Hello, Sunday! Great to see you, friend. This past Friday, I mentioned the Oura Ring is FSA and HSA eligible — meaning you can use pretax dollars to buy it since it’s classified as a medical device. So many of you asked, “What about the Apple Watch or Fitbit?”

Here’s the deal: They’re not automatically FSA/HSA eligible. If you want to use those funds, you need a Letter of Medical Necessity from your doc stating it’s essential for your health. Still have questions? Check with your health plan administrator. After all, I’m just a Digital Goddess®. 😜

✅ Only $1.24 a month: That’s all it costs to upgrade to my tested and recommended password app for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone and web browsers. More on that below. On to the tech smarts.  — Kim

Humanoid robots have come a long way. In 2000, Honda’s $2.5 million ASIMO could barely shuffle along at 1 mph. Now, robots are running, flipping and handling customer service. Let’s dive into the robot revolution.

🦾 Why humanoid bots?

Most robots are one-trick ponies — great at one task but useless everywhere else. The problem? Our world isn’t built for machines; it’s built for us. We climb stairs, twist off bottle caps and reach shelves designed for human hands. 

Crack the code on robots that move and think like us, and suddenly, they can slot into any job. That’s why Elon Musk thinks his Optimus robots could pull in $10 trillion. 

They’ll do anything from mowing your lawn to babysitting. He wants to make several thousand this year. Expect to shell out $20,000 to $30,000 for one.

🤖 Who’s your da-ta?

Education: Van Robotics got turned away by Shark Tank in 2020. Now, their $5,000 robot tutor, ABii, is helping kids learn reading and math in 36 states and seven countries. It’s just 18 inches tall and sits right on your desk. Perfect for eye level.

Health care: Moxi robots make over a million deliveries at 31 hospitals. They’ve saved staff over 1.5 billion steps and 575,000 hours carrying meds and lab samples. The $11,625 a month each is covered by grants.

Hospitality: In Spain, there are the nearly $100K Kime bartenders that whip up 180 drinks an hour. Meanwhile, Japanese restaurant chain Skylark has around 3,000 cat-eared robots delivering food to tables. They might’ve taken up to 15,000 human jobs.

Logistics: Agility Robotics’ 5-foot-9-inch Digit lifts up to 35 pounds. It’s the only robot you can actually buy for warehouses and factories. Companies are paying $30 an hour for ’em. That’s around $62,400 a year, assuming it’s working 40 hours a week.

Security: The $150,000Eve bots, funded by OpenAI, are doing security duty at a couple of industrial sites. Let’s hope no intruders can outrun its top speed of 9.8 mph.

🏠 Robot, come here

When can a robot serve you breakfast in bed? This year, Nvidia will launch the Jetson Thor to power humanoid robot brains with AI. In a decade, they’ll be as common as your smart speaker. I can’t wait!

I almost forgot to mention the robot that types hundreds of words per minute. It’s just a pro-to-type (I know, I know).

Ever forgotten a password? You’re not alone. With so many accounts, it’s easy to fall into the habit of reusing passwords — but that puts you at serious risk. Hackers love weak and repeated passwords because they make hijacking your accounts a breeze.

Protect yourself with NordPass, the secure password manager I trust and recommend. It helps you:

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Stop struggling with passwords and start securing your online life with NordPass. Which reminds me … Think of passwords like toothbrushes: Change them regularly, keep them to yourself, and never share them!

📨 Inbox under attack: Beware if you use Microsoft 365. Hackers are putting phishing links in emails sent from Microsoft addresses. Yep, even those from “.onmicrosoft​.com” can be fake. This is getting around security checks. Be extra careful about clicking on links. Search the email address in your inbox to see if it’s familiar.

He must have used Bono as his GPS voice: A Tesla driver was following Google Maps on a mountain and took the wrong turn. Instead of sticking to the clearly marked roadway, he ended up on a ski slope. Luckily, the ski patrol spotted the car, chased it down and stopped it. The driver still doesn’t know what he was looking for.

🚗 Meanwhile, have a second-gen Rivian? A new update lets you drive with your hands totally off the wheel. It only works on 135,000 miles of “compatible highways” in the U.S. and Canada. I wouldn’t trust it.

Here VR for convicted criminals: Prisoners in solitary confinement are getting VR goggles so they can pretend to be walking in Paris or on a beach in Thailand. The goal? Handle life. Case in point: Someone bumped into Daniel in VR. Instead of lashing out, he was guided through a breathing exercise to handle conflict.

