Get your loved one’s military honors: My dad served during the Korean War. I requested copies of his medals and service records, and I’m so glad I did. The National Archives website lets you easily request a family member’s service records and medals. Here’s how.
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Temu class-action lawsuit: Is the cheap shopping app worth downloading? (No!)
I saw this coming. I’ve been warning about the shopping app Temu since April when its sister app, Pinduoduo, was caught planting malware. It was spying on other apps, reading notifications and messages, and even changing settings.
Spy satellites are watching you
Yep, they’re not just looking at the the military — we’ve got the details. Plus, a massive cellular outage across the U.S., Google pauses Gemini’s image generator after a blunder and an Oklahoma man hacks a government auction website.
I’m a clover, not a fighter: A thrifty shopper found a $655 gaming graphics card in mint condition for just $8 at Goodwill. But don’t expect the same deal anytime soon; Goodwill usually flags high-ticket items to sell on their website instead. I’m stopping by the next Goodwill I see!
The world’s first website, created by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, is still online today. In what year did this website launch? Was it … 1965, 1978, 1983 or 1991?
$9,420 flamethrowing robot
The 26-pound Thermonator robo-pup has an ARC flamethrower on its back. Throwflame, the Ohio flamethrower manufacturer, says the fiery Fido can be used for “wildfire control and prevention” and “snow and ice removal.” Shipping is free, but good luck ordering — the website crashed. Ruff!
Your phone has an expiration date – Here’s how to find it
Trying to squeeze every last drop of life out of your smartphone? It’s one thing to deal with a battery that doesn’t last a day and crashing apps to avoid spending a big chunk of change.
But using your phone past its end of life is risky business. So is clicking any link that comes your way. It’s a bummer hackers are weaving them into AI chatbot results.
Your new side hustle? Digital notary! That is, if you’re in one of the 47 U.S. states that now allows notary publics to operate completely online. Once you’re certified, you can notarize docs from home at your convenience. Check out the requirements for your state on the National Notary Association’s website.
Secret customer service numbers: Head to this site to find the correct number to call. They list everything from airlines to theme parks to electronics. Let me tell you, you need to bookmark that website right now. Here are 15 more handy sites I’ve rounded up.
Small-biz boost: Amazon is giving over $250,000 in grants to small businesses that earn less than $1 million per year. Plus, it’s rolling out a new Small Business Success Studio — think free tutorials on loan applications and website optimization. Applications close May 24.
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Super-cool iPad tip: If you’re on a website or in an app with regularly refreshed content, like social media, try this: Just tap on your screen, pull down slightly and let go. Whatever you’re looking at gets refreshed in an instant. Boom.
You see a vacay at a too-good-to-be-true discount online. After booking, you get a call about an “extra charge” to finalize your trip. All fake! Protect yourself: Verify unknown companies at the BBB website, look for “https://” in the site URL (it means the website is secure), and use a credit card so you can dispute phony charges.
💸 Use YouTube Premium? You might be paying more than you have to. Buy through an iPhone or iPad to block all those YouTube ads, and it’s $18.99 per month. On the YouTube website, it’s only $13.99. Yeah, cancel through your phone and buy it again.
Tell me more: The ProductFrom website is the perfect match if you ever wonder, “How do I know if a product is from China?” or “Where did this come from?” Their database contains 112,000 products, so there’s a good chance you’ll find what you’re looking for.
How often does the U.S. Geological Survey’s website update with info on recent earthquakes? Is it every … A.) 2.5 minutes, B.) 8 minutes, C.) 20 minutes or D.) 60 minutes?
I helped a listener find $25,000: And I didn’t even get a cut. Maybe you can discover money, too. Find the link for your state’s treasury website with the National Association of Unclaimed Property online. If you have a frequently misspelled name or variations, search for those, too. And don’t forget former names or nicknames!
Meet Tong Tong, the creepy AI toddler
Kim and Andrew talk about an AI website pumping out 20,000 fake IDs … a day. Plus, a bogus LastPass app makes its way into the App Store, an entire radio tower gets stolen, and Mr. Bean is blamed for the poor EV sales in the UK.
The end of the video sex chat website Omegle
The video chat service shut down last week. Here’s all you need to know.