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I told you about this weeks ago: Now it’s hitting mainstream news sites. Google secretly installed an app on Android phones called SafetyCore. It scans all your photos, theoretically to provide Sensitive Content warnings. Hit this link on your Android and hit uninstall if you don’t want it eating up 2GB of space.

Of folks who cancel Netflix come back within a year. They’re better at luring back subs than all the other streaming options (paywall link). That’s my strategy, btw. Cancel when your show ends and come back when something new pulls you in. Psst, I use Rocket Money to find subscriptions I’m paying for and cancel them.

Lost to the average deepfake call. Criminals use AI to impersonate Medicare workers, politicians, Amazon reps, insurance agents, you name it. When in doubt, hang up.

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Calories burned walking backwards. “Retro” walking (paywall link) is better at improving balance, reducing back pain and sharpening cognition, too. If you try it, be careful! 

Of grapes a day preserves muscle. There are 1,600+ compounds in the fruit that help you maintain muscle mass as you age, improve kidney and heart health and lots more. Now you have your raisins to eat grapes!

Of Americans are polite to AI chatbots. Only 55% do it because it feels right. The other 12% are worried about a future robot uprising. Most skip “please” and “thank you.” Pro tip: Being nice in your messages can make replies 30% better.