Scammers are impersonating the FCC
The FCC is warning about people posing as commissioners. Threatening fake investigations. There's one detail that gives it away. Plus, we're stumped on why a scam call asked a listener to read the log...
15 Elo 10min
Your phone has a secret button
You've probably never used your phone's hidden shortcut. One tap turns it into your flashlight, camera, or screenshot button. Plus, tired of your ex's face popping up in your photo app? There's a secr...
15 Elo 7min
Flock cameras unite America
Flock Safety managed to bring people together against its license plate cameras. Plus, Google paid $68 million and Apple paid $95 million after their smart speakers recorded private conversations by a...
14 Elo 5min
Passkeys beat passwords
The safest password might be none at all. Plus, we help Jim create and remember unique ones. Without writing them on paper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Elo 8min
McDonald's has 515 pages on you
A Wired reporter asked for his McDonald's loyalty data. Got back so many complex pages, he needed AI to decode it. Plus, we talk to Lisa. She went viral for her “Marry Lisa” billboards. Nearly 4,000 s...
13 Elo 9min
Email time capsule for kids
Want to give your child an unforgettable gift when they grow up? A secret inbox in their name can unlock years of special memories. Plus, we talk about Tom Brady DMing his son motivational quotes. Eve...
13 Elo 8min
2,400 social media lawsuits move forward
A federal appeals court ruled Meta, TikTok, Google, and Snap can be sued for harming kids with addictive algorithms. Plus, we test Samsung's new appliances that let you answer calls and texts mid-chor...
12 Elo 6min
AI is your new handyman
Before dropping $150 on a repairman, AI diagnoses broken appliances. Free. Plus, we help David find the perfect recording setup to capture his 93 year old mom's memories. Learn more about your ad ch...
12 Elo 6min
