Big Memorial Day sale

💸 Long weekend + Amazon = serious savings. Let’s go.

🇺🇲 More finds here: Click this special link for more Memorial Day steals that are too good to scroll past.

Collecting data on all Americans — June 7th, Hour 1

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Palantir is a data analytics giant. Is it building a massive government database with your info? Here’s fact vs. fiction. Plus: a North Korean smartphone, a viral math trap, and 93 billion browser cookies for sale. And I help Steve from Phoenix edit his podcast with NotebookLM.

🛠️ Hood’s up, scam’s on: Scammers are showing up to buy your car and sabotaging it mid-sale. They’re pouring oil into the coolant to fake engine issues, then trying to lowball you into selling the vehicle cheap. Even if you don’t fall for it, you’re stuck with a mess and a repair bill. 

$4.75 Billion

That’s how much Jeff Bezos is cashing in by selling his Amazon shares. The former Amazon overlord, who’s long since traded in Seattle drizzle for space travel and strategic newspaper edits, is selling some of his Amazon stock like it’s a garage sale at a billionaire’s mansion. Is he prepping for married life?

💸 Something borrowed: Need a tool for just one job? Renting can save you big, but most rental listings aren’t clearly marketed on sites like Facebook Marketplace. Look for keywords like “daily rate,” “for rent” or “short-term use.” If the price seems surprisingly low, it’s likely a rental fee for the day or hour, not a sale price.

Don’t sweat it

💪 Want that summer bod? Let’s help you get there:

🔥 Feel the burn: Amazon’s Memorial Day sale has more deals on summer favorites you’ll want to check out.

Head-to-toe glow

🧽 You’re about to clean up without breaking a sweat.

😌 Stock up: Don’t miss Amazon’s Memorial Day sale for more personal care steals you’ll actually use.

50% off alert: My home security pick, SimpliSafe, is having a massive sale. When you get a professional monitoring plan, you get one month free! You don’t need to live in fear or worry about burglars when you’re not home. Get all the gear to lock down your home for half off.

‘Amazon Pet Day’ starts now

🐶 Don’t miss your chance to snag some barking good deals.

  • Pet hair everywhere? This fur removal tool (15% off) scrapes it all away.
  • Lavender-scented poop bags (23% off) sure make scoop duty easier.
  • Grab a two-pack of containers (10% off) to roll and scoop your pet’s food.
  • These rubber balls (45% off) are way better than your old tennis ones. 
  • Large pups? This back seat extender (33% off) holds up to 400 pounds.
  • Take your cat anywhere in a backpack (14% off) with a built-in fan and light.
  • Btw, no need to pay Apple prices for high-quality earbuds. These give you great sound, noise isolation and are 15% off.*

🦴 More to chew: Click here to see everything Amazon’s got for your furry friend in their full sale.

Romance scams continue: A retired Texas man fell for an online “romance,” and then “she” convinced him to dump his 401(k) into crypto. Spoiler: It was all fake, complete with a site showing his money “grow.” Now, he’s out $500K, his house is up for sale, and he’s job hunting. Love hurts, but that’s next level. 

50% off alert: My home security pick, SimpliSafe, is having a massive sale. When you get a professional monitoring plan, you get one month free! You don’t need to live in fear or worry about burglars when you’re not home. Get all the gear to lock down your home for half off.

Robotaxis for sale

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Waymo’s self-driving cars will soon be up for grabs. But don’t count on turning a profit.

🌡️ Google’s cutting off old Nest Thermostats: Support ends on Oct. 25 for any you purchased in 2011 or 2012. You won’t be able to control it from your phone or Google Assistant anymore. You’ll have to adjust the temperature the old-fashioned way, by hand. Looking for an upgrade? The 4th gen (2024) is on sale.

Down to business

📅 New week, same desk, unless you upgrade it with these goodies.

😎 Shop my tech picks that are on sale right now!

$10 million

The cost to live in a one-bedroom, 1,184-square-foot apartment aboard the Ulyssia superyacht. Need something bigger? A penthouse will run you a cool $90 million. Private chefs, infinity pools and personal submarines are included, of course. The flyer says, “Yacht for sale.” As if people don’t know what a yacht does. 🛥️

🚨 50% off alert: My home security pick, SimpliSafe, is having a massive sale. Get all the gear to lock down your home. You’ll sleep better at night.

TikTok sale won't stop the spies

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The deadline for TikTok’s new buyer is tomorrow, but Chinese-made drones, vacuums, and cameras quietly continue collecting data.

⏰ Don’t be alarmed: Over 170 million Americans use TikTok. Isn’t that nuts? The clock is ticking on the TikTok sale. President Trump says the TikTok deal will happen before this Saturday’s deadline. There are a lot of potential buyers with $100 billion or more to spend, but the president will make the final call. I’d love to be in the room, hearing those conversations.

Your DNA is up for sale

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23andMe went bankrupt, and your genetic data is now part of its assets.

Let’s get physical, physical

🏋️ Get into gear on Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

🥤 Quench your thirst: An insulated flask (15% off) and a hydration backpack (17% off) help you stay cool on the go.