Tech 2U Tuesdays

This week we discuss a new AI-powered toilet camera (yeah, seriously) that analyzes your health through, well, poop pics. We discuss the continued presence of malicious apps on Google Play Store, how they’re impacting people and how to avoid them. Finally, Ransomware has become such a problem in the US that the FCC is attempting to step in and find solutions and stop companies from paying ransom for their stolen data.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the last week there were at least five massive data breaches, we briefly touch on each one and how it could impact you. AI tools used for social engineering have gotten so good they’re fooling security experts, we’ll review an example and what to look out for. Knock-off robot vacuums had one hell of a week: they got hacked and then rode around people’s houses yelling racial slurs at them… yep, that’s real. If things weren’t weird enough from that last topic: there was a scientific breakthrough on humans communicating with each other WHILE sleeping (Inception anyone?). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hurricane Helene victims are being rescued because of new satellite communications technology available on some of the newest phones! Chinese hackers were recently discovered accessing data from AT&T, Verizon and others and they apparently have had access for two years without being discovered. Surveillance companies are now collecting and organizing data on political and religious bumper stickers, yard signs, shirts, etc and selling this data. We’ll go over how this data is being used, in some cases against people in court, and a warning about what additional is being collected.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we take a deep dive into AI tools: how to use them effectively and understanding their weaknesses. We go over new AI advancements fooling the “check this box if you’re a human” button on many websites, and the FTC’s crackdown on AI tools fooling consumers with fake reviews. We’ll also talk about some new drone technology being used in active military combat zones and some of what to expect in the near future. Finally, a popular Antivirus recently banned by the US Government has replaced itself on user’s computers, without their consent, with another antivirus program that’s breaking user’s PCs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

iOS 18 is out! I’ll go over some of the new features including how to finally send high quality images and videos to Android users and the new ability to add a digital version of your driver’s license to your iPhone. There’s a major security update also available for iPhone, both in the new iOS18 operating system and the previous iOS17 for users that don’t want to upgrade. LinkedIn is scraping your data for use in their new AI tools, there’s some possible good but many users probably want to turn this feature off. Lastly, Three Mile Island (yes the nuclear facility which experienced the worse Nuclear disaster in US history) is reopening with the primary goal of powering AI data centers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new chrome hack is tricking users into giving up their passwords and all their stored passwords, we’ll go over how to identify and prevent yourself from falling victim. A new AI tool is using Minecraft (the videogame) to integrate AI “players” which created a government and economy of their own. Amazon and Whole foods are starting to integrate biometric payments: you can buy groceries using a scan of your palm!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple announced the new iPhone 16 lineup and some updates on “Apple Intelligence.” We’ll go over the highlights of the Apple event and help undecided buyers if this is a good time to upgrade. In AI news: There’s a school that’s teaching students with an all-AI teacher, we discuss the basics of how this works and how powerful it is in teaching students. Lastly: Hands down the worst data breach I can imagine happened in the last week: private medical records which include private family information, medical history, medical treatments and even audio and video recordings from therapy sessions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s an alternative to paid credit locking services which provides the same protection and costs you nothing! I’ll review where you sign up for it and how it protects you if your social security and identity information were inside of any of the many recent large data breaches. I’ll also be going over what AI services will be capable of in your home, the good and the bad. Lastly, if you think your devices have been listening to you, well, you could be right: “CMG,” and advertising company is claiming to be doing just that and selling your personal data. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I’ll discuss energy innovations with solar paint and thousand-year radioactive batteries. In scam news, there’s a new Android malware scam stealing your credit cards and posing as your bank. In AI news, we’ll discuss North Korea’s new drones and goals of implementing AI into them, deepfake robocalls of Biden telling voters to stay home for elections, and a breakthrough in earthquake prediction technology using AI. Lastly, I’ll review how facial recognition is reshaping airport security and how the Mets have already adopted this technology at Citi Field.If you have any questions, either related to this episode or any tech questions in general, email Ian - [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, I cover AI currently impacting elections worldwide and how to identify AI generated content. I go over the Department of Transportation’s push for V2X technology that lets cars communicate with each other and how this will impact our daily driving experience. I also discuss the fallout from the recent Social Security data breach, how to check if you were impacted, and how to protect yourself. Finally, the intriguing possibilities—and risks—of real-time AI face-swapping with Deep-Live-Cam which is now available for free to the public.