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Dec 16, 2025 • 48min

Woman finds man in Waymo trunk

Imagine ordering a Waymo and finding a man in the trunk. That actually happened in L.A. this week to a mom and her daughter. Once you recover from that horror story, here's more news: Uncle Sam is hunting for coders  and why Mom is swiping right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 10, 2025 • 15min

The truth about Incognito mode

Kim's very own AI bot reveals why Google is paying billions to settle the "Incognito" lawsuit. Here's how to actually secure your browsing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 9, 2025 • 40min

Is Instacart using AI to overcharge you?

Check your grocery receipt. A new investigation exposes how Instacart is using smart algorithms to quietly jack up prices. Sometimes by dollars per item. Plus, ChatGPT vs. Gemini, Google's smart glasses and Silicon Valley's new code word for layoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 5, 2025 • 30min

How to prompt AI like a pro

AI host Mara is back with a recipe for success! In this episode, she breaks down the "AI Sandwich," a simple 4-step method to stop ChatGPT from vomiting boring answers and start giving you exactly what you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 3, 2025 • 35min

The secret settings club

Ready to hack your life? Join your AI host, Riley, to unlock hidden gadget backdoors to supercharge your workflow. Plus, Bill Gates vs. the Robots (tax-wise, at least), and the legal drama coming for TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 2, 2025 • 26min

Is 3I/ATLAS from space aliens? w/ Avi Loeb

The interstellar comet will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19th. In this throwback episode of The Current, I talk to Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb, who thinks it’s more than a pile of dust and ice. He says it's moving too fast and has a strange trajectory, among other things. Could it be extraterrestrial? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 27, 2025 • 29min

Your Thanksgiving tech upgrade

Forget the stress and the deep fryer mishaps. In this special holiday episode, Mara, Rylie, and George (the whole AI gang) arm you with the intelligence for a truly flawless Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 24, 2025 • 25min

Your driver license for sale

Your state is auctioning off your identity for millions to data brokers, while you get nothing. It's time for some cocoa. Here's your ultimate streaming binge guide for the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 20, 2025 • 33min

How thieves steal money just by walking past you

Discover the alarming reality of ghost tapping, a method where thieves can access your digital wallet just by being nearby. Dive into the world of AI-generated car crash evidence and its dangers for insurance claims. Explore the strange marketplace offering crypto for public humiliation and the upcoming expansion of Waymo robotaxis. Plus, get essential tips on protecting your finances and navigating the complexities of AI and digital interactions. Stay informed and safeguard yourself in this tech-driven world!
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Nov 18, 2025 • 53min

The world’s first AI cyberattack

You use it to write emails, now it's orchestrating crimes. Anthropic says its AI targeted 30 global organizations (including banks) in a cyberattack campaign. Scary stuff! Plus, a Russian bot fail, Louvre password drama, and deals you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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