Mr. Beast hosted a global competition that millions probably agree is cooler than the Olympics. The winner (I won’t spoil it) took home a gold medal worth $250,000.
Security tip: Next time you stay at a hotel, turn on your VPN
Did you know the average American spends more than 24 hours each week online? That is a considerable chunk of time.
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After a long day of sightseeing, sometimes all you want to do is head back to your hotel room, pull up YouTube on your laptop and watch the latest video from your favorite cooking channel.
AI fakes are everywhere – How to spot them
Tom Hanks isn’t trying to sell you a dental plan. YouTuber MrBeast won’t give you an iPhone 15. CBS News host Gayle King isn’t recommending a weight-loss product.
I knew this stage of AI tomfoolery was coming, but it’s still surprising how fast it’s happening. Let’s take a closer look at how free and cheap tools fuel fraud — and the signs to watch for.
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MrBeast breaks the internet
His channel has more than 300 million subscribers, making him the most subscribed YouTuber in the world. What’s the key to his meteoric rise? Plus, X allows porn, don’t try this castor oil TikTok trend, and watch out for the latest scammer tricks.
Printer hack (literally): A YouTuber figured out how to use more affordable third-party ink cartridges in HP printers that usually block anything but the HP brand. With a cheap circuit board, the printer gets tricked into believing the non-HP cartridge is genuine and works like usual. HP is threatening to brick any printers caught doing this.
22 months later
A YouTuber got his Apple Watch back thanks to Find My. He lost it swimming and diving in the British Virgin Islands in 2022. A diver found the watch, powered it up and saw his contact info. The best part? It still works!
You have to see this: A YouTuber built an elevator for his 20-year-old cat
You would be hard-pressed to find a cat owner who wouldn’t do anything to make their feline friend’s life a bit easier. From elaborate cat castles to complex toys, cats genuinely enjoy a good, relaxing life. Unfortunately, they can struggle as they age.
Runway star
YouTuber Kevin Ray records airplanes takeoff from the Los Angeles International Airport. And he’s a huge hit. Thousands watch hours of his airline vids.
MrBeast hits 300M subscribers
No other YouTuber has ever done this before. In other news, hackers stole 193 million Ticketmaster barcodes, and Airbnb has a hidden-cam problem. Plus, NASA’s heat maps show ground temperatures reaching 160 degrees in Phoenix.
$1 million a year
What a YouTuber with 1.8 million subscribers makes. Jake Tran, 25, posts documentary-style vids about controversial topics, conspiracy theories and scams. He says he gets “paid for learning how the world works.” I feel the same way teaching you all about tech!
MrBeast broke the YouTube record
His channel has more than 270 million subscribers, making him the most subscribed YouTuber in the world. What’s the key to his meteoric rise? Plus, X allows porn, don’t try this castor oil TikTok trend, and watch out for the latest scammer tricks.
☝️ What the frunk? A YouTuber tested the safety sensor on the Cybertruck’s front trunk (aka “frunk”) by closing it on his finger. Surprise: It “frunk”-ed up his hand. Apparently, when you try to close the frunk multiple times, it thinks you’re trying to shut it and slams even harder. Don’t rely on this “safety” feature, folks.
Peeping Tom caught in the act
Target shoppers saw him slip a phone under a woman’s dress (ew). Plus, get updates on the TikTok ban, dark web blackmail, and a major ground beef recall. We also talk with popular YouTuber Kitboga about taking on scammers by wasting their time.
Netflix and punch: Jake Paul, internet personality and brother of YouTuber Logan Paul, is a successful boxer. One of his recent fights earned him $30 million. Now, he’s taking on Mike Tyson. Can Netflix handle all the people who tune in? We’ll see in July.
YouTuber cracks cold case, transparent TVs & AI small biz tips
Plus, I continue with the best of CES 2024. We’ve got everything from Samsung’s ultra-flexible flip phone to a smart cat door that keeps out rats. You won’t want to miss these. Want to make more while spending less? I’ve got the lowdown on Facebook’s Buy Nothing groups and a unique tip: turn your backyard into a money-making dog park!
Henry Kissinger on AI, ChatGPT cyberattack warning & lawmakers sue Meta
Plus, thousands watch YouTuber Brian Christopher win (or lose) big on slots. I talk to him about how he’s turned this into a big business. All the deets on Hyundai’s anti-theft tech update. Get tips to boost your phone’s battery and snag Amazon deals. And meet iPad winner Ross — he got 100+ referrals to our newsletter, and shares his secret!
Creating a ball that's impossible to hit
Wiffle Ball is an entertaining game many people remember playing when they were kids. But what if a ball was designed that is impossible to hit? That’s exactly what this popular YouTuber did, and it’s pretty amazing.
Crashing an airplane for YouTube views
YouTuber Trevor Jacob crashed his plane for a sponsorship deal. Was it a bad idea? I give you the details in this 60-second podcast.
Genius way to get back at package thieves
Every year, one YouTuber takes it upon himself to fight back against porch pirates. He creates an incredibly complex device disguised as an actual package that not only sprays the would-be criminal with super-fine glitter but also invades their space with a ton of foul-smelling spray. This year he took it one step further.