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• 01.30.2019

  Group FaceTime turned off due to bug -- U.S. charges Huawei with stealing trade secrets -- Lawmakers warn of deepfake videos

  A big flaw allowed people using FaceTime to eavesdrop on others. The U.S. is accusing Huawei of stealing trade secrets. Deepfake videos are causing concern for lawmakers. Calls about work-from-home jobs through Amazon are scams. FedEx announces a quick-ship option...

  
• 01.25.2019

  Shodan Safari shows exposed tech -- Microsoft wants to help you ID fake news -- New app will tell you nutritional value of food via photo

  If something's easily hackable, it'll show up on Shodan Safari. Microsoft wants to help you figure out which news sites are trustworthy. New app can ID the nutritional value of food with only a photo. A new smartphone folds not...

  
• 01.09.2019

  Robot ‘killed’ by self-driving Tesla at CES -- Your smartphone could tell you when to change your baby’s diaper -- Windows already pulling bad patches in new year

  A casualty at CES as a robot is "killed" by a self-driving Tesla. A smartphone will soon be able to tell you when it’s time to change your baby’s diaper. The Antichrist will control mankind through tech and smartphones, a...

  
• 01.07.2019

  Amazon seminars are a scam -- Two-factor authentication can be hacked -- New supersonic jet is on its way

  There are scam seminars dealing with Amazon sales you need to watch for. Chipotle is targeting healthy eaters to download its app. Hackers have found a way to outsmart two-factor authentication. A new supersonic jet that is faster than the...

  
• 01.04.2019

  Netflix warns against 'Bird Box' challenge -- Roku adds subscription services -- Android apps share your info with Facebook

  Netflix’s biggest movie to date inspires (foolish) viral internet challenge. Roku is the first of many expected to expand streaming services in 2019 with these premium channels. Android apps have been sharing info with Facebook, even if you don’t have...

  
• 12.27.2018

  Phishing attack breaches school district -- iOS update is troubling some iPhones -- 'Free BMW' email is nothing but a fake

  Nasty phishing attack leads to massive data breach. The latest iOS update is causing problems with some iPhones. AT&T might be jumping the gun on its 5G technology push. A former astronaut thinks NASA sending humans to Mars is a...

  
• 12.26.2018

  Dimension X: “The Parade”

  The Golden Age of Radio presents Dimension X: "The Parade" from 8/25/50 starring Joseph Curtain. A Martian hires an advertising agency to publicize a parade that The Martians are coming!

  
• 12.25.2018

  The legends and lore behind the Christmas holiday

  Christmas is easily the biggest holiday of the year for most of the people in the world. For some people, it is a holy day and for others, it's about giving and receiving gifts. But how did Christmas get its...

  
• 12.21.2018

  Drones shut down British airport -- Alexa files sent to wrong person -- Computer shop employees stole customer photos

  Drones shut down the second biggest airport in the UK. Watch out what you say to Alexa, somebody else might hear. New iPads are turning out to be too thin. New Windows Sandbox could help save your computer. New tech...

  
• 12.20.2018

  Facebook lets web giants access your messages -- Get a new iPhone battery before it's too late -- Another way to get Starbucks right now

  Some artificial intelligence researchers say they can create the perfect Christmas music. Soon you'll be able to have your favorite Starbucks drink delivered right to your door. Facebook has been caught handing out your information again. If you need a...

  
• 12.19.2018

  Porch pirates are getting their due -- A new hi-tech way to unlock your car -- Latest scam threatens you with a hitman

  Victims are finding clever ways to fight back against porch pirates. Hyundai is about to unveil some groundbreaking technology that you're sure to love. A new security robot will be patrolling malls soon. Google is testing restaurant reservations based on...

  
• 12.18.2018

  Phishing scam arriving as official Microsoft email -- Robocalls are rising and scarier than ever -- Google Assistant can predict flight delays

  A tricky new phishing scam is targeting Microsoft Office accounts. The number of robocalls are out of control and scarier than ever. A robot tasked with delivering lunch recently went up in smoke. The U.S. military is using SpaceX to...

  
• 12.17.2018

  Suspicious partners use parent apps to spy -- Security flaws found with defense systems -- Google is warming the feet of some of its Local Guides

  Parent apps allow your partner to spy on you. Clever parrot learns how to place orders with Amazon’s Alexa. The U.S. national defense system has some glaring security flaws. Google is investing big in New York. Apple’s iPhone helps rescue...

