Welcome to your Saturday, friend. You know that lil’ rectangular box of juice you used to jab a straw into like a caffeinated surgeon? Yeah, it wasn’t meant for juice at all. It was actually dreamed up for something wilder. Bolder. Less sticky. 

🧃 Take a guess what the inventor of the juice box originally designed it for: A) Emergency medical supplies, B) Storing oil samples, C) Space travel or D) Military rations? Find the answer at the end! 

💝 I’m here to bestow tech know-how you’ll use time and time again. I’ve packed in lots of goodies to share with your family and friends, so be a pal and pass me along! — Kim

The Fourth of July is coming in hot, and so is some absolutely bonkers traffic. And while fireworks light up the sky, accidents and road rage are lighting up our highways.

You need a dashcam

An Oklahoma City driver laid on his horn when an SUV started drifting in his lane. Things escalated quickly. The SUV driver swerved to block the honking driver, then pulled a gun and shot him.

Thankfully, the victim made a full recovery, and his dashcam recorded it all. Police identified and arrested the gunman thanks to that footage.

Key cam specs

Let’s start with the obvious. If you’re in an accident and not at fault, it’s easier to prove if you have it on tape. But cameras don’t just record crashes. 

Good dashcams can also detect collisions, alert emergency services and even beep if you start drifting lanes like you’re in a slow-motion Fast & Furious audition. Nice upgrade for an older car! 

Some also have parking mode with break-in sensors that sound an alarm and record the whole thing.

My picks

I always like to give you three options, but if you want a dashcam, get the Redtiger one. It’s a great one at a great price!

• Nexar Pro ($145, 27% off): This records HD video, has GPS data tracking and anti-theft alerts. It also auto-records short clips.
• Pruveeo 360-degree cam ($139.99): It has dual front and rear cameras, night vision and automatically saves footage of a crash. 

🌟 Best value because it’s on deep discount right now.

• Redtiger F7NP ($89.99, 55% off): This 4K and 1080p dual camera setup captures what’s happening in front and behind your car. It’s got built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, night vision and a wide 140° lens. Love this feature: The parking monitor keeps an eye on your car when you’re not in it. Makes a great gift, too!

😂 I went on a road trip with my friend in his Honda. We agreed on everything: what to eat, where to stay, what to see and do. We were of one Accord. (Oh, was that a groan I heard?)

🧠 Viral trend, real brain damage: Talk to your kids about TikTok’s risky new “Dusting Challenge.” This brain stunt features teens inhaling computer duster spray for what they think is a quick high. What they’re actually getting: seizures, suffocation and possible brain damage. 

AT&T’s $5K oops: Did your call logs hit the dark web? You might get paid for it. AT&T agreed to shell out $177M over two juicy data breaches, one from 2019, the other from 2024. You could snag up to $5K, but you’ve gotta prove actual losses. Notifications begin Aug. 4.

🚚 Amazon’s getting faster: Same or next-day delivery is coming to over 4,000 small towns and cities by the end of the year. It’s part of a $4 billion plan to triple the size of the company’s rural network. Bonus: Prime Day runs July 8 to 11. Click here to snag early deals.

💻 RIP, blue screen of death: After nearly 40 years, Windows is ditching the classic BSOD error message. You know, the one with the frowning face and QR code? It’s being replaced with a black screen that shows the stop code and the system driver that caused the crash. The update rolls out later this summer.

Fashion forward AI: Google’s new app Doppl lets you upload a body pic and then deepfakes you into different outfits. It also makes videos, in case you needed CGI proof that you can’t pull off cargo pants.

👍 Don’t wait until it’s too late: I’ve said it for years, viruses attack fast. That’s why I trust TotalAV. Rock-solid protection on up to 5 devices. Only $19 for the first year. Smart, simple, and it works!*

👀 A note about Google watching your texts: I told you about this yesterday, and the link worked for some people but not all. It’s surprisingly tricky to turn off Google’s Gemini AI text tracking. You’ve gotta manually yank its permissions. Think of it like breaking up with a clingy ex who still has a key. Head to gemini.google.com/apps and toggle the switch off for Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, etc. These might not pop up on your end, yet, but anticipate a rollout sometime before July 7.

Finding the perfect candidate for an open job can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. Enter LinkedIn.

With millions of job seekers at your fingertips, LinkedIn is a treasure trove of skilled folks ready to make a difference. I’ve used LinkedIn to assemble my standout team who help put together this newsletter, my national radio show, our podcast and everything else we do.

LinkedIn’s advanced tools make the hiring process smoother than ever. They even help you put together the ideal job description so you can focus on what matters — growing your business.

✈️ Your trip just got a first-class upgrade.

• 🪫 Phone dying? No biggie, grab a portable fast charger ($28.88) with built-in cords. No more digging through your bag.

• 💊 Chill pills, organized: This pocket-size organizer (30% off) holds all your meds. 4.3 stars and 25,000+ reviews.

• 🧳 Bye-bye, bulk: Fit everything in your suitcase with these vacuum storage bags (25% off). More room = more outfits.

• 💨 Steamer on standby: Skip the sketchy hotel iron. This handheld steamer (8% off) is ready in just 30 seconds.

• 💅 Your portable vanity: Grab a makeup bag ($24.99) that folds flat for your luggage and hangs tall in your hotel bathroom.

• 🧼 Soap on the go: Public restroom out of soap? Whip out one of these soap sheets (23% off). You get 300 in one pack.

😎 This is just the first stop: Explore my Amazon storefront for extra travel goodies and more.

🎙️ Tune in this weekend! My national radio show is airing coast to coast on 420+ stations, and you’re officially invited. I’m sharing smart tech tips, digital life hacks, stories too wild for the newsletter, and chatting with listeners like you. Don’t miss it! Find your local station or get the podcast.

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Press Ctrl + Shift + T to reopen the last tab you closed in your browser. Love that.

📁 Mac save shortcut: Working in Pages and don’t want to dig through folders to save your file? After hitting Command + S, a save window pops up. If you already have a Finder window open where you want to save it, just grab the folder icon in its title bar and drag it into the Save window. 

Adjust text size on Windows: When you set up Windows 11, it picks the text and icon size for your screen. To change it, go to Settings > System > Display. Under Scale & layout, check your Display resolution, then try different Scale percentages (like 100% to 200%) until it feels right.

🔒 Your internet isn’t as private as you think. ExpressVPN shields your location, scrambles your data and blocks trackers from spying on you. Get four extra months free with this limited time offer.*

Trying to figure out who called you? Drop the digits into Facebook’s search bar and see what shows up. Use filters like Posts and Date Posted to narrow it down.

🐷 I think, therefore I ham: Ham radio operators will be setting up in parks to talk with others across the country today. Use the Field Day Locator: Type your town and state under Location or Call Sign, click a marker and get the details. Fun times!

Answer: C) Space travel. That’s right, before juice boxes hit lunch trays, they were prototyped for outer space to transport liquids cleanly, efficiently and without spillage in zero gravity. Imagine training for orbit only to become a glorified apple juice courier. Somehow, it feels like a win. 

🍊 I once had a dream that I was swimming in an ocean of carbonated orange juice. Thankfully, it was just a Fanta sea. (lol)

This isn’t just a newsletter. It’s the #1 tech newsletter in the U.S., and I’m so happy to have you on board. Do me a solid and leave a thumbs-up if you learned something new or smiled at one of my jokes. Until tomorrow, you’ve got the tools to stay private, protected and tech ahead. 🔐 — Kim

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