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🏗️ Flying 3D printers: Is it me, or does looking up get more crowded every decade? Carnegie Mellon’s developing drones that double up as construction workers. Really. Picture a swarm of little bots 3D-printing shelters and bridges after a disaster. These things use AI to turn “build a bridge” into an actual blueprint, then adjust midair if something goes wrong. 90% success rate so far! Who would have thought that would ever be possible?
🖨️ Print for free at public libraries: Many local libraries offer free printing, sometimes up to 10–20 pages per day. Great for boarding passes, forms or return labels.
🖨️ Stop Android from searching printers: That drains the battery. Go to Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Printing > Default print service and toggle it Off.
Got this question from Sharon in Chicago: “How much can I make selling books on Amazon?” Be careful how you price your books. For e-books priced between $2.99 and $9.99, you’ll get 70% in royalties. Anything above or below that range drops your royalties to 35%. For paperbacks, you’ll get 60% of the list price (minus printing costs, which depend on page count, size and color). What a novel way to make a living!
Are printers storing your secrets?
What you’re printing isn’t necessarily between you and your printer. Here’s the scoop, in 60 seconds.
AI baby monitor, Peloton gives up, smart trash can
Turn yourself into a superhero by 3D-printing your face onto an action figure. Here’s how. You also need to know about a revolutionary Google tool that can save you thousands. Instead of buying new gadgets every few years, turn an old laptop into a Chromebook with this trick. You can’t afford to miss out on this!
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Want to send emails that self-destruct after they are read? Listen now to stop recipients from forwarding, copying or printing your emails.