AI chat ad trap: Meta’s creepy AI chats will fuel even creepier ad targeting. Starting in December, anything you tell the chatbot, “best hikes in Sedona” or “I have IBS,” could shape your ads and feed. One billion users, one giant data grab. So yeah, maybe don’t trauma-dump to the algorithm unless you want an ad for probiotics.
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⚠️ Your identity is at risk every day. NordProtect monitors the dark web for your personal info, sends instant alerts for suspicious activity and helps you recover your identity if it’s stolen. Protect your finances, credit and peace of mind for just $5.22/month.
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💬 Reply from lock screen: iPhone makes it easy to fire off a text without fully unlocking. When a message pops up on your lock screen, just long-press the preview, punch in your passcode, and a mini Messages window with keyboard appears. Type, send, done. Fast replies, zero app hunting.
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It’s a mail-dominated industry: Remember yelling, “Just need to drop this off!” in the post office line? USPS heard you. They’re trying to cut wait times by 40% by redesigning 2,600+ locations with techy lobbies, 24/7 lockers and kiosks. But, yes, it still smells like paper and stress in there.
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Watch your wallet. Big wireless promises “free phones,” but it comes with an overpriced monthly plan. I chose Consumer Cellular instead and get two lines for $60/month, reliable coverage and top-rated U.S. service. Use code KIM25 at ConsumerCellular.com/KIM for $25 in savings.
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🕹️ You buying this thing? The Xbox Ally X is here Oct. 16, with a $1,000 top-tier version. Scalpers are charging $2K for, get this, a device that’s still in stock. May your dreams be as bold as theirs. It’s good for the hardcore handheld gamer who wants PC-level power on the couch, but probably overkill if you just play Stardew.
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Porsche dream gone wrong: Michael Foley thought he’d scored a vintage Porsche 911 in Europe. Instead, he wired $20K to scammers with a fake listing, forged docs and promises of a Euro road trip. Now he’s got no car, no cash, just the memory of telling his scammer, “Thank you, I’ve wanted this car for years.” Ooof.
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⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Hate when pasted text shows up with random fonts and colors? Easy fix to remove the formatting. On Windows, hit Ctrl + Shift + V. On Mac, use Cmd + Option + Shift + V. Works in most apps.
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😳 Salesforce, meet Failforce: Imagine waking up, checking your email and realizing all your data and info about every single one of your clients, contacts, vendors and more are in a hacker group’s hands because it was stored on Salesforce. That’s what’s happening at 700+ organizations including Google, Allianz, Toyota, Disney, FedEx, Workday, Qantas, Marriott, McDonald’s, Walgreens, Adidas, Stellantis, Saks, TransUnion and the list goes on and on. Hackers say they have 1 billion to 1.5 billion records and are demanding a huge ransom. If there’s even a dotted line between you and these organizations, hackers have your info. I’ll keep you posted on this one. Salesforce says it’s fine. Blink twice if it’s not.
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“Alexa, what’s new?” Oh, just about everything.
Amazon just dropped a truckload of new gadgets, including smarter speakers, sharper sound and security tech that practically thinks for you. Don’t worry, I’ve translated all the techie stuff into plain English, so you know what’s worth your money.
🔊 Alexa gets bass (and smarts)
Meet the Echo Dot Max ($100), with three times the bass of the old Dot. The LED light ring and controls are front and center, making Alexa look more “alive.” Need more sound? Get the bigger Echo Studio ($220).
The Echo Show 8 and 11 ($180, $220) ditched their clunky bezels and now rest on fabric-wrapped bases. Improved cameras even spot you faster.
A sleeper hit is the new smart remote ($20). Not flashy, but four programmable buttons let you set routines with Alexa. Think: One for “bedroom lights,” another for “adjust thermostat.” This is going to be a huge seller!
✅ Bonus: These Echos give you early access to Alexa+, with better search, personalization and more natural chats. Free for Prime members (or $20/month). Not a Prime member? Hit this link for a 30-day free trial.
🔥 Fire TVs turn up the heat
The Fire TV Stick 4K Select ($40) will soon have Xbox Cloud Gaming and Amazon’s Luna. Translation: Play without a console.
Need a TV? The new Omni QLED Series TVs are 60% brighter than before and auto-adjust colors based on room lighting. They have “Omnisense,” which can light up the screen with info like weather, calendars, you name it, when you walk into the room. Screens range from 50 inches ($480) to 75 inches ($1,200).
On a budget? Check out the smaller 2-Series (starting at $160) and 4-Series (starting at $330) that also have Omnisense built in.
🏠 Blink and Ring step up safety
The Blink Mini 2K+ ($50) and Blink Outdoor 2K+ ($100) security cameras have 4x zoom, two-way talk with noise cancellation and color night vision. Plus, the Blink Arc ($20) combines the feeds from two outdoor cams into a single shot. No more checking multiple angles. Nice.
And porch pirates beware, the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro ($250) added AI-powered “retinal vision” to sharpen details. It’s also on the new 4K Pro versions of the Ring Outdoor Cam ($200), Spotlight Cam ($250) and Floodlight Cam ($280).
Pro tip: Ring’s Search Party uses footage from nearby Ring outdoor cameras when a dog goes missing. The problem is you’re opted in by default, and those cameras track people, too. Tomorrow, I’ll tell you how to opt out.
💸 Insider secret to save 20%
Before you hit “buy now,” check Amazon’s trade-in program. Send in your old gadgets, and Amazon will knock up to 20% off your new device. Less clutter, more savings.
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