NASA identifies the first ‘potentially habitable’ planet

NASA identifies the first “potentially habitable” planet: The James Webb Space Telescope found the exoplanet with an atmosphere 50 million light-years away. It’s 1.73 times the radius of Earth and 5.6 times its mass. Color-wise, it’s a cross between Mars and Jupiter. Isn’t that something?

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Using end-of-life tech? You’re at risk of attack

Not one of those “new phone every year” kind of folks? Hey, I don’t blame you! We’re all trying to save a buck or two.

But there’s a line. Using end-of-life (EOL) tech (aka hardware or software that’s no longer updated by the manufacturer) can leave you vulnerable to cyberattacks. Let’s run through what that includes.

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Which ONE state doesn't have a hands-free law?

Watch to the end. I’ll tell ya. Make your guess now!

Trivia

Which tech company stores the most information on the internet? Is it … A.) Amazon, B.) Facebook, C.) Google or D.) Wikipedia?

Find the answer here!

80% of prescriptions

Are controlled by three companies. That means higher drug prices. The FTC is suing the largest pharmacy benefit managers for pumping up consumer costs. Pro tip: GoodRx is free and has coupons you can use with or without insurance.

Keep a tracker hidden in your car

I use an AirTag to always know where my car is. The key is to hide the tracker so a thief doesn’t know about it. The better hidden it is, the better off you’ll be.

300 million subscribers

On YouTube for MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson. “I remember freaking out when I hit 300 subscribers 11 years ago,” he posted on X. Here’s a quick vid where Andrew and I talk about his rise to internet fame.

50 years young

The oldest skateboarder at this year’s Olympics. Father of three Andy Macdonald will compete for Britain alongside his two teenage teammates (paywall link). Both of them are younger than Andy’s oldest kid. And get this: It’s his first Olympics, so he’s def not skate-bored.

Trivia

Which unusual internet-connected device was launched to help farmers monitor the well-being of their livestock? Is it a … A.) Cow fitness tracker, B.) Chicken mood ring, C.) Pig sleep monitor or D.) Goat GPS tracker?

Find the answer here!

31M email addresses

Exposed in a Needless Markup Neiman Marcus breach. The retailer’s original report said only 64,472 people were affected. See if yours is one of them at haveibeenpwned.com.

100% brightness 

Cranking up randomly on Philips Hue smart bulbs. Philips recently made their bulbs compatible with Matter. A bug is making lights flicker without warning. Until they fix it, disconnect your Hue Bridge from Matter on your iPhone