Apparently the pharmacy chain Rite Aid just found out about a “little” data breach they had … back in 2017.
Getting filthy rich with artificial intelligence
The AI boom is here, but the big winners aren’t who you’d think.
Next-level laziness: Next month, Nike is canning the app that controls its self-lacing sneakers. Now, anyone who bought the ridiculous $350 sneakers will have to use physical buttons to power the kicks and adjust the laces. Yeah, dumb all around.
540 calories burned
Every 90 minutes, just by watching the Olympics. It all depends on how invested you are. A 176-pound football fan who fidgets, jumps, shouts or punches the air for 75% of a 90-minute game can burn the equivalent of a 45-minute run. Send this one to a diehard sports fan in your life.
What to know before starting a podcast
Starting a podcast or know someone who is? Check out Rob’s tips here.
How I got my cell phone number off the internet
We talk to Darius from Incogni, who tells us how you can remove your personal data from the internet. Plus, a family claims an Amazon driver stole their cat, people are yelling a lot at Siri, and there’s a new sober dating app.
Your scammer could be a victim too
There’s a massive cyberfraud industry exploiting people through slavery and kidnappings. If you’ve got a connected car, your data might be sold for pennies. Plus, we meet Ben Chin, the Candy Crush champ who beat 15 million players to win $500,000!
Let AI summarize lengthy PDFs
Whether it’s a legal doc, medical bill, or resume, who wants to read a 100+ page document filled with jargon? Here’s how AI can help and do so much more!
She 'married' an AI chatbot
We catch up with Rosanna Ramos, the New York mom who married her Replika husband, Eren Kartal. Last year, she told us how Eren, being an AI chatbot, doesn’t judge or bring any baggage. How’s their relationship going now? Stick around to find out!
Your Venmo transactions aren't private
You know who can see your Venmo transactions? Spoiler: everyone. Here’s how to keep your payment history on the down-low.
Best (and worst) dating profiles
Know someone using all the dating apps, but they never seem to go on dates? They might be committing these online dating faux pas.
Wordle is stressing out the world
Send this to someone you know who can’t be productive without doing the daily Wordle first.
11,688 Cybertrucks
Made since November. The Teslas are recalled for faulty windshield wiper motors and loose trim pieces, too. Oops. If you’re one of the few owners who’ve had one delivered, a recall notice will hit your mailbox … on Aug. 18.
Instagram is turning into a porn site
The Wall Street Journal uncovered that, within minutes of first logging in, Instagram regularly recommends sexual videos to minors who have shown interest in racy content. Here’s the latest.
The biggest heist in history
What’s the backbone of chatbots like Gemini or ChatGPT? It’s the art, science, and hard work of real humans — humans who may never get credit or compensation.
60-minute TikToks?
Do you think hour-long videos will do well on short-form platforms? I mean, come on! Who has the time?
Side hustles for 2024
Need some extra cash? I put together a list of online side hustles that actually get you paid.
Know someone who has a Ring doorbell?
The check might be in the mail. Yep, Ring is settling a class-action lawsuit.
Guy in Target caught looking up woman's dress
This peeping Tom was caught not just looking up her dress, but filming it, too. Three cheers for the other lady who spotted this creep.