Major food, product and vehicle recalls you need to know about
Is recall news technically technology? Well, it is when you consider today’s cars are just moving computers. Food recalls? Not really — but hey, I make it my job to keep you safe. This is important stuff, so share it with your circle.
Taking care of aging parents? Here's a simple way to keep an eye on what's happening
Independence, safety and peace of mind. These are the most important elements for seniors living at home and their loved ones. Parents who wish to maintain their independence by living alone can be a double-edged sword. You’re happy they’re still self-sufficient, but you’re nervous about what can happen in an emergency.
What is considered the world’s most awful, unattractive font? Is it … A.) Times New Roman, B.) Comic Sans, C.) Papyrus or D.) Arial?
2400 B.C. for the first kiss
The earliest account of smooching on record is etched into the Barton Cylinder, a clay tablet from Sumeria. It shows two gods making whoopee … then kissing after.
A great tip, in my eyes
Sick of squinting to read the small print? Tiny text is no match for your smartphone’s digital magnifying glass. Your phone can make minuscule text readable and menus in dark restaurants crisp and clear.
🔍 This is a great thing to remember. I use it any time I need to read a tiny model number on a device … or the color of my lipgloss.
- On iPhone, open the Apple App Store.
- Search for Magnifier to access the built-in app.
- Use the slider to zoom in and read small text, and tap the flashlight icon in low-light conditions. (It works on iPads, too!)
Use an Android? Open the Settings app, tap Accessibility, then Magnification.
11M shares worth $2B
Jeff Bezos cashed in 11,997,698 shares of Amazon stock last week. Nah, not to upgrade the 460-foot yacht. The move saves him about $140 million in capital gains taxes.
704% more face-swap attacks
That’s when someone uses an AI tool to copy your face. These tools are free or cheap to access. Why? It’s an easy way to get past facial recognition checks on your devices.
706,900 matchsticks to create a 23.6-foot model of the Eiffel Tower
Frenchman Richard Palud spent 8 years on this masterpiece — and Guinness says no world record because he used the wrong kind of matchsticks. Ouch.
137 crypto mining facilities use 2.3% of our country's power
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is finally cracking down. First step: They’ll now have to report their power usage.
$450,000 to go to space
That’s on Richard Branson’s first Virgin Galactic space tourism flight. The rocket was forced to ground after a pin used to hold the two halves of the spaceship together fell off. Yikes! Do you think the passengers got a refund?