🏃🏼♂️ Fake it ’til you jog it: There’s now an app called Fake My Run that lets you draw made-up jogging routes and upload them to Strava like you’re a cardio god. Inspired by “Strava mules” (yes, people pay others to run for them), the app’s developer says it’s a comment on running’s toxic clout-chasing culture. I was running down the street where the houses were numbered, 64k, 128k, 256k, 512k and 1MB. What a trip down memory lane!
Where to watch TV without paying a dime
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The average household coughs up nearly $70 a month on streaming subscriptions, and that’s before your internet tab. But let me tell you, I spend a lot more than that. It’s closer to $125.
Add it all together, and congratulations, you’re back in 2011 with your overpriced cable bundle, except this time, there’s no DVR to save you.
Good news: You can cut your bill without cutting the fun. Here are 10 legit, totally free streaming services you can start watching now.
1. Pluto TV: With 250+ live channels and a huge library of on-demand content, Pluto brings the binge without the bill. Owned by Paramount, so expect solid picks.
2. Tubi: Backed by Fox, Tubi serves up over 50,000 titles from big studios like MGM, Lionsgate and Paramount. It’s on every platform you can think of.
3. YouTube: You already use it, but explore the “Free with ads” movies and shows. You’ll find full-length features, classic TV, and yes, my shows, too.
4. The Roku Channel: No Roku device needed. Stream 500+ live channels, thousands of movies and TV shows, plus originals like Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
5. Freevee: Amazon’s ad-supported streamer has fewer commercials than regular TV and some fun originals. Jury Duty is Emmy-nominated for a reason.
6. Kanopy: This one’s the sleeper hit. All you need is a library card to unlock a curated library of indie films, documentaries and foreign titles. It’s ad-free, too.
7. Xumo Play: Built by Comcast and Charter, Xumo delivers 350+ live channels and an on-demand library with everything from news to nostalgia.
8. Plex: Once just a media server, Plex now streams movies, TV and live channels. Plus, if you have your own digital movie collection, Plex organizes it beautifully.
9. Hoopla: Another library-connected gem. It offers free movies, TV, audiobooks, comics and more completely ad-free. Perfect for families or book lovers.
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Apple’s serious health warning
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Apple quietly issued a warning that could seriously affect your health. Before you say, “I’m good, I use Android,” pump the brakes.
If you’re one of the nearly 4 million Americans with a pacemaker or defibrillator (or you deeply love one of them), this isn’t just a scare headline. It’s a legit, science-backed heads-up.
$9 billion
That’s how much fraud Apple says it’s blocked since 2019. The App Store stopped more than $9 billion in shady transactions over five years, with over $2 billion just last year. Add in nearly 2 million rejected apps and 711 fake customer accounts, Apple’s basically going full “you shall not pass” mode.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: In Facebook Messenger, type @everyone to notify everyone in the chat. It’s great for urgent messages.
🐶 Puppies vs. cancer: A biotech company is developing a home test to detect cancer using specially trained dogs and AI. You breathe into a mask for three minutes, mail it back and the pups sniff for signs of cancer while AI tracks their reactions. Does it work? Clinical trials showed 94% accuracy. They ain’t woofin’ around.
🗣️ Claude found its voice: Claude Free just leveled up with two new features: voice mode and web search. Now you can talk to Claude like it’s your AI roommate: Ask it to summarize your day, fetch docs, even send emails. And yes, it finally joined the “can Google stuff” club. Bonus: All this without paying a cent; well, you are paying with your data.
🍎 Apple’s rebranding its software: Leaks say instead of iOS 18, you’ll soon see iOS 26. Same goes for macOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and more (paywall link). The goal? To cut down on confusion and unify the branding, since some of the OS versions use different numbers. We’ll hear more at their developers conference starting June 9.
Phishing got a glow-up: Scam emails used to scream “Nigerian prince” with typos galore. Now, AI makes them sound more legit than your actual bank. No weird phrasing, no broken English: just a well-written lie in your inbox. Even tiny languages like Icelandic aren’t safe. Slow down reading your email, and don’t jump to act.
🫠 All sizzle, no sauce: This is a crazy story. Builder.ai pretended to be AI-powered while secretly running on cheap human developers in India. Founder Sachin Dev Duggal raised $445M from Microsoft, SoftBank and Qatar, faked revenue, and vanished into bankruptcy. The company was valued at $1.5 billion. Turns out its slogan, “as easy as ordering pizza,” meant microwaving frozen code.
🫣 Get with the program: To Gen Z, the classic 😊 isn’t cute, it’s a side-eye smirk dragged straight from the depths of emotional warfare. What boomers think says “warmth,” zoomers read as “Congrats on being dumb.” Up your emoji game. Instead of 👍, I use 💯 or 🫡. The ol’ ♥️ is fine, but I prefer 🫶 these days.
📺 Streams constantly buffering? Even if your Wi-Fi is stable, your internet speed might be the issue. Run a test and check your download rate. 4K videos on YouTube or Netflix need about 25 Mbps to play smoothly. Got a family with multiple devices on the same network? Time to upgrade to at least 100 Mbps.
Independent living: A new smart home on Long Island just opened that’s designed for people with disabilities. Think Bluetooth-controlled appliances, a sink and stove that adjust height with the press of a button, and Alexa in the kitchen to help with recipes. It’s tech that actually makes life easier. Love to see it.
🏠 All it takes is one forged signature: Cybercriminals can steal your home, take out loans and leave you buried in debt. Get a free title history report and 14-day trial at Home Title Lock with code KIM.
💬 Catfished by herself: One woman’s “online girlfriend” turned out to be … also herself? The digital muse/impersonator had built a fake Instagram to impersonate her, complete with matching tattoos, selfies and even unsolicited lewds, which the impostor was sending to other people. Love languages: words of affirmation, physical touch, identity fraud.
🚨 Fake customer support: Scammers are planting bogus phone numbers online for banks, airlines and retailers. You might find one through a Google search, or they’ll slide into your DMs after you post a complaint. Cue being tricked into installing remote access software so they can “help.” Stick to official sites for contact info, folks.
50 years
That’s how long it’s been since we got a brand-new antibiotic that works this differently. Meet zosurabalpin: not just a mouthful, but a microscopic wrecking ball. It blocks the bacterial equivalent of armor construction, leaving the bad bugs bare and vulnerable.
Ford recall: Over 1 million vehicles are being recalled due to glitchy rearview cameras freezing up or going blank. It affects several models made between 2021 and 2024 (full list here). You’ll get a fix with an over-the-air update or by visiting your local dealer.
📹 T-Mobile’s recording you: T-Mobile quietly flipped on screen recording in its T-Life app, by default. It claims it’s just “app activity,” not your personal data, and you can turn it off. But still, no opt-in? Bold move. Everyone’s phone just became a reality show, but no one got a casting call.
Alexa has your secrets: Amazon says that Alexa is only listening for the wake word, but we know that’s a pile of horse crap. One dad asked Amazon for all of Alexa’s recordings over nine years. He got thousands of voice files, spreadsheets and revelations, from “Alexa, play a fart sound” requests to his daughter’s late-night questions about sleep, dating and what “knickers” means. It’s like a little spy, but with bedtime stories and jazz. Wonder what Amazon has on you? Click here to request your data.
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