Podcast Episodes

Ignore this text, get fined

California is actually sending real text messages to collect unpaid tolls, even after federal warnings about scam texts and millions lost to fraud. O…

10 months ago

Your smart car’s going dumb

Get this, the average new car has anywhere between 1,400 and 1,500 computer chips. They power everything from heated seats to emergency crash alerts.…

10 months ago

Adult sites suffer big hit

Think fewer people are watching porn online? You’re right, and the reason might surprise you. New data shows that age verification laws cause adult s…

10 months ago

Stop creepy ad tracking

Your phone’s Mobile Advertising ID tracks your activity, location, and purchases, then sells the data. Here’s how to turn off personalized ads on iPh…

10 months ago

Is Kodak going out of business?

For 133 years, Kodak was the biggest name in photography. So why is it facing bankruptcy talks and a fight to stay alive? The answer in this short po…

10 months ago

This iPhone trick saves your laundry

Cold wash or dry clean only? Your iPhone can decode every tag so you never ruin another pair of pants. Here's how.

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10 months ago

Noise cams ticketing loud cars

Like to drive fast? New noise cameras are listening for loud engines and automatically issuing tickets.  Know how they work to avoid those hefty fine…

10 months ago

This free site lets you eavesdrop on pilots

Wonder what's going on mid-flight? Now you can hear it all! Here’s how to listen to cockpit chatter like a pro.

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10 months ago

Apple caught red handed

A tiny California company took on Apple in a battle over stolen tech. There were secret meetings, key hires, and a surprise twist. Now, after years i…

10 months ago

Secrets that lurk in home listings

Want the dirt on your neighbor’s house? See what they paid, what they owe, and more. Here’s where to look.

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10 months ago