Hey there, welcome to your Sunday scroll, friend. Let’s talk emojis. Those teeny icons you’ve used to flirt, ghost, plead or passive-aggressively react to work messages. Somewhere in the emoji universe, one reigns supreme. 

So what’s the most-used emoji on Earth? Take a guess: A) 😂, B) ❤️, C) 🙏 or D) 😍. Find the answer at the end! 

Every five seconds, someone’s identity is stolen. Yours could be next. I use NordProtect because it actually stops scams. Real protection, real alerts, not false promises. Grab 65% off now before it’s too late. — Kim

That’s my childhood home above at 111 Washington Avenue, South Amboy, NJ. I was about 10 when I knocked out my front tooth on the swing set. There was also the day when I made the very bad decision to throw a snowball at a passing police car while the officer had his windows open. (Yes, I hit him. No, I don’t recommend it.)

I hadn’t looked at my old house in years, but seeing it on Google Maps took me straight back. Want to do it, too? It’s super easy and a little emotional.

🗺️ Find your childhood home

1. Open the Google Maps app or go to maps.google.com.
2. Type in and enter the address of the house or neighborhood.
3. Select Street View, then tap the image.
4. Tap (or click) the screen and then select “See more dates” (top left, web, or bottom, app) to go back in time.

If you’re lucky, Google may have snapshots of the home over the years. You can see when the fence was replaced, or if they finally painted the garage door, or if the tree you used to cry under is still standing. 

🤖 Now add AI fun

Here’s a great use of AI that’s actually heartwarming. Upload a screenshot of your childhood home to ChatGPT (or another image AI tool) and say:

“This is the house I grew up in. Can you help me write a short story about a memory here?” If you use Midjourney, it can make an aerial view. 

💡 Bonus idea: Jot down three childhood memories in your Notes app. The next time you’re with your kids or grandkids, show them the house and tell them the stories.

Trust me, they’ll remember the one about the snowball. Or the time your mom found you building a sandcastle and took Grandpa’s urn back. ⚱️

Your identity is for sale and not just by hackers. That old fitness app you ditched? Or the health insurer you used? They’re leaking your info. And now, thanks to AI, scammers can fake your voice, forge your ID, and make deepfake videos of you. It’s terrifying.

That’s why I use NordProtect and I couldn’t be happier. They have my back. 

It alerts me the moment my data shows up where it shouldn’t. I get 24/7 dark web monitoring, credit tracking, financial alerts, and fraud support when it matters most.

Lifelock charged me $239.88 a year. NordProtect? Just $62.64, that’s 74% less for more protection. It runs silently in the background, but if I’m ever a victim, I’m covered up to $1 million. 

✅ Lock in 65% off now before it’s too late. It’s more important than ever to make sure your identity is protected.

🩸 The FBI’s waving red flags: Scammers have a new angle. They’re impersonating health fraud investigators to steal sensitive data. They’ll slide into your texts or inbox asking for health info or fake reimbursements. Watch out for phone calls, too. Don’t bite, it’s all phishing designed to use your medical ID for something or someone else, along with stealing your cash. Have an older family member? Warn them about this one.

Free TV isn’t free: Amazon is torching the Freevee app. It’s dead by August 2025. All that “Watch Free with Ads” content is getting absorbed into Prime Video. Jeff needs the money.

🧲 Battery boy: A mom demanded an X-ray for her screaming toddler. Good move, because he’d swallowed a button battery, which was frying his throat from the inside. He was originally misdiagnosed with a stomach virus. He’s recovering after several procedures, and Mom basically saved his life by refusing to be gaslit by triage.

TSA gets it right: Gold Star families now have free PreCheck, plus a discount for military spouses, and TSA is adding expedited lanes in 10 cities. It’s part of their July 4th rollout that finally makes airport lines suck a little less to thank families for their service to our country.

🧠 New brain tech: This is amazing. Researchers developed an implant that helps people who can’t speak communicate again. Casey Harrell, for example, has ALS and now has his brain signals turned into text and read aloud by a computer in his old voice. The best part? It’s 97% accurate, making it the most advanced system yet.

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⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Watching YouTube and want silence? Tap M on your keyboard to mute/unmute instantly. Useful when someone walks in mid-video.

📶 Wi-Fi not showing up on your phone? First, move closer to your router. Thick walls and appliances can mess with the signal. Still nothing? Unplug the router for 30 seconds and restart it. Still no go? Toggle Wi-Fi off and on.

Stop trolls on Instagram: You can filter out nasty comments. Go to Profile > Settings and activity > Hidden Words (under How others can interact with you). Tap Manage custom words and phrases to build a block list, then toggle on Hide comments. Anything with those words stays hidden from your followers.

🍏 Auto-launch apps on your Mac: Always opening the same app? Do yourself a favor and set it to open on startup. Go to System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions. Under Open at Login, click the (+) button and choose your app. Bonus: To remove one you’re not using, select it and hit the (–) button.

AT&T’s new Account Lock feature: Finally, a way to stop SIM-swapping attacks. That’s when hackers transfer your number to their own SIM to steal 2FA codes. To turn it on, open the myAT&T app and go to Services > Mobile Security > Wireless Account Lock.

🐕 Never miss walk time again: Say, “Alexa, remind me to walk the dog at 6 p.m. every day.” No more side eye from the pup. Once you’re back in the habit, just say, “Alexa, cancel my 6 p.m. dog walking reminder.” FYI: The latest Echo Dot is 36% off. Such a deal!

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• Michael from Cypress, Texas, survived a plane crash in the Kentucky mountains. He found an old, inactive cell phone and called 911. It worked! 

• Holly from Phoenix, Arizona, needs help. Her brother lost $400K in a crypto scam and thinks he’s dating Jennifer Aniston.
• John from Cleveland, Ohio, thought he did everything right when he bought a truck on Facebook Marketplace. Two weeks later, cops showed up. The truck was stolen.

Plus, Renee suspects phone cloning, Kari lost $25K, Lymarie needs medical tech, Tom looks for bookkeeping help, Pat wants her name removed from Google, and so much more!

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🎧 Let AI DJ your day: Compose tracks using emotion-based controls and royalty-free loops.

Be amazed at how deep the sea is: Seriously, you just keep scrolling and scrolling. 

🎻 Conduct a virtual orchestra: Input chord progressions or melodies, and listen to a full symphonic ensemble play.

🧩 Animate your doodles: Upload a drawing, place joints and watch it move, wave and dance.

Answer: A) The face with tears of joy, 😂. It’s official: Laughter wins the internet. The “crying laughing” emoji beats out all others, even the ❤️. 

Emojis are basically today’s hieroglyphics. Someday, archaeologists will dig up our chats and say, “Interesting, they expressed emotions with tiny cartoon faces. Like this one, we think it meant joy. Or a pregnant male.” 🫃🏼 

Hackers don’t need your permission, just one weak link, and your identity is theirs. I don’t take chances. I use NordProtect to stay one step ahead. Full protection, 65% off right now. Don’t wait.

📲 Turns out smart people tell their friends about good things. That’s how this became the #1 tech newsletter. So thanks for being smart. 

Tomorrow, we’re starting Monday strong with cheat codes for turning meetings into fast, focused action sessions using AI. Until then, say something nice to Siri today. She deserves it. 🎙️ — Kim

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