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Internet Radio Show. Hosts @tttmabo and @geekinchief deliver your news in tech, gaming, media, pop culture and more! LIVE Every Sunday Night @ 9 PM ET!

[Forge Games Group @theforgegg]

🔥 Heads Up, Adventurers!
The Forge is closing early tonight (October 2) at 7 PM for a private event. We’ll be back tomorrow at our normal hours - ready for more games, more laughs, and more chaos. ⚔️✨

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Pairing the Energizer Connect Smart Deadbolt begins with powering the device and opening the Energizer Connect app. Once discovered, the lock can be named, assigned a location, and configured with opening direction. The app provides access to locking controls, fingerprints, temporary codes, logs, alerts, and doorbell features. This guide walks through each step of the process. https://t.co/qggMIrxMDC

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The Energizer Connect Smart Deadbolt combines fingerprint access, keypad entry, key fobs, physical keys, and app control in a single lock. It includes a hidden key slot, rechargeable battery, and a detailed installation hardware set. We unboxed it, powered it up, paired it, and walked through the full interface. Watch the episode now.

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The @Looki_ai L1 AI wearable combines life logging, coaching, and hands‑free recording in a compact device with a magnetic mount and customizable covers. It includes a front‑facing camera, pogo‑pin charging, and a lightweight lanyard system. We unboxed it, explored the accessories, and walked through the full hardware setup. Watch the episode now.

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The Anker Nano Smart Display Charger adds personality and transparency to charging with an animated screen, live wattage readouts, and multiple charging modes. It adapts to phones, cameras, and other USB‑C devices, showing real‑time power behavior and accurate battery percentages. We unboxed it, tested it, and walked through the full interface. Watch the episode now.

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The @Maono_Global PD200W is a dynamic microphone built for creators who need flexibility. It supports XLR, USB‑C, wireless dongle, and even simultaneous multi‑device operation. The shock mount, stand, monitoring controls, and LED ring make it a capable studio or mobile mic. We unboxed it, tested the hardware, and walked through the full setup. Watch the episode now.

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Pairing the Energizer Connect 2K Light Bulb Security Camera begins with installing the device in a light socket and opening the Energizer Connect app. Once connected to Wi‑Fi, the camera can be named, assigned a location, and controlled through a unified interface that includes PTZ movement, ambient lighting, recording, and playback. This guide walks through each step of the process. https://t.co/qggMIrxeO4

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The Energizer Connect Smart 2K Light Bulb Security Camera delivers PT control, ambient lighting, and dual‑band Wi‑Fi - all powered through a standard light socket. It installs in minutes, works indoors or outdoors, and pairs easily through the Energizer Connect app. We unboxed it, walked through the hardware, and demonstrated the full setup. Watch the episode now.

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Pairing the Energizer Connect Indoor Window Camera begins with powering the device and selecting the camera category in the Energizer Connect app. Once connected to Wi‑Fi, the camera can be named, assigned a location, and viewed in real time with access to communication and recording controls. This guide walks through each step of the process. https://t.co/qggMIrxeO4

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Energizer Connect’s Smart 5 GHz Indoor Window Camera gives you outdoor visibility without outdoor installation. The window mount, right‑angle USB‑C cable, and unified app make setup simple, and the live view is nearly real‑time. We unboxed it, paired it, and walked through the full interface. Watch the episode now.

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Pairing Energizer Connect Patio String Lights is quick once they enter blinking‑red mode. Here’s the full step‑by‑step guide. https://t.co/buYz2jGJID

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Energizer Connect Patio String Lights - RGB, waterproof connectors, expandable strings, and full app control. We unboxed them and walked through the setup. Watch the episode now.

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The Narwal Freo X Ultra is huge - robot vacuum, mop, massive base station, water tanks, detergent system, and automated cleaning. We unboxed it and explored the full setup. Watch the episode now.

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The @Withings Body Scan is here - handheld sensor bar, ECG, rechargeable power, and a dense grid of sensors. We unboxed it and explored the hardware. Watch the episode now.

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Online scams have evolved. They’re no longer loud, sloppy, or easy to spot. Today’s fraud operations are patient, personal, and engineered to feel legitimate. Scammers build relationships, mirror your interests, and create the illusion of trust long before money ever enters the conversation.

And with AI now being used for voice‑cloned distress calls and automated threat messages, the playbook is shifting again.

In this episode of UpStream, I break down how modern scams actually work - from crypto‑dating schemes to fake dashboards designed to simulate real trading activity. I also take a close look at the collapse of BG Wealth Sharing, a polished, referral‑driven Ponzi scheme that spread through friend networks before being seized by federal authorities.

The most dangerous part? Many victims were introduced to the platform by people they trusted. Not because their friends were malicious - but because they were already caught in the system themselves.

The solution isn’t paranoia. It’s OPSEC:
• Verify identities
• Check platform legitimacy
• Control your own wallet
• Watch for behavioral red flags
• Pause when someone pushes urgency
• Be cautious even when the pitch comes from a friend

Scammers rely on speed, emotion, and trust. Verification breaks their momentum.

Stay safe, stay skeptical, and stay upstream.

[Forge Games Group @theforgegg]

🎨 Warhammer Paint Night is TONIGHT! 6–8pm • $15 • Includes a figure + all supplies + pro artist Vicky’s guidance.
Come paint, hang out, and enjoy a creative night at The Forge. See you there! #Warhammer #MiniPainting #TheForge

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ClawStage by @HooRiiTech is a customizable AI companion with a rotating display, modular hardware support, and natural language control of connected devices. A practical approach to physical AI presence on The New Product Launchpad.

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Maono debuts hybrid mics and new audio interfaces with USB, wireless, and XLR connectivity for creators. #CES2026 #Maono #CreatorGear @Maono_Global

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Monster debuts new smart lighting for 2026 - HDMI‑reactive bars, Prism panels, outdoor lights, and adjustable lamps. #CES2026 #SmartLighting #Monster @MonsterProducts

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Stern Pinball debuts The Walking Dead Remastered and Star Wars: Fall of the Empire—both powered by Spike 3 and Insider Connected. #CES2026 #Pinball #SternPinball @sternpinball