It took 41 years: Windows Notepad finally has spellcheck and autocorrect. In Windows 11, it’s enabled by default. You’ll know it’s working if you see a squiggly, red line under typos. To turn it off, click the gear icon in the top right corner of Notepad and toggle off both under “Spelling.”
Is your Wi-Fi router spying for China?
Federal officials are raising red flags over TP-Link, warning their products might be linked to Chinese espionage. Plus, Redbox files for bankruptcy, Taylor Swift drops cassettes, and Apple’s next iPhone features AI.
🏈 Coming to Thursday Night Football: Defensive Alerts is Amazon’s new AI that tracks defensive players’ movements before a play and predicts who’s most likely to rush the quarterback. You can catch it in action this Thursday during the Miami vs. Buffalo game! Look for the red orb on your screen. Wonder how many times the AI will be right …
$99
The price to skip the line you paid $209 a year to skip. Clear’s new “Concierge Express” lets you bypass the Clear line, because apparently, even fast isn’t fast enough. It’s like buying a VIP pass to your own VIP pass. No word yet on velvet ropes or red carpets.
Website detective: Head to WhatIsMyIP.com to double-check any URLs. When the IP address pops up, click to see where it’s really from. If an American business has an IP from somewhere overseas, that’s a red flag.
4,000+
That’s how many natural water brands are out there, and yes, sommeliers are involved. From Tasmanian mist nets to Peruvian snowmelt, hydration’s gone haute couture. Some bottles hit $30+; others wear Swarovski crowns. Welcome to the rise of red carpet hydration. Your Brita? A meager peasant.
$38 billion
That’s how much Saudi Arabia is pouring into gaming. Basically the Thanos of gaming via Savvy Games Group, the kingdom controls 40% of the global esports industry and big chunks of ESL, Scopely, Nintendo, EA and more. When your gaming strategy includes Red Bull partnerships and a sovereign wealth fund, you’re not playing games when it comes to games.
10
That’s how many NFL stars could make up Team USA’s Olympic flag football roster in 2028. The NFL just gave its blessing for players to suit up for the red, white and blue. Get ready for Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Tyreek Hill to turn the Games into a glorified Pro Bowl.
🎨 Designing with AI? Instead of saying “red” or “blue,” use HTML color codes for perfect shades. In ChatGPT or any bot, say, “Use this color palette: primary (#ffc745), secondary (#007a78), accent (#c0c0c0).” Try Adobe’s color wheel to find the codes and see how they look together.
38%
That’s the battery level where most Americans start to panic and scramble for a charger. Funny thing? The iPhone battery doesn’t even turn red until 20%. So yes, you can calm down, your phone isn’t flatlining. Your screen dimmed itself out of self-care. Pro tip: To keep your battery healthy, charge when it hits around 20% and stop at 90%. This will help reduce wear and slow down premature aging.
The Las Vegas massacre and fake news
Facebook and Google caught red handed spreading fake news