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A data breach impacting nearly 3 BILLION people, including social security numbers, happened over the last week. I discuss how it happened and, sadly, how there’s really nothing you could have done to prevent being a part of it but I do discuss how to protect yourself from the fallout of the breach. Also, OpenAI is starting to roll out features it promised month’s ago, but with some warnings like: It could amplify social biases, assist in the spread of disinformation, aid in the development of creating chemical and biological weapons… oh, and it MIGHT CLONE YOUR VOICE “ON ACCIDENT” AND SPEAK TO YOU IN YOUR OWN VOICESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we’ll be discussing the ultra-popular ad blocker that Chrome is killing off, how to replace, and how to avoid the inevitable barrage of popups and ads. We also go over how stalkers can currently exploit a location tracking function in popular dating apps like Hinge and Bumble to find stranger’s locations within 6 feet and how to protect yourself. Finally, RAD TV viewers get to enjoy a video of a robot performing a dental procedure on someone using automated technology maps out a person’s mouth and then a robot performs the entire cavity filling procedure! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's podcast, I'll cover DHS's new robot dog that blocks wireless signals during raids, CrowdStrike's failed apology for a major outage, and Intel's issues with 13th and 14th gen processors. Plus, OpenAI's SearchGPT aims to compete with Google, and a Disney data breach caused by an infected game mod. Tune in for these tech updates and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"We experienced the “Biggest IT outage” in history this weekend, caused by software developer, CrowdStrike. I go over who was impacted by this, how it happened, how it could have been avoided and how it will, most likely, happen again. Scammers are already taking advantage of the CrowdStrike outage and I give tips on what to look out for to avoid that. Finally, I’ll go over some new flying car technology, getting us closer to the Jetsons! And a new form of “identity theft” involving stealing someone’s phone number to gain access to their accounts."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week I discuss the new challenges of appearing "active" while working from home and how employee tracking software is getting harder to fool. There was another major AT&T data breach (yes, a second one in less than a month).  I go over the ban of Kaspersky Antivirus in the US, why it happened, and alternative software you can use.  Lastly I’ll discuss how AI chatbots are now wasting scammers' time, fooling scammers into thinking they’re talking to victims but the AI speaking tool is designed to simply waste their time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I discuss the recent hacks of Northern California's Patelco Credit Union impacting over half a million people and the hack of Authy, an authenticator app impacting 33 million users. I review Microsoft's automatic OneDrive backup setting in new Windows 11 devices and its implications for user privacy. Additionally, I discuss into the futuristic potential and fun uses of augmented reality coming to our cars, making directions feel like sci-fi and dynamically labeling businesses and landmarks as you drive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we discuss a recent incident involving a man caught with over 2,000 stolen gift cards in Sacramento. We’ll review how this scam works and how to avoid it. We also revisit the impact of the AT&T data breach, which led to a scam costing a relative of the T2U family a significant amount of money under the guise of a phone upgrade deal. Finally, we discuss how AI developments like ChatGPT are affecting digital contractor jobs across various industries and talk about some future jobs that will likely be impacted as well.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's podcast will cover the troubling rise of QR code scams, particularly in public places, and provide tips on how to stay safe. We cover Monday’s WWDC announcements, including the new features for iPad OS and iMessage, and “Apple Intelligence” and what a big deal it will be. We’ll also give you an update on Microsoft’s backpedaling of its “Recall” feature which got slammed by the tech community as a hackers wet dream.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's podcast focuses on the misuse of OpenAI's models by governments attempting to spread misinformation on social media, particularly during elections. We'll also discuss the recent Ticketmaster data breach affecting over half a billion users, updates on Microsoft's "Recall" feature storing data in plain text making it easy to hack, and Google’s massive data breach of their own specialized code that powers their online search engine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's podcast will cover Microsoft's unveiling of their new Surface laptops equipped with a powerful processor which allows Windows 11's new "Recall" AI feature that records ALL user activity. There are some great uses for this new feature and an equal amount of privacy and security concerns. Additionally, we'll touch on Bing's recent outage, which seemingly impacted no one, since no one seems to use it. Finally, we’ll go over Google’s new AI Assistant which is already integrated into most Google searches and how badly it performs: including users to put glue in pizzas and eat at least one rock every day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's podcast will explore GPT-4o in more depth: its amazing ability to appear human in while talking to it, and revolutionizing learning new languages, tutoring for students, and a list of other industries which could be wiped out because of AI. We also go over some quick updates about Google’s AI tools and how some of those can be used free right now. Finally, Apple’s new iPhone operating system, iOS 17.5 has a bug that resurrects deleted images; yes, completed nudes, even years old, might reappear in your photo library.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First, we dive into the rising threat of an iPhone spyware attack which can record audio using your microphones, track your location and save everything you type. Dell had a data breach affecting nearly 50 million customers which poses a unique risk of physical mail scams (literal snail mail scams, which are highly effective). We’ll also explore the "Tunnelvision" VPN vulnerability that can view the private tunnel of VPN traffic, the service intended to keep your information private! Finally, I show and describe a demonstration of using just your voice to design and 3d print things, this one is straight out of the Jetsons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we explore AI in grocery stores: Sam's Club's new automated checkout process and AI age verification in German stores that sell alcohol (spoiler: they scan your face). We also go over the disturbing rise of the "Grandparents Scam" exploiting voice cloning technology and the especially vulnerable elderly population and some tips on protecting yourself and your family. Finally, “World Password Day” was May 2nd so I remind you of some good practices and ideas to make your password management easier.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's podcast episode, we dive into the return of Net Neutrality, the challenges Meta faces with NSFW "AI Girlfriend" ads, and a disturbing case of AI voice imitation leading to an arrest in Baltimore. We also explore the revolutionary uses of AI with CRISPR technology and the alarming rise of US Post Office phishing sites that rival the traffic of the official site.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we discuss a new home security system which can identify people and shoot paint balls at them! We also demonstrate Microsoft’s new VASA-1 AI system which can take a single picture of a person’s face and make a convincing video of them speaking (Imagine what someone could do with a person’s Facebook profile image and a short sound byte of their voice). We also show Boston Dynamics newest humanoid robot which is wildly impressive. Finally, we go over a phishing scam targeting users of LastPass and what to look out for.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we go over some EV news including a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla for a driver killed while using “Autopilot,” and show you a new $10,000 Chinese made car that might be sold in the US. We also have a follow up on the AT&T data breach, what they are and aren’t telling their customers and how to get free credit monitoring if you were impacted by this breach. Finally, we go over more massive data breaches involving TV manufacturers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scary tech news:AT&T’s data breach of over 70 million customers, how it can impact you, and what you can do to help protect yourself.Google issued another critical security update for Chrome. I go over this update and why it’s so important to keep this and other software updated.AI topics:I show a video of a “parkour” robot that uses AI to learn how to find people trapped in collapsed buildings.Open AI has a new voice cloning tool that’s “too good to release to the public.”The White house laid out AI Guidelines, we go through some of the main points and how they could impact us.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week I go over some demonstrations of AI generated music that we made using  www.suno.ai. We made 4 completely unique songs that we demo on the show.  I also go over the pending EU regulations against Alphabet, Meta and Apple. Finally, I go over a recently revealed big allowing hackers access to over 3 Million hotel rooms using card access keys and a bug that allowed a hacker to take full control of a Tesla in 30 seconds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We discuss the impending Tik Tok ban and why it’s happening. The EU has yet another consumer protection pact and this time it’s protecting people from AI: things like scanning your face in public without your knowledge.  The FTC is cracking down on fake antivirus programs, we’ll go over what they are and how to avoid them.  And of course we can’t go more than one week without another massive data breach: Roku, as popular TV maker has had over 15,000 accounts breached, likely as a result of the “Mother of all breaches” we just saw last month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is all about AI and we have some wild topics: Microsoft Copilot goes off the rails and wishes death on a user! Another AI voice scam leads to another victim paying a ransom for a false kidnapping, vending machines are scanning your face and marketing to you without your knowledge and to top it all off, the US military is about to start using AI piloted fighter drones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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We’re discussing how companies are using your content on social media without your knowledge to improve AI tools.We’ll review “SORA,” OpenAI’s new AI video generation tool, how incredible it is and some immediate implications on different industries (more job losses to AI)Wyze, a very popular consumer surveillance camera maker had a security breach allowing users to see images from random other user’s cameras on Friday last week (Including yours truly). I’ll go over this breach and alternative home surveillance options that have better reputations for security.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we discuss a new form of credit card fraud and how to avoid it. We also go over the benefits of using “tap to pay” with your Apple or Android devices and why you should be using it whenever possible. We also discuss a computer being sold online with scam software build into the PC and how to avoid those computers and scams. We also review a recorded video of from a customer being scammed by the company who is supposed to be providing warranty repairs for his TV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we’re going over a variety of common scams: calls from the DHS about illegal packages, calls from the IRS about Tax penalties, crypto Scams from AI celebrities, Employment scams: fake online postings luring information from job seekers, and more.  We also discuss chatbots being used in place of human relationships and the brand new Apple Vision Pro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is “Cloud Data Backups,” are they safe, and how to use them.Massive data breach with millions of people impacted and how to protect yourself.Apple’s new security updates that all of us can benefit from.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Extensions for your browser (chrome, Firefox, etc): what they are, why they’re useful and how to install them.  Deepfakes of Celebrities “endorsing” products are scams which have become highly effective; how to avoid them.Microsoft is adding an AI key to keyboards: what it does and how to use it. CES (consumer electronics show) starts on Tuesday this week and I’ll discuss a couple of new technologies that are being revealed See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google Voice – What is it, and why you should use it. Google was watching you while you incognito! Airtag stalking could be coming to an end LG Revealed an AI robot for your homeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tech 2U Tuesdays - Episode 14 - December 19th 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Beeper” a company that allowed users to send iMessages with Android phones went live on Tuesday last week, Apple killed it Friday. A lot of drama has gone down since thenGoogle is releasing their competitor to ChatGPT: GeminiA man in Sacramento was arrested with 5,000 stolen gift cards – I’ll explain why this matters to anyone buying gift cards.China is ramping up cyber attacksLOGOfail Firmware attackLawsuit against amazon going forward after approved by judge – they’re being sold for selling a camera hidden in a clothes hangerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google’s new AI spam detection tool ” RETVec (Resilient & Efficient Text Vectorizer)How this will help us filter spam emails better than ever Deepfake porn is getting worse  Showing a demo of an AI voice translator hitting the market soon (it’s a video of me speaking multiple languages that are AI generated)Serial killer stopped by automated license plate readerGoing over privacy concerns and how this is likely to become more common (think Minority Report)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-Google is about to delete thousands of Gmail accounts that aren’t actively being used.-Fear Mongering & misinformation on TikTok is scaring people about an iPhone feature – I’ll show the video and then correct her idiotic comments.-Digital Car Key (“phone keys”) are a standard in new cars – how that can impact your car shopping.-Car theft via Relay attacks, allowing someone to steal your car from your driveway in seconds, are getting a lot worse. I’ll Show surveillance video of two attacks, and explain how they work and preventing them. -More auto manufacturers charging monthly subscriptions for features-Follow up on OpenAI/Chat GPT – The CEO is back and the potentially concerning reason for his initial removal from the board.-The Pentagon is pushing forward with AI See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple is adding RCS to MessagingSam Altman, CEO of OpenAI was ousted by his board – this news is changing nearly every hourAI Tool can identify heart attacks risk up to 10 years in advanceHow to find out if you’re actually getting a good deal on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Fake Products and Scams are rampant this time of year; what to look out for.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Right-to-Repair – New California law is going to consumers a lot of money repairing their own electronicsLooking for a phone for your kid? How to lock it down and protect them.Life 360 – Is it safe? Are there better options?Washington Court rules that auto makers can read your text messages, and they are.Discuss RAM’s 2025 RAMCHARGER – an electric pickup truck with a built in gas generatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- YouTube's ad blocker changes are pushing people to uninstall ad blockers, causing virus', scams, etc. to increase a lot. I have solutions.- Review of Apple's new MacBook and why it's going to change things for many of us- Functional speaking robots are... here?- Facebook and Instagram are starting to charge for ad free experience in EU, likely coming to the US.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ian goes through all the different attack points that most people could experience in any day.  Things like how I can easily get in your garage, copy your credit card, get into your home network and see what you’re doing, etc, things from serious physical threats to identity theft See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tech 2U Tuesdays - Episode 6 - October 24th 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Evolution of AI: Job layoffs, AI in healthcare and the impending financial crisis from AI Safely installing apps on your phone and preventing malicious apps 3D Printing food and Stem Cell grown foodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tech 2U Tuesdays - Episode 4 - October 10th 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discuss scams that Tech 2U helps with every day and how to prevent being a victimEmail Phishing: Evolving Tactics & What to look forThe push to be “password-less”Is it safe to store things in “The Cloud”Securing your home network from unsafe WiFi devicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chat GPT can now see, hear, and speakHow to use Chat GPT: proper instructions give good results and remember that it’s designed to be creative.Dall-E 3 coming to chat GPT soon, too. Included with Chat GPT Plus ($20 per month)Because it’s integrated into chat gpt, if your prompt sucks, Chat GPT makes it better! Coming early October. Printer Cartridge Scams! Amazon ads in videos Osiris Rex landed Sunday, helping to identify how our solar system was formed! Improve understanding of the make up of asteroids. Allows better decision making to “nudge” future ones out of our path!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.