It’s Monday — here's looking at you, kid! Did you catch the Academy Awards last night? I’m not into those shows. Today’s tech trivia is inspired by movie magic. What was the first feature film to use computer-generated imagery, aka CGI? Was it … A.) “Star Wars: A New Hope,“ B.) “Tron,“ C.) “Westworld“ or D.) “Alien“? Answer’s at the end!

Time change alert! Thanks to that pesky daylight saving time, my daily podcast is now live at 11:30 a.m. Pacific (2:30 p.m. Eastern). And I’m back from Japan and back hosting our daily video podcast on YouTube, Rumble and Facebook. When you’re watching, be sure to leave a comment. At the end of each show, I pick the best ones to read to all! So much fun! — Kim

Apple’s new Journal feature is all about capturing those little moments in life right on your iPhone. But now, social media posts are claiming that — oh, no! — because of Journal, anyone can find your full name and location. Yikes.

Is all the fearmongering worth our worry? Or is it just another tech urban legend? I got the scoop on Apple Journal, and along the way, I found an even more concerning privacy issue. It’s one I bet you’ve overlooked, whether you’re Team Apple or Team Android. But first …

What’s the deal with Apple Journal?

Think of it as a digital diary on your phone that tracks your videos, photos, audio clips and location data — then sends eerily timed notifications to inspire you to jot down things.

Say you head out for a night with friends and take pictures at a restaurant. Apple Journal will “remember” that and prompt you to write an entry about it.

According to Apple, this feature doesn't share this information with the outside world, but plenty of people still thought, “Hmm, maybe not.” I don’t need Tim Cook to know about my fifth grade crush, thank you very much.

Two settings raised hairs

Journaling Suggestions and Discoverable by Others. Social media posts spread like wildfire, claiming these settings give strangers access to your personal information and entries.

First, let’s tackle Journaling Suggestions. I researched it, and Journaling Suggestions are only created based on the other apps you use. Plus, you get to control which data gets included.

OK, but can Apple see your entries?

🔍 Myth busted: Nope, your entries are end-to-end encrypted. That means not even Apple can access them.

The Discoverable by Others setting detects nearby iPhone users who also have the Journal app and are “discoverable.” So, does it share your info with passersby?

🔍 Debunked: This setting doesn't share your name or location with strangers. It just lets you know how many of your contacts are around you so it can create more personalized prompts.

Still uneasy about it? I get it. Steps here on my site to disable it.

Android and Apple users' privacy concern

Everyone can see your smartphone's name. Yep, anyone who tries to connect to Wi‑Fi will see it in their list of discovered networks as a potential hotspot. That means if you use your real name as your phone's name, anyone with a smartphone or laptop can see it.

Hackers could use that information to zero in on who (and where) you are and AirDrop whatever to you. Now, that's creepy. The good news is you can easily change the name of your phone to something else:

• iPhone/iPad: Open Settings > General > About > Name. Tap the X, then type in a new name. Hit Done.
• Android: Go to Settings > About Phone > Device Name. Type in a new name for your phone, then hit OK.

🐴 I’m a horse lover. I renamed my iPhone to My Little Phoney. C’mon, that’s pretty good!

💗 When you see a major story here and want to share it, find the Facebook, X, LinkedIn or email icon at the end. Tap or click that. Boom! You've just shared that awesome story.

Look inside your car. I thought so. It needs a little TLC, right?

• Tiny cordless car vacuum that charges by USB. Cheerio chaser!
• Elegant dust brush to tackle the fuzz on your dashboard and vents.
• Hang your bags with these headrest hooks — civilized.
• Cupholder coasters to catch Diet Coke (or whatever else) drips.
• Washable cloth garbage bags help keep trash contained and out of sight.

⚡ Me want power: AI and data centers munch on energy like you wouldn’t believe. In two years, they’ll consume 6% of all electricity in the U.S. Yep, that’s a lot. There are already 5,000 data centers, with more on the way.

