Water systems in Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania have already been hit by hackers in China, Russia and Iran. Plus, clothes that block 5G waves, AI coming to Alexa, and Walmart’s new digital pricing. We also chat with Joseph Cox about his book “Dark Wire,” which is about Anom, the FBI’s secret app used by criminals.
What pumpkin spice item each state is searching most
Fall means changing leaves, sweaters, football and pumpkin spice. Most people either love or hate it, but no matter what, it gets a lot of buzz. Google Trends dug into search data to see what each state is talking about in the world of pumpkin spice this year.
Things like pumpkin spice latte are out of the running — everyone looks those up. Here are a few weird ones. How many do you want to try?
Alaska – Pumpkin Spice Cheerios: Making an encore appearance this year, these Cheerios have won the hearts of folks not just in Alaska but also in Utah, Missouri, Massachusetts and Maine. Honestly, pretty good idea.
Colorado – pumpkin spice donut: Folks in Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas and Tennessee love Krispy Kreme’s seasonal donut. Move fast if you want one; they’re in stores till Oct. 8.
Arizona – pumpkin spice SPAM: I … what? Why? Come on, Arizona! “Hints of cinnamon, clove, allspice and nutmeg give this new, limited edition variety a subtle sweetness.” Ahem, I’ll pass.
Hawaii – pumpkin spice dump cake: A dump cake is easier to make than a standard recipe — you just dump all the ingredients in one bowl and mix it up. Adding a little pumpkin spice? No prob.
Delaware – pumpkin spice deer jerky: Not a food everyone is craving — it’s a meme. It’s basically tough guys poking fun at the pumpkin spice fanatics. “Forget your pumpkin spice; it’s deer jerky time!” No kidding, you can find merch online.
Ah, the vast landscape of pumpkin spice across the U.S. I know, not my normal hard-hitting news, but I bet you’re going to tell someone about pumpkin spice SPAM.
How to bet on the Big Game online without breaking the law
When is the Big Game this year? It’s going down on Sunday, Feb.12th, and we’re ready to party hard. Online sports betting is a popular way to make things more interesting. It’s not legal in all states, however. If you’re not careful, you might run into trouble.
10 most affordable cities
In the U.S. are primarily in the South and Midwest. McAllen, Texas, takes the top spot, with home prices averaging $275,000 (paywall link). Rounding out the top three: Wichita, Kansas, and Little Rock, Arkansas.
Looking for a change? Check this site to find cities that will pay you to move
The pandemic brought many unfortunate changes, but not everything was terrible. One significant change was the emergence of remote work. While many thought this was temporary, it appears the remote worker is here to stay. Tap or click for ways to manage remote workers.