Will the AI smart pin unseat the iPhone?

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Humane will release its $699 smart pin next week. Here’s why some are saying it will replace smartphone. 

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Expired, dangerous stuff hiding in your house: Fire extinguishers, recalled products and lots more

Look around your house, and you’ll see things you never even realized have a shelf-life — and I don’t mean things like food that have a best-by date.

Take fire extinguishers. Over time, they can lose pressure. Those and smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years or so.

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Viral hit 'The Boundaries Song' is a must-watch for all children

“The Boundaries Song” by Hopscotch Kids empowers children to stand up for themselves with its folk-style melody. This viral sensation, with 3.6 million views, encourages kids to speak up when they feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Through catchy lyrics and an animated video, it emphasizes the significance of setting personal boundaries and respecting others’ feelings. Check it out and share it with the kids.

Ahoy, matey! Streaming costs are bringing back piracy

How much do pirates pay for corn? A buck-an-ear! How much do they pay for streaming services? Uh, they don’t.

On a recent Friday podcast, Andrew mentioned all the services he subscribes to to watch football. A reader sent a note with a suggestion: “Just watch on an illegal streaming site. Oh, and be careful what you click.”

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How to trust what you read online and tell if it's AI or human

I got this note from Ben in Texas. “Hi there, Kim. I love your podcast. You were talking about AI and I got to thinking. When I read a story online at some website, how can I tell if a human wrote it or some bot?”

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Bestselling items on Facebook Marketplace - and how to score them

There’s a lot of weird stuff for sale on Facebook Marketplace. It’s not just old strollers, an elliptical that collected dust for three years and a gross old couch. We’re talking drugs and a lot more … adult things.

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55% of Americans have been scammed - Keep yourself safe online and offline

It’s my job to help people with their digital problems, and it’s sad how often that means assisting folks to sort out a scam. Or even being the one to break the news to them.

Sorry, that new girlfriend isn’t into you. She just wants your money. It happens more often than you’d think — to men and women alike.

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FDA warning: 27 over-the-counter eye drops pose serious health risks

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning, urging you not to buy and immediately discontinue the use of 27 over-the-counter eye drop products. It comes as a result of the potential risk of eye infections that could ultimately lead to partial vision loss or even blindness.

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The last Beatles song, "Now and Then"

“Now and Then,” the first new Beatles song in decades, was recently released on streaming services. It’s an amazing story. Producers used machine learning to separate John Lennon’s voice from an old blurry demo tape, allowing Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to create a composition around Lennon’s vocals. Give it a listen.

Does this app spark joy? How to 'Marie Kondo' your phone in 4 steps

I love a good fall cleanout. And trust me, I need it. We’re unpacking into a new home, and I keep finding boxes of junk I haven’t seen for two years. 

It’s not just physical junk. I might be the Digital Goddess, but my phone camera roll gets cluttered and my inbox can be a mess, too. It’s time for a cleanup, and if there’s one cleaning master we can turn to, it’s Marie Kondo.

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Your phone has an expiration date – Here’s how to find it

Trying to squeeze every last drop of life out of your smartphone? It’s one thing to deal with a battery that doesn’t last a day and crashing apps to avoid spending a big chunk of change.

But using your phone past its end of life is risky business. So is clicking any link that comes your way. It’s a bummer hackers are weaving them into AI chatbot results.

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