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!

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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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