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Streaming was supposed to be ad-free, but now ads are sneaking into paid plans, and free ones are packed with them. What happened? Plus, is Facebook listening through your phone? I'll cover that, how tech is making us lonelier, and the latest AI threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At least one media group gathers info from conversations and uses it for targeted ads. Plus, a new sextortion scam tactic, Amazon's "Just Walk Out" tech hits more NFL stadiums, and police are towing Teslas from crime scenes.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They're using these routers for denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and spamming inboxes. Meanwhile, a man’s been cyberstalked by a former roommate — nightmare stuff. Plus, Microsoft got hacked, and OpenAI is launching a search engine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linda Lightman started by selling her kids' video games on eBay in the ’90s. Today, she operates a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse with a dedicated team, all thanks to her eBay success. Plus, updates on Apple’s AI developments and tax credits for EVs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using bots to boost social media followers and influence is off the table, too. Disney+ adds Hulu shows, sparking parental outrage. Plus, Waymo horror stories, Facebook rental scams, and tips for your next mechanic visit. And Earl from Chicago needs wedding help for his daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can artificial intelligence make healthcare faster, cheaper, and more convenient? Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., believes it can transform the medical landscape. From AI-powered diagnostics to driving down drug prices and providing free wearable tech for everyone, AI has the potential to overhaul the way we experience healthcare.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark your calendars! The iPhone 16 is dropping this September. Also, Telegram’s CEO gets arrested in France — authorities say he didn’t do enough to stop shady stuff on the app. Plus, Amazon Echo fails and fake election maps going viral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A guy tried getting ChatGPT elected as the mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, but voters shut that down fast. Google secretly scraped $5 billion worth of data, moped thieves stealing AirPods Max, and Chick-fil-A is launching a streaming platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How secure is your home or business? ADT just revealed a data breach but is keeping quiet about the timing and details of what was stolen. Plus, the risks of storing cash in Cash App, AI classes for seniors, and a crucial Amazon Echo security setting you should check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YouTuber Antenna Man is opening up about being a victim of the Agridime Ponzi scheme. He hopes others don't fall into the same trap. Plus, a woman tracks down a thief with an AirTag, and someone hacks a guy’s Bluetooth headphones — creepy stuff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal officials are raising red flags over TP-Link, warning their products might be linked to Chinese espionage. Plus, Redbox files for bankruptcy, Taylor Swift drops cassettes, and Apple’s next iPhone features AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Officials flagged sandals with 11 times the legal lead limit! Google’s forcing your site to train its AI if you want it searchable. Plus, the FTC is cracking down on fake reviews, and a hack to find cheap flights online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A judge ruled Google illegally built and maintained a monopoly in online search by paying to be the default on smartphones. Plus, a website flaw puts democracy at risk, scammers hit the skies, and why wrapping your keys in tin foil could save you trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hackers leaked 2.7 billion records from National Public Data, including SSNs. What does this mean for you? Plus, dynamic pricing at grocery stores, Google's new game-changing updates, and Ford's latest 'do not drive' alert.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike the money in your bank, you can lose your funds sitting in these apps. Plus, a hacker found thousands of big biz secrets, a new Amazon scam is spreading, and ChatGPT teases a search engine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One guy ditched his $75K gig after making more on JustAnswers. Plus, a mom’s nightmare: her 5-year-old’s bedroom cam was hacked. Apple’s throwing shade at Bing, AI robot dentists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk's Tesla has reported over 1,200 autopilot crashes in the past three years. Also, look out for foreign nations spreading misinformation on social media, fake reviews targeting restaurants, and the rise of restaurant robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, four NASA volunteers entered a Mars simulation in Houston. They just came out out isolation. Dr. Nathan Jones, the Crew Medical Officer of the mission, tells us what it was like. Plus, how to claim your Cash App settlement, and a Facebook missing person scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers have a new trick up their sleeves, and Kitboga is here to break it down for us! Plus, Duolingo's mean streak, the U.S. House has banned ByteDance apps, and Meta is planning to open-source its latest AI model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new iPhone feature can make a copy of your voice. Could scammers use it for deepfakes? A German company will freeze your body for over $200,000, hoping to bring you back to life later. Plus, Taco Bell brings AI to the drive-thru, and be wary of fake Facebook stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon sold Echos below cost, hoping for more Alexa shopping. Spoiler: it didn’t work. Venmo transactions aren't private, and how your 'digital twin' could save your life. Also, Phil from Indiana isn't happy about his ex-wife FaceTiming their kids at his place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to Darius from Incogni, who tells us how you can remove your personal data from the internet. Plus, a family claims an Amazon driver stole their cat, people are yelling a lot at Siri, and there's a new sober dating app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a massive cyberfraud industry exploiting people through slavery and kidnappings. If you've got a connected car, your data might be sold for pennies. Plus, we meet Ben Chin, the Candy Crush champ who beat 15 million players to win $500,000! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

His channel has more than 300 million subscribers, making him the most subscribed YouTuber in the world. What’s the key to his meteoric rise? Plus, X allows porn, don’t try this castor oil TikTok trend, and watch out for the latest scammer tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An AI algorithm called VGGFace2 can accurately guess if you're conservative or liberal with just a single pic. Smartphones in school? Teachers are pushing back with cell phone bans. Plus, Dawn from Atlanta thinks she's being cyberstalked, and I help her look for clues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices