FULL EPISODE: The Mosquito Zapper, an Upside of AI - August 20, 2026

On It's Time for Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers these industry stories: Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network; Futuristic mosquito-zapping laser now available to buy; UK Prime Minister exchanged messages with impersonator of top Trump aide; OpenAI introduces 'ChatGPT for Teens' as safety concerns grow; and The Pixel Watch 5 no longer ships with a carcinogenic band. Virologist Vincent Racaniello from MicrobeTV discusses the cancer vaccine that's showing promise in a late-stage trial and demystifies how national vaccine schedules are put together. On Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford reports on the following stories from the animal world: Alaska athlete uses bear spray to fend off attack (and what are effective bear deterrents); How some 'cheating' birds change their tune; Dog food recalled in the UK after reports of pets losing their sight; and How echolocation lets animals – and some humans – navigate by sound. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld walks us through dealing with anxieties associated with a young child's first day of school. Then, the conversation shifts to stress dreams many of us have about our school days. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:01) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Vincent Racaniello pt. 1 (30:00) Vincent Racaniello pt. 2 (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:19:09) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices