Consumer Tech Update

Runny nose? Itchy eyes? Already ran through boxes of tissues? Been there, done that. The bad news: allergy season is here. The good news: your phone can help you get ahead of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A landmark case just changed everything. For the first time, a jury agreed that major social media platforms purposely built addictive features that damage kids' mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSA wait times in Phoenix, Atlanta and other major hubs have hit five hours during the partial government shutdown. Oh, and the official TSA tracker? Offline. I'll tell you exactly what to do before you leave for the airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FCC is banning the import and sales of all routers made outside the U.S. Hear why and what it means for your Wi-Fi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You think those years are gone. They're not. Three free tools can put you back on your old street, inside your old house, and standing in your old yard in minutes. I'll show you exactly how to use Google Maps, Zillow, and Historic Aerials to travel back in time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The criminals are not waiting for you to get hacked. They are counting on you thinking you already were. In this short podcast, I'll walk you through exactly how the scam works, why the timing is deliberate, and the one rule that stops it cold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A $900 landscaping quote hid some $20 plants. Here's how ChatGPT caught it and how you can do the same with any contractor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you thought one-day delivery was fast, just wait. Now you can get your order in the time it takes to watch an episode of your favorite reality show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gas prices are creeping toward $5 a gallon. These free tricks can help you find the cheapest pump near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expect to pay more for your new upgrade. The Iran War is jacking up phone prices. Hear why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your plugged-in devices are quietly draining power, even when they're off. Here's the easy fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in the day, we called it the weekend. Gen Z says it's not enough. They want a new kind of PTO with more days and money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of scrolling through homes that don't fit? Here's how to get a personalized list of listings and fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greetings, Earthlings! Aliens.gov is about to land. It could pull back the curtain on what the White House really knows about classified UFOs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Airplane mode, background apps, and incognito mode. I'll bust them once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using AI to check their work sounds smart. But is it? My take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just like the milk in the fridge, your phone sours. Here's how to tell your if it's past its prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mid-terms are coming, meaning a whole mess of seats are up for grabs. You could ask an AI who to vote for, but here's why you shouldn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mom is pulling the plug on Amazon's Alexa. She heard it asked her four-year old daughter a creepy question. How she responded and the settings to protect your kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI spent years telling us it was saving humanity. Now it's reportedly weeks away from launching a smut mode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices