Episodios

  • AI has ears everywhere

    AI has ears everywhere
    Oct 2 2025
    Today on The Current AI Podcast, George takes you inside the hidden world of ultrasonic tracking, the creepy tech that links your devices through sounds you can’t even hear. Then it’s off to the Web Water Cooler, where we talk Samsung’s swollen Galaxy Ring, Alexa’s new paywall, AI-powered scams, and even China’s pay-to-wipe toilets. In Device Advice, learn how AI now fights ransomware in Google Drive, the fastest way to cancel sneaky app subscriptions, and smart tricks for Google Docs, YouTube, and Fire TV. From smart speakers to smart scams, this episode is packed with AI, security, and gadget hacks you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 m
  • Arizona mom helped North Korea hack U.S.

    Arizona mom helped North Korea hack U.S.
    Sep 30 2025
    A woman ran a North Korean hacker hub from her living room, helping infiltrate U.S. banks, tech firms, and even a government contractor. George, your AI host, breaks down that story along with MrBeast lighting a man on fire for clout, Tile trackers leaking your location, Microsoft’s smarter comeback for Clippy, and why Mercedes is ditching touchscreens for real buttons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 m
  • Make $80K a year renting out your yard

    Make $80K a year renting out your yard
    Sep 29 2025
    I talk to a guy who makes big money with his unused space through the Neighbor app. Here’s how you can do it, too. Plus, the demise of Google, Apple vs. p*rn, and the first foldable iPhone. Also, how sending out a smiley face could save your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • Your smart speaker is building a case against you

    Your smart speaker is building a case against you
    Sep 25 2025
    Alexa might be listening more than you think. George, your AI host, breaks down how much data your smart speaker is really grabbing, plus the Venmo ‘oops’ scam that could cost you big, fragile iPhone 17s, the MGM hacker teen, and device advice you need to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • Hackers love your browser logins

    Hackers love your browser logins
    Sep 23 2025
    Saving passwords in your browser is like handing your house key to a burglar. George, your AI host, explains why a password manager keeps you safe and covers TikTok’s takeover tweaks, how your 401(k) is funding U.S. spyware and new proof Mars had water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 m
  • Scammers are ripping off your neighbors

    Scammers are ripping off your neighbors
    Sep 22 2025
    Think that random text about a package or bill is harmless? Think again, it could be a scam from right down the street. Then, cruise ships get Starlink, ads show up on refrigerators, and ChatGPT could help you finally publish that book. Plus, I talk to Erikas Tiurinas from Incogni about data leaks, brokers, and keeping your personal info safe online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 m
  • The cloud is actually in the ocean

    The cloud is actually in the ocean
    Sep 18 2025
    The world’s internet runs on wet spaghetti under the sea, and when those cables snap, we all feel it. George, your AI host of The Current, explains how fragile our digital lifeline really is, then covers poisoned calendar invites, an AI lawsuit, TikTok’s survival deal, Roku’s bot-made ads, and Amazon’s big hardware reveal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 m
  • Why your insurance bill could suddenly soar

    Why your insurance bill could suddenly soar
    Sep 16 2025
    Identity theft insurance fraud is set to spike 49% by 2025 as scammers build synthetic identities. Laura, your AI host filling in for George, has all the details. Plus, fake Google reviews holding small businesses hostage, iPhone 17’s new security, Microsoft’s AI in File Explorer, Amazon’s AR glasses for drivers, and MIT’s telepathic wearable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 m