LinkedIn’s AI upgrade: Instead of guessing job titles or drowning in filters, LinkedIn lets you (if you’re paying for Premium) search in plain English. Meaning you can do stuff like “find fintech founders in Austin, Texas” or “find social media managers open to work.” Maybe this update can make the average LinkedIn person speak like a human. I’m looking at you, “thought leaders.”
Top early Black Friday tech gifts
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Black Friday is coming in hot, and I’ve rounded up 13 awesome gadgets that are on sale now and make great gifts. Holiday hero mode: ON. If you don’t want to save money on the best deals, scroll down to the Web Watercooler and find out when Prince William will give his kids phones.
🤖 Roborock Q7 M5+ (49% off)
Save $210! This robot vac and mop combo cleans the floors and rugs but also recognizes shoes, cords, socks and even dog poop. A game changer for anyone with kids, pets or a messy partner. My mom called hers “Rosie.” I miss hearing her say that.
Echo Dot Kids (42% off)
“Alexa, start kids’ mode.” Amazon’s latest smart speaker includes a full year of Amazon Kids+ on the house. All with parental controls at your fingertips.
💻 Acer Chromebook Plus (30% off)
A solid laptop. Perfect for school, work, binge-watching and everything in between, thanks to its 15.6” touch screen and built-in Google AI. All for under $300.
Wi-Fi LED lights (31% off)
Instant vibe shift. Control these smart strips with Alexa, Google Assistant or your phone. Perfect for holiday decorating or a gift for that teen in your life who is hard to get anything for. I scored big last year with this!
📱 Adjustable phone stand (37% off)
Your phone’s throne. Read this newsletter, follow recipes and take Zoom calls for under $10. You can finally stop propping it on a coffee mug. I am using mine right now!
Kodak instant photo printer (18% off)
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Red light, green light: So this mom thinks her teens are out with a friend’s mom, right? Then her phone won’t stop buzzing. Turns out her Greenlight app, the one that tracks chores and allowances, is now tracking speeding (paywall link). The car’s going 30 over. She calls, and yep, the driver’s a kid with a learner’s permit.
🖥️ Turn off lock screen ads: On Windows 11, you might see ads pop up when your computer’s locked. To get rid of them, open Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Lock screen status. Tap the drop-down menu and choose None.
AI side hustles: what you need to know
Want to make money with AI (but can’t code)? A 20-year expert reveals the real jobs: training chatbots and moderating ads. Plus, the OpenAI vs. NYT showdown, a chart-topping AI country song, and the ClickFix scam.
No more updates, pal: If you’re still on Windows 11 Home or Pro (version 23H2), security updates stopped, as of this week. Microsoft warned us, but now it’s official. You need to update for protection from bugs, hacks or whatever chaos the internet throws at you next. Head to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates, hit “Download and install” if 25H2 pops up, and done.
Pick your favorite calling app: With iOS 26, you don’t have to stick with the regular phone app anymore. Go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps > Calling and choose something like WhatsApp or FaceTime instead. Bonus: Set your default email, messages and browser while you’re there.
Code of love: I know this sounds unreal, but AI girlfriends are ending marriages. People are leaving their partners because the chatbot listens better. Like, actually filing for divorce because their significant other fell in love with a bot (paywall link). One woman walked out after her dude named his AI “sexy Latina baby girl.” Next up on Dr. Phil: Who’s the Daddy, You or GPT?
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: In Chrome, you can get the weather in a snap. Type “weather” in the address bar to see a quick forecast (no need to press Enter). Want another location? Try “weather [state name].” Beats opening an app.
📵 Analog prince: Prince William says 12-year-old Prince George might get a phone soon, but only one with zero internet. Just calls and texts. The decision’s already causing “tense” moments in the royal house. William says he’d rather keep the internet out than deal with what kids can stumble across online. Imagine being the future king and grounded from Roblox.
My Tesla told my son to send dirty pics
A mom let her kids try the new Grok AI chatbot in their car. She says what started as a convo about sports turned dirty, quick. Plus, Waymo heads on the freeway, Cyber Monday tricks, and you can now add your passport to your iPhone Apple Wallet.
Is an AI affair grounds for divorce?
Keep your eyes open… AI is coming for your man. Chatbot affairs are ending real marriages. Courts are being forced to decide: can it be a homewrecker? Plus, doctors vs. ChatGPT, AI clones for sale, and how to rent out your gear for extra cash.
Your ID is a moneymaker
DMVs across the country pull in millions by selling your personal data with your license. Also, caller Dennis says he almost got duped by an AI voice clone of his daughter. Plus, MrBeast gets his own theme park, Gen Z and FB dating, and how to buy the stuff Amazon throws away.
Facebook's fake ICE videos
Hyper-realistic fake videos of ICE raids are going viral to inflame political anger. They’ve hit 4 million views and Meta is silent.
AI is your Black Friday secret weapon
Want to shop like a holiday ninja? Here’s your guide to being silent, swift, and saving big.
Famous fail: Even the Mona Lisa wasn’t safe. The Louvre’s password disaster proved nobody’s safe without protection. That’s why I use NordPass. It’s the smart, simple solution for keeping all your passwords private and secure. Get 58% off plus 4 extra months.
Comprende with Kindle: Ever hit a word mid-read and think, “OK, what does that mean?” Just press and hold it to see the definition and pronunciation right on your screen. It even works for foreign words, like Spanish. Beats pulling out your phone to Google what “bueno” means because, well, that’s not very bueno.
iPhone, meet passport: Apple’s letting you add a Digital ID to your Wallet, basically a phone-based passport for domestic flights. You scan your physical passport, nod a few times for Face ID, and boom, you’re official. It works at 250 airports, but don’t get too trigger-happy, customs still wants the real deal when you’re leaving the country.
Dell’s digital oops: Dell’s got a problem. A big one. A vulnerability (CVE-2025-46430) in its Display and Peripherals Manager can let hackers upgrade their privileges and take over your PC. Millions are at risk. The fix? Download version 2.1.2.12 or higher ASAP. Dell swears it’s not being exploited yet, but do you really want to test that theory?
📌 Access your Chromebook apps faster: Keep your favorite apps a click away by pinning them to your task bar. Open the Launcher in the bottom left, find the app, then right-click (or two-finger tap) and select Pin to shelf. You can drag apps around to rearrange them, or right-click again and choose Unpin to remove one.