Plus, Opera GX says it’ll clear your embarrassing search history — even if you’ve died. I give advice to Lance from Knoxville on how to move photos to a thumb drive without squishing the quality. X is now pushing subscriptions for tweets and runners ditch their GPS watches.
Earn money with your Apple Watch, best mail app, delete your search history and more: Tech Q&A
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital.
Sometimes, choosing the most interesting questions to highlight is the best part of my job.
This week, I received questions about how to earn money with your Apple Watch, using the best maps, how to delete your search history and more.
Do you have a question you’d like to ask me? Tap or click here to email me directly.
Apple Watch income
Q: You mentioned to a caller that they could earn money by wearing an Apple Watch. How does it work? That thing is expensive!
A: You can earn discounts and rewards with an Apple Watch. Understand, this isn’t a quit-your-job-level income. The program is called Apple Watch Connected, and if you belong to (or sign up for) a participating gym, you can cash in your exercise regimen for a variety of rewards.
There are specific rules and not every gym is enrolled. Still, this is a great way to feel healthy, live up to that monthly gym membership and earn a little scratch at the same time. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll want to sign up for Apple Pay, as this is the payment service that will handle all transactions. Tap or click here for Apple Watch gym perks.
Track a cheating spouse
Q: I think my wife has a boyfriend, but I need proof. How can I track where she goes, her phone calls and her texts without her knowing? I need to catch her in the act.
A: If you’re worried about infidelity, first talk to your spouse. That said, I don’t know your situation, and maybe you’ve tried every rational approach. I never recommend spying on people — especially loved ones — but the technology does exist.
A free app called Phone Tracker can help you keep tabs on close individuals. The app is designed for tracking minors or the elderly; knowing the whereabouts of a vulnerable person can be helpful or even life-saving.
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Chrome’s hungry upgrade: With Gemini baked in, Chrome grabs more mobile info than any other browser: name, location, purchases, your search history, etc. If you don’t like Google snooping, go to Activity controls and turn off “Web & App Activity.” Then, in Chrome Settings (three-dot menu) > You and Google > Sync and Google services, and disable the “Help improve Chrome’s features and performance” switch. I did.
🤖 Gemini gets beefy: At tomorrow’s Google I/O conference, I expect to see the next-gen Gemini Ultra and two heavier subscription tiers. Also coming: AI agents that browse the web for you (finally someone to blame for your weird search history), shelf-worthy Android tweaks and some spicy fake podcast upgrades. Also on deck: XR smart glasses collab with Samsung.
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What would you do to avoid sharing your search history? USA Today says most Americans would give up their smartphone for a year to protect their privacy! Here’s why, in 60 seconds.
How to find out everything Amazon knows about you
Amazon is your biggest fan. It knows your voice, search history, advertiser preferences, favorite books, Alexa history and more. In this episode, Kim speaks with two Reuters reporters who exposed the secret war Amazon wages on your privacy. You’ll learn how to find everything Amazon knows about you.