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The Unspoken Words of a Furbaby

Ever stared at your pet and wondered what’s going on in that fluffy little head of theirs? Well, wonder no more! There’s a pet collar to tell you exactly that. It’s called the Shazam Band and it gives your pets a “voice”—yes, your dog can now literally tell you they’re not impressed with dinner.

The wearable claims to help your pets express their needs, emotions, and even offer empathy. That’s right. Now your cat to weigh in on your life choices.

The tech behind this magic? A fancy AI picks up on your pet’s emotions and translates them into real-time “speech.” Of course, the response will sound more robotic, because it is indeed a chatbot telling you what your pets thinks. But if that’s a turn-off and you have a couple of extra bucks to shed, you could switch over from the bot voice to something more human with inflections. The band has 27 hilarious personas — mafia boss, a goofy sidekick, or a snarky southern belle — that match your pet’s vibe. It even comes in different languages—because why wouldn’t your dog want to chat in Mandarin?

Time to find out if your hamster’s secretly been judging you all along!

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Why We Overestimate One Year And Underestimate 10 Years

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Who Said Earning Is Hard?

Pocketing $10 for mowing lawns? Please. That’s so last decade. Today’s teens are raking in serious cash from their bedrooms, no sweat. According to research by Whop, there’s at least one kid in every U.S. high school making over $10k a year from side hustles, all without even putting on real pants.

Back in the day, running lemonade stands and delivering newspapers used to be the staple gigs to earn extra pocket-money. Now, newspapers are obsolete and 42% of teens are getting paid online. Research suggests that one in every 625 kids is making thousands by the time they hit the last bell. What’s more is that some of these hustlers are as young as 12.

And no, they’re not really influencers. They don’t brag millions of followers. They’re just finding ways to flip stuff. Like selling old kicks, streaming games and earning for in-game currency.

Top money-making gigs include:

1. Selling clothes, footwear, or apparel accessories — 16.69% of teens
2. Streaming video games — 10.09%
3. Earning in-game currency — 10.79%
4. Video game tournament prizes — 9.20%
5. Product reviews — 8.75%

But it’s not just about social media access or the pressure of being famous online. One study conducted last month revealed that 72% of Gen Z workers have zero interest in climbing the corporate ladder or becoming managers. They don’t want to deal with toxic managers, work cultures, office politics or late-night work. Instead, they’d rather stick to doing their own thing or focus on building their personal brand.

Maybe that’s why “founder” is now the second fastest-growing job title among Gen Z grads on LinkedIn.

Spendings

The 2024 election cycle is on track to smash spending records, with an estimated $15.9 billion expected, surpassing the previous $15 billion set in 2020, according to OpenSecrets. Outside spending, driven by super PACs that can accept unlimited donations, is set to exceed $5 billion, already hitting $2.6 billion—a billion more than at this point in 2020.

However, when adjusted for inflation, 2020 still holds the spending crown, partly due to Michael Bloomberg’s $1 billion campaign blitz. With razor-thin polls, both presidential candidates are scrambling for every dollar. But it’s not just the top race—over 800 congressional candidates have raised an average of $1.4 million each, as running for office becomes ever pricier post-Citizens United.

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