Privacy with chatbots, Prolonging cellphone life, Phrasal verb 'Check out'

Ashley Thompson and Mario Ritter Jr. host today's Learning English show.
(00:54) First: Research suggests heat-related problems can influence productivity at work. So, some companies are measuring employees’ temperatures closely. Activists note collecting such information raises privacy concerns. Mario Ritter reports. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
(08:27) Next: The LE Science and Technology Report. As the price of smartphones continues to climb and device updates seem less meaningful, many people are holding onto their devices much longer. With this in mind, Bryan Lynn has some tips for getting the most life and best performance out of our phones. Then, Bryan joins Ashley for a chat. She wonders if people can buy insurance for their phones. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
(19:27) Finally: The LE Lesson of the Day. Andrew Smith and Jill Robbins base their instruction on the LE video series, Let's Learn English. Make sure you "check" out this episode! You'll learn all about that word and a phrasal verb connected to it! https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
Mario and Ashley close the show.
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