Too touchy: 97% of new cars come with touchscreens, which is handy … but distracting. AAA says messing with these screens takes your eyes off the road for 40 seconds. Starting in 2026, cars in Europe will need old-school buttons and levers instead of touchscreens to earn the highest safety ratings. Look for a similar move here in the States, too.

🥊 Netflix and punch: Jake Paul, internet personality and brother of YouTuber Logan Paul, is a successful boxer. One of his recent fights earned him $30 million. Now, he’s taking on Mike Tyson. Can Netflix handle all the people who tune in? We’ll see in July.

Millennials, watch out: New data from the FBI shows folks ages 30 to 49 are most likely to lose money to investment fraud. Oops. Social media and ads are some of the biggest ways criminals pass this stuff along. No big surprise: Crypto scams are especially lucrative.

Paws crossed: Yale scientists have a new canine cancer vax that doubles sick pups' survival rates. It's adapted from human treatments that use polyclonal antibodies to tackle cancer. It's helped over 300 dogs in a study, including adorbs golden retriever Hunter, who's been doing great for two years after his osteosarcoma diagnosis. That boy deserves a treat!

💧 I’ll pass: Okra water is the hot new trend all over TikTok. Yep, slice up okra, let it sit in water, and then you’ve got a glass of clear goop. Folks say it makes you look younger and is loaded with vitamins. Doctors say (and I’m paraphrasing), “This is just a dumb trend.”

The internet is obsessed: Pass the time waiting for answers to your Instagram DMs by playing the Pong game hidden in the app. Open a convo in your Instagram DMs, and send an emoji. Tap it, and that’ll become a bouncing ball on your screen. Move a slider to keep it from getting by.

🥡 So you can stop looking out the window: The delay between you ordering your food on Uber Eats and your being able to enjoy it is about to get shorter. Uber is introducing a live location-sharing feature that should make connecting to your delivery person easier. Sweet.

Ever wonder why you see certain ads on your phone or computer? It all has to do with companies that track what you do online and what you buy. They use tokens to show you ads, which is called interest-based advertising.

The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) has a tool for you to decline letting these companies follow you around online using your email address or phone number. Yep — by using this tool, you can stop those personalized ads and tracking.

Don’t worry, the DAA is a legit organization and doesn’t use your email address or phone number for anything other than the opt-out process, and the hashed versions are automatically deleted after 30 days.

I opted out with my primary email address and cell number.

▶️ Opt out for free here. You’re welcome. Where else can you get this valuable intel?

AI in your business: If you’re trying to figure out how to use AI in your business, take a free test drive at Oracle.com/Kim.* Oracle has the GPUs, processing power and expertise you need. Def worth checking out!

Alt + Tab: A keyboard shortcut pro Windows users know. Use it to cycle through your open programs quickly. On a Mac, it’s Cmd + Tab.

Print ninja: On Windows, press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type printmanagement.msc and press Enter. This opens the Print Management console, where you can see all the printers installed on your system, driver info, print queues and more. It's a powerful tool beyond the basic print dialog settings. Nice move.

Kids should not use this app: This week, Mary asked about Wizz, a chat app aimed at teens. It was removed from the app stores after reports of perverts using it to send pics and messages to kids. Check your kid’s phone for Wizz and remove it ASAP.

📧 Email etiquette: It’s not always what you say but how it’s received. "Per my last email" means "Uh, can you read? I already said that." Most people who write, "I might be mistaken, but …" actually mean "You can't really be saying something that dumb, right?"

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And did you see their shoes? Loafers.

The answer: C.) “Westworld.“ Released in 1973, it was the first feature film to include computer-made imagery, kicking off Hollywood’s love affair with CGI. And yes, it’s the same plot as the HBO show of the same name. Today, some movies, including “Guardians of the Galaxy,” use CGI in 90% of their shots. Computers making movies — what a Marvel!

😆 How amazing is that scene in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” where Rey makes the boulders float? CGI rocks!

🤝 Hey, do you need a hand with your online business, a digital dilemma or getting something done? Drop me your questions here. I personally read every single one. Thanks for being such a loyal reader of the best tech newsletter in the universe! See you tomorrow! — Kim