🔒 It’s about time: Apple is finally going to encrypt messages between iPhones and Androids. That means any RCS messages sent between the two will be secure, with only the sender and receiver able to read them. Not Apple, not Google and not your phone carrier. As for how to enable it? Sit tight. It’ll update automatically.

⚡Elon Musk fake electricity scam: Fraudsters are sending out messages promising to cut your electric bill by 90% with a special gadget “invented by Elon Musk.” The phony message might even include your real name to seem legit and links to a sketchy site with domains like “esavrr, gimelove or eaelon” to buy it. Please don’t.

Roblox’s CEO has a few words for you: So many horror stories of grooming and bullying in the game. The CEO’s advice for parents is simple: If you can’t watch your kids, don’t let them play. In other words, it’s not my fault there’s bad stuff happening. Nice.

😴 Hey, sleepyhead. These bedroom upgrades will help you wind down.

• Scroll hands-free with a phone holder that mounts on your nightstand.
• Some dusk-to-dawn night-lights (9% off) give your room a soft glow.
• This galaxy projector (40% off) brings the night sky indoors.
• Drift off to your favorite tunes with a sleep mask with built-in Bluetooth.
• Got neck pain? Rest easy on an ergonomic memory foam pillow.

🛍️ Hang on: Organize your closet and shave minutes off your morning routine with these metal hangers for pants and skirts.

📂 Size matters: Use Excel often? Save big files in an .XLSB format instead of .XLS. The file size will shrink by up to 75%. Nice one!

Avoid a Wi-Fi traffic jam:Most routers let you switch channels for a clearer signal. Log into your router’s online interface. (Check the manual or online guide if you’re not sure how.) Look for Wireless Settings and find the Channel option. Channels 1, 6 or 11 are typically less congested. Reboot your router and you’re good to go.

One wrong move: You’re doing some math on your calculator app and one wrong tap ruins it all. Not anymore. Swipe to the right or left to delete the last character. My high school math teacher called me average. How mean.

There are over 1 billion malware programs: Antivirus software scans your system for viruses, ransomware and other threats and removes them before they cause damage. Protect five devices for only $19.*

▶️ YouTube first impressions: A channel trailer gives future subscribers a taste of what to expect. Just sign into YouTube Studio > Customization > Layout. Click ADD under Video Spotlight to choose a video as your trailer, then hit Publish. Pro tip: Upload a custom video and mention your release schedule, so folks come back for more.

Easy printer cleanup: Soak a piece of paper with rubbing alcohol (not too much — leave the edges dry), and run it through your printer’s roller to clean off the junk.

• John from Lubbock, Texas, thought Coinbase called warning him about a hacker. It was actually a scammer who stole $300,000 in his crypto.
• David from Burbank, California, helps a big-time former movie star who found her full film on YouTube. She’s not getting a cent in royalties and wants to know if that’s legal.
• Jeff from Harrisburg, North Carolina, wants amazing photos of his home to make his Airbnb or Vrbo listing stand out.

Plus, Mike gets security cam help, Marilyn needs to digitize office records, Brett wants an AI side hustle, Jeff falls for a romance scam, and more!

Experience cuteness: My little golden retriever puppy, Bella!

📺 Watch: David Attenborough’s awe-inspiring nature scenes in 4K. You’ll stay for the action, and his narrating style is amazing.

I take two scoops of collagen a day: It’s good for bone density, makes your nails and hair stronger and can help smooth wrinkles. Use this link for 45% off* if you want to try it, too.

📻 Listen: One of my favorites, Radio Garden. So fun to listen to radio from around the world.

👩‍🍳 Cook: The best salmon burger. So good!

Shop and save: Today’s price-busting deals on everyday essentials.

Free: Now that I have your attention!

• Documents: LibreOffice’s full suite is totally free.
• Audio editing: Audacity is perfect for podcasts, music or just cleaning up sound.
• Video editing: DaVinci Resolve for pro-level editing without the price tag.

Remember when air was free at the gas station? Now it’s $1.50. It’s called inflation. (I know you smiled.)

✅ Remembering passwords is a losing battle. Letting your browser do it for you isn’t smart, either. What happens if someone steals your computer? Get your security buttoned up with NordPass. It’s easy to use, replaces weak passwords with strong ones and autofills everything for you. Hit my link for 58% off while you’re thinking about it. 

Have a great, relaxing Sunday. I’ll be back tomorrow with the best tech newsletter in the USA! — Kim