Stacey Higginbotham
Technology journalist and policy fellow at Consumer Reports, contributing privacy and consumer‑tech expertise and hosting a book club noted in the episode.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 2h 46min
TWiT 1071: Image Pickles - Are Social Platforms Addictive or Just Too Good?
Thomas Germain, BBC technology correspondent, brings a UK media lens. Wesley Faulkner, founder focused on workplace/community projects, brings product and policy perspective. Stacey Higginbotham, tech journalist and consumer‑tech policy fellow, adds privacy expertise. They debate whether social platforms are engineered to be irresistible, dig into tracking and facial‑recognition risks, and unpack surveillance, regulation, and IoT security.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 2h 46min
TWiT 1071: Image Pickles - Are Social Platforms Addictive or Just Too Good?
Wesley Faulkner, founder of Works Not Working, talks tech and work culture. Thomas Germain, BBC technology correspondent, breaks down tracking and privacy reporting. Stacey Higginbotham, Consumer Reports journalist, focuses on privacy, IoT, and policy. They debate whether social platforms are engineered to be addictive, algorithm transparency, surveillance creep from devices and ads, TikTok tracking, and age verification risks.
Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 29min
Best & Worst Gifts for 2025!
Join smart-home expert Stacey Higginbotham, cybersecurity manager Yael Grauer, and security consultant Jeff Landale as they dive into holiday tech gifting. They share strategies for choosing gifts that prioritize privacy and ease of setup. Expect tales of tech gift disasters and a candid discussion on invasive AI ads and problematic devices to avoid. The trio also highlights alternative non-tech gifts and offers tips for ensuring a smooth gifting experience. Tune in for insights that will help you navigate the tricky landscape of tech presents!
