Lazy girl job viral trend, Instacart price jacking & Space Force satellites

August 24, 2023

Plus, Reggie needs a marketing solution to get his small biz off the ground. I give him my advice. A woman’s wedding dress accidentally gets donated to Goodwill — here’s how internet sleuths got it back. The reason your phone can track your steps and how to know which side of the car your gas tank is on.

Tags: gas tank, internet, Marketing, space, viral trend

Most Americans believe they’re being tracked - Are you one of them?

You’re telling a friend about a product or TV show, and then you see an ad for it in your browser or on social media. Feel like you’re being watched? You’re not alone.

The survey of over 800 people shows that it’s not just Boomers feeling stress. Just as many millennials are worried about ad tracking.

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The YouTuber who keeps breaking records

Mr. Beast hosted a global competition that millions probably agree is cooler than the Olympics. The winner (I won’t spoil it) took home a gold medal worth $250,000.

Get your slang game on fleek with these Gen-Z slang words

Emojis are fun, but when you think you’ve seen them all, an update brings a bunch more. Here are all the best new emojis that came along with iOS 16.4.

Feeling a bit confused with all the new Gen Z slang? The words young people throw around don’t always make sense. But don’t worry! I’m here to help you get on fleek with the lingo. (This will make sense to you in a moment).

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Here’s how to catch anyone spying on your text messages

Just about every connected device you have can be used to spy on you, and this isn’t limited to smart speakers and webcams. Here’s how to stop your TV from tracking you.

It gets worse. I was in the pool recently, and a drone flew overhead. More than a million registered hobby drones are buzzing around the country, along with countless unregistered ones. Use these steps to avoid being watched.

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Can you guess the most-viewed YouTube video of all time?

Before you read any more, make your guess: What’s the most-viewed video on YouTube? Hint: Once you hum the song, it’ll be stuck in your head all week. I apologize in advance.

The 20 vids with the most views (all time) fall into two categories: Kid content and music. Let’s see if your guess made the top 20.

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Attempted murder and other online-selling horror stories

I don’t mean to frighten you, but there seems to be a disturbing trend when people sell on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp or Craigslist. Sure, these platforms are a decent place to make cash, but scary stuff does happen.

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Don't buy the hype — Blue-light glasses don’t work

You make yourself feel better about all the time you spend staring at your phone, computer, tablet and TV by popping on a cute pair of blue-light blocking glasses. Or perhaps you even ponied up the dough to add it to your prescription specs.

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Be careful before you hit “buy” on social media

I remember the first time I fired up TikTok to see what it was all about. In about 10 minutes, the darn app’s algorithms kicked into gear. On my feed, aside from people dancing all over the globe, were vids about vegetarian dishes, travel tips and golden retrievers. And you know what … it was pretty hard to put down, a total time suck. After three days, I removed it from my phone.

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Realistic dolls with unreal price tags

When I first read about groups of people who get together online to exchange stories, videos and pictures of baby dolls that cost $20,000 or more, I was like, “That’s nuts.” I wanted to learn more about it, and now that I do, I understand this viral trend.

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Skip the keyboard: How to dictate in Microsoft Word and Google Docs

Old science fiction shows depicting the future made a big deal out of voice control. Much of it came true! Decades later, we can ask questions and control devices with our voice, thanks to virtual assistants and smart home technology.

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