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Wouldn't it be great to have your own robot butler? That future is closer than you think. Some of these robots are almost too real! Plus, your boss might be spying on you, and TikTokers are smashing their own feet for views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every time you fail to pair your phone, she’s there: “Device not found.” Meet Kristen DiMercurio, the voice of Bluetooth, as she spills on hearing herself everywhere, life as a voice actor in the AI age, and the weirdest requests she gets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Guilbeault lost his Miniature Pinscher, Damian, when he moved to Phoenix and thought he was gone forever — until now. Plus, a 'Free Gift' scam is making the rounds, T-Mobile’s Starlink deal, and Apple’s secret robot project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your partner acting sketchy? Staying late at work? Suddenly has a new “friend”? Steph A., aka "Your Fave Investigator," finds out the truth and posts the receipts for millions to see. How does she track them down? She gives me the dirt!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average person likely gets recorded 400 to 500 times a week. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison says it's only going to get worse. Plus, Google AI used in cyberattacks, UnitedHealthcare hack aftermath, and is the dead internet theory real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Control AI, control the world. China’s DeepSeek has OpenAI on edge. Now, OpenAI is rolling out its latest ChatGPT models, 03-mini and 03-mini-high. Plus, urgent Apple security updates and a bizarre jacket that claims to block radiation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kurt from Savannah, Georgia, calls in. His friend Julie disappeared last year. He thinks traffickers took her and needs tech help to track her down. Plus, Amazon Alexa is losing millions, a budget travel hack you’ll want to try, and how Meta trains its AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rumors say DeepSeek is using American tech — but workers are banned from talking about it. Plus, Netflix’s new button (you’ll want to know about this), tax filing tips, and a robot kidnapper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did China just win the AI race? Meet a little-known Chinese startup called DeepSeek. Their AI models are outperforming big names like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini — not just in price but in performance — triggering a global tech selloff. And the surprises don’t stop there. The U.S. government is eyeing another piece of Chinese tech for a potential ban: your Wi-Fi router. Learn more about y...

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. Lea...

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