Drawing from the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “All the Light We Cannot See” shares the story of Marie-Laure Leblanc, a young blind girl seeking solace alongside her father and reclusive uncle in the sheltered confines of St. Malo, France, during World War II.
Bad news: Here's how much your social media logins cost on the Dark Web
What if I told you for just $12, someone could buy your Instagram login. They could read all your messages, look through everything you’ve “liked” and even post as you.
Whizcase gathered prices from Dark Web marketplaces to see how much your online identity is worth, and it’s grim.
- LinkedIn: $45
- Facebook: $14
- Instagram: $12
- Discord: $12
- Snapchat: $11
- X (Twitter): $10
- Pinterest: $9
- TikTok: $8
- Reddit: $6
It makes sense that LinkedIn is at the top of the list. After all, someone could do a lot of damage — or trick a lot of people — with access to your professional network.
The big takeaway here: Your online identity is always under attack, and it’s cheaper and easier than ever to hack. Now is the time to check your passwords (unique for every site, please!) and turn on two-factor authentication everywhere you can. That way you get an alert if your account is accessed from a new device.
There’s another step you should take now while you’re thinking about just how much of your info is floating around the web.
Wipe your data from people search sites
Also called data brokers, these companies make their money by collecting everything they can about you and selling it to whoever is willing to buy. That’s advertisers in many cases, but it might also be hackers.
I’ve gone through the (often confusing and annoying) steps of removing my info from so many of these sites over the years, but it’s never-ending. There’s always a new one.
That’s why I want to tell you about Incogni. They do the hard work for you. Incogni is a personal data-removal service that scrubs your info from the web. It handles the hard work for you. Seriously, it’d take hundreds of hours to do it all on your own!
I signed up, and in about 3 minutes, I was already opted out of 27 databases, with 47 more requests sent. No, it doesn’t all happen instantly, but that’s because they go through the process you’d normally have to do on your own.
Now I let Incogni take care of wiping my data from the web — and I negotiated a special deal for you to try it out, too.
Google launches Pixel 8 and more new tech - Everything you need to know
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Apple’s fall device drop gets all the love, but Google wants you to remember it’s here, too — with lots of shiny new tech and some seriously impressive AI upgrades coming soon to a phone near you.
Let’s break down everything Google just announced and see how the Pixel 8 stacks up against the new iPhone 15.
Weekend project: 5 simple ways to make your home safer
When building a home security system, every little bit helps. You can make significant changes, like setting up outdoor cameras with facial recognition. This helps you spot familiar faces crossing your street every day.
Find out who's calling you from an unknown or blocked number
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Scam and spam calls are getting more common. And they’re hard not to answer because the number comes up as “unknown.” When there’s no caller ID number, you can’t be sure if it’s a spam caller or an important call you’ve been waiting for.
One of the strangest places on Google Maps
It’s a village with life-size dolls in Japan. Located in Nagoro, more than 350 dolls represent villagers who once lived there but have either moved or passed away. You have to see this.
Viral hit 'The Boundaries Song' is a must-watch for all children
“The Boundaries Song” by Hopscotch Kids empowers children to stand up for themselves with its folk-style melody. This viral sensation, with 3.6 million views, encourages kids to speak up when they feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Through catchy lyrics and an animated video, it emphasizes the significance of setting personal boundaries and respecting others’ feelings. Check it out and share it with the kids.
The last Beatles song, "Now and Then"
“Now and Then,” the first new Beatles song in decades, was recently released on streaming services. It’s an amazing story. Producers used machine learning to separate John Lennon’s voice from an old blurry demo tape, allowing Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to create a composition around Lennon’s vocals. Give it a listen.
Flashback: Driver's ed in the 1950s
Insurance company Aetna Casualty needed a way to train new drivers without the risk of the road. Enter the Drivotrainer. It combined a simulator with motion pictures to show students what being behind the wheel is really like. You have to see this.
The YouTuber who keeps breaking records
Mr. Beast hosted a global competition that millions probably agree is cooler than the Olympics. The winner (I won’t spoil it) took home a gold medal worth $250,000.
What's new on Netflix — Top shows for August 2023
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New content is dropping on Netflix starting Tuesday. Yeah, there’s a lot to pass on, but there are some potential winners, too.
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The trick tech-savvy job seekers are using
You apply and apply and hear nothing back. Is your job search doomed? It might all be down to the bots. Studies show three out of every four resumes never make it to a real person.
How do you get your resume out of digital purgatory and into a hiring manager’s hands? A crazy trick some tech-savvy job seekers are using made the news, and I want you to know about it.
China, Elon Musk and the Space Race to Launch Thousands of Satellites
While Elon Musk’s Starlink takes over space like a cosmic empire, China’s not sitting idle. It’s aiming for the stars by launching thousands of broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit. Starlink may have the lead, but China’s got tricks up its space sleeve. Check out this video to see the satellite showdown.
Grandpa's YouTube channel gains nearly 500,000 subscribers due to act of kindness
Every Sunday after family dinner, a Utah grandpa would grab the comics and read them to his grandkids. When COVID hit, he needed a distanced way to do it, so he took to YouTube.
His “Grandpa Reads the Comics” channel wasn’t getting much action — until an influential Instagrammer stumbled across his videos. The content was so heartwarming he had to share it. It wasn’t long until grandpa soared past 100,000 subscribers.
📺 Today, he has half a million subscribers and some of the sweetest videos you’ll see on YouTube. Watch his story here.
Replacing an irreplaceable plate
You know the feeling. You have guests over for dinner, so you take out the good dishes. And then, oh no, you slip, and with a loud crash, a plate is broken. You might think you can never replace it as it’s been in your family for decades. But you may be wrong. One company has taken it upon itself to specialize in finding and replacing items just like that. So, how do they do it?
Typewriter enthusiast: Tom Hanks
IBM stoppped selling typewriters back in 2000 but some still love to collect them. Famous actor, Tom Hanks is one such person. Listening to him talk about his collection will make you smile.
Every single parent and grandparent needs to see this
You think it’s OK to post pics of the kids online. Maybe you’ve only done it a few times. As soon as I saw this video, I shared it with my immediate family. You need to watch this and share it with your loved ones, too. Be the difference.
How scammers in China manipulate Amazon
Come with me to China … where sellers use crazy mafia-type tactics to become top sellers on Amazon. It goes way beyond fake reviews. They destroy their competitors in ways that are hard to believe unless you see this expose. When I saw this, I knew you’d want to see it, too. Watch it here now.
Hot new sport: Drone racing!
If you like high-speed action, you won’t want to miss this video. People pilot drones around obstacles racing to the finish line. Sure, you could teach me how to do this sport, but I think it might go over my head. You won’t believe how popular these races are.