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| 5 things that ruin job interviews | 27 sept. 2026 | 00:08:13 | |
Landing a job in today's market is tough enough. But small mistakes, like bringing an iced coffee to an interview, are enough to end it before it starts. Plus, we talk to Jacob, one of thousands of students across the U.S. who booed a commencement speaker for telling graduates to embrace AI.
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| Android setting stops phone thieves | 27 sept. 2026 | 00:08:10 | |
Phone got stolen? The new Theft Detection setting senses motion and locks the screen before a thief gets anywhere. Plus, now that Apple's new foldable $2,000 iPhone is here, old iPhones are getting pricier instead of cheaper.
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| Bad update breaks Samsung's smart fridge | 26 sept. 2026 | 00:09:40 | |
A software glitch abruptly shut down Samsung's smart refrigerators worldwide. Millions of dollars in food got ruined. Plus, the Brand New or Not True game is back. Two fake products. One real one. Can you guess which? We share our picks.
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| Stop charging your phone to 100% | 26 sept. 2026 | 00:08:09 | |
Overcharging your phone wears out the battery faster. There's a setting that makes it last longer. Plus, we talk about an app that makes your texts two days late on purpose. And the setting that finally clears the forgotten apps still spying on your phone.
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| Baby boomers are crushing AI | 25 sept. 2026 | 00:07:19 | |
Forget asking your kids for tech help. Older adults are adapting faster to AI than younger generations. Plus, Jean used chatbots to turn her grandson's drawings into a book. We give her the best and safe sites to make it official.
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| Why expensive TV makes movies look cheap | 25 sept. 2026 | 00:10:41 | |
Why do $200 million Hollywood blockbusters look like low budget soap operas on your brand-new TV? Two words: motion smoothing. Plus, Joe uses his AI coach for everything. Nutrition. Sleep. Workouts. It's like a gym buddy who never complains or asks you to split the protein bar.
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| Alabama wins AI school battle | 24 sept. 2026 | 00:08:49 | |
While New York City and Los Angeles ban AI in schools entirely, Alabama is teaching kids to use it. Plus, we unpack Alpha School. It cuts academics to 2 hours a day and uses AI tutors instead of traditional teachers. We debate if it actually works.
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| AI finds cheap Thanksgiving flights | 24 sept. 2026 | 00:11:36 | |
Turkey day will be here before you know it. And flights are disappearing fast. AI finds the cheapest dates to fly and could save you a third off your ticket. Plus, WSB's Mark Arum and I talk about how to train chatbots to take your job, digital wallets, and if you should donate your old tech.
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| AI might get a new name | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:07:55 | |
President Donald Trump wants to rename AI "Super Intelligence." Plus, we break down the trillion dollar space race between Musk, Bezos, and China to launch tens of thousands of satellites into orbit.
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| SIM swap scam steals your money | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:07:12 | |
This scheme can hijack your phone number in minutes, giving criminals access to your bank codes. That's exactly what happened to Patricia. She walks us through her journey. Plus, the free lock that stops it.
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| Data center in my backyard | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:10:20 | |
I live near a massive data center, so I looked into what that's really like. Turns out, the reality doesn't match the headlines.
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| Four digits fight scam texts | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:12:24 | |
Deleting a scam text isn't enough. There’s a free number that reports scams directly to your carrier.
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| AI hysteria, same fear, different decade | 21 sept. 2026 | 00:10:14 | |
Every generation has been told the end is near. This time, it's AI's turn in the doomsday spotlight, but history has a pattern worth noticing before you panic.
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| AI writes your property tax appeal | 21 sept. 2026 | 00:11:08 | |
Most homeowners who appeal their property tax assessment win. But almost nobody tries. Chatbots draft the letter for you. Plus, two roommates are going viral for busting out a diss track about their landlord. Has over 20,000 views. Take that Cindy!
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| Memory chip prices surged nearly 400% | 20 sept. 2026 | 00:07:15 | |
Your next gadget is about to cost more. Blame data centers. We’ll talk about how memory prices broke a 20 year rule of tech shopping.
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| Protect kids from explicit photos | 20 sept. 2026 | 00:06:41 | |
There's a phone setting that automatically blurs inappropriate photos in your kid's messages. I’ll tell you how to turn it on Androids and Apple. Plus, we help Matt see his kids’ school email addresses without overpaying.
