Get your slang game on fleek with these Gen-Z slang words
Emojis are fun, but when you think you’ve seen them all, an update brings a bunch more. Here are all the best new emojis that came along with iOS 16.4.
Feeling a bit confused with all the new Gen Z slang? The words young people throw around don’t always make sense. But don’t worry! I’m here to help you get on fleek with the lingo. (This will make sense to you in a moment).
Here’s how to catch anyone spying on your text messages
Just about every connected device you have can be used to spy on you, and this isn’t limited to smart speakers and webcams. Here’s how to stop your TV from tracking you.
It gets worse. I was in the pool recently, and a drone flew overhead. More than a million registered hobby drones are buzzing around the country, along with countless unregistered ones. Use these steps to avoid being watched.
Can you guess the most-viewed YouTube video of all time?
Before you read any more, make your guess: What’s the most-viewed video on YouTube? Hint: Once you hum the song, it’ll be stuck in your head all week. I apologize in advance.
The 20 vids with the most views (all time) fall into two categories: Kid content and music. Let’s see if your guess made the top 20.
Attempted murder and other online-selling horror stories
I don’t mean to frighten you, but there seems to be a disturbing trend when people sell on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp or Craigslist. Sure, these platforms are a decent place to make cash, but scary stuff does happen.
Don't buy the hype — Blue-light glasses don’t work
You make yourself feel better about all the time you spend staring at your phone, computer, tablet and TV by popping on a cute pair of blue-light blocking glasses. Or perhaps you even ponied up the dough to add it to your prescription specs.
Be careful before you hit “buy” on social media
I remember the first time I fired up TikTok to see what it was all about. In about 10 minutes, the darn app’s algorithms kicked into gear. On my feed, aside from people dancing all over the globe, were vids about vegetarian dishes, travel tips and golden retrievers. And you know what … it was pretty hard to put down, a total time suck. After three days, I removed it from my phone.
Realistic dolls with unreal price tags
When I first read about groups of people who get together online to exchange stories, videos and pictures of baby dolls that cost $20,000 or more, I was like, “That’s nuts.” I wanted to learn more about it, and now that I do, I understand this viral trend.
Skip the keyboard: How to dictate in Microsoft Word and Google Docs
Old science fiction shows depicting the future made a big deal out of voice control. Much of it came true! Decades later, we can ask questions and control devices with our voice, thanks to virtual assistants and smart home technology.
Email phrases making your coworkers mad
Every time you see her at the office, Jan from accounting is just lovely. She asks about your family, compliments your hair and has a smile on her face. Via email, she’s a total jerk.
This happens more often than you’d think. Tutoring company Preply surveyed 1,000 people, and 65% say their otherwise friendly coworkers are passive-aggressive over email.
EV stats revealed: States with the most chargers
Quick, take your best guess! Which state has the most chargers per registered electric vehicle (EV)?
Nope, it’s not California — though it is the state with the most EVs and the most EV chargers, all told. There are about 43,000 chargers (that’s 47 for every thousand EVs). That’s below the national average.