  
• 12.14.2018

  Governments worldwide under cyberattack -- Are you using the worst passwords around? -- Flaw in Samsung's mobile site is spotted

  Hackers are infecting government agencies around the world with malware. You won't believe the horrible passwords people are still using. Virgin Galactic just took a huge leap into space. Samsung's website is open to hackers. Hi-tech doorbells are getting swiped...

  
• 12.13.2018

  Android app found stealing from PayPal accounts -- Source of huge Marriott hack found -- Guess what people searched for this year

  Another malicious Android app has been caught ripping people off. Apple is working on a news subscription service. You won't believe who’s responsible for the latest Marriott data breach. Microsoft is tracking your activity through Windows 10, even when it's...

  
• 12.11.2018

  NASA shares the amazing sounds of Mars -- Malicious apps removed from Google Play Store -- Your anonymous data isn't that private

  Some amazing sounds are coming from Mars. Over 20 malicious apps recently made it into Google’s Play Store. Your hidden identity isn’t as hidden as you think. Some apps are tracking your every move to sell to advertisers. A couple...

  
• 12.10.2018

  Facebook figures way around ad-blockers -- Sextortion scams now adding ransomware to arsenal -- Your jeans could help find your phone

  Facebook has a real problem with ad-blockers. Amazon wants to put some of its checkout-free stores in airports. Google's new jean jacket might stop you from ever losing another smartphone. Scammers have been taking advantage of a bug in Firefox...

  
• 12.07.2018

  Apple trying new ways to sell iPhones -- Microsoft update causing Blue Screen of Death -- Anti-porn move backfiring on Tumblr

  Apple is offering unheard of deals on new iPhones. Microsoft’s Blue Screen of Death is back and causing all kinds of havoc. Tumblr’s new ban on adult content isn’t going so well. A new Apple Watch feature could help save...

  
• 12.06.2018

  Chrome update features some helpful upgrades -- NYPD unveils drone assistants -- Waymo launches self-driving rides for a price

  You're going to love the latest Chrome browser update! The NYPD will now implement drones in certain emergency situations. A new self-driving car rideshare service from Google is being launched. Incognito Mode might not be as secure as you think....

  
• 12.04.2018

  Microsoft cracks down on tech-support scams -- Jeweler fixes major data leak -- Sony hints at foldable, transparent phone

  Microsoft is cracking down on tech support scams. A third-party health tracking app found on Apple's App Store is ripping people off. A huge data breach from a couple of popular jewelry stores has been discovered. Rumors say Apple will...

  
• 12.03.2018

  The Marriott data breach and what you need to do -- Instagram may be able to pinpoint flu -- Moscow cable cars shut down with ransomware

  Here's what you need to know about Marriott's massive data breach and what to do now. Google Hangouts might be going away for good. A wise computer programmer has found a way to turn the table on robocallers. Amazon deliveries...

  
• 11.30.2018

  A new business target for phishing attacks -- Instagram makes a sensible change to help you -- Starbucks will finally keep people from seeing this one thing

  Phishing attacks have been skyrocketing over the past year. This new tiny camera could help you become a social media sensation. Instagram is adding a feature that older generations are going to love. Starbucks is finally adding pornagraphy blocking filters...

  
• 11.29.2018

  Bitcoin scam makes its way to Facebook -- Company says it can get into your locked device -- AI flags people for crimes they haven't committed yet

  A new twist on an old Bitcoin scam is circulating on Facebook. If you ever find yourself locked out of your gadget, there's a company that can unlock it for you. The Department of Justice has broken up an international...

  
• 11.28.2018

  More problems with the latest Windows 10 update -- Biggest days ever for Amazon -- Scammers learn how to fake a secure site

  Microsoft's latest attempt to fix Windows 10 is broken. An app developer is accused of click fraud. Cyber Monday was Amazon's top-selling day ever. Scammers figure out a new way to steal from you. Facebook messages from the past come...

  
• 11.27.2018

  Cyber Monday deals disappeared too quickly for some -- State starts accepting cryptocurrency for tax payments -- Is China creating designer babies?

  One retailer's Cyber Monday deals disappeared too fast for some. Apple is going to offer coding classes to students. The post office finally plugs a year-old data leak. Scientists says he's created gene-edited babies. Mysterious bacteria on the International Space...

