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How Big Tech's biggest jokes took over your life

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gmail. Google Maps. The App Store. Every one was dismissed like an absurd April Fools' prank. But each had the last laugh. Then I cover why AI tax s...

Guy Kawasaki: Big Tech reads your texts

31 Mar 2026

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Every message you've ever sent? Not as private as you think. Guy Kawasaki, Apple's original evangelist and Silicon Valley icon, sounds the alarm in hi...

Your router has an expiration date

30 Mar 2026

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The average person keeps their router for 7 years, but most of the security updates stop after 3 to 5 years. I’ll show you how to check if yours is ...

Google Calendar ambush - your 30-second fix

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Google invite you didn't ask for. It's skipping your inbox and going straight to your calendar. It just shows up. But here's the good news. I'll t...

AI finds the key to your family history

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your family tree has been hiding in plain sight. AI just learned how to read it. I'll show you a free tool that searches 8 billion records. I tested i...

Why your power costs $200 more than it should

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leave all your stuff plugged in? That's a hidden electricity drain driving up your electric costs. I have simple fixes to save money. Good news: You ...

Train AI for $74/hour

18 Mar 2026

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If you like working solo and want a flexible job, this gig’s for you. Your job? Teach AI your job and your ways. Plus, someone attacked a Waymo for...

Couple stranded by fake Uber driver

17 Mar 2026

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Natasha and Randy wanted a ride to their cruise ship. Instead, their driver turned out to be an impostor using someone else's Uber account. I break do...

13 apps that spy on you

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's Friday the 13th, and nothing's scarier than downloading an app that turns out to be spyware. I dig into the most common ones that track your loca...

I asked AI to write my memoir

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ask a chatbot what it knows about you, and the answer might stop you cold. I tried it and AI turns into the most honest mirror you've ever looked into...

The internet is carding you

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

25 states require age verification to access social media or adult content online. You’re not handing your ID to Instagram. You’re handing it to a...

How eBay execs tried to silence a newsletter

10 Mar 2026

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A bloody pig mask and live cockroaches were just the beginning. The Current exposes the disturbing true story of eBay executives who launched a campai...

How advertisers know everything about you

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your phone isn't listening. The truth is scarier. Today's episode breaks down exactly why all those ads seem magically made for you. Plus: how a hacke...

How to save money on hotels with a VPN

04 Mar 2026

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Where, when, and how you book your trip changes what you pay. It's called dynamic pricing, and every hotel booking site does it. Here's how to beat it...

AI jobs that pay six figures

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Think AI is just a job killer? It’s actually creating a new class of $200,000-a-year careers. From “vibe coding” to high-paying roles that requi...

GeoSpy AI finds your location in secs

27 Feb 2026

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You posted a pic of your meal. Harmless? Nope. AI tools can now pinpoint your location to within a few feet just from the pixels. No GPS needed. I bre...

Your sick family member's data is for sale

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Texas company sold a list of 435,000 Alzheimer's patients to anyone with a credit card. The fine? $45,000. I break down why HIPAA doesn't protect yo...

Is your AI chatbot gaslighting you?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill talked to over 100 psychologists about how these bots are fueling real-world delusions. It’s a must-hear. Lear...

Your phone's hidden map exposed

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your phone has been keeping a secret diary of everywhere you go. I'll break down the hidden location tracking feature sitting on your iPhone or Androi...

Your Face Is an Open Book

20 Feb 2026

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A stranger glances at you in line at Starbucks. Ninety seconds later their phone knows your name, your job, and your last three Instagram posts. Today...

AI cloned your kid's voice

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI cloned a woman's voice and her mom wired fifteen thousand dollars before she knew what hit her. I break down exactly how scammers do it in three se...

Robotaxis are officially cheaper than Uber

18 Feb 2026

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A Waymo costs $8. An Uber for the same ride? $17. The robotaxi price war is here, and it's changing everything. I break down who's winning, who's faki...

Trapped in a scam factory

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

WIRED senior correspondent Andy Greenberg got a late-night email from inside a Southeast Asian compound. The message: “I am a computer engineer bein...

Elon Musk wants to build a catapult on the moon

13 Feb 2026

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Not only that, he wants to plop entire AI factories and data centers there. I cover more of Musk's lunar factory plans. Plus, how the FBI found Nancy ...

Are you being secretly watched?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 10% of Americans have been followed by a hidden device like an AirTag without their consent. In this episode of The Current, I'm showing you ho...

