Consumer Tech Update

Open enrollment kicks off next week, and so do the fake calls. If someone asks for your Social Security or bank info, hang up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hidden treasures are all around you. You just haven’t noticed them yet. This global game makes finding them addicting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember this date. It’s the day AI finally made fake videos indistinguishable from real life. OpenAI's Sora 2 changes everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hackers love an unlocked computer. Here’s the Bluetooth-powered way to make your PC or Mac protect itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police say an Uber driver and ChatGPT left the key evidence. How tech exposed a modern-day firestarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI’s Sora 2 lets you build a digital version of yourself for videos, ads, and social posts. Cool idea ... until your AI twin ends up in the wrong hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About 9 in 10 recruiters use AI to scan resumes. If you used AI to write yours, you could be flagged as dishonest or unqualified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next European trip won’t come with a passport stamp. Soon, travelers will face high-tech border kiosks that scan your face, fingerprints, and passport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gen Z is ditching do-it-all smartphones for flip phones, CD players, and even cassette tapes. Find out why old-school tech is back in style and how stars like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter are cashing in. Don’t toss that dusty Walkman yet, it might be worth more than you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you know tech? Three myths everyone believes about cameras, batteries, and the dark web could be costing you more than you realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next big thing is not a gadget or an app. It’s The Singularity. A moment when AI networks wake up, connect, and change life on Earth forever. Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pixie Dust is a decade old Wi‑Fi exploit that can crack your router in seconds and most devices are still vulnerable. Researchers found only 4 of 24 devices patched and seven never updated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Driverless cars are hitting the roads in major cities, but when they break traffic laws, police are left scratching their heads. Who gets the ticket when there’s no driver behind the wheel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got an old laptop or PC? Don’t toss it. Install Chrome OS Flex and bring it back to life for free with minimal hassle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft is ending Windows 10 support on October 14, leaving over 400 million PCs vulnerable. Without costly extended updates, students and small businesses face tough choices on security and upgrades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always the peacemaker? You’ve been running an unpaid role as everyone’s feelings manager. Here’s how ChatGPT can help you stay calm, clear, and in control without burning out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Streaming dominates while traditional TV fades fast. Nielsen says cable viewers are mostly down to five channels: ESPN, a cable news pick, and a lifestyle network, proving we have left linear TV behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think your neighbor’s package mix-up is innocent? It could be a scam to get free stuff from Amazon. Here’s how the trick works and what you should do instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A shutdown won’t cut your internet or cell service, but it could mean flight delays, stalled tax refunds, and federal services grinding to a halt. Here’s what it means for you and your family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average American spends nearly $200 a month on streaming and internet. Chances are, you’re paying for shows you don’t even watch. Here’s how to audit your subscriptions, cut the fat, and still catch every show you love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices