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Dumbphones, e-ink screens, and going low-tech are having a moment. With constant overstimulation and AI showing up in everything, a lot of people are craving a simpler relationship with their devices. This week on Oh My Tech, we look at how people are unplugging, what's driving the trend, practical ways to find a middle ground without giving up your smartphone, and whether the trend is here to stay.

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The days of buying plastic tchotchkes just to have something under the wrapping paper are behind us. This week on Oh My Tech, we talk about gifting with intention: tech gifts and experiences that actually get used, ideas that don't add clutter to anyone's house, and how to give something meaningful without all the extra stuff.

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Club Penguin is gone, and kid-sized online worlds like it are getting harder to find. Has losing those spaces helped our kids or held them back socially? This week on Oh My Tech, we look back at the history of kids' virtual worlds, what they gave a whole generation, and how you can give your kids that same kind of experience while still keeping them safe.

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Google isn't the same search engine it used to be, and the way you search should change with it. This week on Oh My Tech, I share practical tips for getting better results: how to read the new search layout, when to use Google Lens and audio search, how the search tabs help you narrow things down, why AI answers can be wrong, when Reddit or YouTube is the better place to look, and how to spot sketchy results that gamed their way to the top.

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Online scams have gotten a lot more convincing, and AI is a big reason why. The obvious typo-filled emails are being replaced by messages that look and sound legit. This week on Oh My Tech, we look at how scams have evolved, the red flags that still give them away, and simple habits that help you and your family spot an AI-powered phishing message before you click.

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Why does every gadget suddenly cost more? It's not just inflation. This week on Oh My Tech, we break down what's driving up the price of consumer electronics, including the AI boom, plus practical ways to save money when your family needs new tech.

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Your kid wants to be a YouTuber when they grow up. Before you roll your eyes, it's a real career path for some people. This week on Oh My Tech, we talk about why so many kids dream of being content creators, what it actually takes to start and grow a channel, and how to support your kid's creativity in a way that's safe and age-appropriate.

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Seen a video online that seemed a little... off? Deepfakes and AI-manipulated clips are everywhere now. This week on Oh My Tech, we talk about how to spot fake videos, why people make them in the first place, and the media literacy habits that help your whole family avoid getting fooled or scammed.

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A Los Angeles jury recently ordered Meta and Google to pay $6 million, holding them responsible for a user's mental health struggles tied to social media. This week on Oh My Tech, I share my honest (and maybe unpopular) take on the verdict, the wave of similar lawsuits behind it, and what it could mean for tech companies and the families who use their apps.

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Why isn't there just one switch for parental controls that covers everything? This week on Oh My Tech, we talk about why your kid's devices, apps, and platforms each need their own settings, where the gaps are, and how understanding your child's digital footprint helps you build a setup that actually covers your family.

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