Have someone flying in to visit this summer? No more tracking them online or trying to figure out if they’ve been delayed if you use this hack.
Drones over New Jersey: Are they hunting nukes?
It’s been a month since drones appeared over New Jersey. While officials stay quiet, rumors point to a life-and-death mission: tracking radiation that could signal a terrorist threat.
Hear, there, everywhere: Leaks for Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 hint at nifty, new features, like heart rate monitoring, temperature tracking and other cool health metrics. No release date yet, but, based on Apple’s usual timeline, we should see them next fall.
RIP, Do Not Track: Mozilla axed the 13-year-old privacy option in its latest Firefox browser update. The idea was you could hit a button to tell websites not to opt you into browsing cookies you encountered online. Spoiler: It never really worked, since most advertisers just ignored it. Chrome and Microsoft Edge still include the useless option.
November 30th, 2024
Billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel are spending big on ‘life-extending pills.’ Plus, the IRS is tracking your crypto, high-tech porch pirates are making moves, and a way to earn cash reviewing Amazon products.
Fitness watches - not the best holiday gift
Do you have a smartwatch tracking your steps, heart rate, and even how steady your walk is? It’s a great tool for keeping an eye on your health, but some of that data is making its way to third parties.
Grocery stores are gathering data on you
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.
License plate readers track your politics
They’re tracking more than criminals — they’re recording your bumper stickers, yard signs, and more.
Car companies are tracking your driving
Are you a speed racer? You’re being watched. Major car companies are watching how you drive and selling your data to third-party brokers. Plus, discover secret codes to protect your family from scams and why the FCC is cracking down on illegal jammers.
Online tool to stop ads
Ever feel like online ads know too much about you? I’ll share a simple tool that lets you stop companies from tracking you across the web — and it’s totally free.
Get rid of stalkerware
Is someone using software to secretly tracking your phone? Here’s how to spot the signs.
California tests car tracking to tax your driving
California’s new road charge will track your mileage and charge you a fee based on how far you drive. Here’s my take in this short podcast.
Going shopping? AI is watching you
Sam’s Club is using AI to check what’s in your shopping cart — it’s supposed to make your trip to the store 23% faster. When will humans go extinct? Scientists claim to know when. Plus, precise friend-tracking with the iPhone 15, and a Dropbox data breach.
Privacy is really dead now
Spy satellites aren’t just for governments anymore — now, they’re tracking you too.
AirTag + duct tape
How good is an AirTag at tracking your stuff? Hear this story for a surprise.
Yes, your streaming device is tracking you
Ever wonder how your Roku, Fire Stick, or Apple TV seem to know who you are? I uncover the secrets of their prying eyes.
Gemini versus ChatGPT, 23andMe hack & PowerPoint holiday wishlists
Plus, Colin from The Markup found Meta’s Pixel tracking students on sites they have to use for school. Yep, kids’ private info sent to Facebook. Also, the top celebs used for fake news — I got the list. Tips to find spy cams and get snow alerts to your phone.
Bootleg weight loss drugs, spying smart devices & incognito mode tips
Plus, ever wondered about tech giants’ biggest flops? Allie hops on the show to give us a rundown. Cathay from Seattle is having a rough go sorting through her late father’s 15 computers — I share some ways to ease her journey. Peek into the data your car collects on you, and the undercover map tracking your moves.