Apple’s AI Bloat, Prime Video Ads and Free Super Bowl Eats: This Week in Tech
Release Date: 02/02/2025
First 2026 Windows Fixes, CES Standouts, Verizon Outage & Solar Thermal Trade-Offs)
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We break down Microsoft's first Windows 10 update of the year and the ongoing headaches from January Windows 11 patches. Are you affected? CES 2026 may be wrapped, but which tech is still buzzing? Plus: Verizon's $20 account credit for their recent massive outage and how to claim it, and a real-world showdown — does Waze edge out Google Maps for traffic reroutes and navigation in 2026? We dive into the debate on the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility (on the CA-NV border) — once a celebrated concentrated solar thermal breakthrough, now controversial. Despite incinerating thousands of birds...
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Best of CES 2026: Smart Gadgets, Real Innovation, and Tech That Makes Sense
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Fresh from CES 2026, we’re breaking down the best of the show, including standout products and clever innovations you may not have heard about yet. From surprising robotics to practical consumer tech, we highlight the ideas that actually make sense. We’ll talk about Coro, a product for new moms that feels long overdue, and the Hydrostasis Geca watch that tracks hydration levels. There’s also a smoke detector designed to help rescue pets, new ways to make drinking water from air, and fast-moving sustainability efforts from Back Market and iFixit. Plus, Gmail is getting smarter with AI,...
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CES Is Everywhere, Gmail Gets Flexible, and Your Phone Gets Cleaner
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CES season is officially here — and yes, the inbox flood has begun. This week, we sort through the noise to highlight what really matters, including the #CES2026 Innovation Awards and the tech worth watching. We’ll also talk about a long-requested Gmail update that may finally let you change your email address (and even switch back), plus practical tips to uninstall Pixel bloatware and free up much-needed space on your iPhone or Android device. And, as always, we’ll wrap things up with what’s topping the streaming charts.
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Is Your TV Spying on You? Plus CES 2026, AI Browsers and Costly Car Tech Mistakes
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On Techradio this week, we’re talking about the tech you live with every day — and a few surprises you might not see coming. From smart TVs that may be watching more than you realize to what’s expected to make headlines at CES 2026, there’s plenty to unpack. We’ll also cover two costly car warnings: why spilling water in your EV can lead to expensive repairs, and how rodents are chewing through vehicle wiring at alarming rates. Plus, Apple quietly discontinued 17 products this year, Firefox is officially leaning into AI, and a new generation of headphones doubles as hearing aids. And...
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New AI Everywhere, Emergency Phone Features, and Streaming Picks
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We're right on time with the tech that matters. This week, we start with the Petco data breach that exposed millions of customers and what you should do if your information was involved. Google Discovery is adding AI-written descriptions, Android phones can now share live video with 911 operators during emergencies, and Google Translate lets you use just about any headphones. We’ll also look back at tech that quietly ended in 2025, why Amazon pulled its AI-generated Fallout recap, and what’s topping the streaming charts this week.
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Spotting AI Text, Safer Kids’ Tech with Tonies and Netflix/HBO: The Plot Twist No One Saw Coming
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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...
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Holiday Smarts: From Campbell’s Drama to Cars That Distract Less
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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...
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AirDrop for Everyone, AppleTV Changes, and a Digital ID Reality Check
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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...
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Apple’s iPhone Pocket & Google’s Store-Calling AI: The Future Just Got Weird
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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,...
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AI for Siri, Tesla’s New Trick, and What to Do if Your Phone Catches Fire
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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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