What I'm watching this weekend
The movie ‘Thelma’ follows a 93-year-old on a mission to get back $10,000 from a phone scammer. The scam is 100% real. A crook used an AI voice clone to pose as Thelma’s grandson in jail. Luckily, the real Thelma was smart enough to call her kids, who stopped her from sending the money.
Ammo sold in vending machines
Oklahoma and Alabama now have AI-powered vending machines that don’t dispense snacks; they sell bullets. American Rounds says their facial-scanning tech can verify the age of a buyer. I’m sure it’ll be able to detect if someone’s wearing a mask or a ton of makeup, too, right?
Running clubs are the new dating app
insert your own amount of sarcasm Who would have thought that meeting someone in real life is better than on an app?
Meta's suggesting videos of kids to creeps
This is just disgusting. Keep an eye out for the young people around you, you never know where the creeps are hiding.
Hand hearts: Gen X v. Millenial v. Gen Z
There are so many different variations of how to make a heart with your hands. I think Gen Z is just trying to be quirky.
What to know before starting a podcast
Starting a podcast or know someone who is? Check out Rob’s tips here.
Pulled over in my Porsche
I was driving to work in my new ride and got pulled over. Let’s just say my morning didn’t quite go as planned.
He knows where Flight MH370 is
Flight MH370 has been missing since 2014, but Richard Godfrey is convinced he knows exactly where it is.
Blast from the past
The classic puzzle game Minesweeper is now on Netflix. This colorful, reimagined version features an ocean-like setting where you find underwater mines in locations around the world. No in-game ads, no in-app purchases and no extra cost to play.