Craig Newmark started the classified site 30 years ago from his San Francisco apartment. He told me why he never took VC money, how he thinks about OfferUp and Facebook Marketplace, and why the site still looks straight out of 1995 all these years later.
She’s teaching engineering lessons on Pornhub
A PhD student quit her degree to focus on content creation and she’s making a heck of a lot of money doing it. Plus, MrBeast’s smash-hit game show with a $15 million set, why TikTok can’t shut down and tech life hacks you’ll thank us for later.
America’s most surveilled city
The average U.S. city has six cameras recording for every thousand people. Think that’s a lot? Atlanta takes it to another level. Plus, why I’m not surprised people are saying no to new cars and a chilling AirTag stalking story you need to hear.
5 things Gen Z won't do
What gives? These kids grew up with Google! Plus, a woman gave $850,000 to a scammer impersonating Brad Pitt, fake serial killer post on Facebook and a TikTok ban update.
He threw away $765M in Bitcoin
One guy’s dream of becoming a crypto millionaire is over — after 11 years of searching. Plus, Elon Musk’s video game habit, Johnny Depp scammers all over the internet and how to get past hiring AI to find your next job.
She poses as a teen girl to stop sexual predators
Roo Powell leads SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse) and goes undercover as a teen with wigs, fake braces, and a staged bedroom. She works with police to catch men targeting kids online. Her work has led to over 70 arrests — every parent should know about this.
ADT hides a cyberattack
Hackers got into ADT’s systems, stealing customer info, and they waited months to tell anyone. Plus, why cash apps aren’t safe, Roblox’s kid safety problems, and flip phones making a comeback.
Caught in a wildfire? The Watch Duty app could save your life
When wildfires hit, reliable information is hard to find. Watch Duty is the app that’s already saving lives, delivering real-time updates to help families escape danger. I sat down with CEO John Mills to hear how this volunteer-powered app is stepping up during some of the most dangerous times of the year.
Exclusive: Kitboga’s robot army to outsmart scammers
Can you trust a video call? Is that website legit? Are you even talking to your real friends? AI is making it even harder to tell. YouTuber Kitboga is building a robot army to scam the scammers. In this episode, he shows me exactly how it works.
She says an AI chatbot killed her son
Megan Garcia thought her son was playing video games. In reality, the 14-year-old was in an abusive, sexual relationship with an AI chatbot. Eventually, at the bot’s encouragement, he took his own life.
Facebook doesn’t need to spy on your mic – what it does is scarier
Your searches, purchases, and even doctor visits are tracked by 48,000 companies feeding Facebook. Plus, a widow scammed out of $661K, why athletes are ditching fitness trackers, and the EV trend losing to hybrids.
One email cost this man $167K
Pat Lawlor was happy to buy his first home — until he received a fake email from someone he thought was his escrow officer. Plus, closing apps doesn’t save iPhone battery, a flame-throwing robot dog, and Amazon’s new grocery delivery.
Can a brain-chip implant be hacked? Neuralink's first patient says 'yes'
I sat down with Noland Arbaugh, the first Neuralink brain-chip implant patient. His implant lets him control computers, and other devices, with his mind. This brave guy shared the risks, including the possibility of the device being hacked, the application process and his hopes for the future.
Did ChatGPT kill the search engine?
You no longer need to visit Google and sift through hundreds of links to get your answers. Chatbots can pretty much do it all for you. Is it the end of the webpage? Plus, downsides to ‘Buy Now, Pay Later,’ how much your passwords are worth, and tricks to make money on Amazon.
Weird morning routines of tech billionaires
Jeff Bezos kicks off his day with “breakfast octopus” (yes, really) and no alarm clock. We break down the unique dawn rituals of the richest tech CEOs. Plus, James Bond’s future, AirFryers sharing your data, and why Britannica thrives in the age Wikipedia.
Is your TP-Link router getting banned?
TP-Link routers, used by 65% of American homes and even the Department of Defense, are under fire for ties to Chinese cyberattacks and ignored security flaws. Also: Steve Harvey’s not dead (thanks, AI), smart glasses might finally be cool, and OpenAI’s chatbot hotline.
The news app you can’t trust
Is NewsBreak on your phone? This AI-powered app, the U.S.’s top news aggregator, is accused of spreading fake stories. Fitness trackers might be selling your health data, GM just axed its robotaxi project, and — believe it or not — floppy disks are still running planes and subways!
What is Skibidi Toilet?
Kids are hooked on toilets that dance and sing. Skibidi Toilet is the latest bizarre trend taking over their screens — we break it down for adults. Plus, Walmart’s body cam program, hidden risks of two-factor authentication, and why Gen Z needs a ride to work from Mom and Dad.
Are the New Jersey drones searching for nukes?
A wild new theory claims drones in New Jersey are on the hunt for nuclear warheads. Plus, 23andMe in freefall, AirTags recover stolen jewels, and what ‘Inbox Zero’ says about you.