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- Prediction Markets Kalshi vs Polymarket, Google's New Fitbit Air, Porsche Slows eBike Program & More Tech News
This TechRadio episode discusses prediction markets (Kalshi vs Polymarket), the Google Fitbit Air, iPhone call recording safety, smart glasses extortion, Porsche's eBike program changes, electric car performance in the Arctic, GameStop/eBa…
- GameStop's Massive eBay Merger Bid, ADT 10M Data Breach & Apple Vision Pro Ending – Tech News This Week
This episode of TechRadio discusses GameStop's bid for eBay, the ADT data breach affecting 10 million customers, and the potential end of the Apple Vision Pro. It also touches on Gemini privacy settings, Microsoft open-sourcing DOS 1.0, on…
- Microsoft $1 Million Sweepstakes, Noise-Cancelling Bike Bell & Apple Glasses 2027 – Tech News This Week
TechRadio discusses Microsoft's $1 million sweepstakes, a noise-cancelling bike bell, and Apple's smart glasses planned for 2027. The episode also touches on PC AI capabilities, repurposing old phones, and recent Windows 11 updates.
- NASA Artemis II T-Shirt Window Shades, Older Kindles Discontinued & Microsoft Copilot "Just for Fun" – Tech News This Week
On this episode of TechRadio, hosts discuss NASA astronauts using T-shirts as window shades, the discontinuation of older Kindles, the Google Android data transfer settlement, and Microsoft
- Artemis II Heads to the Moon + NASA Outlook Issues (and more), LA28 Ticket Shock & Streaming Picks
This episode of Techradio covers NASA's Artemis II mission and associated NASA Outlook problems. It also addresses LA28 Olympics ticket service fees, provides instructions for changing a Gmail address, and reviews current streaming content.
- Streaming Prices Up Again; ChatGPT Shortcut, iOS 27 Siri AI, DarkSword & Accessibility Win
This episode discusses increasing streaming service prices and strategies to manage costs. It also covers tech updates including a ChatGPT productivity shortcut, upcoming Siri AI features in iOS 27, AI freelancers on Fiverr, Face ID securi…
- Anthropic AI Book Settlement Update, Google Drive Gemini Boost, Smart Glasses Privacy Risks & Vinyl Comeback
Techradio discusses the Anthropic AI book settlement, the largest copyright payout in US history. They also cover Google Drive's new Gemini features for enhanced search and organization, privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses, and the…
- Google Maps' Biggest Redesign in 10 Years + Smartwatch Sleep Accuracy, Meta Instagram Encryption Changes & Top Streaming
Techradio discusses Google Maps' significant redesign featuring Gemini, the accuracy of smartwatch sleep tracking, Meta's removal of end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs, and provides streaming recommendations.
- Google Maps' Biggest Redesign in 10 Years + Smartwatch Sleep Accuracy, Meta Instagram Encryption Changes & Top Streaming
Techradio discusses Google Maps' major redesign featuring Gemini and Immersive Navigation, the accuracy of smartwatch sleep tracking, Meta's removal of end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs, and popular streaming recommendations. The ep…
- Apple's Budget MacBook Neo Drops + Privacy App Detects Sneaky Smart Glasses, Cold Battery Fixes & More
Techradio reviews Apple's budget MacBook Neo, comparing it with Acer Chromebook Plus models. The episode also touches on a privacy app that detects smart glasses, resilient home designs, AI data center environmental impact, the AgiBot X2 r…
- Guy Kawasaki on Privacy Freedom and Signal Superpower + Free Book Offer
Techradio features Guy Kawasaki discussing his book on Signal, privacy, and freedom. He details why Signal is important for personal security, explains surveillance impacts, and provides setup guidance. The episode includes personal insigh…
- Guy Kawasaki on Privacy Freedom and Signal Superpower + Free Book Offer
Techradio features Guy Kawasaki discussing his book "Everybody Has Something to Hide," focusing on Signal
- Zuckerberg Defends Meta in Addiction Trial + Grokipedia Scraped by ChatGPT, WiFi Jamming Risks & More
Techradio covers Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in Meta's addiction trial, the evolving role of X as a news source, and concerns over AI citing Grokipedia. The episode also touches on WiFi jamming risks and OpenAI's hardware ventures.
- AI Toy Exposed 50K Kids' Chats + STOP Text Scam Risks, Best Tech 2026 & Android Trackers!
The episode discusses a security alert regarding an AI toy that exposed over 50,000 children's chats. It also covers risks of replying "STOP" to text scams, tips for using old routers, and recommendations for Android-compatible Bluetooth t…
- eBay Bans AI Shopping Agents + New Sony Turntables, Windows Phone Rumors & More!
This episode of Techradio covers eBay's ban on AI shopping agents, Sony's new wireless turntables, and rumors about a new Windows phone. It also includes practical advice on account recovery, using old smartwatches, and removing personal i…
- First 2026 Windows Fixes, CES Standouts, Verizon Outage & Solar Thermal Trade-Offs)
This episode discusses Microsoft's early 2026 Windows updates, notable technology from CES 2026, Verizon's outage credit, a comparison of Waze and Google Maps navigation, and the controversies surrounding the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility.
