All tech. No filler.
Join 900,000+ people who stay ahead of the tech curve with The Current, delivered daily. No fluff, no BS.
Breaking news and tips
Get 100% free tech support 24/7
Today is National System Administrator Appreciation Day, but this special day will soon be off the calendars. Thank you to all the unsung heroes updating, plugging and unplugging things and reminding us, “No, you can’t use 123456 again.”
When you have a problem with your tech, you can now stop begging your spouse, your kids or your coworkers to fix it. You also don’t need to feel embarrassed asking the same question again.
You definitely don’t need to waste time scrolling forums or trying to decipher tech jargon. I’ve said that AI is replacing jobs. Now, it’s gone after the trusty IT help desk. I’ve tried it, and it works.
💬 Free AI 24/7 tech help
The makers of ChatGPT (the same AI that’s taking the world by storm) just rolled out the Tech Support Advisor. It’s like having your own personal IT assistant available anytime, day or night.
You just type your question in plain English and get clear, step-by-step help from ChatGPT, powered by the most advanced version (GPT-4o).
It doesn’t get flustered. It doesn’t make you feel dumb. It just helps you solve the problem. Love that for you!
🤯 Here’s what you can ask it
- “Why isn’t my printer connecting to Wi-Fi?”
- “How do I transfer photos from my iPhone to the computer?”
- “My apps keep crashing. How do I fix them?”
- “How do I turn a Google doc into a PDF?”
- “How do I use ChatGPT?”
🛠️ Try it now
👉 ChatGPT Tech Support Advisor
It’s not just for fixing things, it’s for learning, too. Ask it to explain the cloud or RAM, what 2FA means and how it works, or why your smart thermostat is heating the house in July.
Plane easy
🌎 I’ve got fixes for the most annoying travel problems.
- 👔 Wrinkled outfit? A travel steamer (18% off) puts that rusty hotel iron to shame.
- 🎧 Tune out the world: Grab these noise-canceling headphones (37% off) for peace and quiet.
- 😴 Total blackout: You + Manta’s sleep mask ($40) = out cold, even on midday flights.
- ✈️ Red-eye ready: This travel pillow (36% off) is soft enough to make the middle seat bearable.
- 🧳 Overpackers, rejoice: These smart cubes (44% off) let you squeeze more into your carry-on.
🛡️ ICYMI: Click here for 25 must-haves you need to stay safe, secure and prepared for the worst on your next trip.
We may earn a commission from purchases, but our recommendations are always objective.
Four payments and a data leak
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) apps are everywhere. See something shiny? Tap tap, and BAM, you own it in four “easy” payments. Zero interest, no credit card shame spiral. What a dream, right?
But here’s what they’re not telling you: While you’re breaking up your payments, they’re also breaking up your data and sharing it with companies you’ve never heard of.
💸 Sky-high steal: Thinking about getting a drone? If you’re a Prime member, now’s your chance to snag the DJI Mini 4K on sale for $249. That’s $50 off the regular price. Sends footage from up to 6 miles away. No FAA registration needed, just unbox and fly.
We may earn a commission from purchases, but our recommendations are always objective.
🐒 Chimp off the old block: I want to see this in person! Tourists snapping pics at a temple in Bali get their phones and wallets snatched by monkeys. It’s been happening for years, and nobody can stop it. The only way to get your stuff back? Bribe them with fruit, really. (paywall link). Oh, and they know what’s valuable and will barter for better snacks. If they were ducks, they’d want quackers.
ChatGPT won’t keep secrets
Millions use ChatGPT for support, even confessions. But unlike a therapist, what you say could be used against you.
399 billion
The gallons of water Texas data centers are expected to chug annually by 2030. That’s nearly 7% of the state’s entire projected water use. They’re actually telling people not to take so many showers. Good thing I don’t live in Texas. I love nothing more than getting up at 6 a.m. for a cold shower. So I don’t.
🔗 Make cleaner links on Mac: Sending someone a messy URL in an email? There’s a better way. Type your message, highlight the text you want to turn into a link, and press Command + K. A text box will pop up. Paste your URL with Command + V and click OK. Voilà. A professional hyperlink.
