One expensive sticker

One expensive sticker: Think screen protectors are saving your smartphone? Think again. Today’s phones are tougher than a $2 steak, making screen protectors redundant. Worse, those protectors may hurt your display quality and battery life.

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Make your smart home smarter with a smart lock 

Today the average home has 10 times more technology than NASA used to land humans on the moon. That’s a lot of tech to secure! That’s why we’re sharing the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro Smart Lock to upgrade your Apollo 11-era keys. 

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Apple TV+ usually sticks with its roster of exclusive shows. But for the next month, subscribers can stream 50 limited-time studio films, including some not available on other subscription services, like “Captain Phillips,” “The Accountant” and “Argo.” (Tempted? New subs are $9.99 monthly after a free seven-day trial.)

Trivia

What percentage of Americans use an electric toothbrush? Is it … A.) 24%, B.) 41%, C.) 58% or D.) 72%?

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25% drop in searches by 2026 thanks to AI chatbots

A new study predicts using search engines like Google may soon be a thing of the past as more people turn to AI chatbots for answers. I totally called this one in November 2022.

Measure your heart rate with your phone

Fun fact: You don’t need a smartwatch to measure your heart rate. You can check your ticker with just an app.

It’s neat how these work. Put your index finger on the back camera, and the app measures your heart rate by detecting color changes. Be sure to hold your phone steady and keep still.

Just remember, apps aren’t a replacement for seeing a medical professional or talking to your doctor, especially if you’re not feeling well.

❤️ Some people say a rapid, irregular heartbeat isn’t a big deal. Sorry, but that’s a-fib.

60 seconds to make a website using Wix’s AI builder

Just answer a few questions from its AI chatbot, and it’ll generate a fully designed website in less than a minute. Before you think this is your chance at internet riches, look at the number below.

Trivia

What percent of e-waste — old computers, phones and other tech — gets recycled? Is it … A.) 50%, B.) 90%, C.) 20% or D.) 10%?

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1,000% increase in online searches for Airbnbs

From people looking for places to stay in the path of the solar eclipse. Dallas, Waco, Fredericksburg and Austin are a few trending cities in the path of totality for the April 8 eclipse.

$10K for baby photos

That’s what some parents pay for over-the-top newborn photoshoots. From Disney-themed to “Game of Thrones,” no vision is too wild. Photographers report (paywall link) making custom-made props, importing tiny furniture and creating elaborate costumes.

$22M payment sent to hackers

For the Change Healthcare ransomware attack. For 10 days and counting, pharmacies and hospitals haven’t been able to get people their prescriptions. Turns out all it took was an enormous bitcoin payment to stop them.