  
• 11.26.2018

  Watch out for these Cyber Monday scams -- Google Maps is used to scam your banking information -- Could a smartphone with 16 lenses be coming soon?

  Find out how to protect yourself against Cyber Monday scams. Black Friday spending was up 23%. A simple change to Google Maps is costing people their banking information. A woman is rejected for a heart transplant and told to try...

  
• 11.23.2018

  The Wright Stuff: The invention of heavier than air flight

  In this special encore episode of History and the Highway, host Stan Ellsworth looks back at the Wright brothers' humble beginnings, how they made their dream a reality and the legacy they left behind. From high school dropouts to pioneers...

  
• 11.22.2018

  The Fred Allen Show: "Les Miserables"

  A special presentation from The Golden Age of Radio podcast of The Fred Allen Show from 3/3/46, Orson Welles stars in a production of “Les Miserables.” Arthur Godfrey makes another of several appearances as the announcer before deciding the studio...

  
• 11.21.2018

  Avoid Thanksgiving snarls with Google Maps -- Malicious apps were disguised as driving games -- Let a robot save your parking space

  Google Maps can help you avoid that Thanksgiving traffic jam. Some malicious apps made it into the Google Play Store and could infect your gadget with malware. An illegal pyramid scheme is circulating on Facebook. A new app could take...

  
• 11.20.2018

  The best laptop deals this Black Friday -- Amazon will send you a live Christmas tree -- Will we live on Mars like we do on Earth?

  There are some amazing Black Friday deals that you won’t want to miss. Cybercriminals have compromised the Make-A-Wish website. You won't believe how Amazon is trying to make Christmas easier for you. There’s an easy way for you to see...

  
• 11.19.2018

  The best Black Friday deals available now -- Watch full-length movies on YouTube for free -- You might get something free from Amazon Prime

  Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost here, are you ready? YouTube is offering some movies that you can stream for free. You might be able to get a free month extension to your Amazon Prime membership. A popular web...

  
• 11.16.2018

  Watch out for Black Friday deals on junk -- Japan's cybersecurity chief makes stunning admission -- Apple Watch might be getting a camera soon

  Keep an eye out for these awesome Black Friday deals. Shockingly, Japan’s new head of cybersecurity doesn't know how to use a computer. You can now unsend a message through Facebook. An amazing drone for taking pictures with AI built-in...

  
• 11.14.2018

  Is the smartphone era about to end? -- Veterans can get discounted internet service -- Windows 10 update rolled out again

  Some analysts believe that the smartphone era is almost over and will be replaced with wearable technology. Comcast is offering some veterans a low-cost internet service. Waymo is planning to launch a fleet of self-driving cars next month. A Google...

  
• 11.14.2018

  Apple ID accounts locked by hackers -- Young people abandoning traditional TV -- Target's account hacked to scam bitcoin

  Evidence of a major crime in New York is covered up using the “cloud.” We examine the number of times you check your phone on a daily basis. Apple ID is locking users out for no apparent reason. Google searches...

  
• 11.13.2018

  Tax data and more stolen in Healthcare.gov hack -- Apple to sell devices at Amazon -- Police in Dubai are training on hoverbikes

  Hackers cause havoc for healthcare. Apple and Amazon ink industry changing deal. Researchers find links between sadness and social media. Dubai police go "above" the call of duty. An Amazon Echo is a witness to a double murder. Employees at...

  
• 11.12.2018

  Apple admits big problem with iPhone X, MacBook Pros -- App detects heart attacks as well as a medical test -- Netflix code unlocks secret holiday movies

  Apple says some iPhone X devices are having serious issues with the touch screen. Hackers are going after your medical records. Google is adding a feature to Chrome that will warn you of sites with deceptive billing practices. New app...

  
• 11.09.2018

  Facebook is listening to everything you say -- Samsung finally unveils folding phone -- iPad built into a baby crib

  Facebook promises that it doesn’t listen to your videos or views the contents, but do you believe them? A cool new feature is on the way to Android apps. You can count on Alexa to do many commands but can...

  
• 11.08.2018

  Gift card scam tricking employees -- U.S. internet traffic routed through China -- Google Maps lets you report car crashes and speed traps

  Don't fall for this sneaky scam tricking employees with fake gift cards. If you use Google Maps, you’re in for a nice surprise with the latest features including being able to report accidents. One of the most popular banks in...

