2023•54 min
Plus, I reveal the truth behind Beethoven's death — all it took was a few strands of hair! Google Pixel 7A prototype causes bidding war on eBay, check your remote battery using your smartphone and the perfect placement for your doorbell cam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 08, 2023•37 min
Plus, FCC puts an end to scam texts. UFO sightings are rising because of Elon Musk’s satellites, a GPS tracker that sees if your skis are stolen and three free police scanner apps. And a money tip that saved me just over $456 in 5 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 07, 2023•37 min
Plus, I tell you all about the Google Bard release and why it's dull on purpose. New ATM crime to watch out for, water bill money-saving tips and save your important texts. Tired of overly detailed recipe websites? I have a hack for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2023•38 min
Plus, traveling soon? Take full advantage of your hotel TV with these tips. I talk with a guest on a unique mission: a digital payroll solution for an Amish business. United Airlines' new air taxi service and how to see if your internet bill is weighing you down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 05, 2023•39 min
Plus, turn it off and on again? Here's why sometimes a reboot is the best fix for your tech. Let your creativity flow with personalized emoji creations. Director-approved TV setting, and professional wiffle ball is a homerun online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 02, 2023•36 min
Plus, phone, drone and a daring rescue — I talk to the man who did it all. Remember your old TV? It's part of a class-action lawsuit. Tesla app unlocks stranger's car, 3 apps for a healthier you, and my answer to this question: What's the safest way to store naked pictures of my wife? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2023•37 min
Plus, take a great pic of the moon on your Samsung phone? That might be the work of AI. Google's newly introduced "Magic Wand" tool will change the workplace. Earn real college credits on YouTube and a guide to detecting GPS trackers on your car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2023•37 min