New AI Everywhere, Emergency Phone Features, and Streaming Picks

Is Tesla really bringing us a flying car? Elon Musk's latest Roadster demonstration has people talking, and we'll look at what actually took flight. Meanwhile, Apple's new iPhone Duo sold out within minutes of preorders opening. Is this the future of smartphones, or just the latest must-have gadget? Looking for internet on the go? We're checking out Starlink Mini deals ahead of a future review, so you can see whether satellite internet belongs in your travel or connectivity plans. We'll also explore a decidedly different kind of online experience: a website where you can pay to attend a stranger's wedding. Would you go? And before your next online shopping spree, let's talk about the Shop app. It can make purchases and package tracking easier, but what personal information are you sharing in return? We'll examine the privacy trade-offs so you can make an informed decision. Finally, we have an important digital-life tip: learn how to prepare your Apple and Google accounts for after you're gone, so loved ones know what options are available for accessing your digital memories. Plus, we finish with the latest tops in streaming: what's worth watching and where to find it. From flying-car claims to shopping privacy and planning your digital legacy, this episode covers the technology shaping how we live, shop, connect, and watch.

The new Googlebook computer sells out almost immediately after being announced. We'll look at what's behind the excitement, plus Meta's unusual new smart pendant with a Tamagotchi-like twist. Gemini makes the top 10 of the world's most valuable brands, while Microsoft is moving away from the Copilot PC branding. We'll also check in on Apple Intelligence and Password Manager and what they mean for your everyday devices. For families, there's a new safety-first starter phone for kids with parental controls. And for gamers, the original Castlevania is now free for a limited time on iOS and Android. Plus, we'll wrap up with what's topping the streaming charts.

Your Tech News of the Week: We're waving a little privacy flag: Meta glasses can share without asking. Then we check out Acer's new Googlebook and Motorola's snazzy Signature 27 packing Qualcomm Snapdragon 8. Along the way we'll talk AM radios getting a stay of execution in cars, a Microsoft update that's making people nervous, whether those Flock cameras are actually made here, Verizon finally pulling the plug on copper landlines, Amazon's latest employee perks, and what's actually worth streaming right now. Come hang out — we keep it friendly and skip the fluff.

Who has your driver's license data, and what could they do with it? This week, we look at an FBI investigation involving a service reportedly offering more than 153 million drivers' license records. On a much happier note, social media is helping Niall Harbison raise millions to build a hospital for abandoned and injured dogs. The Happy Doggo fundraiser has in fact surpassed its $1.5 million goal. We'll also look at new Apple Watch security question, Meta facing a lawsuit over the data used to train its AI, and the latest Apple event, including the iPhone 18 and the new foldable iPhone Duo. What traveler's need to know the TSA's latest security technology and, of course, what's topping the streaming charts.

Tech News of the Week — we celebrate Star Trek Day, preview Apple's upcoming Surprise and Shine event, and look at Tesla's Cybercab. We also cover HTC's Viva Eagle AI smartglasses, Google's new AI weather model, Nvidia's PAIR "Personal AI Router" software, and the top streaming picks right now. Friendly, useful tech news you can actually use.