Episodes

  • An AI secretly rewrote its own code — April 19th, Hour 1

    An AI secretly rewrote its own code — April 19th, Hour 1
    Apr 19 2025
    Scientists told the AI to shut down. It didn’t. Plus, if you put $1,000 into Google at its IPO, here’s how much you’d have today (spoiler: it’s a lot). And I help Ken from Indiana, who’s trying to unlock his late son’s phone to find answers.
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    36 mins
  • Why does the TSA scan your face? — April 19th, Hour 2

    Why does the TSA scan your face? — April 19th, Hour 2
    Apr 19 2025
    Rosemary from Florida wants to know what really happens to your face scan at the airport. Is it stored forever? Plus, secrets not to tell ChatGPT, why 5G isn't always what it claims to be, and how to score money with Google Opinion Rewards.
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    36 mins
  • Teens make $1M selling junk on Facebook — April 19th, Hour 3

    Teens make $1M selling junk on Facebook — April 19th, Hour 3
    Apr 19 2025
    Can your trash make you rich? Two high schoolers flipped junk from the dump into over $1 million on Facebook Marketplace. Plus, OpenAI drops $10 million on a domain, window-washing robots are here, and stores are using weather data to time their discounts.
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    35 mins
  • Her entire life is being faked online — April 19th, Hour 4

    Her entire life is being faked online — April 19th, Hour 4
    Apr 19 2025
    Oscar from Texas says a man is obsessed with his daughter. Now, he’s impersonating her online. Fake accounts, false messages, even rumors she’s pregnant. Plus, 3 things you can do with a dead iPhone, and the dark side of influencer culture.
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    37 mins
  • Your next iPhone could cost $2,300 — April 12th, Hour 1

    Your next iPhone could cost $2,300 — April 12th, Hour 1
    Apr 12 2025
    Here’s how much tariffs will drive up the price of your tech. Wild story: Jean from the Midwest faces 29 years in prison after losing $200,000 in a romance scam. Plus, an Amazon driver saves a woman’s life, and an AI gadget records everything you say.
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    37 mins
  • How to make your pet go viral — April 12th, Hour 2

    How to make your pet go viral — April 12th, Hour 2
    Apr 12 2025
    Got a super cute pup or kitty? I chat with the creator behind The Oreo Cat on how to make your pet a social media superstar — and even make a little cash doing it. Plus, scientists clone direwolves (kind of), and AI is outpacing doctors on MRIs.
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    37 mins
  • Guy brings AI avatar to court — April 12th, Hour 3

    Guy brings AI avatar to court — April 12th, Hour 3
    Apr 12 2025
    He didn’t hire a lawyer. He generated one with AI. Spoiler: It didn’t go over well. Plus, Sabrina Carpenter lands a gig inside Fortnite, and a new hiring buzzword to know. Looking for a side gig? You can get paid to test websites before they go live.
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    36 mins
  • AI quietly raises your rent — April 12th, Hour 4

    AI quietly raises your rent — April 12th, Hour 4
    Apr 12 2025
    Paying more in rent? Landlords are using AI tools to jack up prices. Also, why I’m skipping Airbnb (and maybe you should too). Plus, in-store tracking tech, gunshot-detecting AI, and a weird stat about men and voice assistants.
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    38 mins
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