ChatGPT's creator unmasked, deepfake election controversy & "Hello" phone snafu

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Plus, traveling soon? Take full advantage of your hotel TV with these tips. I talk with a guest on a unique mission: a digital payroll solution for an Amish business. United Airlines’ new air taxi service and how to see if your internet bill is weighing you down.

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The easiest way to identify any song with an app you already have

Shazam who? The Google app can be used as a guitar tuner, a coin-flipper and, crazily enough, a song identifier. In fact, you won’t even need the original song to do it. You can just hum a tune to find out more details about it.

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Creating a robot that can ‘handwrite’ letters

Handwriting hundreds of letters can be a pain, whether for a wedding, thank you notes or anything else. But what if there were a robot that could write them for you and make them look so authentic no one would know? Would you try it?

Have bad eyesight? Try one of these vision training apps

As we age, our vision is among the first senses to degrade. Our eyes’ ability to focus lessens over time, which is most noticeable while reading or using a phone or computer.

Vision training apps claim to help improve eyesight and keep your eyes healthier. We can’t say they definitely work, but some free apps are worth checking out if you’re sick of reading glasses or don’t want to bump up your prescription strength.

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Surgeon General's social media warning, Roku's hidden menu & Amazon palm scanner

Plus, step into an Amazon delivery mystery — a woman’s tale of dozens of packages meant for a stranger. Also, say goodbye to flat social media photos with some great hacks. A heartwarming TikTok story, HBO’s latest app and secrets to making a stellar online dating profile.

Here's what you need to know about TikTok's dangerous reach in the US

Thanks to TikTok’s invasive spying and private data collection, the U.S. government has already started plans to ban it. Here’s what you need to know and how to protect your privacy from the Chinese spy app.

TikTok has over 100 million users in the U.S. alone, many of whom are children. Now, you can watch the videos without creating an account, but does that make you safe? Here’s what you need to know.

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The unsurprisingly silly history of Silly Putty

Unless you grew up under a rock, you have heard of Silly Putty. It’s the oh-so-bendable and stretchable goo that every kid loves to play with. But this classic toy’s history probably isn’t what you think.

Smart trick to clean out your cluttered camera roll once and for all

Is your camera roll out of control? You might be able to keep yourself ahead of the game by taking things one day at a time. This simple trick can help clear out extra space on your device and improve its performance, all without wasting too much time or energy.

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Grab the popcorn: Best movies streaming in June

If we’re going to pay through the nose for streaming services, we better get the most out of them. Here’s a look at classics and new releases coming to the big platforms this month.

Netflix: “Groundhog Day,” “Terminator 2,” Dunkirk,” “Spider-Man” 1 through 3, “The Breakfast Club,” “Jarhead.”

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Calling all landlubbers: Free … lighthouses?

Enjoy gorgeous 360-degree views. Fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing. Start the morning with a cup of coffee and a fresh ocean breeze. 

All that could be yours for free if you’re willing to maintain a historic lighthouse. Thanks to GPS, lighthouses aren’t necessary for navigation like they once were. The U.S. government is hunting for groups to take over six of these historic local landmarks.

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4 podcasts to fix your awful night's sleep

Do you struggle to sleep throughout the night? If you need extra help getting eight hours, download one of the best sleep aid apps onto your iPhone or Android.

Sleep helps avoid illness, reduce stress, and think more clearly. Get this: A single restless night can cause an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, Harvard reports.

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