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Your browser is snitching on you
You’ve heard me say it a hundred times: Clear your cookies, block third-party trackers, use private browsing. But here’s something new, something creepier.
Now, even after nuking cookies from orbit and going full incognito ninja, websites still know who you are. How? Something called browser fingerprinting.
And unlike actual crime-fighting fingerprints, this one just helps companies charge you more for socks.
🚰 How it works
Every time you visit a website, your browser leaks little clues about who you are: your screen size, time zone, where you live, your device and operating system, even how fast your processor runs.
None of these sounds personal, but when combined? They create a unique invisible fingerprint that websites use to identify you.
A new study from Texas A&M and Johns Hopkins shows this is no longer a fringe trick, it’s mainstream.
👣 Tracks in real time
Websites now know who you are even if you’re not logged in, cleared your cookies and browse in incognito mode. Researchers watched sites change in real time depending on the fingerprint they detected.
Here’s the kicker: Your “harmless” device fingerprint is used to change the prices you see. Researchers watched websites adjust pricing in real time based on things I’ve mentioned.
In other words, you could see higher prices simply because you live in an expensive area or use a newer iPhone. Creepy? Totally. Legal? For now, yes.
✋ So what can you do?
Welcome to the zen zone
🧘 Your life just got more peaceful and a lot more practical.
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- Nose (hair) goes: For those “wait, when did that grow there?” moments, this little hair trimmer (7% off) has you covered.
- 🛌 Your neck’s BFF: Psst … this is your sign to finally grab that memory foam pillow (23% off) you’ve always wanted.
- Breathe easy: Powerful but peaceful, this Alexa-compatible air purifier (50% off) listens better than most roommates.
- 💡 Set it and forget it: These dusk-to-dawn night-lights (15% off) automatically clock in when the sun clocks out.
- Viral item alert: This folder board (17% off) makes your shirts neat in seconds. Warning: strangely satisfying.
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This hidden setting stops fraud in its tracks
Here’s something you probably don’t know. Your banking app is packed with credit card tools that can help you fight fraud, track every dollar and even shop safer online.
Yep, your boring old banking app is secretly a money-smart ninja. You just haven’t poked around enough.
Find the subscriptions you forgot about: I use Rocket Money, an app that finds all your recurring subscriptions and lets you easily cancel anything you don’t want. The first time I logged in, it saved me $435!
🚁 Bezos wedding floods Venice: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez just kicked off their three-day, $56M wedding party in Venice, complete with 90 private jets, island takeovers and blackout tarps for privacy. The AP is bravely snapping pics you can see here. Bezos did donate €3M (about $3.2M) to soften the blow on the locals, but that’s still far less than he makes during a yacht nap. I heard Bezos makes $1 million a minute between Amazon and investments, really.
Apple is folding
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is finally on the way, but with a $2k price tag, this futuristic flex might just break the bank and the internet.
16th century
That’s when the word “bro” first popped up, short for “brother.” Fast-forward to today, mix in a little social media brain rot, and Gen Alpha has taken it further with “bruh.” It now means just about anything: a greeting, joy, frustration, you name it. Versatile? Absolutely. Clear? Not even close.
🎮 Play more, pay less: The Steam Summer Sale is on now until July 10. Perfect for scoring deep discounts on the games you’ve been eyeing. You’ll need a free Steam account to save. No account? Don’t use Steam? No problem, Amazon’s got plenty of hot gaming bargains happening right now.
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Best times to drive on July 4
Nearly 62 million people will be on the road. Here’s how to dodge the worst traffic.
Protect your privacy without lifting a finger: Tired of your personal data floating around online? Incogni scrubs it from data brokers and people-search sites. With my exclusive link, get 60% off unlimited plans. Choose which sites to target, and take back your privacy today!
Inspector Gadget, who?
🧰 If your tools are ghosting you mid-project, start here:
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- 🎁 Gift-wrapping stress? A paper roll dispenser and cutter ($39.99) makes clean slices every time.
- 📐 Tilted shelves? Use a laser level (20% off) with a 150-foot range. Retire your shaky hands already.
- 🖌️ Fix that nick: Forget rollers, this touch-up paint pen (25% off) tackles scuffs without trays, mess or regret.
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❤️ Love these? You’ll find even more in my storefront. There’s a new DIY page waiting for you there.
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Psychiatrist falls for $500K pig butchering scam
A doctor who lost half a million says greed got the best of him. Melinda Gates finally talks Bill, Epstein, and trust. Plus, an Uber driver drives off with a sleeping child, and my go-to tip to lock in the lowest hotel price.
Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition
It’s finally here for $399, a year after it was announced. For $100 more, you get a back-and-green theme, a pre-paired Xbox controller, the Xbox Cloud Gaming app pre-installed, an Elite Strap and three months of Game Pass Ultimate. Specs match the regular $299 3S, so think of it as a collector’s item.
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💾 Cheap hard drives on Amazon: A data recovery firm tested a $28 “UnionSine” 500GB external drive. It worked, but inside? A Toshiba hard drive from 2016. Folks, spend a bit more and stick to trusted brands. Here’s a 2TB one (13% off).
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Freebie for teachers: Need posters, worksheets or slides that actually look good? Canva’s got loads of templates made for teachers. Go to canva.com/education and click Get Verified with your school info.
The 9-to-5 is dead — June 21st, Hour 1
Microsoft says late-night meetings are up 16%. Burnout much? I also talk to an Uber driver almost tricked into trafficking stolen goods. Plus: Trump Org’s new phone biz, Bible stories on TikTok, and a smart way to check your internet speed.
Genius kitchen gizmos
👩🍳 You don’t need a personal chef, just the right gear.
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- 🫙 Power up, pop off: Watch this electric jar opener (36% off) twist open that stubborn lid you were just wrestling.
- Crumbs, begone: These oven liners (39% off) catch spills before they become charred fossils.
- 🛍️ Shark Tank approved: Haul all your bags in one trip with a Click & Carry holder ($22). Holds up to 100 lbs.
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“Kim, what’s in your kitchen?” Here’s my list of must-haves. All clean, smart and built to work.
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⌨️ Using a keyboard with your iPad? Press and hold the Command key (⌘) to see all the available shortcuts for the app you’re in. Some apps even show tabs at the bottom, so you can swipe through categories. Like in Mail, Command + R lets you quickly reply to a message.
Crypto-stealing selfie snatcher: Your camera roll might be your crypto wallet’s worst enemy. “SparkKitty” malware snuck into both Google and Apple app stores, scanned your photos and stole any crypto recovery phrases it found. Remember, never screenshot your seed phrase, and maybe don’t store your financial life next to brunch pics.