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| No car actually drives itself. Yet | 19 sept. 2026 | 00:06:27 | |
No vehicle on the market today is actually self-driving. No matter what the ads say. We break down why.
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| Screen share trick to fix phones | 19 sept. 2026 | 00:09:05 | |
Tired of playing phone support when your mom calls for tech help? There’s a 10 second trick that lets you see screens from anywhere. Plus, two security warnings you need to know, including how a woman lost $4.3 million to scammers pretending to be the FBI.
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| Data center water myth debunked | 18 sept. 2026 | 00:10:26 | |
Everyone's worried data centers are draining local water supplies dry. But it's wrong. We break down the real numbers. Plus, MIT economist Dr. David Autor makes the case that AI is too unpredictable to take your job. For now.
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| Create iPhone shortcuts with AI | 18 sept. 2026 | 00:06:30 | |
iOS 27 has a hidden feature that builds shortcuts just by describing what you want. Plus, we help Bob keep a digitized ongoing list of what’s in his kitchen.
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| Why AI cures beat fears | 17 sept. 2026 | 00:09:44 | |
If AI is powerful enough to be dangerous, it's powerful enough to cure cancer. We break down the argument that's shaping AI. Plus, we dig into the wild theory are China's clumsy, viral robot fails actually intentional, designed to make humanity underestimate them?
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| The AI prompt that roasts you. Hilariously | 17 sept. 2026 | 00:09:09 | |
A simple phrase turns your chatbot into a comedian. The LOL moment? Uses your own chat history against you. We got the prompt that'll "get you cooked.” Plus, James built himself an AI wife. A bad one based on movie villains. First man in history to engineer more nagging into his life. On purpose.
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| Should the U.S. slam the brakes on AI? | 16 sept. 2026 | 00:08:11 | |
Some political voices want America to halt chatbot research entirely. But that could hand the lead to competitors like China. Plus, we debate whether Anthropic's ex-safety lead is right that AI could destroy humanity within a decade.
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| National parks are free tomorrow | 16 sept. 2026 | 00:08:21 | |
Thursday is Constitution Day! In addition to free entry, there's an $80 lifetime deal for older adults. Plus, we help Crescenda find cameras so her three sons can start their on own YouTube channel.
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| Your boss can take your phone | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:08:28 | |
Turns out your employer can require you to silence or even lock away your phone during your shift, but the rules have to apply to everyone, corner office included.
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| Gmail's hidden trick for self-destructing emails | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:08:45 | |
Sending something sensitive on Gmail? There's a setting built right in that almost nobody uses. Pick an expiration date, and your message vanishes from the recipient's inbox when time's up.
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| AI turns your photo into a profile | 14 sept. 2026 | 00:07:59 | |
That old picture of you online might already be in Clearview AI's database. Plus, we help Nancy and her friends pick which AI hairstyle apps are safe to use to try out their new hairdos.
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| AI scans Medicare change notices | 14 sept. 2026 | 00:07:28 | |
There's an 30-second chatbot trick that decodes your Medicare coverage before open enrollment closes. Plus, my embarrassing story about how my AI email assistant accidentally sent four conflicting replies to a major radio executive. I had no idea.
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| Flock camera mistakenly throws a woman in jail | 13 sept. 2026 | 00:08:47 | |
A driver spent 13 days in jail after a license plate camera wrongly linked her to a crash. And Electronic Frontier Foundation's Dr. Matthew Guariglia talks about where Flock cameras are heading next.
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| How to stream religious services | 13 sept. 2026 | 00:08:51 | |
Most churches live stream now. Your phone can find yours in seconds. Plus, we help Father Andrew use AI to unite his English and Spanish speaking congregation.
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| CDs are back | 12 sept. 2026 | 00:10:59 | |
CD sales are up 16% this year. It's all thanks to Gen Z and K-pop fans, even though most of them don't have a CD player. Plus, we help Jim get his decades of lost music back from Apple Music.
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| Airlines logged 56 lithium battery fires | 12 sept. 2026 | 00:10:53 | |
Never check your power bank on a flight. It can explode. Melissa saw it happen with her own eyes. She tells us the story.
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| Apple unveils $2,000 iPhone Duo | 11 sept. 2026 | 00:10:00 | |
Apple has officially entered the foldable phone market. Plus, we talk with Georgia Tech PhD researcher Ariana about how she is using interactive tech and low-frequency sound walls to keep zoo elephants mentally stimulated.
