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ATTG 2006: Don't Slow Down In the Diaper Aisle - CES 2024, Phishing Scams, Pixel Support

Hands-On Tech (Audio)

Leo Laporte

Reviews, Technology, Product Reviews, Tech, Gadgets, Twit

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 7 January 2024

⏱️ 142 minutes

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Summary

What can we expect from this year's CES event in Las Vegas? Apple has begun sending payments out for its "Batterygate" settlement. Is there a way to keep your calendar information private and secure? And why am I getting so many spam callers on my cellular network?

  • What to expect at CES 2024.
  • RIP: Software design pioneer and Pascal creator Niklaus Wirth.
  • Apple starts sending "Batterygate" settlement payments to iPhone users.
  • Logan Paul promises CryptoZoo refunds, as long as you don't sue him.
  • Can I use my phone to transcribe my thoughts into a document?
  • Scott Wilkinson and the TVs at CES 2024.
  • How can I access a Samsung tablet if I don't have access to the recovery phone number or email account?
  • How can I better secure other's online activity after possibly encountering a phishing attack?
  • Is there a way to keep my calendar information private and secure without going over the cloud?
  • With my Pixel 5 getting the update to Android 14, will the phone be getting support for one more year?
  • In what ways can an iPad be used like a computer?
  • How can I reduce the number of spam callers I'm getting on the Mint Mobile network (a sponsor of the TWiT network)?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Scott Wilkinson

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0:00.0

Well hey it's time for the very first ask the tech guys for 2024 coming up a look at

0:05.6

C. E. S. Scott Wilkinson tells us what kinds of TVs to get ready for.

0:10.5

And I'm Micah sergeant and we talk about a really important fishing scam you should be aware of involving Facebook marketplace, Google Voice, and well, what you need to do.

0:21.0

And is it possible to keep a calendar and address book

0:25.2

synchronized between an iPhone and a Windows machine without using the cloud?

0:28.8

We'll find out next on Ask the Tech Guys. Podcasts you love.

0:35.0

From people you trust.

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This is Twit.

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This is Ask the Tech guys with Micah Sergeant and Leo Leport.

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Episode 2006 recorded Sunday January 7th, 2024.

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Don't slow down in the diaper aisle.

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