Google’s privacy changes, the $25,000 Slate EV truck & scanning your old photos (180, June 27, 2026)
Summary
Rich DeMuro discusses major tech news, including price hikes at Apple and Microsoft due to rising component costs, and reviews the affordable, customizable Slate electric truck. Guests Patrick Coughlin and Dr. Amy Bott address AI scams and wearable health tech. The episode also covers Google Photos privacy settings, Meta’s new AI glasses, and a Windows 10 security update extension, alongside listener Q&A.
Topics discussed
Intro and Sponsor Ads
Apple and Microsoft Price Hikes
Slate Electric Vehicle Review
Amazon Prime Day Recap
Listener Call: iPad Reset and Screen Repair
Super Bowl LVIII Experience
Google Photos Storage Changes
Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Listener Call: Radio Tuning Glitch
Sponsor Ads
Windows 10 Extended Security Updates
Listener Call: Windows 11 Audio Issues
Google Search Privacy and AI Features
Windows Update Bandwidth Usage
Interview: AI Scams and Security
Listener Call: Samsung Smart Fridge
Sponsor Ads
Food Labeling Dates Explained
Listener Calls: Scams and Photo Scanning
Listener Call: Suspicious Online Order
Interview: Wearables and Health Data
Fire TV Update and Closing
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