2026 oct 20

[rcjordan]

^{Use agents to find but never allow them to execute.  I'm finding Amz's agent to be good (but not great) at finding products with obscure features such as bulk packaging or very small sizing.}
Should you trust personal AI agents with your money and data? Here's what experts say. - CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/personal-ai-agents-trust-security-risks/

^{Because that's what it is}
After a week with a Googlebook, I can't shake the feeling I'm using an Android tablet disguised as a laptop
https://www.xda-developers.com/after-week-with-googlebook-cant-shake-feeling-using-android-tablet-disguised-as-laptop/

^{If you have a limited data plan, this issue could easily breach your cap, as some have found. Verizon charges $20/gb for overages.}
Google Home Speakers downloading massive amounts of data
https://9to5google.com/2026/10/19/google-home-speaker-downloads/

^{very small study}
Microdosing LSD shows some cognitive benefits — but only for women | Nature
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03265-y

Most vapes, e-cigarettes now illegal to sell in Pennsylvania – WPXI
https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/most-vapes-e-cigarettes-now-illegal-sell-pennsylvania/OYCKTV67RFHATE66RJTWTFAP7Y/

^{Companies will sell anything we'll buy.}
Base Mercedes-AMG EV Gets Fake Six-Cylinder Noises. V8 Sounds Cost Extra
https://www.thedrive.com/news/base-mercedes-amg-ev-gets-fake-six-cylinder-noises-v8-sounds-cost-extra

[rcjordan]

Chrome will now show a warning before you visit 'suspicious' sites | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/tech/1014446/google-chrome-suspicious-website-warning