Crypto checkout’s new era: PayPal’s now letting merchants accept over 100 cryptocurrencies at checkout (paywall link): Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and more. Funds get auto-converted into fiat or its PYUSD stablecoin. Fees? Just 0.99%. Settlement? Instant. And businesses can earn ~4% on PYUSD balances. Finally, a way to turn Ethereum into “Live, Laugh, Love” wall decals. Confused by crypto? Sign up for my new weekly crypto newsletter hitting in August.
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That’s how much of the U.S. Walmart plans to cover with three-hour delivery by year’s end. The race isn’t who sells it cheaper, it’s who gets it to your couch faster. With Gopuff, Disney and Starbucks joining in, your impulse buys might arrive before your buyer’s remorse does.
😁 Look better in photos: Never face the camera head-on. Instead, turn your body about 45 degrees, shift your weight to your back foot and lean your torso slightly forward. It’s a simple trick for a more flattering pose. The source? Oh, just 20+ years of broadcasting and looking fabulous!
📚 Keep reading without your Kindle: You can install the Kindle app on your phone (iOS or Android), and it’ll sync your progress automatically. Perfect for finishing that book when your e-reader isn’t around. Don’t have one? The newest Paperwhite model has weeks of battery life.
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See past edits in Google Docs: View earlier versions of a document by going to File > Version History > See version history. It shows what changed, who made the edits, and lets you restore old work. FYI: To restrict access, click the Share button (top right) and adjust the permissions.
🍏 Add nicknames in iPhone contacts: Can’t decide between a real name or nickname? You don’t have to. Create the contact using their real name, then open it > tap Edit > add field > Nickname, type it in and press Done. Now you can use either name with Siri or search, and your phone will know who you mean.
🧠 Your tabs get a brain: Microsoft Edge just dropped Copilot Mode, an AI-powered browser that sees your tabs, listens to voice commands and helps you shop, plan and even book paddleboards. Will it judge your 48 open tabs? Let’s hope not. For now, the feature is opt-in and free for a limited time.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Closed a tab by mistake? Press Ctrl + Shift + T on Windows or Cmd + Shift + T on Mac to bring it right back. It’s the “oops” button your browser always needed. Awesome.
🔒 Your internet isn’t as private as you think. ExpressVPN shields your location, scrambles your data and blocks trackers from spying on you. Get four extra months free with this limited time offer.
Make your X account private: Only want your followers to see your posts? Log in to X > go to More (bottom left) > Settings and privacy > Privacy and safety > Audience, media and tagging > and tick Protect your posts. On mobile, tap your profile icon and go to Settings to do the same.
🏊🏼 Never saw this coming: A new male birth control pill just passed its first human safety trial, and it’s nonhormonal. Instead, it blocks sperm production by messing with vitamin A (??). It’s reversible, daily and allegedly won’t tank your mood or libido. Still extremely early days, but finally, a way for men to forget Father’s Day on purpose.
AI jobs are exploding: There are 2.1 million listings already this year, and the average salary? $146,000. Roles mentioning generative AI skills pay up to 47% more than similar jobs without them. If you can prompt, code or even just speak AI fluently, you’re in high demand, and if you can’t, it’s time to catch up. Aren’t you glad you get this free newsletter?
💔 Ghosted by ChatGPT: Andréa Sunshine, a 55-year-old fitness coach, says she fell for her ChatGPT companion “Théo” while cowriting a book. Things got flirty, fast. Then, poof, he vanished mid-sext, leaving her emotionally wrecked. She’s now in therapy. It really makes you wonder, how bad was that book she was writing?
✍️ Send handwritten messages on iPhone: In the Messages app, open a convo and rotate your phone sideways. On the keyboard, tap the squiggly line button in the bottom-right. A large white space will appear. Write your note with your finger, hit Done and Send.
AI told him what to buy: Several homemade bombs were found, all courtesy of a 55-year-old New Yorker who allegedly used AI to turn common chemicals into explosive cocktails. He ditched some bombs into rivers and stashed five on a SoHo rooftop. Talk about vibe coding your way to a federal indictment.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Check your computer specs in a flash. On Windows 11, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager. Then, click the Performance tab. For Macs, click the Apple icon (top left) > About This Mac > System Report.
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The number of early cancer cases spotted by new blood tests. A groundbreaking study caught cancer by using blood samples. Early detection through DNA signatures is the name of the game. Basically, finding Waldo before he even shows up. Though still under review, this might just redefine “better late than never.” Love that.
🛑 Block pop-ups in Chrome: Sick of annoying pop-ups or pages redirecting you without asking? Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Pop-ups and redirects and choose Don’t allow sites to send pop-ups or use redirects. It’s not an ad blocker, but it helps keep sketchy sites in check.
Find big files in Gmail: You can clear up space by searching for bulky emails. In the Gmail search bar, type filename:mp4 or filename:png to find large attachments. You can also search by size with larger:10mb. Select what you don’t need, and hit Delete to clean up your inbox.
💻 Free up RAM on Windows: If your laptop’s slow, disable unnecessary startup apps. Go to Settings > Apps > Startup and toggle off things like Microsoft Edge or anything else you don’t use. Bonus: Click Start > Power > Restart to clear memory if it’s just a one-time issue.