Google Maps feature to save money

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?

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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.”

By updating U.S. power lines instead of building new ones. Reconductoring would allow us to get 90% of our power from renewable energy by 2035. Countries are already doing it worldwide. I say it’s time we get current with our tech — but, of course, there are always resistors.

What smartphone manufacturer ships the most models worldwide each year? Is it … A.) Apple, B.) Samsung, C.) Xiaomi or D.) Motorola?

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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.

Let the ink flow: HP’s recent firmware updates block cheaper non-HP ink. HP says it’s for security and to stop counterfeits. Yeah, sure. The folks suing say they were bait-and-switched, and they want repayment for their now-useless off-brand cartridges — plus, a ban on restrictive printer software. I hope they win.