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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.
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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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What’s replacing your smartphone? Here’s what’s coming next
Let’s be real: Smartphones are getting out of hand, literally.
We traded pocket space for bigger screens, better cameras and more power. Some of these glass bricks are the size of a paperback novel and about as easy to use one-handed.
Even Marty Cooper, the man who invented the cell phone, told me directly that the future of communication is a chip embedded behind our ears. No screen to crack. Just an invisible little whisper bot baked into your skull. Sounds crazy, but so did the idea of Instagram in your pocket, 30 years ago.
The phone is evolving, fast. Here’s what’s trying to eat its lunch:
⌚ Wearables that actually do stuff
Your Apple Watch or Pixel Watch can already handle calls, texts, payments and your resting heart rate. One tap, and you’re checking vitals or pausing a playlist. Smart rings (Oura, Samsung, etc.) are slowly taking over, too. Congratulations, you’re engaged to your biometric data.
And yes, we have real-life Star Trek-style comms badges coming. Beam me up, notification settings.
🤖 AI wearables … flopped
The Humane AI Pin promised screen-free, voice-first living. Reality? It was glitchy, sluggish and hotter than a toaster. Humane’s now offloading its tech to HP.
The Rabbit R1? Same idea, different shape. Still clunky. Still not your phone’s final boss.
The only intelligent thing was your decision not to buy one.
🕶️ Smart glasses are plotting
Gear up or get stuck
🚘 When you’re in a pinch, a little prep goes a long way.
- This hammer and seatbelt cutter combo (19% off) could be your lifesaver.
- These bike lights (36% off) make sure you’re seen during late-night rides.
- From bikes to small cars, fix that flat with a portable inflator (27% off).
- Clip a flashlight (25% off) onto your key chain so you always have light.
- Older ride? This adapter (33% off) syncs your phone to CarPlay or Android Auto.
🪛 Screw it: Snag a portable electric screwdriver (24% off) with 14 metal bits, so you’re ready for any job.
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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.
⏰ Take a rest: BreakTimer is a free app that reminds you to take a breather. Because apparently just blinking isn’t enough, now they want you to breathe? You can set how often and how long breaks should last. If you’re busy, just skip or snooze it. The countdown resets if you’re away from your computer.
⌚ Her watch saved her life: Dr. Amanda Faulkner, a 51-year-old psychiatrist from New Zealand, thought her new Apple Watch was faulty for always nagging about her heart rate. Then it spiked to over 90 BPM, and doctors found she had acute myeloid leukemia. This rare cancer was caught just hours before her organs could have failed. Thankfully, she’s now in remission.
Your next iPhone could cost $2,300 — April 12th, Hour 1
Here’s how much tariffs will drive up the price of your tech. Wild story: Jean from the Midwest faces 29 years in prison after losing $200,000 in a romance scam. Plus, an Amazon driver saves a woman’s life, and an AI gadget records everything you say.
🎶 This is the remix: Sick of the same old sounds on TikTok and Instagram Reels? Well, YouTube Shorts is rolling out a free AI “Music Assistant” to make custom instrumental tracks. Just type what you want, like “upbeat synth for travel vlog,” and it won’t trigger copyright issues. Right now, it’s only for creators in the YouTube Partner Program.
$20,000
What a guy from Wyoming is selling two giant boulders for on eBay. These aren’t just any rocks, by the way. They’re made of nephrite jade (he has no idea what their true value is). As for who’s buying? Apparently, serious collectors or people who really love stones. Oh, and shipping’s not included. You’ll need to organize a crane and a truck. Speaking of … What dinosaur used boulders as toilet paper? Megasoreass. 🦕
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.
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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💸 Reality check: Publishers Clearing House … more like clearance house. The prize patrol biz just filed for bankruptcy with only $490K in the bank. They racked up $40 million in debt and owe $26 million in lifetime prizes. It’s not the end of those giant checks (for now).
How to scan your phone for spyware
Feel like someone knows everything about you? You could have a lurker on your phone.
📦 Apple’s dodging tariffs: They’ve already flown in 600 tons of iPhones from India to the U.S. Why? To get as much inventory in before any new tariffs kick in, though they’re currently on pause for 90 days. You betcha other tech companies are doing the same. Maybe this is what AirDrop was really about. Or this.
🐭 MrBeast wants to be the next Disney: Hard to believe his first YouTube video, a Minecraft trick, went up on Feb. 20, 2012, when he was only 13. Now? He’s raising hundreds of millions to build an empire of animation, gaming, toys, comics, merch, you name it. At this point, his thumbnails deserve their own Emmy.
🚨 Malware in your feed: Watch out if a crypto livestream pops up on your feed; a hacker might have hijacked your favorite influencer’s account. Once they’re in, scammers usually impersonate big names like Elon Musk. More than 9,000 were spotted on YouTube over the last year. If you spot one, report it.
How to make your pet go viral — April 12th, Hour 2
Got a super cute pup or kitty? I chat with the creator behind The Oreo Cat on how to make your pet a social media superstar — and even make a little cash doing it. Plus, scientists clone direwolves (kind of), and AI is outpacing doctors on MRIs.
1.7 billion
How many social impressions Duolingo racked up when it “killed” off its owl mascot. ICYMI, Duo was shown getting hit by a Cybertruck, and fans had to complete language lessons to bring him back. It turned into one of the most successful marketing stunts ever and even outperformed every 2025 Super Bowl ad. Honestly, better storytelling than most Netflix shows.
38%
That’s the battery level where most Americans start to panic and scramble for a charger. Funny thing? The iPhone battery doesn’t even turn red until 20%. So yes, you can calm down, your phone isn’t flatlining. Your screen dimmed itself out of self-care. Pro tip: To keep your battery healthy, charge when it hits around 20% and stop at 90%. This will help reduce wear and slow down premature aging.
Guy brings AI avatar to court — April 12th, Hour 3
He didn’t hire a lawyer. He generated one with AI. Spoiler: It didn’t go over well. Plus, Sabrina Carpenter lands a gig inside Fortnite, and a new hiring buzzword to know. Looking for a side gig? You can get paid to test websites before they go live.