- Best of CES 2026: Smart Gadgets, Real Innovation, and Tech That Makes Sense
Marsha Collier and Marc Cohen review top products and innovations from CES 2026, including smart gadgets, robotics, and practical tech. The episode discusses specific products like the Coro and Hydrostasis Geca watch, along with sustainabi…
- CES Is Everywhere, Gmail Gets Flexible, and Your Phone Gets Cleaner
The episode covers CES 2026 trends, including Innovation Awards, and discusses a new Gmail feature that may allow changing email addresses. It also provides tips for freeing up phone storage by uninstalling bloatware on both Android and iP…
- Is Your TV Spying on You? Plus CES 2026, AI Browsers and Costly Car Tech Mistakes
Techradio covers smart TV data collection, CES 2026 previews, and automotive tech risks including EV water damage and rodent-chewed wiring. The episode also touches on Apple's discontinued products, AI in browsers, hearing aid headphones,…
- New AI Everywhere, Emergency Phone Features, and Streaming Picks
This episode covers the Petco data breach and protective measures, Google Discovery's use of AI for descriptions, and new features for Android phones and Google Translate. It also reviews past tech and current streaming trends.
- Spotting AI Text, Safer Kids' Tech with Tonies and Netflix/HBO: The Plot Twist No One Saw Coming
This episode covers the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix, the AT&T data breach, methods for detecting AI-written text, and a review of the Tonies Toniebox. It also touches on online marketing trends and streaming updates.
- Holiday Smarts: From Campbell's Drama to Cars That Distract Less
The podcast episode discusses Thanksgiving, holiday shopping scams, a bioengineering controversy involving Campbell's Soup, how to respond to data security incident letters, and upcoming car technology aimed at reducing distractions. It al…
- AirDrop for Everyone, AppleTV Changes, and a Digital ID Reality Check
This episode covers Google's AirDrop functionality between iPhone and Pixel devices, discusses changes to AppleTV plans at T-Mobile, and examines the privacy risks associated with digital driver's licenses in Apple Wallet. It also touches…
- Apple's iPhone Pocket & Google's Store-Calling AI: The Future Just Got Weird
Techradio covers advancements like Apple's "iPhone Pocket" concept and Google's AI feature that calls stores. The episode also touches on Starlink's price reduction, Waymo's highway robotaxis, the rise of recommerce, and current streaming…
- AI for Siri, Tesla's New Trick, and What to Do if Your Phone Catches Fire
The Marsha Collier & Marc Cohen Techradio episode covers tech safety, discussing phone overheating and fire detection. It also explores Apple's partnership with Google AI for Siri, potential new Mac laptops, Tesla features, LinkedIn data u…
- YouTube's Shake-Up, Amazon's AI Shopper, and the Robot Next Door
Techradio covers YouTube's network departures, Amazon's AI "Help Me Decide" feature, and the Neo robot. The episode also touches on display resolution perception, Android USB port applications, a zipper redesign, holiday tech safety, and s…
- Smart Apps, Sneaker Tech, and a Trillion Pages Saved on the Wayback Machine
The episode discusses apps for managing subscriptions, the Wayback Machine reaching a milestone of one trillion pages saved, and the potential for AI to impact cognitive sharpness. It also covers HD calling, iPhone color anomalies, GM's au…
- AI You Can't Trust, Hybrids You Might Rethink, and the '80s Watch Revival
This episode of Computer and Technology Radio covers Prime Day shopping, free Windows 10 security updates, Firefox VPN, trust in Reddit's AI, the environmental impact of hybrid cars, Facebook privacy concerns, and the return of the Casio c…
- AI in Government, VPN Showdown, and Eye Drops Improve Vision
Marsha Collier and Marc Cohen discuss AI in government, VPN services including ExpressVPN and Proton, and new eye drops that may improve vision. The episode also touches on Facebook settlement payments and credit card skimmers.
- Microsoft Copilot's Big Move, Meta's AI Glasses, and Prime Day Again
Marsha Collier and Marc Cohen discuss an unexpected October Prime Day, the implications of Microsoft Copilot, and how public utilities might influence EV ownership costs. The episode also covers iOS 15, Meta
- Apple's Latest, MagSafe Magic (?), and Streaming Sensations
Marsha Collier and Marc Cohen cover Apple's recent announcements, MagSafe charging, spam calls, internet speed testing, and Marsha's review of the Acer Chromebook Plus 516. They also share streaming recommendations.
