1X Technologies and OpenAI just released a preview of the “Neo beta,” a scarily realistic humanoid robot. It moves like a human, and its advanced vision system lets it interact with the environment in real time. In this video, it picks up a backpack, places its hand around a woman’s waist and waves at the camera.
7 LinkedIn tips for a recent high school or college grad
New to LinkedIn? Newly-graduated students may have used the platform before, but the game changes as the stakes increase after college.
Presenting a professional and friendly persona through your profile is vital to potential employers. Experience, interests and a great bio can all get you far.
We’re here with advice for graduates hoping to make a positive splash on their LinkedIn feeds. Whoever said social media won’t get you anywhere in life?
1. Create a well-written summary
You’ll want something attention-grabbing but nothing too out there. Introduce yourself honestly and briefly describe your desired role and what you have to offer. Be sure to check for typos and punctuation!
2. Specifics, specifics, specifics
Don’t just leave it at your alma mater and cover letter. Each experience can and should be supplemented with details regarding what you’ve done in previous roles and how you grew.
For example, include skills acquired and the duties you were responsible for in previous work experience entries. Who are you, and what do you do?
3. Use a professional profile picture
We recommend adding a photo featuring you in your perfect interview outfit. According to LinkedIn, profiles with professional headshots may receive up to 14 times more attention from employers.
You may not even need to spend a bundle. One idea would be to dress up and ask a friend with a great camera to take a few shots. Smile!
4. Capitalize on your experience
Scam emails we got this week – Don’t fall for this junk!
Eight billion. That’s how many spam emails go out in the U.S. every single day. Komando staff (me included!) have received some real winners recently. Here’s a look at actual spam emails circulating right now. I want to keep you safe from junk like this, so read carefully!
Feeling the pressure? I’ve got ya!
🎁 These gifts come just in time for Christmas.
- A Polaroid camera (20% off) with Bluetooth and an app you can use to edit your photos. The future is now!
- Oakley sunglasses are a spec-tacular gift.
- For the traveler: a nice laptop backpack ($70) saves time while going through TSA security checkpoints.
- My niece uses this skincare brand, and she freakin’ glows. The set comes with a bunch of goodies.
- For their 2025 walking resolution, Reebok sneakers (for men and for women).
- Honest Beauty’s mascara is to die for. It’s also under $20.
- This hair-drying wand (20% off, $120) is the perfect alternative to Dyson’s $600 Airwrap.
- A shiny new golf bag would be an un-fore-gettable gift. 🏌️
- I don’t know how they did it, but this is the best workout mat (15% off) I’ve ever owned. (I gifted myself a Peloton Tread, and it’s great.)
- For the person obsessed with their journal, colorful ballpoint pens. They’re under $10, too.
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🤳 Look your best: Ever been caught checking your hair in a video call? Kind of embarrassing. Adjust yourself and the lighting before the meeting. On a Windows PC, open your Start menu and search for the Camera app; on a Mac, open Photo Booth.
Google is the Titanic
AI is the iceberg. Experts say the search giant is sinking, and here’s what’s taking its place. Think you’re alone in the bathroom? Hidden camera horror stories will make you check under the sink. Plus, SpaceX’s 6,370th Starlink satellite and Tesla’s robotaxi secrets.
You heard it here first: In May 2023, I told you about TSA’s facial recognition program. Basically, you look into the camera and it takes your pic to verify you. Now, some senators are saying the TSA wants it mandatory in over 430 airports, but we don’t know where this data is going or how it’s protected. You can opt out: Step back from the camera, politely tell them you decline facial recognition and present your ID instead.
How to rock a remote interview: Tips for shining over the phone or on video
Remote interviews are the present and the future. Why? The pandemic forced many companies nationwide to move to a remote system nearly overnight.
Now that we’ve been operating remotely for a while, many employers have seen the positive benefits of having remote employees. Increased productivity is one of them.
World Photography Day: 8 tips and tricks + a security must
August 19 is World Photography Day! It’s also National Potato Day and International Orangutan Day, but let’s focus on photos. (See what I did there?)
Below are some of my favorite tips and tricks for better smartphone pictures, along with a privacy tip at the end that always gets at least one major “thank you.”
Sell your pics for cash [EASY]
Looking for a way to earn some extra cash? Why not turn those unused photos in your camera roll into profit?
Tech gets nasty
I don’t want to alarm you, but look down at your keyboard or take off your phone case. Oh, the filth! Let’s fix it.
- You can make a cleaning solution with vinegar or alcohol, but why? I use premoistened electronic wipes — specifically, this big pack from Care Touch. They’re cheaper that way and last a long time.
- For TVs and bigger monitors, these wipes from Weiman work like a charm.
- This gel dust cleaner is a simple, easy way to get the junk out of your keyboard, printer, camera or anything else with small openings.
- Your computer, TV and other gear have small ports that collect dust and dirt. Cotton swabs leave fuzz and lint, so try a phone-cleaning kit.
- Grab a ball of Blu-Tack and press it into your earbud speakers. Pull it away, and all the junk inside comes out with it.
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Battle of the betas: Be the first to try Motorola’s and Samsung’s AI features, now in beta. Motorola’s upgrades include notification summaries and meeting transcriptions; Samsung’s update includes call transcriptions, AI writing tools and a revamped camera interface. The betas are open for Razr, Edge and Galaxy S24 smartphones. Have fun! Just remember, beta software glitches out sometimes.
The nerve: After boarding the plane for a flight to Miami, there was a mechanical issue, so passengers left the plane to stretch their legs. When one guy returned, someone told him a blonde woman stopped at his seat, unplugged his charger and put it in her bag. He confronted her, camera in hand. Here’s the vid.
🎞️ Don’t face the camera straight on: Instead, position your body at a far more flattering 45-degree angle. Put your weight on your back foot and lean your torso slightly forward. This tip was brought to you by 20 years of broadcasting and looking fabulous each time … well, most of the time!
🌞 Smile for the camera: The sweet spot to mount your video doorbell is 48 inches from the ground. Most doorbell cams have a wide scope, so you don’t need to put them any higher. If you do, you might get notifications every time the sun crosses your porch.
Apple debuts the iPhone 16
It has a 48-megapixel camera, and a new ultra-wide chip. But here’s the catch: the AI feature we’ve all been waiting for isn’t ready just yet.
🤐 Please be quiet: Amazon has banned delivery drivers from chatting too much or even singing along to music. A cab camera monitors mouth movements, and if there’s too much lip action, they get a “distracted driver” warning. Amazon says it’s for safety, but drivers aren’t thrilled. Yup, 24/7 surveillance is part of that gig.
Someone call Will Smith: 1X Technologies and OpenAI just released a preview of the “Neo beta,” a scarily realistic humanoid robot. It moves like a human, and its advanced vision system lets it interact with the environment in real time. The video is straight out of a sci-fi movie; it picks up a backpack, places its hand around a woman’s waist and waves at the camera.
📸 Shutter up! For real? The latest Apple leak shows the iPhone 16 has a dual vertical-stacked camera. Looks a lot like the camera from the iPhone X. The LED flash is on the side, no longer in the main camera bump. Rumored colors? Blue, teal, pink, black and white. I so want a pink iPhone!
3 ways to protect your privacy and swerve surveillance
Not long ago, I heard a familiar buzz while swimming in my backyard pool. Sure enough, a drone hovered overhead and quickly vanished when I shooed it away with my hand. That’s how I got the idea for this post.
The legality of drone surveillance varies by country and state, but if the drone is flying on your private property and recording you without your consent, call the police. It’s a violation of your privacy.