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Looks like it’s curtains for the Vision Pro. Apple’s slashing production in half, and it may be the end of the line. Plus, a Nigerian man got ten years for a phishing scam, ChatGPT stepped in to save a Redditor’s life, and there’s now a “digital condom” (no, you don’t have to wrap your phone in latex). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One guy ditched his mechanic gig after making more money on JustAnswers. Now, he's living the dream! Plus, we talk to a mom living a nightmare: her son's nanny cam was hacked. Then Apple throws shade at Bing, and robot dentists.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New site VoteRef exposes your voting history, party, address, and age for anyone to see. Plus, bots closing deals, a guy sues Intel over his computer crashing, and what makes you a hacker’s dream target online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget relationship counseling. Couples are using ChatGPT to come out on top in arguments! Plus, why flying cars aren’t coming anytime soon, the latest on lawyers teaming up with chatbots, and the crazy story of a dad almost scammed by a fake version of his own daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you know your coworkers? North Korean spies have managed to slip into dozens of U.S. companies. Here’s the scoop on how they pulled it off. Plus: TikTok stars hyping testosterone boosters, Apple’s new AirPods hearing test, and AI Tom Hanks bombing at the box office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York killed Peanut, the internet's favorite squirrel. His owner is outraged. Plus, shady 'I am not a robot' scams, AI models stealing the spotlight in fashion, and why Microsoft’s throwing $1 million prize at you… just to use Bing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirk and Jacob McKinney saw money in what others tossed out. They started flipping dump finds on Facebook Marketplace in high school, turning junk into serious cash. Now, they’re on track to becoming millionaires. Plus, news on Elon Musk’s new family compound, ChatGPT’s latest updates, and MrBeast’s pitch decks going public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget dinner debates — a new AI claims it can predict your politics from biometrics. Plus, brave Target shoppers confront an alleged peeping Tom, a distracted Tesla driver crashes on autopilot, and I’ve got three tips for snagging the lowest airfare. And don’t miss my chat with Kitboga, the internet’s top 'scam baiter,' on his latest takedowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Watch out: an AI tool hospitals use is making up medical notes — 8 out of 10 transcripts had fake info, even meds that don’t exist. Plus, Robert Downey Jr. rips into AI, Elon Musk gets pulled into deepfake crypto ads, and Reddit finally sees a profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Chinese group called 'Salt Typhoon' is accused of targeting calls involving political campaigns. Plus, a list of words you shouldn’t Google, a big no-no with your phone in the voting booth, and Disney’s latest AI moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your ride's about to get way too smart. Qualcomm’s new AI chips built for cars will know who you are, predict your routes, and make decisions without asking. We've got more: a huge lithium find in Arkansas, the latest Call of Duty, and some bizarre Waymo fails. Plus, Kim talks to Ieva Juzenaite from Incogni about those shady people search sites selling your info.  Learn more about your ad choices....

A woman's Facebook got hacked, and after trying everything, she finally got it back. We'll tell you how. Plus, a social media power couple divorces, 1,000 people caught on creepy hidden cams, and a YouTuber livestreams his month in solitary confinement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you walked into a room, and everyone instantly knew what you were thinking? We’re not too far off. Thanks to Meta’s tech, similar to an MRI, that’s now a reality! Plus, dating tips for the 50+ crowd, the scoop on 'text pesting,' and which smartphone holds its value the longest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just over half an hour. That’s all it takes for kids to get hooked on TikTok, according to leaked internal documents. Plus, why being nice to chatbots might benefit you, and what’s going on with Sam Altman’s mysterious orb device. Kim also talks to Darius Belejevas, head of Incogni, about how data brokers collect your personal info — even if you never gave it to them.  Learn more about your ad cho...

Sharing your political opinions online? Guess what — social media might be making sure no one sees them. Plus, 6G is here and it’s blazing fast, Toy Story gets real, and AI revives a woman’s voice. Kim also chats with Hear.com Co-Founder Paul Crusius about how he's transforming hearing care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23andMe is struggling and searching for new ways to make money. One of those options? Selling your genetic data. Plus, the Hurricane Helene forecast scandal, fake election donation sites, and four key times to change your password. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a product, app, or idea you want to bring to life? Nathan Blecharczyk, co-founder of Airbnb, shares how he helped turn a simple concept into a global brand. I talk with him about Airbnb’s early days, the challenges they faced, and their new Co-Host Network. Plus, he explains how Airbnb tackles concerns like hidden cameras in rentals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Many expected autonomous robots at Tesla’s 'We, Robot' event, but humans were actually pulling the strings. Also, #Facebook shifts focus to Gen Z, a man sues for $647 million over a lost crypto hard drive, and a new Gmail scam is making rounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bots on bots on bots! Tesla’s 'We, Robot' event had it all — dancing robots grooving to 'Baby, Don’t Hurt Me,' bot bartenders, and cybercabs. We break down the best moments and what might actually become reality. Plus, Fidelity hack, Roblox dangers, and cash for your old phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think those low prices are a steal? Think again! I tell caller Tom from South Carolina what you’re really paying for. Plus, Google buries Trump’s campaign, Chicago’s surveillance cameras, and Disney+ tries the Netflix stunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our water is under attack. American Water, serving 14 million in 14 states, shut down systems after discovering hackers inside. Plus, MoneyGram data breach, playing poker against the bots, and influencer crashes $200K Lambo on livestream.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25X faster than OpenAI. That's how fast ByteDance scrapes the world's online data. What for? Plus, data breaches hit Comcast and Truist Bank, Google’s impressive NotebookLM, and Amazon’s Rufus chatbot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abandoned kitten! Pup caught in a gate! Those dramatic rescue videos? Many are staged just for clicks. We’re breaking that down, plus Verizon’s outage silence, Google slipping ads next to AI summaries, and the season’s hottest travel trends.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Robert Epstein says Google’s algorithms may be secretly swaying elections — by ranking biased results, steering search queries, and sending targeted voting reminders. I talk to him, and he breaks down his eye-opening research on how search engines might be reshaping our democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You spit in a tube, and now 23andMe is thinking of selling your data after a massive hack tanked their value. So much for learning your ancestry. Meanwhile, Gen Z is going #desperate on LinkedIn, and Mazda’s charging $10 just to use remote start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices