I read every comment you leave at the end of this newsletter, and one theme always stands out: You want to know all the hidden things your tech can do! Lucky for you, uncovering those “I had no idea!” moments is my superpower. 🪟 Secret Windows restart trick Frequent shutdowns can fix most computer issues, […]
I remember my parents saying, “Kim, stop wasting the film.” Oh, yes, this was back when we’d put film in a camera, take up to 36 pictures, then wait for the roll to get developed to see if any of the shots were good. Those days are long gone, fortunately. Now, the average American takes […]
Recently here in The Current, I mentioned a YouTuber who ended up in the ER because of a smart ring. A bunch of you left me comments asking the same thing: “How does that even happen?” Let me explain, because this wasn’t the guy’s fault. It was a complete tech failure. 💍 Ring of fire […]
⏰ Tick, tick, tick! Prime Big Deal Days wrap up tonight at midnight. Once they’re gone, that’s it. You’ve still got time to hit “Buy Now” before it’s all over. I saved some of the best for last and pulled together 20 more gems. 😋 Fast, fun and flavorful 💦 Splash into self-care Pro tip: […]
Big news: Apple’s latest gadgets are now live on Amazon. Whether you’re due for an upgrade or just love shiny new tech, I pulled them all together so you can see what’s actually worth your money. Let’s bite in. 🍎 Apple’s fresh lineup AirPods Pro 3 ($249): My old AirPods are jealous. Noise cancellation is […]
You know that thrill of finding something on eBay for way less than it should cost and the “Yes, I am the deal master” feeling? Here’s where ChatGPT or your favorite AI bot shines. It helps you find the hidden gems that no one else is seeing. Most people search with the obvious keywords. “Vitamix […]
When was the last time you logged into that old Gmail account or your photo storage app? If it’s been a while, don’t be shocked if all your stuff is gone for good. Most tech companies have policies that let them totally wipe out your account and everything in it if you haven’t signed in […]
You know I can’t resist a good sale. Amazon’s Labor Day best weekend deals are finally here, and I did some digging so you don’t have to. Here’s a link to everything on sale, if you want to explore. Have fun! 😋 Slice, dice and everything nice 🤖 Tech these out 🧼 Secret weapons for […]
I’ll never forget the time I was in Paris, sitting at a café, staring down at a menu I couldn’t read. Out came Google Translate on my phone, and suddenly I thought, Wow the future is here. Fast-forward to this fall, and that “future” looks downright primitive compared to what Apple and Google are about […]
Here’s something used car dealers and private sellers won’t shout from the rooftops. The average new car has 1,400 to 1,500 semiconductor chips. And high-end EVs? Try 3,000. Those computer chips power everything from heated seats to emergency crash alerts. The problem: When the car’s network or software support ends, so do those fancy features. […]
You know that little GPS icon that pops up when an app is using your location? That’s the polite part. The tip of the iceberg. The warm handshake before your phone whispers your every movement to Big Tech behind your back. Your phone has more than one way to know where you are. Cell towers, […]
I’m this close to unlocking the next level as an Amazon influencer, which means even better deals and exclusive savings I can pass along to you. But I can’t do it without you. To help (and because I always get asked), I put together a list of the top 20 bestselling products I’ve recommended. These […]
It starts like any typical night out. You’re sipping something overpriced and half-listening to your friend’s relationship drama. Then, you check your pocket. Empty. You think maybe it was a pickpocket. But the reality is far stranger. Dozens of iPhones stolen in cities like Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago have resurfaced thousands of miles […]
You know the feeling. You want to watch a specific movie, maybe an old favorite (hello, 1999’s The Mummy) or that buzzworthy show everyone’s talking about, but you have no clue where to find it. Instead of spending those precious moments actually watching it, you’re playing streaming detective: Netflix? Hulu? Prime Video? Is it free? […]
I read a geeky article that I think you’ll also find amazing. Google quietly used its Android operating system to turn billions of phones into the largest earthquake detection network in human history. Your Android phone can warn you about an earthquake before the shaking even starts. It’s built right in. You can do the […]
Traveling doesn’t have to feel like an episode of Survivor crossed with a rom-com gone wrong, and you don’t need to drop a fortune to travel like a pro. Whether you’re hopping on a plane, hitting the open road or planning a weekend getaway, the right gear makes all the difference. Think of this as […]
I would love a foldable phone. It’s fun to imagine strutting into a coffee shop, flipping open your phone like you’re Batman calling Alfred. But now Samsung’s dropped the seventh-gen Galaxy Z Fold and Flip, Google threw in the Pixel Fold, Motorola whipped out retro with the modern Razr+, and I’ve got questions. It all […]
It’s Amazon Prime Day, so the super sale is on. I did the hard work for you. Not everything you see pitched on Amazon is a deal, but these are the best ones you definitely need to check out. First things first: You need a Prime membership to get these discounts. Not a member? Click […]
I always want you to be tech ahead. That’s why I want you to think about what if your next device didn’t have a screen? Or apps? Or a keyboard? That’s exactly why Sam Altman (OpenAI’s CEO) and Jony Ive (the former Apple design genius behind the iPhone) are working on a new kind of […]
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. 🧲 […]
