Googlebook Sells Out, Meta’s Smart Pendant, AI & More: This Week in TechRadio

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.

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TechRadio: Privacy Alert for Meta Smartglasses, Acer’s New Googlebook, Motorola's Snapdragon Signature 27 Phone

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.

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Tech News: Driver’s License Data Breach, Apple’s iPhone Duo, and the Power of Social Media

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.

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TechRadio: Star Trek Day, Apple’s Surprise Event, Tesla Cybercab & HTC’s AI Smartglasses

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.

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Apple’s Big Changes, Smart Glasses, VPN Privacy & Star Trek at 60

This week, we remember Dolly Parton, celebrate Star Trek’s 60th anniversary with Noah Wyle, and take a dive into the latest Apple news. What’s behind the reports about Tim Cook’s future? We look at Apple’s hits and misses, a coming Apple TV price increase, and the question everyone seems to be asking: Will Apple Smart Glasses be game changers?

Your online privacy is also in the spotlight. Some VPNs may track your location, so we’ll explain what to look for—and which VPNs offer the safest choices. Plus, find the best internet service provider available at your ZIP code.

And, as always, we wrap up with the top streaming picks you’ll want to watch.

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