Find hidden cameras with your phone
Are you being watched? Use these two tricks to spot hidden cameras anywhere.
Lithium-ion battery fire: A home in Fairway, Kansas, caught fire after a lawn mower battery blew up in the garage. It was on the charger when family members heard an explosion, and the fire spread quickly. Thankfully, everyone got out safely. PSA: Charge your electric goodies outside, not in the garage.
Soothe operators
😌 Life’s hard. These five upgrades make it softer.
- 🔥 Your sole mate: Give your tired toes the TLC they’re begging for with a heated foot massager (26% off).
- 🛏️ Hot sleeper? These pillowcases (34% off) are cool on one side, cozy cotton on the other.
- 🧠 Wraparound relief: Freeze away tension with this migraine relief cap (10% off). 4.6 stars & 4,600+ reviews.
- 🛁 Soak it up: Your hair and skin will feel silky after a bath filter (16% off) kicks out all that bad gunk.
- 🗑️ No fuss, no smell: This touchless trash can (13% off) opens with a wave. Fewer of those “ew” moments.
🛍️ Skip the doomscrolling: Take a scroll through my Amazon store for more self-care goodies. You’ll thank me later.
We may earn a commission from purchases, but our recommendations are always objective.
Data brokers sell your secrets to stalkers
Your data is for sale online. Anyone can buy it. Darius Belejevas, the Head of Incogni, shows me how stalkers get your personal info for cheap. Plus, monkey muggings in Bali, the Tea app data breach, and a shoe with a hidden slot for an AirTag.
Charlie Chaplin’s in theaters after 100 years
Charlie Chaplin famously rereleased his 1925 silent classic The Gold Rush in 1942 with new narration and edits, believing it would connect better with modern audiences. Now, thanks to film archivists and AI, the silent masterpiece has been painstakingly restored. The 4K version just premiered at Cannes and hit 250 theaters worldwide.
🆓 If you run a small business, grab this free guide from NetSuite, “3 Insights for Leaders.” It’s packed with smart tips to help you stay ahead, even when the rules change. Worth the download.
Clear it out on Android, too: Open Chrome and tap the three dots (top right). Go to Delete browsing data and choose a Timeframe. Now tap More options and make sure Browsing history, Cookies and site data, and Cached images and files are selected. Then hit Delete data at the bottom.
Will Google sell Chrome? — July 26th, Hour 1
Google’s ad-tech was ruled a monopoly. Now the big question is how to break it up. Plus, a listener in Texas survived a home invasion. Did he pick the right security setup? Also: drones nearly hitting planes, and an Apple Watch rescue at sea.
Safety first, second and third…
😅 Let’s face it: Peace of mind is priceless.
- 🚪 Ding-dong: Get alerts, talk back and scare off porch pirates with a 2K video doorbell (54% off).
- 🔒 Your lock, upgraded: These childproof door locks (15% off, two-pack) hold up against 800 pounds of force.
- 🛎️ Sketchy hotel? Pack a little portable door lock (17% off). 4.2 stars and 11,800+ reviews.
- 🚘 Them’s the breaks: This steering wheel and brake lock combo (20% off) is a giant “nope” for carjackers.
- 📦 A secure hideaway: Keep packages out of sight with a weatherproof outdoor storage box (24% off).
🛡️ Fortify everything: Head to my Amazon storefront to explore a whole arsenal of safety tools I picked just for you.
We may earn a commission from purchases, but our recommendations are always objective.
🍏 Clear your iPhone’s browsing data: It’s a quick fix for websites not loading or scrubbing private searches. Go to Settings > Apps > Safari > Clear History and Website Data. Now choose a Timeframe and tap Clear History. FYI: This logs you out of sites, but your autofill info stays.
✨ Manifesting, but make it AI: Vision boards are so 2006. Now it’s all about editing yourself into a trailer for your future. AI tools like Freepik and Runway let you simulate dream jobs, podcast guest spots, even private jets, with your own face (paywall link). Does it help? Maybe. Is it a little Black Mirror? Definitely.