insert your own amount of sarcasm Who would have thought that meeting someone in real life is better than on an app?
How to check your phone's expiration date
Your phone won’t last forever. There’s a site that will tell you when yours hits end of life.
Heads-up, fellow pet owners: Microchipping company Save This Life shut down, so your furry friend’s chip might not be registered anymore. If you’re unsure, take them to a vet or shelter to get scanned. If a number pops up, you should be good to go. Plug it into the AAHA lookup tool to double-check. If the chip is invalid, ask your vet for an alternative.
12 minutes
How much time you’re shaving off your life every time you drink a Coke. Throw in a hot dog, and scientists say you’re knocking off another 36 minutes.
I was shocked by this selfie idea
Please don’t be as dumb as this guy just to get your five seconds of fame. Your life is worth more than a bad circuit.
AI brings dead celebs back to life
Well, kinda… Hollywood is spending millions to resurrect the likeness of screen legends like Judy Garland with AI. Creepy or fine? Plus, YouTube’s new pause ads, why to skip the blue light filter, and a warning for iPad Pro owners: iOS 18 is bricking devices!
Google’s deleting inactive Gmail accounts
Don’t let your digital life vanish! Many tech companies are deleting profiles, and you could lose everything. Here’s why.
Father takes on website after son's tragic death
This episode discusses suicide. If you’re struggling, reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You’re not alone.
Last year, Brett Allred’s world shattered when his 23-year-old son, Riley, took his own life. While searching Riley’s phone for memories, Brett found screenshots of a website with step-by-step instructions on how to die. Now, he’s on a mission to shut it down.
540 calories burned
Every 90 minutes, just by watching the Olympics. It all depends on how invested you are. A 176-pound football fan who fidgets, jumps, shouts or punches the air for 75% of a 90-minute game can burn the equivalent of a 45-minute run. Send this one to a diehard sports fan in your life.
Clone your voice in 15 minutes
A new iPhone feature can make a copy of your voice. Could scammers use it for deepfakes? A German company will freeze your body for over $200,000, hoping to bring you back to life later. Plus, Taco Bell brings AI to the drive-thru, and be wary of fake Facebook stores.
Amazon is losing billions on Alexa
Amazon sold Echos below cost, hoping for more Alexa shopping. Spoiler: it didn’t work. Venmo transactions aren’t private, and how your ‘digital twin’ could save your life. Also, Phil from Indiana isn’t happy about his ex-wife FaceTiming their kids at his place.
How to use ChatGPT to make art
Did you know ChatGPT can create images from descriptions? Just tell it what you want to see, and it’ll bring it to life.
$2M a year to live forever
Don’t die. That’s 46-year-old Bryan Johnson’s main goal in life. Bryan made $400 million when he sold his credit card processing company to eBay. Today, he lives in Los Angeles as a self-proclaimed “rejuvenation athlete” and spends his time and money trying to turn back the clock.
Your digital twin could save your life
You have a digital twin you haven’t met yet — a virtual replica of yourself that can predict health issues and offer personalized advice. Here’s the scoop. Plus, be aware of piano scams, kids and social media addiction, and the risk of falling for phone scams.
Ozempic's life-changing side effects
Sure, it’ll help you lose weight, but Ozempic has side effects people aren’t talking about. It may even cancel out birth control.
Tips for better iPhone battery life
Phone dying too fast throughout the day? Try one or all of these tips for more juice.
How your "digital twin" could save your life
What if you could know how goods, exercises, or treatments impact you ahead of time? Soon, a personal digital model of your body could let you find out.
Gen Z is taking parents to job interviews
I can promise any Gen Z that if they walk in my office looking for a job and their MOM is sitting in the lobby…it’s going to be a no. Mommy can’t hold your hand through life kiddo!
Tech on a budget: You don’t have to spend $200 or more for high-quality earbuds. Raycons have studio-quality sound and a whopping 32 hours of battery life, and they fit comfortably in every ear with precise fittings. Grab ‘em for 20% off (and free shipping!) at BuyRaycon.com/kim.
Organ donors are heroes
About a year ago, I underwent my second cornea transplant. Thanks to the generous donor, my life has been profoundly changed.