Amazon's Ring is AI-scanning your neighborhood

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ring’s cute Super Bowl ad was just a cover. Their new AI 'Search Party' feature is officially turning neighborhood cameras into a massive surveillan...

Amazon's Ring is scanning faces at your door

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to my daily tech newsletter The Current on the go. I’ll tell you about the first person to receive a Neuralink brain implant. It’s an amazi...

The ownership lie

05 Feb 2026

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Get my daily tech newsletter The Current on the go by listening to this audio version. I'll test your knowledge on a big oopsie at Pixar and explain w...

How a 12-person team manages 17,000 stores

02 Feb 2026

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Craig Dubitsky is the Founder of Hello Products (sold to Colgate) and the strategic mind behind the iconic EOS lip balm spheres. Now, he’s the Co-Fo...

Your dog has something to tell you (AI cracked the code)

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get my daily tech newsletter The Current on the go by listening to this audio version. I'll ask you an out-of-this-world trivia question and tell you ...

5 jobs most exposed to AI

27 Jan 2026

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Doctors? Lawyers? Writers? No one's safe. Here’s which roles Microsoft says have the most crossover with AI and are likely to be taken over. Plus, t...

Your old tech is worth a fortune

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dig through your junk drawer. That old iPod might actually be worth six figures. I'll tell you which models are selling for insane money. Plus, cyberc...

Is your shadow score ruining your life?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Forget your credit score. A hidden digital profile is ranking you as a VIP or a problem child, and it's affecting everything from job offers to loan r...

How to get cheap flights

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Money-saving guru Clark Howard is here sharing his top-secret strategies airlines don't want you to know. We talk about clever booking hacks, algorith...

How to catch a cheater 101

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your spouse acting sketchy? Guarding their phone? That’s where private investigator Steph A. (aka @YourfavInvestigator) steps in. Armed with a ca...

How to troll scammers ft. Kitboga

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I teamed up with the internet’s favorite scambaiter, Kitboga, to turn the tables on these crooks. You will not believe the chaos when he uses his vo...

Don't get tricked by subscription gifts

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine buying a Christmas gift that bills your credit card every single month. That is the new trap called 'Hardware as a Service,' and we are exposi...

Is your Christmas tree killing your Wi-Fi?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are here. In this episode of The Current, our AI host Mara explains why your Christmas tree tinsel could be slowing down the internet. A...

Woman finds man in Waymo trunk

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine ordering a Waymo and finding a man in the trunk. That actually happened in L.A. this week to a mom and her daughter. Once you recover from tha...

The truth about Incognito mode

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kim's very own AI bot reveals why Google is paying billions to settle the "Incognito" lawsuit. Here's how to actually secure your browsing. Learn mor...

Is Instacart using AI to overcharge you?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Check your grocery receipt. A new investigation exposes how Instacart is using smart algorithms to quietly jack up prices. Sometimes by dollars per it...

How to prompt AI like a pro

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI host Mara is back with a recipe for success! In this episode, she breaks down the "AI Sandwich," a simple 4-step method to stop ChatGPT from vomiti...

The secret settings club

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to hack your own life? Your gadgets have hidden backdoors that can unfreeze screens and speed up your workflow. In other news, things are gettin...

Is 3I/ATLAS from space aliens? w/ Avi Loeb

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The interstellar comet will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19th. In this throwback episode of The Current, I talk to Harvard astrophys...

Your Thanksgiving tech upgrade

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forget the stress and the deep fryer mishaps. In this special holiday episode, Mara, Rylie, and George (the whole AI gang) arm you with the intellige...

Your driver license for sale

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your state is auctioning off your identity for millions to data brokers, while you get nothing. It's time for some cocoa. Here's your ultimate stream...

How thieves steal money just by walking past you

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your digital wallet is under attack. AI host Mara explains Ghost Tapping. She also covers how AI is faking car crashes for insurance fraud. Plus get ...

The world’s first AI cyberattack

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You use it to write emails, now it's orchestrating crimes. Anthropic says its AI targeted 30 global organizations (including banks) in a cyberattack c...

ATM that melts your gold for cash

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI host George talks about the wild new ATM in Shanghai that melts your old bling for instant cash, Terminator-style. Then, a family used AI to fight ...