  
• 11.07.2018

  Facebook gets creepier, suggests strangers standing nearby -- Helpful Android apps were Banking Trojans in disguise -- New study says screens don't impact kids' sleep

  Facebook wants to connect you with every stranger you bump into. A batch of apps recently found in the Google Play Store are actually banking Trojans in disguise. Smart homes are super convenient, but are they safe? The most amazing...

  
• 11.06.2018

  Another sextortion scam surfaces -- Chrome to begin cracking down on ads -- A new banking hack is stealing from customers

  A sleazy sextortion scam is circulating and you won’t believe the details. Apple is finally starting to repair some older gadgets that are considered obsolete. Google is adding a new feature to Chrome that blocks harmful ads. Hackers are phishing...

  
• 11.05.2018

  A scam targets voters who want to get informed -- New Apple chip helps stop spying -- Amazon offers free shipping for everybody

  A spoofed version of the popular election site Vote411 is scamming people out of their banking details. Apple’s new T2 security chip helps stop hackers from spying through your laptop. Some new smartphone batteries don’t last as long as older...

  
• 11.02.2018

  Security cameras vulnerable to attack -- An online medical site is often wrong -- Uber offers monthly pass

  A serious flaw has been found in a popular security camera that allows hackers to spy on you. An army of robots has been designed to eliminate all those missed deliveries. Recent studies show that self-diagnosing an illness based on...

  
• 10.31.2018

  Apple unleashes Siri with updates -- Drones are dropping from the sky -- Apple watchOS update is bricking watches

  Apple’s update to its Shortcuts app really unlocks Siri's potential. Drones are mysteriously losing power and dropping from the sky like a meteor. Google is using artificial intelligence to help track and protect whales. Apple’s latest watchOS update is causing...

  
• 10.31.2018

  Apple wows with updated products and features -- Facebook leads a year of bad data breaches -- New help for Airbnb hosts

  Apple held its reveal event yesterday and we have details on all the new iPad Pros, Macbooks, Mac Mini and more. It’s been a terrible year for data breaches with Facebook leading the way. If you’ve ever wanted to be...

  
• 10.30.2018

  What's Apple debuting at its event? -- Sam's Club goes the route of Amazon -- Be careful where you download Chrome

  Apple is hosting another event today to announce a bunch of new gadgets. Sam’s Club is implementing new technology to make shopping easier. A new report claims that high school students in Taiwan are being forced to work in a...

  
• 10.29.2018

  First Black Friday ads leaked online with smoking deals -- Hate site shut down after shooting -- A popular online game is being used by scammers

  A leaked ad online shows Costco is gearing up for a massive Black Friday sale. Alleged Pittsburgh shooter ranted on social media site Gab just before attack on synagogue. Choosing between Apple or Android tells a lot about who you...

  
• 10.26.2018

  Millions of airline passengers were hacked -- Another step backward for Windows 10 -- One website might owe you some money

  An airline was breached and 9.4 million passengers were hacked. Microsoft fixes some Windows problems by going backward. A super-speed Internet 100 times faster than now. Who will be the first to unveil a foldable smartphone? Get your food delivered...

  
• 10.25.2018

  A Social Security scam to watch out for -- Google's real reason for giving you control -- NASA uses the oldest IT trick in the book

  That Social Security phone call could be a scam. Google makes it easier to control your privacy. A new, perplexing trend in Sweden has employers microchipping employees. NASA finds an old trick works on new tech. Facebook finds and deletes...

  
• 10.24.2018

  Phishing emails use key names to trick you -- How hackers stole a Tesla -- Google is fixing the crashing Pixel 3 camera

  Phishing emails use a few top names to trick you - find out what they are. Find out how hackers stole a Tesla and how to protect yours. A fix is coming for Google's crashing Pixel 3 camera. The best...

  
• 10.23.2018

  Google Pixel 3 ties itself to one phone carrier -- Amazon smart plug is flying off the shelves -- This browser extension will block political ads from tracking you

  Buying a new Google Pixel device just got more complicated because of its tie-in to one particular carrier. Amazon’s new smart plug lets you control everything with your voice. There’s a serious zero-day flaw used by most websites that’s gone...