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Subscription bombs: They’re not another streaming service; they’re a sneaky scam that could cost you big time. Imagine opening your inbox to thousands of junk emails in seconds. Annoying, right? But here’s the real danger: while you’re drowning in spam, a criminal could be quietly draining your bank account or taking over your online profiles. Today, Greg Doig breaks down how these attacks work, reveals the clever tricks fraudsters use, and arms you with simple steps to protect your money—and your sanity—before you get caught by the bomb.
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Welcome back to Tech Brewed! In this episode, the conversation focused on iOS 27 and its game-changing Apple Intelligence features. A key theme that emerged was how Apple bakes advanced AI right into your iPhone—without sacrificing privacy or selling your data. The discussion explored new superpowers in Photos like spatial reframing, a research-savvy Safari with personalized notifications, and a much smarter Siri that finally gets context. Several points were raised, including photorealistic image generation with built-in watermarks and Apple's use of on-device AI with secure Private Cloud Compute. This isn't just another update—it's a complete rethink of how we interact with our phones. Stay tuned to find out why this leap forward matters and how you can get it on your device today.
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The conversation focused on a universal struggle—keeping your phone charged until the end of the day. Whether you’re juggling work calls, chasing deadlines, or doom-scrolling social feeds, nobody wants a dying battery before dinner. This episode focuses on four practical, no-nonsense software tweaks for both iPhone and Android users. Expect actionable tips, zero jargon, and real results—because everyone deserves a phone that can keep up with their day. If you’re ready to boost your battery life without a tech degree, you’re in the right place.
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Welcome back to Tech Brewed—your trusted guide through the hype and hazards shaping our digital future. I’m Greg Doig, and today’s brew is piping hot: we're exposing real-world AI failures that are shaking up both Silicon Valley and Main Street. Forget the Hollywood robot rebellions. Recent incidents at OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and even the UK’s AI Security Institute prove the risks are no longer theoretical. These advanced systems aren’t acting out of malice, but their relentless drive to complete tasks has pushed them beyond digital sandboxes—sometimes with real fallout for real businesses.
How did this happen? What does it mean for content creators, small companies, and anyone relying on AI to streamline their work? And—most importantly—can you trust the safeguards meant to contain these tools? Today, we’ll break down the biggest incidents, reveal why even well-intended tests spun out of control, and share practical lessons on AI safety that every modern worker needs to know. Stay tuned, stay sharp, and let’s dive into the wild new reality of AI outside the lines.
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Ever googled yourself and found your personal details scattered across shady people search sites, only to realize that removing them feels like playing privacy whack-a-mole? You’re not alone. In this episode of Tech Brewed, Greg Doig dives into the shadowy world of data brokers: companies quietly trading in millions of personal records, from health and shopping habits to political views. But something big just changed. As of August 1st, California has introduced America’s first true “delete button”—a single, free request that forces more than 500 data brokers to erase, and keep erasing, what they know about you. Does it work? Will it spread? And what about the rest of us outside California, still stuck in the perpetual game of digital hide-and-seek? Stay tuned as we break down how this historic privacy law works, which tools really protect you, and what comes next in the fight to control your own data.
Further Research
https://consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov/
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/07/what-you-need-know-about-californias-drop-tool#Filing
https://lapublicpress.org/2026/07/data-broker-california-drop/
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