What the …? Kia’s U.S. privacy policy says they can collect info about your “medical condition, physical or mental disability,” “religious or philosophical beliefs” and “the contents of certain mail, emails and text messages.” Check Mozilla’s Privacy Not Included site for a recap of your carmaker’s policies.
Move over, Kia Boys: Thieves are now targeting Nissans
A new car theft trick is spreading fast, and it doesn’t even require your keys. Here’s how it works.
CarPlay gets a glow-up: Apple just launched CarPlay Ultra, starting with Aston Martins in the U.S. and Canada. It’s basically CarPlay on steroids, handling everything from speedometer graphics to climate control. Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are onboard, too, but no dates yet. For now, if you want it, better start browsing those Aston Martin listings.
Move over Kia Boys, the Nissan Boys are here: Steps outlining how to steal a Nissan are all over social media. Thieves use special hardware to intercept a Nissan’s key signal, which lets them unlock the doors and start the engine. To stop your key’s signal from transmitting, wrap it in tinfoil (Yup, that trick again!) when you’re at home or place it in a metal box. Expect an upgrade from Nissan soon.
What to do after AT&T's massive data breach
Over 73 million accounts are at risk. Plus, viral claims that the world could end on April 8th, and Kia has recalled thousands of Telluride SUVs. Also, why you should watch your fingers around the new Cybertruck. OUCH!
October 28th, 2023
Forty-two lawmakers are suing Meta, saying it’s harming children — I have the details. Plus, a car insurer denies a woman’s car because it’s a Kia. A Ring cam saves a teen from a bear, and bootleg weight loss drugs are coming in from China. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
China's app threat beyond TikTok, AI's plan to take 300 mill jobs & the device most likely to hurt you
Plus, I talk to a man who needs a safe space to share photos of his lost loved ones. Also, a 500 thousand vehicle recall for Hyundai and Kia – I reveal why you should park your car on the street for now. Worried about your job post the big AI boom? There’s some exciting news about a new high-paying job that’s emerging. And, I share some pro tips to protect your website with free online tests.