$295 million asking price

February 8, 2024

That’s for a nine-acre compound home in Naples, Florida. It includes three homes and a private yacht basin — and would set a new real estate record if it sells for even close to the asking price.

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4 dangerous mistakes you’re making with home security

A home security system is only as good as what your cameras can catch. Careful placement can mean the difference between capturing footage of a thief’s face or your dog relieving himself. Tap or click here for the best place to put your home security cameras.

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Plaque attack: Thanks to operating system flaws, 3 million smart toothbrushes turned into hacker tools. This is no joke; they were used as part of a massive DDoS attack, crashing a company’s website. Any internet-connected device is a target. My advice: Give your router a stronger password. And if you can’t update your router, get a new one.

Your phone’s built-in photographer

Android and iPhone cams have built-in photo timers. That means you don’t have to ask a stranger to take your pic — or worse. My friend handed her phone to someone to take a photo of her and her daughter, but the guy ran away and stole it.

For iPhone:

Prop your phone against something stable, like a rock. Or maybe you’re a smarty-pants and brought a tripod. This one is affordable and small enough to tuck anywhere.
Once your phone is steadied, open your Camera app and tap the up-facing arrow at the top of your screen to display the app’s secondary menu. Scroll right in this menu to the option that looks like a clock, then tap it.
Choose between a three- or 10-second delay. For more time to get everyone positioned, pick 10 seconds.

On Android:

Head to your phone’s camera app, select Timer and turn it on.
Select from a delay of two, five or 10 seconds. Time to shine!

👉 Why were photographers so depressed before digital cameras were invented? They spent too long processing the negatives. (Too bad only anyone over 35 will get that one!)

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🚨 Digital deception: Website OnlyFake is pumping out 20,000 highly realistic AI-generated fake IDs daily (think passports and driver’s licenses), capable of fooling even the tightest security checks for just $15 a pop. These IDs can get past online verification systems. Scary stuff.

🛑 Thinking of driving for Uber? Pump the brakes. Dean Ceran, an Uber vet since 2016, grossed $100,000 in 2023 … and ended up with a measly $20,000. Most goes to taxes, maintenance and Uber’s hefty slice.

I believe I can fly: Taylor Swift’s team is lawyering up against a college kid sharing everywhere the pop star goes in her private jet. Jack Sweeney says he’s shining a light on celebs’ carbon footprints, but Tay’s team argues it’s stalking and harassment.

Why so cirrus? The decentralized, user-driven Bluesky platform hit 3 million users — and it’s no longer invite-only. Check it out and let me know what you think. So far, I’m unimpressed with yet another social media platform wanting my attention.

Ancient recorder: Thanks to AI, a Greek philosopher’s thoughts on pleasure are finally revealed after 2,000 years. A Nebraska student bagged $40,000 for bringing Herculaneum scrolls to life. His discovery? A millennia-old guide to living the good life.

💳 Scam alert: “Super skimmers” are devices installed inside ATMs by criminals to swipe your card info. Set up mobile alerts on your banking app to keep an eye on any funny business.

⚙️ Forced Windows upgrade: In a new preview update, Microsoft is pushing Windows 10 users to Windows 11 with big, in-your-face invites. That means February’s update is going to be extra annoying. Bummer.