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| Cheap eBay radios could be illegal | 14 nov. 2026 | 00:07:14 | |
New FCC rules put online marketplaces on the hook, and eBay can now hide radio-gear listings that lack an FCC ID. Here’s what to check before you buy. Plus, we point Edna to the best sites for selling her closet full of Disney Dooney & Bourke purses.
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| Your phone copies video text | 14 nov. 2026 | 00:12:53 | |
That recipe flashed on screen for two seconds. Don’t grab a pen. Your phone can copy words right out of a paused video. I’ll tell you how. Plus, Harry from Studio Hotrods is going viral for building a license plate cover that blanks out when the car passes a Flock camera.
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| Who’s funding the data center fight? | 13 nov. 2026 | 00:07:30 | |
Power bills and water worries are real, but the backlash against data centers may not be as homegrown as it looks. Kim follows the money, and where it leads may surprise you.
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| ChatGPT turns photos into gifs | 13 nov. 2026 | 00:09:33 | |
OpenAI can make short looping GIFs from your photos. I’ll walk you through the steps. Plus, Dennis tells us the hilarious way his Gemini chat ended with a “system failed” photo.
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| Nvidia CEO admits to extramarital affair | 12 nov. 2026 | 00:08:15 | |
Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy put U.S. chip security at risk. Hear what happened and why it could be a national security nightmare. Plus, we help Allen decide whether to replace his router.
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| Amazon AI reads through 12,000 reviews | 12 nov. 2026 | 00:06:33 | |
The "Customers say" summary can sum up thousands of reviews in seconds. I’ll tell you where to it and how to spot fake reviews before Black Friday. Plus, Bo tells us how his roofing company got hit with fake one-star reviews.
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| Everyday tech started with the military | 11 nov. 2026 | 00:08:52 | |
Pick up your phone and thank a veteran. GPS, the internet, the microwave, and the EpiPen all trace back to the military. Hear the surprising stories behind the tech you use every day. Plus, we talk to Gary about how his American Legion post could map a 6,000-grave cemetery so families can find their loved ones.
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| Claim Veterans Day deals with your phone | 11 nov. 2026 | 00:07:49 | |
There’s a free app to show proof of service for Veterans Day discounts. Plus, Gary Horton of the Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired and veteran Arnold Thomas explain how 20 blind veterans got free Meta glasses.
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| iPhone censors your typing | 10 nov. 2026 | 00:08:07 | |
A researcher says your keyboard won’t auto-complete certain phrases, from politics to religion. Hear what’s on the “gray list.” Plus, did you know a period at the end of a text can read as upset to Gen Z? We break down the generation text fight between them and millennials.
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| Clear your Black Friday inbox clutter | 10 nov. 2026 | 00:06:27 | |
Gmail’s Manage subscriptions option lists every store that emails you and how many messages each one sent, and you can unsubscribe with a tap. Plus, what your Gmail address says about your age and the plus-sign trick that catches who sold your email.
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| Delivery robots are under attack | 09 nov. 2026 | 00:10:17 | |
From sidewalk kicks to full-on physical blockades, people are harassing delivery robots. A professor was reportedly arrested for attacking one. Plus, a dozen delivery robots jammed a Chicago sidewalk, and a DoorDash driver reportedly faked deliveries with AI.
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| Turn AI into a tutor | 09 nov. 2026 | 00:12:28 | |
The kids are using AI for homework, and it hands over the answers. Flip one switch and it becomes a tutor. I'll tell you how to turn it on. Plus, we help Michele use AI with her students for a Veterans Day project, and how to prep for a radio interview.
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| Son spent $150,000 to hear his dad again | 08 nov. 2026 | 00:07:13 | |
Brian Dema built an AI hologram of his late father. We explore the booming "grief tech" industry and why to record loved ones' stories instead. Plus, Netflix’s Wonka show used an AI clone of Gene Wilder’s voice, and new tools can clone yours from 10 seconds.
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| Your phone can hear your smoke alarm | 08 nov. 2026 | 00:11:20 | |
Your phone can listen for the smoke alarm when others can’t hear it. I'll tell you how to turn it on, and test it. Plus, Frankie tells us how an AI chatbot told him he was having heart trouble and to call 911.
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| AI can read your bank transactions | 07 nov. 2026 | 00:12:16 | |
Claude and ChatGPT let you link your bank account so they can read two years of transactions. Think twice. That puts your spending on another company’s servers. Plus, we help Rob protect his data when he uses AI to double-check his taxes.
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| Amazon Prime refunds up to $200 | 07 nov. 2026 | 00:11:19 | |
Had trouble canceling Amazon Prime? The FTC’s settlement has paid out more than $840 million so far, and you don't have to file a claim. Plus, Barbara asks whether Amazon photographs more than your package, and we explain how to turn off delivery photos.
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| Blocking data centers could backfire | 06 nov. 2026 | 00:08:29 | |
Slowing AI data centers could have unintended consequences, especially among the biggest tech companies. Plus, we help Bruce find safe ways to earn extra money with AI.
