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There’s a new theory making the rounds on TikTok all about generational texting. The claim is that your texting technique is a solid tell for your age. So, how does Gen Z text? Is it with … A.) One thumb, C.) Two thumbs, C.) Two thumbs and an index finger, or D.) An index finger?
The new Komando Reddit page: Find it here. I’m not sure who set it up, but it’s a nice spot to share tech intel, helpful info you read in my newsletter and anything else you want to share. I’d like each of you to make one post in this new subreddit today. Before you say, “I don’t do Reddit, Kim,” just try it. Let’s make it huge together!
The first mistake: A children’s jewelry maker promoted its products using photos of a 5-year-old girl on Instagram. Guess what? The ad mainly reached adult men. The New York Times (paywall link) repeated the test, attracting convicted sex offenders and solicitations. IG’s blaming the algorithm again.
😸 You’re kitten me: Shares in GameStop are surging. Before you jump on the bandwagon, “short sellers” (those betting against the retailer) are facing over $1 billion in losses after the stock roughly tripled this month. What happened? “Roaring Kitty,” the man behind the 2021 GameStop mania, just posted on X for the first time in nearly three years.
Buh-bye, Temu poo-poo: Will we start seeing fewer ads for Temu? You betcha! Temu has peaked in the U.S. (WSJ, paywall link) and doesn’t want to turn into another TikTok by getting banned, so it’s moving on to selling cheap junk in other countries now.
Apple + Google: The latest updates (iOS 17.5 and Android 6.0) let iPhones and Android devices know if any Bluetooth tracker is “found moving with you,” not just AirTags. You can make the tracker play a sound so it’s easier to find or disable it altogether — finally.
Speed of record-breaking new quadcopter drone. Father and son Luke and Mike Bell’s remote-controlled Peregrine 2 flew past the competition for the title of world champ. See it in action here. Talk about bonding!
Let’s hear it for great news: In a world first, a 16-minute gene therapy procedure was performed on 18-month-old Opal Sandy, a British girl who was born deaf. She can now hear without needing an external device. Amazing!
Apple’s iPhone spyware problem is worsening: Attacks mostly against journalists, activists and government representatives have been reported in over 150 countries. Common red flags: Faster-than-usual battery drainage, high data usage and unexpected shutdowns. If you’re a journalist or activist, or if you work for the government, turn on Lockdown mode.