Write your kid a storybook with AI

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want the ultimate holiday gift? Your AI host, Mara, shares how to make your kid the star of their own custom children's book. Then, she digs into why ...

Marine’s selfies fuel a global romance scam w/ Kagan Dunlap

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It starts with a message from a handsome man in uniform. He’s deployed, lonely and falling in love with you. This man looks identical to U.S. Marine...

VPN myths that need to die

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Half the stuff you’ve heard about VPNs is total nonsense. No, they don’t make you invisible online. AI host Rylie breaks down fact from fiction. P...

Is your loyalty card spying on you?

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your fave AI-host Mara exposes the hidden price of loyalty programs (hint: it's your data). Then, how to turn your closet clutter into holiday cash. ...

An ex-Russian sex spy’s warning for Silicon Valley

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seduction, love bombing and stolen trade secrets. Former Russian sex spy Aliia Roza reveals the dark playbook foreign operatives use to turn Silicon V...

How to clean up your camera roll fast

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your phone begging for more storage? AI host Mara’s got the quick way to ditch duplicate pics on iPhone and Android. Plus, a NordicTrack recall, ...

Should I use AI to bring my mom back?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An AI startup offered to build me a digital avatar of my late mom using photos, videos, and recordings. Thousands of you wrote to me about it. In this...

When Amazon Broke the Internet

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when Amazon crashes the internet, why you shouldn't fake a crime with AI, and why teachers are terrified of the words “six seven.” Le...

Geocaching turns 25

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this AI-powered podcast, go treasure hunting in the real world with geocaching, then get nostalgic for old school gadgets. Plus, some wild AI fails...

Batteries that go boom

22 Oct 2025

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They power your life. When they fail, they really fail. Your AI host George breaks down why lithium batteries can explode and how to keep your phone o...

Humans out, robots in at Amazon

21 Oct 2025

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600,000 jobs gone to the bots. Leaked Amazon docs reveal a plan to automate 75% of operations by 2033 and save billions doing it. Plus: Facebook wants...

AI in the cockpit

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you hop on a plane with no pilot? Your AI host Riley digs into the truth about self-flying planes. Then, California’s Do Not Track law, the ne...

Real-life energy vampires

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s AI-powered podcast, find out which everyday electronics are draining your power bill. Spooky! Also, how easy (and fast) it is for scammer...

Real fake videos

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is blurring the line between real and fake faster than ever. From OpenAI’s Sora 2 video generator to a lost billion in Bitcoin and Taylor Swift’...

AI that predicts when you’ll die

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Creepy or genius? A new university-trained AI model can predict your one-year death risk with 76% accuracy. No psychic powers required. Plus, Walmart’...

Free cloud storage made easy

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are all your drives full? You don't have to pay for extra storage. In this AI podcast, find out what you actually get from Google, Apple, and Amazon. ...

Hollywood’s newest star isn’t human

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tilly Norwood looks like a rising A-lister, but she’s entirely AI. Agents are already pitching her for brand deals, while actors call her a threat t...

AI-powered side hustles

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Turn your creativity into cash with AI! Learn how to start your own AI-powered T-shirt side hustle from home, no design skills required. Then, things ...

AI has ears everywhere

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Current AI Podcast, George takes you inside the hidden world of ultrasonic tracking, the creepy tech that links your devices through soun...

Arizona mom helped North Korea hack U.S.

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A woman ran a North Korean hacker hub from her living room, helping infiltrate U.S. banks, tech firms, and even a government contractor. George, your...

Make $80K a year renting out your yard

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I talk to a guy who makes big money with his unused space through the Neighbor app. Here’s how you can do it, too. Plus, the demise of Google, Apple...

Your smart speaker is building a case against you

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alexa might be listening more than you think. George, your AI host, breaks down how much data your smart speaker is really grabbing, plus the Venmo ‘...

Hackers love your browser logins

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Saving passwords in your browser is like handing your house key to a burglar. George, your AI host, explains why a password manager keeps you safe and...

Scammers are ripping off your neighbors

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think that random text about a package or bill is harmless? Think again, it could be a scam from right down the street. Then, cruise ships get Starlin...

The cloud is actually in the ocean

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The world’s internet runs on wet spaghetti under the sea, and when those cables snap, we all feel it. George, your AI host of The Current, explains ...

Why your insurance bill could suddenly soar

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Identity theft insurance fraud is set to spike 49% by 2025 as scammers build synthetic identities. Laura, your AI host filling in for George, has all ...