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| Your library card unlocks free streaming | 06 nov. 2026 | 00:08:33 | |
Your library card can get you free movies, music, and audiobooks . Plus, a Kentucky school sent home AI-generated maps with garbled state names, like “Ven-eck-ee,” and Amazon is reportedly scanning and discarding books to train its AI.
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| Who funded the data center pushback? | 05 nov. 2026 | 00:10:01 | |
A lot of voters said no data centers on Election Day. We'll talk about the national advocacy groups that helped organize it. Plus, how to keep your smart home running in a power outage and the phrases that get you past an AI phone bot to a human.
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| Ask Gemini what's for dinner | 05 nov. 2026 | 00:09:27 | |
Hungry on the road? Gemini is now built into Google Maps, and it's rolling out to Apple CarPlay, so you can ask for a restaurant hands-free. Plus, you can chat with ChatGPT through CarPlay, and AI can audit a car quote for hidden fees.
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| Tech’s hottest job pays $1.5 million | 04 nov. 2026 | 00:08:58 | |
A Forward Deployed Engineer is one of the most popular job in tech right now. I’ll explain what it is. Plus, we help Steve figure out which careers will hold up as AI takes over more work.
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| Get refunded for your kids’ in-app purchases | 04 nov. 2026 | 00:07:49 | |
Your kid racked up a $100 charge on game coins, and you may be able to get it back. Plus, we talk about how a nine-year old Minecraft YouTuber spent $118,000 on ads with his dad’s corporate credit card. Yikes!
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| Election audits come down to dice | 03 nov. 2026 | 00:07:20 | |
It’s Election Day! After all the high-tech vote counting, some states pick ballots to audit by rolling 10-sided dice in public. I’ll explain how it works. Plus, Joe says his two-word trick ends robocalls nine times out of 10.
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| AI can read your furnace’s age | 03 nov. 2026 | 00:08:42 | |
Your furnace has a birthday, and a photo of the label is all AI needs to decode it. Plus, Consumer Reports found each smart appliance it tested sent up to 135,000 text messages a week to their makers. We break down what’s in them.
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| Google’s 3D booths connect military families | 02 nov. 2026 | 00:13:14 | |
20 Google Beam units are heading to USO locations around the world so deployed troops can see their loved ones in life-sized form before the holidays. Plus, drones are the new fireworks. 17x Guinness World Record holder Sky Elements tells us how it’s done.
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| Track your mail-in ballot online | 02 nov. 2026 | 00:08:56 | |
Signature mismatches were the top reason mail ballots were rejected in 2024. Most states let you track yours online. Plus, we talk to Pamela about her fight against a data center planned on land that was promised as a park.
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| EV batteries are going into homes | 01 nov. 2026 | 00:10:25 | |
Electric vehicle sales are slumping, but battery makers are busier than ever. I’ll explain why. Plus, we talk to Stanley about how he ended up with a $418 EV charging bill instead of a $22 one.
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| Find loved ones' photos | 01 nov. 2026 | 00:09:32 | |
Your phone sorts your pictures by face. You just have to tell it who’s who. I’ll show you how. Plus, we help Renee digitize her family’s photos after wildfires force her to evacuate.
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| Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook revealed | 31 oct. 2026 | 00:08:27 | |
The company said it would never build a touchscreen laptop. Now it has. Plus, we talk about three Apple Watch tricks and the viral trend of wearing your watch on your ankle.
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| Bring Grandma trick-or-treating on a video call | 31 oct. 2026 | 00:07:51 | |
Friends and family don’t have to miss out on Halloween. Newer iPhones have a dual camera trick and Android lets you flip the camera during video calls. Plus, we’ll talk about how to turn your pet into a pumpkin stencil with AI, make your house look haunted, and meet a 3,156 pound pumpkin.
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| Data centers are on the ballot | 30 oct. 2026 | 00:06:49 | |
Midterm voters in 13 states will decide on AI data center measures. Blocking them is like refusing telephone poles in the 1920s. Plus, we talk about my visit to a data center and how the FCC may allow AI political robocalls to your cellphone.
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| Hunt down your zombie accounts | 30 oct. 2026 | 00:08:46 | |
Your forgotten old logins still have your password. I’ll tell you how to find and delete them. Plus, we talk about how an AI startup built a zombie shooting video game set in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood in one weekend, and Character.AI filed for bankruptcy.
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| iPhone Duo screens are cracking | 29 oct. 2026 | 00:09:09 | |
Apple's first foldable phone is going viral for its cracked screens. Thankfully it's not every phone. Plus, we talk about Apple's new smart home display and the Homepod mini 2, and how a thief stole dozens of empty Mac mini boxes. A heist for nothing.
