2 hours of TV

Can decrease your odds of healthy aging by 12%. Researchers studied the activity of 45,000 people age 50 and older for 20 years. The data was striking: Replacing just one hour of TV with light physical activity can increase your chance of aging without chronic illness or impairment. So, get off your butt already!

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Apple Intelligence coming to your phone (maybe)

WWDC is Apple’s annual conference during which they talk about all things software. Day 1 is always the biggest, and I watched all hour-and-a-half-plus of the event to update you on what’s new.

Come this fall, you’ll see … a new Passwords app that works across your Apple devices, better iPhone customization options, easier texting with your Android pals, and the ability to reply to all texts and iMessages with emojis. (Can’t wait to reply to Barry with an eye roll. Sorry, honey.)

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Waymo drives on the wrong side to avoid skaters

Last month, a group of skaters in LA captured this video of a Waymo driving on the wrong side of the road to avoid hitting them. Waymo says it was the safest option. How would you feel if Waymo decided a head-on collision with your car was the best decision?

New term to know: Photocatalytic. Chemists came up with a special paint that cleans itself. For the nerds: When UV light hits the surface, titanium oxide nanoparticles will jump-start a reaction that breaks down junk and pollutants. This could be a game-changer for buildings painted in light colors. Share this with your friends who will be amazed at your good looks and intellect.

Trivia

What was the first iPhone with Siri baked in? Was it the … A.) 1st-gen iPhone, B.) iPhone 3GS, C.) iPhone 4S or D.) iPhone 6?

Find the answer here!

#BlueCollar: That’s the hashtag Gen Z influencers are using to show young Americans that blue-collar jobs can be a goldmine. Take construction gigs, which pay newbies more than entry-level accounting jobs — and minus the student debt. They’re not giving out this knowledge just to be nice; electrician Lexis Czumak-Abreu rakes in $200,000 a year from clicks and brand deals alone.

Not banking on this: A creative 53-year-old man used an iPad to rob a bank in Las Vegas, showing a note on his tablet that read, “I am heavily armed.” No joke, his first attempt (the day before) was foiled after someone activated a silent alarm. His iPad trick worked, and he got away with nearly $1,000 in cash … before police arrested him.

Watch out, dieters: A diabetic woman nearly died after buying fake Ozempic online. It turned out to be an insulin pen, which can cause diabetic shock if misused. Scammers are peddling “weight loss” drugs on websites and social media, luring buyers with phony reviews, no prescriptions and crypto discounts. Do not buy it, please.

Oh, snap: TJX, the parent company of T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls, is strapping body cameras on employees. After a year of testing, they’re hoping the cams stop shoplifters. They say only law enforcement or legal reps with a subpoena can view the footage.

He seemed really animated: Your next interview might be with an avatar (that looks like Harry Potter). AI recruitment company micro1 says customers are using it to screen up to 30,000 candidates a month. My advice: Stick to the facts and your skillset; jokes won’t go far with a bot.

✈️ Think before you post: Scammers on X are posing as major airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. They target folks who tag the airlines, offering fake customer service via comments or direct messages. The links they send take you to dodgy sites designed to steal your personal info. If they ask for your number, nope. Blocked.