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đ Oman, I Kuwait to Rome around: Download the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Global Entry app for iOS or Android. Snap a selfie while in the security line, and you won’t have to do it at the kiosk when returning to the U.S. The catch: You must be registered with the Global Entry program, which costs $100 for five years.
Starting your own business can be exciting, but it often comes with a rocky road ahead. Those rocks will cut into your wallet through several expenses. Miscalculating the daily costs of running a company can hurt you in the long run.
I got this note the other day from Mike S. (Hi, Mike! đ): âNext time you talk about Incogni, maybe you can do a deep dive?â
Mike, youâre not the only reader whoâs asked for a more in-depth look at how Incogni works and why I chose it to wipe my info from data broker sites. I picked this service before they became a sponsor. So, without further ado âŚ
Shopping scams are getting nastier: One victim in Maryland was tricked into paying a fake $0.99 âredelivery feeâ and ended up losing $400. USPS and other shipping companies wonât add a shipping charge after the fact. These scams usually come via text, so watch out.
JD in Dallas emailed me with a story. He and his wife were at the mall and stopped for a Christmas selfie. Two young men walking by offered to take the pic for them â and one kept wiping the phoneâs lens inside his jacket.
Youâve got a turkey in the oven, presents need to be wrapped, and your cousinâs kid screams (again), âWhatâs the Wi-Fi password?â Youâre juggling a hundred things at once, and the last thing you want to do is to spell out your password.
Ship happens: Googleâs shiny new AI assistant, Mariner, will take over Chrome to do stuff like book flights, fill out forms and do your shopping without you doing a thing. It canât fill out credit card or billing info âfor privacy reasons.â (Google actually had the gall to say that!) Watch the prototype in action here.
Youâve got mail: Psychologists say those who aim for âInbox Zero,â aka no unread email, might be perfectionists craving control. If you let unread emails pile up, you might be more laid-back and focused on priorities over organization. Some people even get more stressed trying to keep a clear inbox. Try as I might, Iâm not an âInbox Zeroâ gal.
RIP, Do Not Track: Mozilla axed the 13-year-old privacy option in its latest Firefox browser update. The idea was you could hit a button to tell websites not to opt you into browsing cookies you encountered online. Spoiler: It never really worked, since most advertisers just ignored it. Chrome and Microsoft Edge still include the useless option.
đą Update your iPhone now: Apple iOS 18.2, the update that superpowers Siri with AI, also fixes 21 security issues. That includes a major flaw in Appleâs Passwords app. Still on iOS 17? Thereâs a fix for you, too. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
Iâll bet your insurance company has sent this one your way: âDrive safely, get rewarded. Sign up for our smart driving program today!â Youâve got a squeaky clean driving record, so whatâs the harm?
Smart driving programs track your driving habits and give you discounts for being a good driver. But thereâs more to it than just saving a few bucks. Buckle up â Iâll break it down for you.
