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Ep. 473: Honey, I Shrunk Your Bank Account + more tech news, tips, and picks!
PayPal's Honey browser plugin is in deep water this week after YouTuber MegaLag exposed many layers of what sure feels like a scam. We've got a few other tech news stories this week, like the fact that you can call ChatGPT on the phone now; how exciting. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you start the new year strong!
For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-473-honey-i-shrunk-your-bank-account
INTRO (00:00)
CES next week (03:10)
Apple TV+ announces free streaming weekend for its catalog of originals (04:25)
MAIN TOPIC: Honey, I shrunk your bank account (05:35)
- MegaLag - Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam
- Honey controversy, explained: Why a YouTuber claims coupon-finder is 'exploiting' influencers
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set Apple Notes to locked (16:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20)
- New research shows AI strategically lying
- Could a sponge made from squid bones help remove microplastics?
- LEAP 71 hot fires advanced Aerospike rocket engine designed by computational AI
- Encyclopedia Britannica is now an AI company
- Scientists observe 'negative time' in quantum experiments
- Massive Volkswagen data leak exposed 800,000 EV owners’ movements
- Drinking tea and coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer in study
TAKES:
- OpenAI makes ChatGPT available for phone calls and texts (31:35)
- App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids (36:15)
- The 7 Coolest Mathematical Discoveries of 2024 (39:15)
- Massive Marriott and Starwood data breaches require 13 fixes, says the FTC (43:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Microscope Museum (44:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Hogwarts Legacy (46:50)
Nate: Beast Games on Amazon Prime (50:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (56:35)
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