You’re a nice person, so you hand it over. Here’s how one quick scam could get you to rethink that.
🇨🇳 Say it’s not Tso: Obviously, we just don’t care about giving China even more of our data. China’s DeepSeek just passed ChatGPT in new monthly website visits with 524.7 million, compared to ChatGPT’s 500 million. DeepSeek holds 12.12% of the chatbot market, second to ChatGPT. Think about what you hand over to this communist chatbot.
$60,000
The median annual pay for HVAC techs, no bachelor’s required. That’s about the same as a liberal arts grad, minus the $43,000 student debt. Hot take: Installing AC might actually be the cooler job. Blame “AI-xiety,” but better a wrench in hand than a résumé lost in the algorithm.
67
The number that turned a rap lyric into Gen Alpha’s secret handshake. It started in a drill song, got memed onto NBA star LaMelo Ball and now lives on TikTok as flashy edits and a bouncing hand gesture. He’s 6’7” but plays small, the beat drops, they say “67,” and that’s it. No meaning. Welcome to Gen Alpha.
$20,000
What some folks are dropping on hand-painted portraits. In an age where AI can remix your face in 0.5 seconds, more Americans are actually paying real humans to immortalize them the analog way. It’s slower, pricier and way more intimate. Also, no filters, just your raw, regal essence (and maybe your dog).
300 to 500 miles
The common myth about when running shoes need replacing. Try this instead: Grab the heel with one hand, the toe with the other and twist. If the midsole doesn’t bend and still feels stiff, your shoes are probably good to go (paywall link). What did the sneaker say when it sneezed? A shoe! (Good one!)
How to use your voice to type
Type less, talk more! Voice typing lets you cruise past 160 words per minute. That’s four times faster than typing by hand.
My phone died. Can I use yours?
If someone in distress asked to use your phone, what would you do? Before you hand it over, there’s something you need to know — it might save you from a costly mistake.
Confirmed: iPads make your kids misbehave
Do you hand over the tablet when your kid throws a fit? A new study says you’re not just rewarding bad behavior — you’re actually making it worse.
A phone reset is not good enough
Trying to sell your old phone? Remember to take these privacy steps before you hand it off.
Don't hand your voice to your bank
Voice cloning scams are on the rise, and fraudsters are targeting your bank. Here’s why you should protect your voice.
How much money you need in an emergency
Do you have enough cash on hand? This is the right amount to keep stored, in one minute.