Can ChatGPT mess with your mind?

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some users are spiraling into delusions, claiming the AI gave them a sacred mission. It’s being called “ChatGPT-induced psychosis.” Plus: Physic...

The cyberstalker inside her own home

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A teen’s life was turned upside down when anonymous messages flooded her phone. The shocking truth? The harasser was closer than anyone imagined. Ge...

Bluetooth is spying on you right now

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think Bluetooth is harmless? Think again. George, your AI host, explains how apps secretly use Bluetooth to track your movements and how to shut it d...

Avi Loeb on 3I/Atlas: comet or alien spacecraft?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the third interstellar object ever discovered. Most astronomers dismiss it as a comet. Harvard’s Avi Loeb says too many things don’t line u...

Your digital life could vanish overnight

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your forgotten accounts may not be as safe as you think. George, your AI host, reveals how long Gmail, iCloud, Dropbox, and more keep your data before...

Scam factories running on human suffering

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From billion dollar scam factories to AI powered blackmail, George, your AI host, breaks down the new face of online crime. Also: a million lost in a ...

Man marries AI, his wife's cool with it

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

George, your AI host, tells the true story of a man in love with an AI chatbot. What does this say about the future of relationships? Also: a tragic C...

Is your data held hostage?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to stop data brokers from selling your info? Good luck. George, your AI host, exposes how over 30 sketchy companies are hiding their opt-out pa...

Hackers can unlock 200+ cars with this tool

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stealing your car just got easy. You may not have heard of Flipper Zero yet, but take these steps to protect your ride. Plus, Elon Musk launches a new...

Are schools spying on your kids at home?

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your kid might be under 24/7 school surveillance, even at home. George, your AI host, breaks down how student safety tools like GoGuardian and Gaggle ...

I tracked my stolen phone to China

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas got pickpocketed at a bar. Using Apple’s Find My to track it down, he watched it go from a pawn shop to a church … and then all the way to ...

Why smart cars are getting dumber

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Smart car perks are disappearing. George, your AI host, explains why features like GPS, remote start, and app controls are being dropped from Acura, M...

3-second tech genius

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No skills? No problem. George, your AI host, shows you AI art tools that bring your craziest ideas to life. Plus, secret hacks to supercharge your gad...

Free airport Wi-Fi is a trap

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So you’re checking email before your flight? Bad move. Scammers could be stealing your data. In this episode of The Current, my AI employee George a...

Confession: I Zillow people

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone’s a Zillow stalker now. Then I talk to Julie from California who wants to know if the $300 in her Cash App is real or a scam. Plus, what ma...

Your neighbor’s mortgage is one click away!

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Current AI Podcast, George shares secret real estate hacks to elevate your snooping game, AI tips for writing difficult message...

Introducing The Current AI Podcast

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For years people have been asking for an audio version of The Current Newsletter and now with AI, we’re finally able to deliver! Learn more about yo...

Fitness granny falls in love with ChatGPT

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could you fall in love with a chatbot? Influencer and author Andrea Sunshine did, but her digital romance came to a sudden end when her chat logs were...

Data brokers sell your secrets to stalkers

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your data is for sale online. Anyone can buy it. Darius Belejevas, the Head of Incogni, shows me how stalkers get your personal info for cheap. Plus, ...

Stolen data for sale

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A startup is cashing in by selling your stolen data to debt collectors, lawyers, and rivals. It’s legal ... sort of. Android phones detect earthquak...

China’s spherical spybot is terrifying

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It rolls like a tire, fires nets, and sprays tear gas. Plus, NASA lost pricey footage, Hertz nickel-and-dimes with tech, and McDonald’s big password...

The 9-to-5 is dead

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft says late-night meetings are up 16%. Burnout much? I also talk to an Uber driver almost tricked into trafficking stolen goods. Plus: Trump O...

Google’s eating itself alive

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Google’s new AI-powered search is tanking its own traffic. Plus, your ChatGPT chats live forever, a job offer scam, and a car rental side hustle mak...

Psychiatrist falls for $500K pig butchering scam

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A doctor who lost half a million says greed got the best of him. Melinda Gates finally talks Bill, Epstein, and trust. Plus, an Uber driver drives off...

Scan your eyes for crypto

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forget passwords. The creator of ChatGPT wants to build a global crypto economy by scanning your eyes. Also, Noah from Virginia bought an old laptop a...