First 2026 Windows Fixes, CES Standouts, Verizon Outage & Solar Thermal Trade-Offs)
Release Date: 01/19/2026
Anthropic AI Book Settlement Update, Google Drive Gemini Boost, Smart Glasses Privacy Risks & Vinyl Comeback
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Join us on Techradio for the latest consumer tech news and tips you can use right now! Anthropic AI book settlement update — the $1.5 billion landmark deal (largest copyright payout in U.S. history) for authors whose works were used in Claude AI training. We cover the March 30 claims deadline, how the $3,000 payouts work, and what it means for creators and AI data practices. Co-Pilot for health data — how Microsoft's AI helps organize medical records and assist in diagnostics, plus privacy safeguards. Smart glasses privacy risks — rising concerns about Meta Ray-Bans,...
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Google Maps' Biggest Redesign in 10 Years + Smartwatch Sleep Accuracy, Meta Instagram Encryption Changes & Top Streaming
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Join Techradio for a fun, geeky dive into this week's top consumer tech stories! We kick off with Pi Day — why do we celebrate 3.14159... and how does it connect to math, tech, and even your favorite pie recipes? Google Maps just got its biggest update in over a decade with Gemini-powered "Ask Maps" for conversational queries and Immersive Navigation. We break down what it means for your daily drives. Smart TV myths & concerns — are they spying on you? We bust common fears about tracking, ads, privacy, and more, plus highlight great deals out there right now on big...
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Google Maps' Biggest Redesign in 10 Years + Smartwatch Sleep Accuracy, Meta Instagram Encryption Changes & Top Streaming
Computer and Technology Radio
Join Techradio for a fun, geeky dive into this week's top consumer tech stories! We kick off with Pi Day — why do we celebrate 3.14159... and how does it connect to math, tech, and even your favorite pie recipes? Google Maps just got its biggest update in over a decade with Gemini-powered "Ask Maps" for conversational queries and Immersive Navigation. We break down what it means for your daily drives. Smart TV myths & concerns — are they spying on you? We bust common fears about tracking, ads, privacy, and more, plus highlight great deals out there right now on big...
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Apple's Budget MacBook Neo Drops + Privacy App Detects Sneaky Smart Glasses, Cold Battery Fixes & More
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Apple just launched the MacBook Neo — a colorful, durable 13-inch laptop with A18 Pro chip, Liquid Retina display, all-day battery, and Apple Intelligence, starting at low $599. Is this the budget Mac we've all wanted? We compare it directly to Acer's Chromebook Plus models — which wins for everyday use, value, performance, and real-world needs in 2026? Privacy heads-up: The new Nearby Glasses app scans Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses (like Meta Ray-Bans or Snap Spectacles) and alerts you if someone's potentially recording. Plus: Flat-rate, pre-approved resilient...
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Guy Kawasaki on Privacy Freedom and Signal Superpower + Free Book Offer
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Join Marsha Collier for a lively, practical chat with tech legend Guy Kawasaki about his latest book. Privacy isn't paranoia — it's everyday freedom. Guy explains why Signal is the best tool for protecting your messages, calls, and peace of mind in 2026. Key highlights: Why "nothing to hide" doesn't cut it anymore. How surveillance hits ordinary people hardest. Easy Signal setup: Step-by-step for beginners, must-use features. Fun personal insights from Guy on why this matters now (and a few Marsha stories too!) Whether you're new to Signal or just want better security, this...
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Guy Kawasaki on Privacy Freedom and Signal Superpower + Free Book Offer
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Join Marsha Collier for a lively, practical chat with tech legend Guy Kawasaki about his latest book. Privacy isn't paranoia — it's everyday freedom. Guy explains why Signal is the best tool for protecting your messages, calls, and peace of mind in 2026. Key highlights: Why "nothing to hide" doesn't cut it anymore. How surveillance hits ordinary people hardest. Easy Signal setup: Step-by-step for beginners, must-use features. Fun personal insights from Guy on why this matters now (and a few Marsha stories too!) Whether you're new to Signal or just want better security, this...
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Zuckerberg Defends Meta in Addiction Trial + Grokipedia Scraped by ChatGPT, WiFi Jamming Risks & More
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Social media faces the courtroom: Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark trial accusing Meta and YouTube of designing addictive features that harm kids' mental health — with thousands of similar lawsuits watching closely. X as a primary news source? We discuss its evolving role, and why it's become a go-to for real-time updates. AI drama: Reports show ChatGPT and others citing Grokipedia (xAI's AI-generated encyclopedia) as a source — raising concerns about misinformation, bias, and AI feedback loops. Plus: Reddit's growing AI use, cheaper/easier ways to knock out...
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AI Toy Exposed 50K Kids' Chats + STOP Text Scam Risks, Best Tech 2026 & Android Trackers!
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This week we look to the Olympics and cutting-edge technology already shaping the Games. Security alert: An AI-powered children's toy from Bondu left over 50,000 chat transcripts (including kids' names, ages, personal details, and intimate conversations) completely exposed — accessible to anyone with a Gmail account due to a wide-open web portal. We discuss the massive privacy risks and what parents need to know about AI toys. Practical advice: Should you ever reply "STOP" to unknown or spam text messages? Why it can backfire and the safer ways to block unwanted texts. Plus: Should you...
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eBay Bans AI Shopping Agents + New Sony Turntables, Windows Phone Rumors & More!
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Join us on Techradio as we unpack the week's biggest consumer tech headlines! eBay just updated its User Agreement to explicitly ban AI-powered "buy for me" shopping agents, LLM scrapers, and automated bots — aiming to protect sellers from unfair automation, price manipulation, and inventory hoarding. What does this mean for buyers using AI tools and the future of e-commerce? Plus: Rumors and revivals swirl around a "new Windows phone" from leaked Andromeda OS builds on Surface Duo to third-party projects like NexPhone running Windows 11 on mobile hardware. Is Microsoft dipping...
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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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