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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Hey there, it's Kim, of course. After today's Daily Tech Update, this is amazing. I'm gonna share with you this week's Saturday Steals. It's just some of my favorite finds that will make life a little smarter, easier, and tech ahead, all at a great price. Want to turn an entire neighborhood on its head? Announce you're building five gigantic data centers right next door.
That'll clear out the dinner party fast. Here's the thing. Data centers are where AI actually lives. They're loud, they're power hungry, and they can send your electric bill through the roof without ever asking permission. So Elon Musk has a different idea. Why not build data centers in space? Low Earth orbit, powered by the sun, no angry neighbors, no noise, no skyrocketing utility bills.
His critics say it won't work.
Chapter 2: What challenges do data centers pose to neighborhoods?
What about maintenance, radiation? But critics said SpaceX would never fly. Now it's America's only reliable ride to the space station. They said Starlink was a fantasy. Now people in the middle of nowhere are streaming at full speed. For now, it's his money, it's his rocket, his risk. Get out of his way. Get my newsletter, getkim.com. And now it's time for your Saturday steals.
If you like tech that works hard and costs less, you're going to love these. Now, let's jump into some of my best finds from this week. And don't forget to visit my Amazon shop where you can find all my deals and recommended tech on demand. Just head to Amazon.com slash shop slash Kim Commando. All right, let me give it to you again. Amazon.com slash shop slash Kim Commando with a K, of course.
You know that little slip of plastic in your wallet? It's your driver's license. And it's not only an ID.
Chapter 3: How does Elon Musk propose to address data center issues?
It's a goldmine for data brokers. State DMVs across the country are making millions selling your personal info, names, addresses, accident records, even court history to companies you've never heard of. And it's not only ads. Data brokers mix your DMV info with your shopping habits, credit profiles, and social media activity to build a complete profile on you. Some use it to sell you stuff.
Chapter 4: What are the potential benefits of building data centers in space?
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Chapter 5: What criticisms exist regarding Musk's space data center plan?
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Chapter 6: How has SpaceX overcome initial skepticism?
So first, a smart air purifier. $200, down almost 30%. Now, the big deal about this is it uses a true HEPA filter to grab dust, pollen, and pet dander. There's a built-in air quality monitor, plus it works as a white noise machine, too. Rated 4.7 stars, and it has almost 13,000 plus reviews. Next up, a mattress protector. I know it's not exciting, $21, 30% off.
But zip it on to block out dust mites and bed bugs. It's waterproof and still breathable, so you won't feel like you're sleeping on plastic. It has 4.6 stars. And finally, the BugMD Insect Catcher. $60 for a three-pack, UV light lures the pests in, sticky pads trap them, and you get nine refill charges included. Find all the links that you need right now at WTOP.com.
Who is the highest paid person at your local TV news station? Who is that? Do you think it's the lead anchor, the people in the field? You would guess it's the face of the network, so the evening or morning anchor. It's the weather person, the weatherman or lady.
Chapter 7: What innovative tech products are highlighted in this episode?
They pull in over $400,000 in big markets for doing the weather. Well, that's if they have a meteorologist. Yes. If they have like Kooky Craig around the valley doing weather. I knew one of those guys and he made bupkis. I always wanted to be a weather person. But anyway, let me tell you why I bring this up. Oh, I thought a joke was coming. No. Okay.
There's a whole industry of weather influencers now on TikTok. Oh, okay. Ryan Hall, Ye Hall, has 3 million YouTube subscribers. He's making about $80,000 a month. But why does that connect to his salary at the station? No, I don't know if he's on a TV station. Oh, he's just a weather influencer. There's also Reed Timmer. He has 1.4 million subscribers.
They live stream all the storms for hours and hours and hours, and they're just raking in all this money. And they are also calling things like not like, you know, storm. They're calling it like ice storm apocalypse. Of course. You know, things like that. I mean, that will be like low snow storm expected. Bariatric pressure isn't sexy. So I decided to see if I could be a weather person. Okay.
Okay. And, you know, I'm so busy. So we decided to see if AI could do the job. Let's listen. It's Arizona, so it's hot today, hot and sunny tomorrow, and spoiler alert, basically hot and sunny for the foreseeable future. Now, my cat actually wishes it was stormy weather because when it rains, it purrs. I'm Kim with your weather update. What do you think? What was the sound effect?
Was that supposed to be rain? Because it sounded like someone going to the bathroom. That was not what we were going for. Oh, all right. You can put just or listen as a different genre. It doesn't have to be a weather report. It could be adult entertainment. Andrew. Hey, if you love staying tech ahead, then you're going to love, love, love. I'm talking about my free newsletter called The Current.
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