Spotting AI Text, Safer Kids’ Tech with Tonies and Netflix/HBO: The Plot Twist No One Saw Coming

This week, we’re unpacking a big move in entertainment: Netflix is buying Warner Bros. Discovery (yes, HBO included) and what it means for the shows we love. We’ll also look at the AT&T data breach, how to tell if something you’re reading was written by AI, and why Ryan Reynolds and Ricky Gervais are suddenly shaping online marketing.

Plus: Marsha's review of Tonies Toniebox, the screen-free audio box for kids; a quick way to thank your Amazon driver; smart tech gift ideas; and the Top 10 in streaming for the week.

Thanks to our producer, Curt Buthman, for 10 years of producing our podcast!

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Holiday Smarts: From Campbell’s Drama to Cars That Distract Less

This week, we kick off the holiday season with a little Thanksgiving talk — and a big reminder to stay sharp. From new scam tactics targeting holiday shoppers to the surprising bioengineering controversy stirring up Campbell’s Soup fans, there’s plenty to unpack.

We’ll also walk through what to do immediately if you get one of those dreaded “data security incident” letters, plus how upcoming car tech could make driving less distracting (finally!). And of course, we wrap it all up with the top picks in streaming for your long weekend.

Cozy up, tune in, and head into the holidays a little smarter and a lot safer.

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AirDrop for Everyone, AppleTV Changes, and a Digital ID Reality Check

This week we’re digging into some handy new tech tricks and a few places where you might want to pump the brakes. We talk about Google letting you AirDrop between iPhone and Pixel 10, what’s really changing with AppleTV plans at T-Mobile, and Apple’s limited-edition accessory that’s already creating buzz.

But we also take a smart look at digital driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet and why handing over your unlocked phone to police or government officials may expose far more than you intend. Sometimes the old-fashioned plastic card is still the safest bet.

Plus, we highlight simple ways to recycle your old gadgets for good, a handful of tech deals you really shouldn’t skip, and of course — the latest top picks in streaming to round out your week.

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Apple’s iPhone Pocket & Google’s Store-Calling AI: The Future Just Got Weird

This week, we’re diving into some exciting shifts in the tech world! Apple is working on a game-changing “iPhone Pocket” that could redefine what a smartphone is carried. Google’s new feature can now call retail stores on your behalf — saving you time and sanity. Starlink just got cheaper, making satellite internet more accessible than ever. Waymo is rolling robotaxis onto the highways (yes, really), and a growing recommerce movement is helping people save big by buying refurbished tech and other products. Plus, we run through what's hot in streaming this week. It’s a fun, fast, and futuristic ride!

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AI for Siri, Tesla’s New Trick, and What to Do if Your Phone Catches Fire

This week, we’re talking tech safety — what to do if your phone or power bank overheats, and the Flame Detector that spots fires before they spread. Plus, Apple’s surprising move to team up with Google’s AI for Siri, hints of lower-cost Mac laptops, and Elon’s latest Tesla feature reveal. We’ll also unpack how LinkedIn is using your data, share some clever Windows 11 tricks, and wrap up with what’s trending in streaming.

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