- Pixel 10 Announcements, Faster TSA Pre-Check, and What AI Means for Work
Marsha Collier and Marc Cohen cover Google's Pixel 10 announcements, including a new delete feature in Messages. They also examine AI's shortcomings in the job market, Verizon's home phone service, TSA Pre-Check enhancements, and share the…
- Apple's U.S. Tech Push, Grok's Medical Claims, and the Cybertruck Goes Military
Techradio covers Apple's growing US manufacturing, Instagram's interactive map, and the vulnerability of safes to hackers. The episode reviews Grok AI's medical advice capabilities, privacy issues in AI, and the Cybertruck's military appli…
- Tech You Can Wear, Updates You Can't Install, and Streaming You'll Want
Techradio covers Skechers AirTag-compatible sneakers, the impact of AI on jobs, Microsoft
- AI on Your Wrist, Uber's Safety Shift, and Online Passport Renewal
This episode covers Amazon's AI wristband, Uber's new safety measures for driver-passenger pairing, and the Wayback Machine's archiving of US government documents. It also touches on online passport renewal, Vizio's business shifts, tech r…
- AI Is Everywhere — Even Your Flights, Inbox, and Fake Videos
Marsha Collier and Marc Cohen discuss the increasing presence of AI in everyday activities, such as flight ticket pricing and passwordless systems. The episode also covers identifying AI-generated videos, Starlink speeds, and trending retr…
- Prine Day Picks, Gmail's Subscription Fix, and Samsung's Trifold Test
This episode of Marsha Collier & Marc Cohen Techradio covers Prime Day purchases, Gmail's subscription management tool, and an evaluation of Samsung's trifold phone. It also touches on WeMo's user support, AI search engines, USPS scam prev…
- Apple's iOS Surprise, Satellite Internet Showdown, and What's in the Air After Fireworks
Marsha Collier and Marc Cohen of Techradio cover unexpected pollution, a surprising iOS 16 feature for FaceTime, and ways to use Windows 10 for free. The episode also touches on Snapseed, satellite internet comparisons, and a Superman movi…
- iPhone Lockouts After Theft, 16B Data Breach, and AI's Expanding Footprint
This episode covers a 16 billion-record data breach, iPhones locking up following theft, and the learning processes of ChatGPT. Additional topics include Starlink's new demand fee, the availability of useful free software, and an AI applic…
- Is Your Chat Private? Meta's AI, Amazon Security, and Siri's Slip at WWDC
This episode of Techradio discusses Amazon Cloud Cam security vulnerabilities, Meta AI's potential to expose private chats, and Apple's WWDC updates concerning Siri delays. It also touches on the electricity consumption of AI and Google Ge…
- Job Scam Texts, Apple's AI Chill, and the Great EV vs Gas Debate
Marsha Collier and Marc Cohen discuss T-Mobile class action checks, Instagram's teleprompter feature, Apple's position in AI development, the mechanics of job scam texts, Sam Altman's views on ChatGPT, and the ongoing debate between Electr…
- Car Play's Future, AI Book Services (and Prompts), plus Touchless TSA Travel – What's Next?
This Techradio episode covers the potential phasing out of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, AI-annotated book services, AI's role in mental health, prompt strategies for ChatGPT, the use of AI in schools, developments from Computex Taipei,…
- Tech Updates: Netflix Ends Support, Apple Adjusts Watch and Glasses Plans, and Tom Cruise's Iconic Stunts
This episode covers several tech updates: Netflix is discontinuing support, Apple is reassessing its strategies for the Apple Watch and Smart Glasses, and new SynthID technology can verify AI-generated content. Other topics include Notepad…
- 2025-05-16-airbnb-tiktok-spotify-apple-happydoggo-samsung-new
This episode of Techradio covers a range of technology news. Topics include updates on Airbnb, Spotify
- Nest Thermostats Fade, Waymo Soars, and AI Politeness Debates
Techradio covers the discontinuation of support for older Nest Thermostats, Waymo's significant number of paid rides, and discusses user interaction with AI, alongside topics like Netflix sharing and streaming trends.
- Broadband Satellites, Free AI Training, Tech Travel Tips and more
This episode covers Amazon
- Has Consumer AI Been a Lie? Blue Origin Wins big, Early Technology, Streaming and more
This episode of Computer and Technology Radio discusses the reliability of consumer AI claims, Blue Origin's significant contract, 50 years of Microsoft's early technologies, and reviews of the movie 'Flow' and the series 'The Pitt'.
- Navigating Privacy and Technology: Passkeys, IRS PINs, and Your 23andMe Data
This episode of Marsha Collier & Marc Cohen Techradio discusses navigating privacy in technology, covering topics like the shift to passkeys, securing identity with IRS PINs, and managing personal data from services like 23andMe. It also t…
- SpaceX Crew-10, Amazon's Haul, Data Removal, FTC Scam Alerts and more
Techradio covers the SpaceX Crew-10 launch to the ISS, Amazon Haul's discount site issues, and FTC scam alerts. The episode also discusses removing data from search engines, budget phones, and trending streaming services.
- Starship Mishaps, Eagle Fame, and Tech Revolution Unveiled: From SpaceX to Siri, MVNOs to EVs
The podcast discusses the SpaceX Starship rocket incident, internet-famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, and explains MVNOs (alternative cellular providers). It also touches on Apple's delay in Siri AI updates, California's EV mandate, an…