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I don’t know about you, but when Friday hits, the last thing I want to do is scroll for an hour trying to find something to watch.
LinkedIn isn’t a graveyard, it’s a garden. Water it with useful posts and watch opportunity grow (yep, even in 2025).
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your phone, laptop or maybe finally grabbing that gaming console, here’s your sign: Do. It. Now. Not “next paycheck” now. But now.
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Easy ways to tidy up your tech
We all love a clean house, but what about your digital life? Clutter builds up fast: old contacts, forgotten files, 127 versions of the same photo and a desktop that’s basically an overflowing junk drawer.
That doesn’t just hog storage, it slows down your tech and drains your focus.
Let’s tackle it, step-by-step. I’m here for you.
📸 Delete duplicate photos
You love your pet. I get it. But do you really need all 15 blurry attempts to get the perfect tail wag?
Here’s how to clean it up:
- On iPhone: Go to Photos > Utilities > Duplicates and tap Merge.
- For Android: Open Google Photos > Storage > Review and delete.
📌 Pro tip: Use CleanMyPhone (iOS) or Remo Duplicate Photos Remover (Android) for deeper cleanups.
📇 Declutter your contacts
If your contact list includes “Tina from that one happy hour” or someone labeled “maybe Brad??”, it’s time to let go.
- On iPhone, open the Contacts and tap on one you don’t need. Press Edit > Delete Contact.
- For Android, use Google Contacts. Check the box next to the contact name > More > Delete.
📌 Pro tip: Search for blank or “no name” and get rid of those, too.
Refresh your routine
😌 You made it to Friday. It’s time to unwind and pamper yourself.
- Shower and scroll with a phone holder (11% off) that keeps it safe and dry.
- Brighten your bathroom with an extra-soft rug (34% off) in 27 fun colors.
- On the go? Pack a rechargeable travel mirror (14% off) to look your best.
- These jade tools (50% off) reduce puffiness and reveal your natural glow.
- Get every last drop out of your bottles with an emptying kit ($17).
🧼 Number two: Grab a 12-pack of automatic toilet bowl cleaners (28% off) that do all the hard work for you.
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Can you guess if it’s brand new or not true?
Time for a little game I used to have on the show: Brand New or Not True.
Here’s how it works: There are five AI tools for you below. Some are legit. Some are the twisted inventions of my caffeinated brain.
🔍 Skip the search: Share your Messenger profile with your QR code so nobody needs to search for it. Open the Messenger app and tap Menu > QR code (top right icon). Hit Share to send it digitally so anyone can scan it to call or DM you. Change it anytime to keep your privacy safe.
🐻 Meet the robobear ready to roar: Wyoming’s Game and Fish Department built a fake bear on a remote-controlled platform that charges at you going 35 mph. Truly the Teslabear nobody wanted. The test? See if you can whip out bear spray in time. Spoiler alert: Most people would be toast. Your best bet is to keep that spray holstered, and never in your backpack. Check out the incredible video.
How to scan your phone for spyware
Feel like someone knows everything about you? You could have a lurker on your phone.
🚓 Play stupid games, win stupid prizes: Devon Bart thought he could outsmart the cops. The 25-year-old was wanted for assault, but instead of hiding, he took to TikTok. He allegedly posted photos daring law enforcement to find him. He’s now in jail after sheriff deputies in Tennessee arrested him. Ouch. Next up on TikTok: “How I accidentally sped up a felony charge with a thirst trap.”
$30 million
What the photo calorie app Cal AI is raking in annually. And get this: It was built by a high schooler who was rejected by 15 of the 18 colleges he applied to. Zach Yadegari had a 4.0 GPA and a 34 ACT score (top 5%). Zach’s rejection letters aged like yogurt, but his bank account is aging like wine.
Meet the robobear ready to roar
Wyoming’s Game and Fish Department built a fake bear on a remote-controlled platform that charges at you going 35 mph. Truly the Teslabear nobody wanted. The test? See if you can whip out bear spray in time. Spoiler alert: Most people would be toast. Your best bet is to keep that spray holstered, and never in your backpack.
Fun and function for under $20
😋 Useful and cute? And you thought that was only me.
- Carry your hot food without the “ouch” with these microwave bowl huggers (12% off).
- This little frog (24% off) holds your spoon and lets out steam from your boiling pots.
- An adorable gnome knife (12% off) will have you smiling while you slice.
- Whip up creamy milk for café-style drinks at home with a mini frother ($5).
- Gunky espresso machine? Keep it in shape with these cleaning tablets (15% off).
🧽 Soak it up: From spills to drying dishes, you’ll be all set with a 24-pack of kitchen dish cloths (10% off). Nice.
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🤯 Not tech, but super interesting: Researchers found 22,000-year-old vehicle tracks at White Sands National Park. Yes, you read that right, 22,000 years ago. They believe it’s from a travois — a sled made with long sticks and a basket. That’s huge, since we thought transport tools only dated back to 4,000 BC.
How to hide apps on your phone
Whether it’s for work or something personal, some apps are better off hidden. Here’s how to make them invisible on iPhone, Samsung, and Android.
All it takes is one forged signature. Cybercriminals can snatch your home title, rack up loans in your name and leave you drowning in debt. Scary stuff. Get peace of mind with a free home title history report when you sign up with Home Title Lock using code KIM. You’ll also get a free 14-day trial of their Million Dollar Triple Lock Protection. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
👨👩👧👦 Teens on Facebook? Meta’s on it: From the “What took you so long?” department. New teen accounts come with parental controls baked in, no setup fuss. Meta says you’ll get eyes on screen time, friends lists and they can’t message strangers or tweak privacy settings without your say-so. Yea, right. Just like when we didn’t use fake IDs.
🎬 Veo 2 just got a director’s cut: Google’s AI video tool now lets you shoot drone-style, erase logos and distractions like magic and even zoom out to create more scene than you filmed. Hollywood, meet Hal 9000. Simply amazing.
How much your iPhone will cost with tariffs
It’s gonna be expensive. With the clock ticking, and the company’s reshuffling inventory to stay one step ahead.
Less than 1%
That’s how much of his fortune Bill Gates plans to leave each of his kids. But don’t start a GoFundMe just yet. He’s worth $102.2 billion, so they’ll still walk away with over $1 billion each. Imagine hearing “you only get a billion” and feeling robbed.
20 times
How much longer queen bees live compared to worker bees. One big reason? Their diet. Queen bees eat royal jelly, which is packed with nutrients, lower in sugar and comes with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory perks. Long live the queen, literally and nutritionally.
AI + legal advice = bad idea
AI makes things up, cites fake laws, and can even tank your case. If you think you need a lawyer, you probably do.