Free AI dictation, rideshare horror stories & a smarter way to buy a car (198, Oct. 31, 2026)

A free tool that turns your voice into polished text, rideshare horror stories and safety tips, and how AI can help you negotiate your next car purchase. Plus, protecting your phone number from SIM swap scams, my hands-on impressions of Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro and new iPad mini, and Ring founder Jamie Siminoff on the company’s new smart lock.