One guy found his private info online and became a target for romance scams. Only one thing worked to remove it. Plus, Venmo for flights, Comcast’s $70 sports streaming plan, and #StickNation — yes, picking up sticks is a trend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About 30% say they avoid it, saying it's too easy to steal. Want a tech career? AI is changing everything, and some degrees might already be outdated. Plus, the truth about video wills and how Zillow’s Zestimate could cost you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Think someone’s two-timing you? They could be using this sneaky iPhone app to cover their tracks. We’ll also talk about China’s control over TikTok, IRS changes for online sellers, and Trump’s new memecoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig Newmark started the classified site 30 years ago from his San Francisco apartment. He told me why he never took VC money, how he thinks about OfferUp and Facebook Marketplace, and why the site still looks straight out of 1995 all these years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A PhD student quit her degree to focus on content creation and she’s making a heck of a lot of money doing it. Plus, MrBeast’s smash-hit game show with a $15 million set, why TikTok can’t shut down and tech life hacks you’ll thank us for later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The average U.S. city has six cameras recording for every thousand people. Think that’s a lot? Atlanta takes it to another level. Plus, why I’m not surprised people are saying no to new cars and a chilling AirTag stalking story you need to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What gives? These kids grew up with Google! Plus, a woman gave $850,000 to a scammer impersonating Brad Pitt, fake serial killer post on Facebook and a TikTok ban update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One guy's dream of becoming a crypto millionaire is over — after 11 years of searching. Plus, Elon Musk's video game habit, Johnny Depp scammers all over the internet and how to get past hiring AI to find your next job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roo Powell leads SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse) and goes undercover as a teen with wigs, fake braces, and a staged bedroom. She works with police to catch men targeting kids online. Her work has led to over 70 arrests — every parent should know about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hackers got into ADT’s systems, stealing customer info, and they waited months to tell anyone. Plus, why cash apps aren’t safe, Roblox’s kid safety problems, and flip phones making a comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When wildfires hit, reliable information is hard to find. Watch Duty is the app that’s already saving lives, delivering real-time updates to help families escape danger. I sat down with CEO John Mills to hear how this volunteer-powered app is stepping up during some of the most dangerous times of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you trust a video call? Is that website legit? Are you even talking to your real friends? AI is making it even harder to tell. YouTuber Kitboga is building a robot army to scam the scammers. In this episode, he shows me exactly how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan Garcia thought her son was playing video games. In reality, the 14-year-old was in an abusive, sexual relationship with an AI chatbot. Eventually, at the bot’s encouragement, he took his own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you could live forever, would you? Bryan Johnson, 47, is determined to try. He wakes up at 5 a.m., follows a strict vegan diet, and tracks over 100 health metrics every day. He’s undergone gene therapy, received plasma transfusions from his teenage son, and had 300 million stem cells injected into his joints. Johnson says it's working — and that his body ages just 7.6 months for every year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your searches, purchases, and even doctor visits are tracked by 48,000 companies feeding Facebook. Plus, a widow scammed out of $661K, why athletes are ditching fitness trackers, and the EV trend losing to hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pat Lawlor was happy to buy his first home — until he received a fake email from someone he thought was his escrow officer. Plus, closing apps doesn't save iPhone battery, a flame-throwing robot dog, and Amazon's new grocery delivery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I sat down with Noland Arbaugh, the first Neuralink brain-chip implant patient. His implant lets him control computers, and other devices, with his mind. This brave guy shared the risks, including the possibility of the device being hacked, the application process and his hopes for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You no longer need to visit Google and sift through hundreds of links to get your answers. Chatbots can pretty much do it all for you. Is it the end of the webpage? Plus, downsides to 'Buy Now, Pay Later,' how much your passwords are worth, and tricks to make money on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Bezos kicks off his day with “breakfast octopus” (yes, really) and no alarm clock. We break down the unique dawn rituals of the richest tech CEOs. Plus, James Bond’s future, AirFryers sharing your data, and why Britannica thrives in the age Wikipedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TP-Link routers, used by 65% of American homes and even the Department of Defense, are under fire for ties to Chinese cyberattacks and ignored security flaws. Also: Steve Harvey’s not dead (thanks, AI), smart glasses might finally be cool, and OpenAI’s chatbot hotline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is NewsBreak on your phone? This AI-powered app, the U.S.’s top news aggregator, is accused of spreading fake stories. Fitness trackers might be selling your health data, GM just axed its robotaxi project, and — believe it or not — floppy disks are still running planes and subways! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kids are hooked on toilets that dance and sing. Skibidi Toilet is the latest bizarre trend taking over their screens — we break it down for adults. Plus, Walmart’s body cam program, hidden risks of two-factor authentication, and why Gen Z needs a ride to work from Mom and Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A wild new theory claims drones in New Jersey are on the hunt for nuclear warheads. Plus, 23andMe in freefall, AirTags recover stolen jewels, and what 'Inbox Zero' says about you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Car-sized drones are hovering over New Jersey, baffling residents and officials — what are they, and where did they come from? Plus, Hawk Tuah girl's memecoin crashes, and Google unveils a groundbreaking quantum chip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TikTok banned, social media regulated like phone companies, and Google broken up — Trump’s presidency could reshape Silicon Valley. Plus, 2024’s worst passwords, why the fast track to software development is ending, and how to stream free movies on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At 11, he had an out-of-body experience. Now, Coast to Coast AM's George Noory is the top expert on the unexplained. He shares proof of alien visits, explains recent congressional hearings, and reveals incredible alien tech. Wondering what’s really out there? This might change how you see the universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check fraud is up 400%. What's bringing this old scam back? Frank Abagnale, the ex-con turned security expert and inspiration for Catch Me If You Can, is here to explain. In the movie, Leonardo DiCaprio played his life of expertly forged checks that fooled banks worldwide. Now he breaks down how new tech gives today’s scammers an edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s worse than your mom leaving your dad for a guy she met on Instagram? Finding out he’s a romance scammer and she knows — but she’s still in love. That’s what happened to Grant Inman. Now, the My Funeral Home Stories host is trying to help his mom see the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kroger might charge you more if you seem rich. Their AI tests flag pricey tastes to raise prices. Most Americans still aren’t sold on EVs. Cyber kidnappings — fake abductions for cash —a re on the rise. Oh, and Gen Z? They’re all-in on becoming influencers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FBI warns: Stop texting and use encrypted apps. A Chinese hack hit over a million Americans, with hackers reading texts and listening to calls. Also, Walmart buys Vizio, an update on Hannah Kobayashi, and Amazon's Garage delivery service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