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| Remembering 9/11 | 11 sept. 2026 | 00:13:27 | |
25 years after 9/11, some families still hold onto a single voicemail as their last recording of a loved one. Hear how to save yours before it's gone.
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| Why is political spam legal? | 10 sept. 2026 | 00:11:39 | |
Wondering why deleting and blocking political emails never actually stops them? I explain why. Plus, Mark Graham and I tackle a range of pressing tech topics. From an Anthropic researcher's scary AI warnings to everyday digital safety.
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| Let AI read the fine print | 10 sept. 2026 | 00:08:47 | |
That 22 page lease nobody actually reads is full of clauses that could cost you. There's an AI prompt that flags hidden fees and renewal traps before you sign. Plus, we talk to Trevor about how chatbots saved his career.
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| Apple's 10-year foldable iPhone arrives | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:10:31 | |
Apple's 18 Ultra is finally here. Took a decade to make. And has a $2,000+ price tag. Plus, award-winning photographer Steven’s entry was so stunning, the competition said it looked too good to be believed. The kicker? It was shot on his Samsung phone. We talk to him about his picture-perfect ending.
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| Ditch the TV remote. Use a keyboard | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:10:18 | |
No more scrolling through the alphabet on your remote. Your smart TV can connect to a regular keyboard. Wired or Bluetooth. Plus, we help Mark set up streaming on his boat.
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| Investors are betting against AI | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:10:48 | |
While most venture capital chases chatbots, others are pouring money into sports teams. Luxury travel. And real estate instead. We break down why.
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| Turn AI into a free tutor | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:07:43 | |
Chatbots have a teacher mode. No cheating allowed. And we help Dom turn his 38 years of teaching electronics and robotics into a YouTube channel for kids.
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| Disabled the Meta glasses' LED? Bad idea | 07 sept. 2026 | 00:11:11 | |
If you turn off the recording light on your smart glasses, Meta will kill the camera. Permanently. Irony much?
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| Beat Labor Day traffic jams | 07 sept. 2026 | 00:13:26 | |
Holiday traffic could double your drive time this evening. There’s a Google Maps trick to time your trip perfectly. Flying? Keep a good grip on your phone. Dorian dropped hers in an airplane toilet. She went in after it.
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| Don’t buy Apple products yet | 06 sept. 2026 | 00:05:52 | |
Apple's biggest launch of the year drops Wednesday. Waiting three days to buy new gear could save you money. And disappointment.
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| Home movies are dissolving | 06 sept. 2026 | 00:07:33 | |
The deadline is real to save your old VHS tapes. Hear the cheap way to save them before it's too late. Plus, Roger wants our help digitizing 40-year-old Betamax tapes of global sea-towing adventures.
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| Dyson new $500 toothbrush has a camera | 05 sept. 2026 | 00:08:17 | |
The “Camera Jet” AI camera spots missed plaque. Then blasts it away with mouthwash. Nothing says "good morning" like a toothbrush judging your flossing habits.
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| AI catches scam texts | 05 sept. 2026 | 00:11:05 | |
Got a sketchy text or email? AI spots the red flags in seconds. Plus, we help Gee get his Amazon back after crooks hijacked it. Made $2,500 worth of fraudulent purchases.
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| Who’s funding the “grassroots” protests? | 04 sept. 2026 | 00:07:52 | |
A new investigation anti-data center, anti-Flock camera, and pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations trace back to one man. A rich organizer with ties to a pro-China media network. Plus, Gordon shares the viral trick of asking AI to roast him.
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| Schedule emails. Skip weekend stress | 04 sept. 2026 | 00:07:57 | |
Don't be the person emailing at 9 PM before a holiday weekend. There’s a scheduling trick that’ll save your team’s sanity. Plus, Mark’s mom keeps accidentally clicking pop-up scams. We got the family setting that stops it for good.
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| Meta sued for AI smart glasses | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:08:46 | |
A California class action lawsuit claims Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses record strangers without consent. But the law might not be on the plaintiff's side. Plus, we break down why Meta's $18 billion settlement isn't going directly to the victims.
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| Beat the iPhone trade-in drop | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:09:20 | |
iPhone resale values crash right after every Apple announcement. There's a trick to lock in the price. Speaking of Apple, we're breaking down all the new products expected to be unveiled on September 9th.
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