If only Red Bull gave you wings

June 5, 2024

🚚 If only Red Bull gave you wings: An 18-wheeler loaded with Red Bull got stuck on a muddy mountain road after the driver followed Google Maps’ instructions to Utah. Reminder: Google Maps is optimized for cars. Giant trucks need special navigation software that considers their dimensions and cargo size. For that, Garmin is a solid pick.

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7 free streaming TV platforms

I heard a stat the other day I had to share: The average U.S. household spends $61 per month on streaming TV. Plus, you still need to pay for cable or another way to get the internet.

We’re in the midst of a streaming arms race, and prices are only going up.

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Don’t click the ads – Might be malware

When I have a question now, whether it’s finding a recipe or doing math, I’m using AI a lot more than doing a good ol’ Google Search. My go-to is ChatGPT, but Perplexity is useful, too. I often ask both AI bots the same question as a way to double-check things. Google Gemini is a big “meh” to me so far.

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Guy in Target caught looking up woman's dress

This peeping Tom was caught not just looking up her dress, but filming it, too. Three cheers for the other lady who spotted this creep.

85% blood oxygen levels

For folks who drank and snoozed on a plane — meaning it’s terrible for your ticker. The combo of alcohol and sleep at higher altitudes can tank your blood oxygen levels and put a strain on your heart, even for young healthy folks. Next time you board a plane, bring your own bottle of water. That’s what I do.

361 million

Stolen email addresses found in the Have I Been Pwned database. Type in yours to find out if you were part of any recent data breaches. If so, it’s time for a password change — and stay on high alert for scams.

290 million years

After the Big Bang. That’s when a galaxy just spotted by NASA’s Webb telescope was formed. It’s way, way older than the Milky Way, where we call home. Pics and more details here, space nerds.

An absolute cat-astrophe.

$11.99 per month

Spotify’s new price after another $1 increase. The Premium Family plan went from $16.99 to $19.99. If you have a student in the fam, you can score a $5.99 monthly rate that includes Hulu with ads. You’re welcome.

$257 to $213

The average projected concert ticket price this summer compared to the summer of 2023. More major acts are canceling their tours as the post-pandemic live music boom cools down. Still, ticket-seller Live Nation hit $3.8 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2024. Bet they say a prayer for Taylor Swift every day.

Talk about busting a move!