It’s been almost two years since the tragedy that killed all five onboard. Now, investigators are revealing some chilling finds from the ocean floor. In a new documentary, they say they found part of the OceanGate founder’s sleeve, with a pen, business cards and Titanic stickers still inside. So sad.
Protect your docs and photos from fire
Here’s a real-time map of where fires are burning. I pray you and your loved ones are safe. Whether or not you live in California, it’s a good reminder to get your important stuff put into safe storage. I did this last year.
- This floor safe ($398) protects your valuables from fire and water. It bolts down, too, so thieves can’t grab it and zip outta there.
- For a more affordable and portable option, check out this $64 safety box.
- This document bag can handle temps up to 5,200 degrees.
- A document folder (18% off) is small, easy to carry and easy to tuck away. Plus, it’s under $15 right now!
- This fireproof hanger bag (29% off) hides your valuables under your clothes while keeping them safe from disaster.
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The 23andMe disaster
If you sent off your DNA a few years ago, you might regret it now. I’ve got a warning you need to hear.
Privacy disaster: Meta’s AI assistant scoops up personal data from Facebook and Instagram to train its models. Even public posts, comments and interactions could be fair game unless you opt out. The catch? Most people don’t even know it’s happening. If you use the app, you really need to read this now.
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The exact age scientists say bad habits really start wrecking your health. A study tracked hundreds of kids born in 1959 to 61 years old. Those who smoked, boozed and skipped workouts ended up sicker and more depressed. Great news if you’re 35, you’ve got 12 months left to be an absolute disaster on purpose.
Houston, we have a problem
Elon Musk’s unmanned Starship prototype went boom after launch, lighting up the Caribbean sky like a meteor shower. The debris diverted at least 20 commercial flights. Imagine being on a plane and seeing that. It wasn’t a total disaster, though. The 233-foot-tall booster made it back to the launchpad in one piece. They’re already planning to try again.
Let me sweep you off your feet
🧽 Let’s face it, the holidays turned your house into a disaster zone.
- Pop these cleaning pods ($10) into your Keurig to clean any gross residue and buildup.
- A squeegee broom ($35)?! Genius. Pet hair doesn’t stand a chance.
- Spray on this shower cleaner (12% off) today and rinse it off tomorrow. Boom — a clean shower.
- Grandpa’s favorite chair is looking rough. Try a leather conditioner (29% off).
This window blind duster cleans the tops and bottom of blinds at the same time, and it’s only $7.
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Oh, this quote: Remember when Roblox’s CEO basically said, “If you can’t watch your kids, don’t let them play Roblox.” That was a PR disaster. So Roblox now lets parents block specific friends from their kid’s account. Basically the digital version of “I don’t like that kid, he’s a bad influence.”
Don’t use that tone with me: HP owners are pissed. A recent firmware update bricked HP’s LaserJet M232-M237 even with official HP toner installed. One small-business owner wasted $60 on new cartridges that didn’t work. HP is working on another better update to fix the last disaster of an update. What could possibly go wrong? 🙄
57 years old
The new Spanish Scrabble world champion. This is wild. Nigel Richards is from New Zealand and doesn’t speak any Spanish. He has an encyclopedic memory, memorizing words as soon as he reads them. He’s also won the Scrabble world championship multiple times in French and English (paywall link). Reminds me … My dog accidentally swallowed some Scrabble tiles. Her next poop could spell disaster. (Oh, that was so good.)
“Smart” was a dumb choice: Walgreens swapped out their fridge doors for smart screens five years ago, and it’s been such a disaster they’re suing to get out of the $200 million contract. They were supposed to show what’s in stock and run ads, but instead, the screens crash, show the wrong inventory and even catch on fire.
🚀 Houston, we have a problem: Elon Musk’s unmanned Starship prototype went boom after launch, lighting up the Caribbean sky like a meteor shower. The debris diverted at least 20 commercial flights. Imagine being on a plane and seeing that. It wasn’t a total disaster, though. The 233-foot-tall booster made it back to the launchpad in one piece. They’re already planning to try again.
$1,875,000 severance
For Patrick Spence, the canned Sonos CEO. Spence also will get $7,500 a month for “strategic advisory” until June. The drama started in May 2024 with Sonos’ buggy app that got pushed out way too early so they could sell fancy headphones. Sales numbers were awful, employees quit, and it spiraled into a full-on PR disaster. Way to go, Mr. CEO!
I’m moose-tly excited: Robots can now walk through mud and snow using high-tech shoes modeled after moose hooves. The suction cup design lets them traverse rough terrain so they can help with agriculture, environmental monitoring and disaster response.
The Google Maps disaster
How many updates has Google Maps missed? Here’s why you should worry, in one minute.
ChatGPT legal disaster, OnlyFans unmasked & online cash scams
Plus, improve your rest by playing Pokémon? Catch better sleep with Niantic’s new sleeping app. I talk to a lady who needs a device to help her cat relax. Discover ways to spot AI fakery online, effortlessly share grocery lists, and learn how to score cheap stuff online.
Fireworks disaster
A Nebraska family caught this crazy scene on their SimpliSafe home cam last year — I’ve never seen anything like it. Thankfully, no one was injured. Be very careful this Fourth of July!
The Musk-Twitter-DeSantis Disaster
Is Twitter ready to replace old-school news media? I tell you why it’s far from it, in 60 seconds.
Digital Life Hack: The world's worst selfie disaster
You’ve probably never heard of Jaipur, India. It’s more than 8,000 miles away. But it’s important today because this small town, just southwest of New Delhi, is the site of the world’s worst selfie disaster.
It’s Huawei robbery
Remember all the hype last year about the Samsung Galaxy Fold? Well, that beautiful disaster is back and better than before — allegedly. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.