• Ep. 473: Honey, I Shrunk Your Bank Account

  • Jan 1 2025
  • Length: 58 mins
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Ep. 473: Honey, I Shrunk Your Bank Account

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  • PayPal's Honey browser plugin is in deep water this week after YouTuber MegaLag exposed many layers of what sure feels like a scam. We've got a few other tech news stories this week, like the fact that you can call ChatGPT on the phone now; how exciting. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you start the new year strong! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) CES next week (03:10) Apple TV+ announces free streaming weekend for its catalog of originals (04:25) MAIN TOPIC: Honey, I shrunk your bank account (05:35) MegaLag - Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam Honey controversy, explained: Why a YouTuber claims coupon-finder is 'exploiting' influencers DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set Apple Notes to locked (16:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20) New research shows AI strategically lying Could a sponge made from squid bones help remove microplastics? LEAP 71 hot fires advanced Aerospike rocket engine designed by computational AI Encyclopedia Britannica is now an AI company Scientists observe 'negative time' in quantum experiments Massive Volkswagen data leak exposed 800,000 EV owners’ movements Drinking tea and coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer in study TAKES: OpenAI makes ChatGPT available for phone calls and texts (31:35) App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids (36:15) The 7 Coolest Mathematical Discoveries of 2024 (39:15) Massive Marriott and Starwood data breaches require 13 fixes, says the FTC (43:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: The Microscope Museum (44:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Hogwarts Legacy (46:50) Nate: Beast Games on Amazon Prime (50:35) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (56:35)
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