My new favorite movie app, two-factor scams & a robot that draws your blood (188, August 22, 2026)
Summary
Rich DeMuro covers the Cox-Charter merger, Peacock’s price hike, and a landmark trial accusing Meta of harming teens. He discusses new safety features in ChatGPT for teenagers and reviews hearing protection for concerts. The episode also includes listener Q&A on password managers, AI assistants, and streaming apps.
Topics discussed
Intro and Amazon Health AI ad
Cox-Charter merger and streaming price hikes
Meta trial: Instagram harms to kids and addictive design
Ad blockers, KTLA Plus app, and TV antennas
Password security, phishing, and password managers
ChatGPT, OpenAI, and Anthropic's Claude
Cox-Spectrum merger details and Peacock price increase
Concert earplugs and listener questions
Commercials and break
ChatGPT for teens: safety features and parental controls
2FA scams and how hackers bypass security
VPN recommendations: ProtonVPN and Surfshark
Windows 10 end of support and user preferences
Google Book and new AI operating system
IRS crypto scam warning
Scamicide interview: AI scams and router security
Incogni privacy service and building a tiki bar
Tiki bar tech tips and Liquid View windows
Recovering lost Windows password and data
Amazon Prime Air drone delivery expansion
Incogni ad and Medicare scam call
Automated blood draw machines
Pixel 11 review: Rambler, Magic Capture, and hardware
Feedbag: Electronics stores, Windows tips, and AirTags
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