If you’re planning on giving or selling an old phone, make sure you follow all of these steps to completely wipe off your data.
5 legit ways to make extra cash on your schedule
If you’re sitting on a pile of cash sipping mai tais in Bora Bora right now, congratulations (and where’s my invite?). For the rest of us, making a little extra money never hurts.
People ask me all the time for an easy way to rake in the dough. Do those exist? Yes and no.
Creative side hustles are sexy but not a sure bet: A recent survey of 1,000 creators shows 55% of full-time employees make money on their side hustle in the first year. But 54% of them made under $10,000.
Lucky for you, I found a low-risk way to test drive the creator life, plus four other practical ways to make some money on the side.
Have a brick-and-mortar store?
If you have the crew to do it, become an Amazon Hub Delivery Partner. They drop off 20 to 50 packages a day for you and your staff to deliver. As for the pay, we’re not talking peanuts — this can add as much as $27,000 per year to your bottom line.
Have an opinion?
Sign up for paid surveys. Just do me a favor and don’t Google “paid surveys,” or you’ll end up on junk sites. User Interviews is legit. You may have to apply for several before you get approved, but they pay well. Content Queen Allie scored $40 for a 10-minute call.
The downside? They pay in gift cards, but Amazon and Visa are both options (and basically cash).
💸 Pro tip: A lot of survey sites or product-review options will make it seem like you’re gonna make a lot of money. Try this: Search for “Reddit” and the company’s name to see recent posts from real people. One company looked great, but a quick Reddit search revealed it was more like $50 for years of work. Pass!
Have property?
Rent it out. Here are two ways to do it without strangers stepping foot inside your house:
We may earn a commission from purchases, but our recommendations are always objective.
Hackers are selling old routers to spies
They’re using these routers for denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and spamming inboxes. Meanwhile, a man’s been cyberstalked by a former roommate — nightmare stuff. Plus, Microsoft got hacked, and OpenAI is launching a search engine.
Ticket heist: Cybercriminals are selling fake tickets online for the upcoming Paris Olympics. It’s a large-scale effort with over 700 fake domains. Telltale signs? Spelling and grammar mistakes and super inflated prices. Stick to the official sales platform.
40% quieter
A new leaf blower invented by college students. Engineering brainiacs at Johns Hopkins University designed an electric leaf blower that cuts the noise levels nearly in half and practically erases the most obnoxious whirring sounds most leaf blowers emit. Black & Decker will start selling them in the next two years!
Have stuff you want to get rid of? Try Linda's Stuff
Linda’s story gives me chills. She started out selling her kids’ old video games online, and now she runs a multimillion-dollar company. Check out the full interview here.
Stop your TV from selling your data
Remember when a 4K TV cost over ten grand? Now, they’re packed with smart features at a fraction of that price. But there’s a catch.
How to earn $25 million a year on eBay
Linda Lightman started by selling her kids’ video games on eBay in the ’90s. Today, she operates a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse with a dedicated team, all thanks to her eBay success. Plus, updates on Apple’s AI developments and tax credits for EVs.
Everything old is new again
Remember when Amazon’s Kindle was the hottest gadget on the block, selling out in just five hours in 2007? It’s making a surprising comeback, here’s the scoop.
👀 How FedEx is helping cops spy on you: Flock Safety makes automated license plate readers and video surveillance gear. Its 40,000 cameras are used in 3,000 communities across 40 states. FedEx has AI-powered cameras in its delivery trucks recording everything it sees. Now, FedEx is selling those recordings to Flock, which will provide them to law enforcement agencies and who knows who else. Reminds me of the book “1984.”
The Apple Vision Pro - Apple finally gets the message
The $3500 headset was hyped as a game-changer, but this week, work on the second version got canceled. Let’s break down why it’s not selling and what’s behind the decision.
Cheap clothes online could make you sick
Major fashion retailer Shein was caught selling millions of clothes containing toxic chemicals, some of which are linked to cancer. Plus, an Amazon driver ignores a house fire, Samsung washing machine drama, and police drones are here.
Top eBay seller makes $25M a year — here's how
Want to start your own eBay side biz? Don’t miss this! Linda Lightman started selling her sons’ video games on eBay in the ’90s. Fast forward to today, and she owns a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse where she employs a small army of people.
What you will pay for the government's war against EVs
Just 7% of the cars sold last year were electric. Find out why EVs just aren’t selling.
This mystery song has the internet obsessed
Do you know where it’s from? No one does, and online sleuths are on the hunt. Plus, AI-generated deepfake food pics are popping up on DoorDash and GrubHub, people are selling selfies with Stanley Cups, and more!
January 6th, 2024
President Biden’s new executive order requires AI companies to share safety test data with the government. Plus, men who use their phones a lot have problems with their little swimmers. 23andMe sells customer data to big pharma, best-selling items on FB Marketplace and Apple’s “Scary Fast” event. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
Apple's nightmare before Christmas
Apple has been banned from selling its top Apple Watches. Here’s what you need to know.
A foldable smartphone for Christmas
Why aren’t these phones selling? Let me tell you the reason.
November 4th, 2023
President Biden’s new executive order requires AI companies to share safety test data with the government. Plus, men who use their phones a lot have problems with their little swimmers. 23andMe sells customer data to big pharma, best-selling items on FB Marketplace and Apple’s “Scary Fast” event. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
July 29th, 2023
In this week’s show, OpenAI founder Sam Altman’s global ID system plans and how Ukrainian women use AI to “honey trap” Russian soldiers. Meteorite hunters’ big profits, selling your old iPhone and sexy deep-faked influencers. Also, Allie and I share our most mispronounced words. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.