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Have AI be your own graphic artist
Confession time: I can’t draw. My brain doesn’t lean at all in the artsy direction. I’ve tried to teach myself Photoshop, but every attempt ends with me whisper-screaming “flatten layer” like it’s going to summon help from the Adobe gods.
But now? I create stunning, professional-looking images in seconds. And I don’t lift a finger beyond typing what I want to see.
The secret is AI, and it’s easier than you think. These tools are smart enough to turn a few words into jaw-dropping images, and anyone (yes, even the noncreative types like me) can use them.
Here’s exactly how I do it. I want you to try it, too.
🎨 ChatGPT (my favorite)
If you use ChatGPT Plus (meaning you’re paying $20/month), you’ve already got image-making power built in. Just type what you want.
Try this: “A golden retriever wearing sunglasses, sitting on a lifeguard tower at sunset.”
Want to tweak it? Click the image and say, “Make it sunrise,” or “Add a surfboard.” That’s it. No layers. No complicated tools.
Why I love it: It remembers the context, so I can build variations fast. This is great for blog headers, social posts or just something fun to text the family.
🖼️ Meta’s tool (free and fast)
Go to meta.ai. You don’t need an account, but it will ask for the year you were born.
Type your prompt, and it gives you four image options to choose from. It’s perfect for inspiration boards, wallpapers or anything visual.
Don’t hire a handyman…
👷 Become one. These DIY gadgets practically pay for themselves.
- 💦 Wash like a boss: A portable pressure sprayer (43% off) goes where your garden hose fears to tread.
- 🪛 Drill, baby, drill: Guess how many bits come with this cordless drill ($44). Spoiler alert: 22 of them.
- 🪒 Blades of glory: Razor scrapers (19% off) slice through stickers and that mystery gum underneath your desk.
- 💡 Glow get ’em: Stick these motion-activated lights (8% off, two-pack) in any dark corner for some extra light.
- 🔌 Plug in the future: Linkind’s smart plugs (14% off, four-pack) work with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.
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AI won’t fix your grief, but it can help manage it
“Hi, Kim, I’ve been taking care of my dad since his stroke. Your story about using ChatGPT to map out questions for our doctors has actually truly helped me feel a little more in control. It’s not perfect, but it’s been a lifeline.” — Maya in Ohio
🛍️ Stop doomscrolling: Start deal scrolling. Amazon’s Shop By Interest tab is like TikTok for bargain hunters. Just tap Explore and pick an interest (like DIY Home Improvement). Boom, less brain rot and more “look what I got.”
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Amazon’s big idea backfires
Doubling the length of Prime Day backfired. While Amazon expected bigger profits, shoppers used the extra time to comparison shop.
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How many emails Mark Cuban reads and replies to every single day. No assistant. No Slack. Just three phones and an email trail stretching back to the ’90s. Meetings? Pass. He’d rather crush his inbox than lose an hour to a “quick sync.” Bonus: Gmail’s auto-replies do 20% of the heavy lifting.
Make text bigger on iPad: Struggling to read small print? Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size and drag the slider to the right. While you’re there, toggle on Bold Text. Bonus: In some apps, you can also open the Control Center, tap the Aa icon and adjust the text size there, too.
Your phone will remember for you
Always forgetting things? Use your phone’s GPS to set location-based reminders that pop up right when you need them.
📖 New Kindle on the block: Amazon just dropped the Kindle Colorsoft ($250). It’s $30 less than the fancier Signature Edition with wireless charging, an auto-dimming light and more storage. Perfect if you only need the basics in crisp color. Pro tip: Trade in your old Kindle and save up to 20% off.
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Nacho average kitchen
🔎 I found clever kitchen pros with secret skills up their sleeves.
- 🔥 Ten tricks, one box: A smart oven (5% off) bakes, broils and fries, all without hogging your counter.
- 👀 Seeing double? This reversible cast-iron griddle (13% off) flips from flat to grill in one hot second.
- 👩🍳 Chef’s sidekick: Peek inside this bamboo cutting board ($42). Boom, six color-coded mats pop out like magic.
- 🔄 Spin me right round: One turntable (6% off) works great for cake decorating or even as a monitor stand.
- 🧂 Together at last: Salt and pepper live in harmony with this two-in-one grinder (10% off). Neat.
✅ Just the tip of the spatula: Tap into my Amazon storefront for more multitaskers. Don’t miss today’s best steals while you’re there.
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Stolen data for sale
A startup is cashing in by selling your stolen data to debt collectors, lawyers, and rivals. It’s legal … sort of. Android phones detect earthquakes, Mark Zuckerberg expands his secret Hawaii compound, and cottage cheese has a viral moment.
Charlie Chaplin’s in theaters after 100 years
Charlie Chaplin famously rereleased his 1925 silent classic The Gold Rush in 1942 with new narration and edits, believing it would connect better with modern audiences. Now, thanks to film archivists and AI, the silent masterpiece has been painstakingly restored. The 4K version just premiered at Cannes and hit 250 theaters worldwide.
🪞 Try it on now: Google just dropped a new virtual try-on tool in Search, Shopping and Images. Upload a full-body photo, pick an outfit, and boom, you’re your own digital mannequin. Bonus: You can now set exact price alerts for that dress you’ve been stalking. Can’t wait to catfish myself in 4K.
😠 Stop Netflix trailer spoilers: They can ruin everything the second you open the app, so turn ’em off. On a web browser, click your profile picture (top right) > Manage Profiles > select your profile > Playback settings > and uncheck Autoplay previews while browsing on all devices > then hit Save. You’re welcome.
Will Google sell Chrome? — July 26th, Hour 1
Google’s ad-tech was ruled a monopoly. Now the big question is how to break it up. Plus, a listener in Texas survived a home invasion. Did he pick the right security setup? Also: drones nearly hitting planes, and an Apple Watch rescue at sea.
Grime doesn’t pay
🧽 I’ve got a cleaning fix for every mess life throws your way.
- 🏖️ Save $100: A robotic solar pool skimmer (25% off) is your 24/7 pool boy, minus the snack breaks.
- Irony you’ll love: This steam iron (23% off) heats up in seconds. 4.3 stars and 52,000+ glowing reviews.
- 🚗 Crumb patrol: From car seats to keyboard crevices, a handheld vacuum (15% off) gets the gunk bigger vacs miss.
- Dirty dog? Detangle, deshed or soothe your pup with a three-in-one dog shampoo & conditioner ($16.99).
- 🫧 Spill happens: Tide to go pens (25% off, three-pack) are perfect for when your spaghetti or wine takes a dive.
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Left your iPhone behind? Your Apple Watch can let you know. Press the Digital Crown > go to Find Devices > select your iPhone > tap Notifications > Notify When Left Behind, then toggle it On.
Texts from the sky: T-Mobile just launched T-Satellite, a Starlink-powered service that lets you text (and alert 911) when you’re somewhere too remote for regular bars. It costs $10/month, works with over 60 phones and covers most of the U.S. You’ll need clear skies and an eSIM-enabled device. It’s not fast, but neither are rescue helicopters.