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| Cash in on hidden Amazon Prime perks | 29 oct. 2026 | 00:10:46 | |
You pay $139 a year for Prime, and most people only use the free shipping and video. Several perks may be going unused, like free Grubhub Plus, cheaper gas, a free Kindle book every month, and more. Plus, we help Michael figure out his mystery refund texts. Sounds phishy.
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| Do those buttons actually work? | 28 oct. 2026 | 00:07:14 | |
More than three out of four New York crosswalk buttons do nothing. From elevator-door close switches to swiping apps closed, plenty of buttons are fake placebos. Plus, we help James figure out when it's worth paying for AI.
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| Three secret car key fob tricks | 28 oct. 2026 | 00:07:28 | |
Can’t find your car? There are three key fob hacks that sound fake but work. Plus, we talk about Google’s top emojis and Gen Alpha slang.
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| Eiliko exposed 13 million kids’ conversations | 27 oct. 2026 | 00:05:47 | |
Before buying an AI-powered smart toy this Christmas, think twice. Kid chats from a toy sold on Amazon were reportedly leaked online, including profiles of American children. Plus, we help Nancy surprise her sons with Bitcoin as a holiday gift.
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| Does your parent need a Tesla? | 27 oct. 2026 | 00:07:12 | |
Jan’s kids think a Tesla would be safer than her driving. The catch is in the name: Full Self-Driving, Supervised, and supervised means you, the driver. Hear what you should shop for instead.
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| The FBI never accepts Venmo | 26 oct. 2026 | 00:08:50 | |
Scammers are spoofing the FBI’s real number and real agents’ names. There's one giveaway that tells you it's fake. Plus, Ralph at WTOP and I talk about why AI agents go rogue.
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| Turn AI into tech support | 26 oct. 2026 | 00:08:33 | |
Stuck in a phone setting? Gemini can see your screen and walk you through it for free. Plus, a strange, pulsing sound in her ear led Mary to ask ChatGPT about the cause. Her doctor found it was a 90% blocked artery and it could’ve caused a stroke. Mary shares her story with us.
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| Is your Samsung TV watching you? | 25 oct. 2026 | 00:06:55 | |
A class action claims Samsung TVs capture your screen twice a second and sell the data to advertisers. Turning it off takes 15 clicks. Plus, we talk about Dallas putting AI cameras on garbage trucks to spy on your lawn and noise cameras mailing tickets to loud cars.
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| Find your family’s grave for free | 25 oct. 2026 | 00:06:45 | |
Volunteers have mapped millions of graves, and you can search them from home. Michelle found her baby sister’s resting place nearly 30 years after she first went looking. We talked to her about it.
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| 4 million Kindle sales projected this holiday | 24 oct. 2026 | 00:08:25 | |
Amazon's first Kindle arrived 19 years ago. We break down how popular they are today. Plus, we help Susan self-publish her first book safely.
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| Hackers can spy through robot vacuums | 24 oct. 2026 | 00:08:46 | |
Your robot vacuum doesn’t just clean. It builds a map of your house that probably lives in the cloud. Hear which settings turn it off. Plus, a robot hand that crawls like the Addams Family’s Thing, and why you might buy your next robot at a car dealership.
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| Robots are roaming grocery stores | 23 oct. 2026 | 00:07:50 | |
Tally the robot answers shoppers' questions at Ralph's and Kroger. Plus, TikToker Frankie Lapenna duked it out with a 6-foot machine in the ring. And humanoids outran Usain Bolt, then crashed into a wall.
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| Don’t let AI plan your hike | 23 oct. 2026 | 00:07:32 | |
Three hikers used AI to plan a Mount Shasta climb and ended up needing a rescue. I explain what to ask a chatbot instead and why to call a ranger. On the bright side, AI is great at planning vacations. We help Jo use her chatbot to organize a family’s cruise.
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| Should kids be banned from social media? | 22 oct. 2026 | 00:10:21 | |
Australia and Britain have passed laws keeping children under 16 off major social media apps. California and about 30 other states are considering the same. Plus, we tell Crystal how to stop a group chat that fires off 500 messages a day on her 12-year-old daughter’s phone.
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| Your friend’s AI may keep a file on you | 22 oct. 2026 | 00:11:20 | |
Meta’s Muse AI reportedly keeps a page on every person in a user’s life, including where they live, work, and how close they are. Plus we talked to Kalie about how AI pieced together her daughters’ personal information from her family's posts online. Her story hit 6 million views on X.
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| Compass finds pocket listing ban workaround | 21 oct. 2026 | 00:13:03 | |
The nation’s largest brokerage built its own site for “private exclusives” that only Compass clients can see. Plus, a Flock camera reportedly and wrongly linked Amadeus’s car to a 100 mph case. He was detained. A Wendy’s receipt is the only thing that saved his life. We talk to him about the scary encounter.
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| See your home’s risk score for free | 21 oct. 2026 | 00:09:46 | |
Insurers look at your home’s climate risk. You can see yours in 30 seconds. Plus, we help Kevin make his 100+ smart devices safer from AI risks with one router setting.
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