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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

AI is the iceberg. Experts say the search giant is sinking, and here’s what’s taking its place. Think you’re alone in the bathroom? Hidden camera horror stories will make you check under the sink. Plus, SpaceX’s 6,370th Starlink satellite and Tesla’s robotaxi secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about money! Andrew used a website to find thousands of dollars he didn’t even know went missing. Curious how he pulled it off? Plus, 5G just set a new record, a sexual enhancement trend called “honey packets,” and yes — a lickable VR device is here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers have hit a sickening low. They use real obituary details to trick grieving families into giving their credit card info for fake “services.” Plus, tech phrases we’re done with, insurance companies using drones, and why you need an outdoor TV antenna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For almost 10 years, scammers have used US Marine Kagan Dunlap’s photos to fool lonely women into giving them thousands of dollars. He’s here to talk about being the unwilling face of a military romance scam. Plus, Alexa’s creepy doomsday prediction, a big cybersecurity fail, and Black Friday email scams to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You aren't just counting your steps. Health tracker companies are selling your data, leading to higher insurance premiums, invasive ads, and more. Plus, TSA’s facial recognition is expanding, and a ‘lottery’ may decide seats for the Menendez brothers’ resentencing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 79-year-old man lost his life savings to scammers pretending to be WWE wrestler Alexa Bliss. Plus, sending medical info to ChatGPT, AI news anchors canned and Jaguar's controversial new commercial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Single? Posting vacation pics? Sharing Instagram videos? These everyday habits can put you in a scammer's crosshairs. Also, China's stolen military secrets, why Gen Z is ditching cars, and the best way to clean up duplicate photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government wants Google to break up, and its Chrome browser could sell for $20 billion. Plus, hackers are slipping malware into podcasts, two Missouri cops were busted using traffic stops to steal women’s private photos, and Google Lens is getting a powerful new update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul pulled in 60 million viewers. Paul claimed the win, but the real champ was Netflix. Also coming up: a robot dog patrolling Mar-a-Lago, a QR code email scam warning, and Kim’s chat with NordPass VP Gerald Kasulis about the shocking passwords people still use and how a password manager can save the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health insurers are using AI to deny claims and fatten their wallets. Amazon is merging Freevee, its ad-supported streaming service, into Prime Video. Plus, what to know about BlueSky and how students are relying on ChatGPT to crank out essays.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is America’s largest grocery chain planning to charge you based on your income? Plus, free TV is making a comeback, a cyber-kidnapping alert, and what happens when AI goes rogue. I also chat with a caller looking to remove tracking from her smart TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices