This story still gives me chills. I don’t think I’ll ever go into a fitting room again.
Tesla hit-and-run crash
A Jeep plowed through an intersection in Nevada, hitting a Tesla. The Tesla immediately sped away from the scene. Its driver managed to get the EV under control, but they soon realized the Jeep had driven away, too. No word yet on whether the Tesla’s Autopilot or Full Self-Drive mode was enabled during the crash. Check out the video!
MrBeast is the Taylor Swift of the internet
Congrats to MrBeast on 300 million subscribers on YouTube! Watch out, buddy! I’m right on your tail. 😉
Check your car for a hidden tracker
A guy who bought a Toyota Corolla discovered a hidden GPS he thinks the dealer installed. When the battery ran out of juice, he checked the OBDII port and there was a tracker. Here’s how he found the tracker.
Best Amazon Prime Perks
Prime Day is 7/16 & 7/17 so don’t miss out on squeezing everything you can out of Bezos.
Is using a VPN unethical?
One of my readers was shocked I gave this as an idea to save some money renting a car abroad. What do you think?
Fired for his OnlyFans
Joe Gow and his wife Carmen are facing backlash after Joe’s employer, a university, found the couples’ OnlyFans account. His tenure is at risk, but he’s not giving up just yet.
Cyberattacks on our water supply
It’s happening more and more. I keep several extra cases of water on hand, just to be safe.
AI Avatars gone wrong
Miracle Grow is NOT a supplement you should be consuming. Please don’t believe everything you see online.
Hidden cameras in your bushes
Criminals want to get to know your schedule … so they know exactly the right time to attack. Beware of camouflaged cameras recording every time you leave the house.
New scam: The government won't ask for gold
Share with someone who might be at risk of falling victim to this junk. So sad.
Which ONE state doesn't have a hands-free law?
Watch to the end. I’ll tell ya. Make your guess now!
Keep a tracker hidden in your car
I use an AirTag to always know where my car is. The key is to hide the tracker so a thief doesn’t know about it. The better hidden it is, the better off you’ll be.
McDonald's new AI employee, Pickles 🥒
McDonald’s has a new employee, and his name is 🥒 Pickles. Pickles is an AI chatbot that can help employees keep that ice cream machine running all summer long.
Finding stolen cars on Facebook
You can never be too careful when it comes to your stuff. I suggest putting an Airtag or Tile in your car so you’re always covered. I did it!
Police pull over a Waymo driving on the wrong side of the road
Waymo says the vehicle was confused by construction signs and stayed in the oncoming lane for 30 seconds because “it was blocked from navigating back into the correct lane.” Luckily, no one was hurt.
Surgeon General's warning on social media
Do you think adding a warning label to social media will actually help all the issues they’ve created?
Is Steam's Banana Game worth it?
There is a new simple game out there where you can make real money by just clicking on a banana, but I wouldn’t go bananas about it just yet.
What I'm watching this weekend
The movie ‘Thelma’ follows a 93-year-old on a mission to get back $10,000 from a phone scammer. The scam is 100% real. A crook used an AI voice clone to pose as Thelma’s grandson in jail. Luckily, the real Thelma was smart enough to call her kids, who stopped her from sending the money.
Ammo sold in vending machines
Oklahoma and Alabama now have AI-powered vending machines that don’t dispense snacks; they sell bullets. American Rounds says their facial-scanning tech can verify the age of a buyer. I’m sure it’ll be able to detect if someone’s wearing a mask or a ton of makeup, too, right?