"I told my wife I might not wake up." That's what David Grant said when his doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong with him. When he turned to ChatGPT, it diagnosed him in minutes. I speak with David about the moment AI saved his life.

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Your TV is watching you. It takes screenshots of what you're watching and sells that data to advertisers. I spoke with Aaron Alva, an attorney and former FTC insider, about why this is happening and how to stop it.

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See those dome cameras at the grocery store? Those aren't just for shoplifters. Those run AI that tracks every step you take, every pause you make to figure out what you want to buy. Yes, it's watching you. Plus, who really invented Bitcoin, a loyalty points scam to watch for, and a ChatGPT trick to outsmart your mechanic.

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Your phone is not private. A U.S. Customs agent can legally search it when you return home from your trip abroad. They scan every picture, text, or email. In 2025, agents searched 55,318 devices. I’ll tell you why this is happening and how to protect yourself.

We’re also looking at why some workers are choosing to retire early rather than retool for AI again. Plus, no more repeating yourself twice at drive-thru. Phillip’s new espresso machine will remember your coffee order. Brew and conversation go a long way.

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Seven fingers? Extra teeth? Those tells are gone.

New research from UC Berkeley confirms we've crossed what they call the "Indistinguishable Threshold," the point where AI-generated faces have become so realistic that people perform no better than a coin flip when trying to distinguish them from real photos.

That's why I sat down with Dr. Hany Farid, digital forensics professor at UC Berkeley and the person many call "The Deepfake Detective," to talk about what this means for trust, elections, and the spread of misinformation in a world where seeing is no longer believing.

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Gmail. Google Maps. The App Store. Every one was dismissed like an absurd April Fools' prank. But each had the last laugh.

Then I cover why AI tax scams are getting smarter by the minute. I'll show you how to avoid them. Plus, your wine fridge is getting smart. It can scan hundreds of bottles and know your collection better than you. Wine not?

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Every message you've ever sent? Not as private as you think. Guy Kawasaki, Apple's original evangelist and Silicon Valley icon, sounds the alarm in his new book, Everybody Has Something to Hide. I sat down with him to talk about what's at stake, why Signal is the only app he trusts for private messaging, and why he wants you to use it too.

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The average person keeps their router for 7 years, but most of the security updates stop after 3 to 5 years. I’ll show you how to check if yours is still protected. 
Someone is crashing Zoom calls and selling it as a podcast. Plus, title fraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. I’ll have one simple step to keep your home safe. 
Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Half of all CDs ever made were AOL trial discs. How do I know? I was making $25,000 a month running the computer section, until they asked me to pay them. I said no and made my own radio show. Sometimes saying no is the best move you ever make.

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The Google invite you didn't ask for. It's skipping your inbox and going straight to your calendar. It just shows up. But here's the good news. I'll tell you how to fix it in 30 seconds.
From your iPhone to your router, I have a few tips to keep you safe. Plus new research on pancreatic cancer and a landmark case found Meta and YouTube guilty of addicting kids to social media.
And the age-old argument: is it Gif or Jif? The man who invented it, Steve Wilhite, weighs in.

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Your family tree has been hiding in plain sight. AI just learned how to read it. I'll show you a free tool that searches 8 billion records. I tested it myself. Turns out my grandmother outsmarted an entire Ukrainian village to score a ticket to America. Plus, the real story behind the Komando name.
Also: Scammers are now building fake Zoom waiting rooms that look identical to the real thing. And there's an AirPod trick going viral. All it takes is a twist.

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Leave all your stuff plugged in? That's a hidden electricity drain driving up your electric costs. I have simple fixes to save money. Good news: You won't have to unplug a thing. Plus, Amazon launches one-hour deliveries, new sleep apnea masks, and why AI agents are coming for entry-level office jobs.

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