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Tech items to put in your emergency kit
Your devices can save your life. Here’s what you should toss in your first aid kit, in 60 seconds.
“Am I ugly?” People are asking Reddit
Would you stop a random stranger in the supermarket and say to them, “Do you think I’m ugly? Come on, be honest. Just say it like it is.”
On the wildly popular Reddit forum “Am I Ugly,” this is exactly what is happening more than ever. Comments, posts and votes were up a whopping 1,986% in July compared to last year.
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.
Your phone tracks everywhere you’ve been – See (and delete) it
Google knows more about you than your best friends. That includes (if you have the correct settings enabled) where you go and even the pictures you take at that location.
You have to check out this map. It’s stunning to see your history laid out in one spot.
Weekend project: 5 simple ways to make your home safer
When building a home security system, every little bit helps. You can make significant changes, like setting up outdoor cameras with facial recognition. This helps you spot familiar faces crossing your street every day.
Protect your phone: Steps to take if your device is lost, stolen, or broken
Losing a phone is a nightmare. Are text messages the only thing you have left to remember someone by? Do you know your family and friends’ numbers by heart? How many magical moments have you captured with your phone’s camera?
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.