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3 tips to score cheaper hotel deals
Getting ready to hit the road? Here’s your guide to snagging awesome rates for your next stay!
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Tech trick: How to tell who's calling when you don't recognize the phone number
Ever received a text message from a number you don’t recognize? I get a lot of texts from numbers that I have no idea who that person is. Instead of replying with “Ahem, who dis?” there’s a hack you’re going to use time and time again.
We rely on GPS satellites to help us figure out exactly where we are. How many of them are orbiting Earth right now? Is it … A.) Four, B.) 15, C.) 24 or D.) 31?
🔥 Hot wheels: Millions of 2010 to 2017 Hyundai models, including the Santa Fe and Elantra, and Kia models like the Sportage and Forte are ticking time bombs due to a fire hazard recall. With not enough parts to go around, fixes are delayed until at least June. The current solution? Contact dealers only if you see warning lights or smell smoke. Gee, thanks.
🚨 Crypto ATMs: Notice those colorful crypto ATMs in a gas station or convenience store? Scammers direct victims to them because the transactions are anonymous and it’s a lot easier than collecting gift cards. PSA: Report scams at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov and https://www.ic3.gov.
Ruh-roh: Roku leaked info for 576,000 accounts in their second security breach in a month. They’ve reset passwords and will notify affected users, refund any sketchy charges and make you set up 2FA. Watch out for phishing scams, phony texts and calls claiming to be Roku.
📻 Catch me on the radio: My national radio show is airing all weekend across the USA. With over 420 stations strong, find your closest one using our super-duper station locator map — or listen commercial-free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or in the Komando Community.
A Kentucky dad diagnosed with stage IV renal cell cancer didn’t have the five years docs said it would take to get a new kidney. His wife turned to Facebook for help. A kind stranger responded, turned out to be a perfect match and voila — the surgery was a success! Dad says, “She’s like family now.”
Google who? Gen Z is dumping Google for social media. Just 46% of 18- to 24-year-olds start with Google for their searches; 21% head to TikTok and 5% to YouTube for answers first. They say they want to hear from real people, not advertisers.
Haulin’ oats: TikTok’s latest weight loss fad is “oatzempic” — a mixture of oats, water and lime juice folks claim helps you lose 40 pounds in two months. A little extra fiber never hurts, but spoiler: This is an overhyped trend, not a weight loss miracle.
📻 Over and (creeped) out: A mom discovered her son’s walkie-talkie was hacked by creeps. She overheard an adult voice asking, “Are you there? Hello, Mommy.” She tossed it, terrified. Don’t buy cheap walkie-talkies and baby monitors; stick with brand names you recognize.