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Venmo on Amazon, holiday smart speaker, no more Chrome Oct 28, 2022

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If you can solve this riddle, you belong in the FBI. Plus, Amazon now allows you to pay with Venmo, Chrome is going away with Windows 7 and browser extensions that take over your searches.

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Dark Web social media, new Apple tech, browser history hack Oct 21, 2022

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Want to lose weight? Our social media expert Matt has all the tips you need. Thanks to these apps, his weight loss journey was a success. Plus, hackers are selling verified Twitter and Instagram accounts on the Dark Web, iPad 2022, new foldable iPad with USB-C and a foldable Pixel. Also, you don't want these mobile searches to end up as part of your history.

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Browser hack, AI glasses, secret menus on your devices Oct 14, 2022

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Kiss your online anonymity goodbye. This browser hack exposes your secrets — even when you're incognito. Also in this podcast, check out these secret phone and computer menus and how to send files from your smartphone to your computer. Plus, insider calculator tools to make life easier and the inside scoop on Google's AI glasses.

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Elon Musk's Twitter, use Gmail offline, medication reminders Oct 07, 2022

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Elon Musk is moving forward with his plan to buy Twitter. Kim has the scoop on what it could look like. Plus, a trick criminals can use to get past your security system, the latest on Tesla's humanoid Optimus robot, how to use Gmail in offline mode, and setting up medication reminders on iOS 16. In WTH news of the week, a real-life invisibility jacket is in the works.

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$1M LinkedIn romance scam, NASA mission, scam texts Sep 30, 2022

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NASA's Earth-saving mission, the FTC's plan to crack down on scam texts, and how to watch sports without cable. Plus, Allie and Matt talk with friend of the show and cybersecurity expert Ricoh Danielson about a wild LinkedIn scam that ended with a high-stakes negotiation.

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NyQuil chicken TikTok trend, Windows 11 update, elder fraud report Sep 23, 2022

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Do your kids or grandkids use TikTok? Don't let them near your chicken — they might try to marinate it with NyQuil! Plus, you can now ask Google to remove your personal data. Also, new Windows 11 features, scary elder fraud report, how to sell stuff online, Lockdown Mode for iPhones and iPads and things in your home that may be worth more than you think.

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Text search secret, get faster internet, iPhone security news Sep 16, 2022

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Do you get scam calls all the time? Here's how one guy used telemarketers to raise $100,000. Plus, the best new iPhone features, blocking third-party cookies and the best way to read a book on your phone. And a quick way to find specific pictures, keywords and more in your text messages.

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Roomba vs. your privacy, new Android malware, cut your streaming bill Sep 09, 2022

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Check your Android for these apps and delete them ASAP. Plus, now that streaming prices are up, here's how to reduce your bills. Also, Roomba collects your data, great uses for an iPad, an easy way to sign documents and tech trivia you don't want to miss out on.

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Tech raising property taxes, side hustles, online dating changes, and guaranteed laughs Sep 02, 2022

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Add a room or pool? AI is increasing your taxes. Plus, best side hustles to earn money, online dating shocking change, big security problem selling things online, an unbelievable startup, and a truly funny joke at the end.

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Worst email manners, new NASA moon trip, McAfee's alive Aug 26, 2022

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What new products are Apple announcing soon? Listen to find out. Plus, cellphones in the classroom, why it’s a bad idea to fix your own laptop, and how YouTubers solved a murder mystery. See if you can guess the right answer in weekly trivia and stay to the end for a very funny joke of the week!

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