Part 2 of “Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software and People,” presented by Capt. Grace Hopper at NSA in 1982.
Capt. Grace Hopper on future possibilities: Data, hardware, software and people (Part 2, 1982)
🔒 Lock it up: Having people over this weekend? Lock your computer. Call me paranoid, but you never know who’ll get curious. For Windows: Hit the Windows key + L. On a Mac, use Ctrl + Cmd + Q.
Redddit for newbies
A lot of people have no idea how to use one of the most popular websites out there. I’ll explain why it’s such a big deal and how it can help you find just about anything you’re into.
❤️ For the first time ever: An artificial heart was successfully implanted in a patient with end-stage heart failure. Total Artificial Heart supports patients while they wait for a real heart transplant. With heart failure affecting at least 26 million people globally and fewer than 6,000 transplants performed each year, this could be a medical breakthrough. Four more patients will go through trials soon.
1.6M brain scans
Used to train an AI tool that predicts dementia risk. Researchers are using MRI and CT scans to find patterns that could help doctors spot dementia sooner and treat it better. I sure hope it works; by 2050, the number of people with dementia is expected to triple.
Capt. Grace Hopper on future possibilities: Data, hardware, software and people (Part 1, 1982)
Part 1 of “Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software and People,” presented by Capt. Grace Hopper at NSA in 1982.
Google Search is dying
Younger people are turning to AI chatbots, TikTok and Reddit for answers instead. Gen-Z is also sticking with older cars to avoid new tech and high costs. Plus, Chipotle is using robots for avocado prep, and we’ll show you how to turn your smart TV into a photo frame.
Apple Store lines (and hype) are back
Remember when people would camp out all night for the latest iPhone? That excitement died down, but it’s made a big comeback.
🏈 No more Mr. Dice guy: Online betting is legal in 30 states, and athletes know that better than anyone. Auburn Tigers QB Payton Thorne says he’s been getting random payment requests from people who lost money on bets after his team loses. He’s not the only one. Never gamble more than you’re willing to lose.
Amazon's secret profit center
Streaming costs are spiraling, but Amazon’s secret fees are the real eye-opener. What started as a simple $79 Prime membership has ballooned into a $22 billion profit machine — without most people even realizing it.
Scams on social media
Why are people willingly sending money to scammers they’ve never met? There’s shocking new trend where social media traps victims into losing big bucks.
I see fake people: Celebs like Victoria Beckham, Margot Robbie and Kate Moss are endorsing $660 LED beauty masks. The light rays supposedly stimulate collagen production and blood circulation to make your skin look younger and firmer. Research shows they can’t even reach the dermis, which is the second layer of skin where regeneration takes place.
You're being recorded in public
You can’t prevent people from recording you, but you can stay aware of your surroundings to identify potential cameras.
Drive-by theft: Thieves are snatching $550 AirPod Max headphones right off people’s heads. As your music blasts, they sneak up on a peddle bike or moped, and before you realize it — poof! — those pricey headphones are gone.
🚨 Spoiler: You’re on the list! See if your info was exposed in the NPD breach that hit 2.9 billion people. Go to Pentester and enter your name, state and date of birth. The crazy part? You can look up anyone on this site. I found Bill Gates!
🛌 Taller people sleep longer in bed: Women are turning to ChatGPT to catch guys lying about their height on dating apps. Upload four pics, and a bot can size someone up based on their surroundings and proportions. In a test of 10 people, ChatGPT came within an inch of assessing their real measurements. Short kings, I’ve got you: Height-increasing insoles to the rescue.
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Catch ‘em all: OpenAI is afraid to release an AI-detection tool they’ve been sitting on for nearly two years. It’s reportedly 99% effective at detecting AI-generated text with watermarks, and all they have to do is “turn it on.” Why the holdup? People are keeping their AI use quiet, and OpenAI will tick off people by releasing its tool.
How I got my cell phone number off the internet
We talk to Darius from Incogni, who tells us how you can remove your personal data from the internet. Plus, a family claims an Amazon driver stole their cat, people are yelling a lot at Siri, and there’s a new sober dating app.
On the tip of your tongue: Most people don’t know you can use an asterisk in your Google search as a placeholder. For instance, if you type “* me down to the * city,” Google fills in the blanks and gives results for Guns N’ Roses’ “Paradise City.”