TechRadio: IRS Crypto Scams, Cancer Vaccines, Smartphone Expense, Amazon Fire Prices & More

This week on TechRadio: watch out for an IRS crypto scam making the rounds, while exciting research into cancer vaccines could change the future of cancer treatment. Amazon is also raising prices on its Fire hardware, including Fire TV devices and Kindles.

Plus, practical ways to get longer battery life from your devices, a look at whether today’s smartphone prices are really justified, and a fun change coming to Google Gboard: bigger emoji. And, as always, we’ll check out what’s topping the streaming charts.

It’s the latest tech news, trends, tips, and consumer-tech developments—without the jargon.

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TechRadio: Apple Paying $250M Over AI, PFAS in Watch Straps & Should You Trust Biometrics?

Your Tech News of the Week: Apple set to pay $250 million in an AI iPhone settlement, we look at PFAS “forever chemicals” found in some smartwatch straps, and we ask whether biometrics on your phone are really a good idea. Plus: what those green dots on Android screens mean, Purina’s new kidney and dental health tests for dogs & cats, and the top streaming recommendations right now.

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TechRadio: Google Assistant Sunsets, X Money Overview, Apple Raises Trade-In Offers & Spotting AI Scams

Tech News of the Week Coverage: Google Assistant sunsetting, a beginner's overview of X Money, Apple’s increased trade-in offers, and how to spot AI scams. We also look at Alexa’s more interactive conversations, Google Drive ending autoomatic photo backups, claims that Windows 11 was mainly a marketing tool, practical ways to protect data that’s being sold, and the top streaming recommendations right now.

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TechRadio: Should You Lease Your Apple Gear? Casio’s New Smart Ring + Who Wins Search

This week on TechRadio (Your Tech News of the Week) we dig into whether leasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac actually makes sense, details on the grandfathered iPhone Upgrade Plan, Casio’s stylish new smart ring as an Oura competitor, and who’s currently leading the search engine race. Plus: a smart glasses detector app, the latest on MySpace, the FAA’s approach to rocket launches, whether you should regularly restart your phone, and the top streaming shows and movies right now.

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TechRadio: Remembering John C. Dvorak, TikTok Challenge, AI Data Centers Debate, Samsung Unpacked & Fast Charging Tips

This week on TechRadio — Your Tech News of the Week — we remember the legendary tech journalist John C. Dvorak, break down the latest viral TikTok challenge, and dig into the ongoing debate over AI data centers. We also cover everything new from Samsung Unpacked, share smart fast-charging tips to protect your phone’s battery, review power stations for outages, and highlight the best streaming movies and shows right now. Clear, no-hype tech news you can use.

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