Hey, it’s Friday! Maybe you’re itching to take a drive this weekend. You won’t get electric vehicle (EV) “range anxiety” with the right car. What’s the longest maximum range in an EV today? Is it … 174 miles, 301 miles, 405 miles or 516 miles? The answer’s at the end. Bonus points if you know the car’s manufacturer.

Welcome to the inner circle! You're the first to hear about the most recent happenings in the tech world. Let’s dive in! — Kim

Netflix has a plan to dominate your screens in more binge-worthy ways. The streaming company has quietly launched more than 60 interactive, exciting and some frankly beautiful video games. Even better, they’re all free with your current Netflix subscription.

Wait, what? Netflix has games? Yep, prepare to blow your friends’ minds. Already a powerhouse in movies and TV, Netflix now wants to win your thumbs. Ready to blow off some steam?

Five top-rated Netflix games:

BTW, these are all easy to find and play. Just tap the game controller icon on the app’s home page.

Netflix has a lot up its ruby-red sleeve

Time will tell if it pays off. CEO Reed Hastings is the latest tech founder to bet big on moonshots outside his company’s core offerings (you know, similar to Meta’s hemorrhaging VR play).

🍕 Another wild project: A pop-up restaurant with a menu created by Netflix-famous chefs (think “The Great British Bake Off”). The Los Angeles-based Netflix Bites will open soon.

New games are coming, but these classic movies are going

Be sure to catch titles including “The Departed,” “Austin Powers” and “Resident Evil” before they leave Netflix at the end of June!

✅ Here’s what else Netflix has cooking — including its latest move to crack down on password sharing.

🚁 Time for some therapy: A Belgian TikTokker gave his family a fright by faking his own death, then making a dramatic entrance at his funeral in a helicopter — to see who loves him. Lesson? Give your dad a call.

The AI bubble begins: In the 1990s, the Nasdaq 100 soared over 800% in the dot-com boom. Now, it’s AI. Nvidia just reached a $1 trillion valuation as the company’s price-to-sales ratio hit a record 40 times this week. Just remember: What goes up must come down.

High-five selfie: A Google Pixel phone update triggers a self-timed photo by just raising your palm. Set the timer for 3 or 10 seconds, strike a pose and give your phone a palm salute to capture a hands-free shot.

🦆 Quack chat: Now you can gab with Donald Duck or any of over 20 characters from Disney on your Amazon Echo. Just say, "Hey, Disney!" to start your magical convo. You must be a paid subscriber to Amazon Skills or have an Amazon Kids+ membership.

So much for artisanal: Etsy sellers are using ChatGPT to churn out AI garbage — like quilt patterns, birthday cards and clip art — and AI image generators like Midjourney to quickly create them. Shop carefully.

Pump the breaks: Prepare to be bombarded with video ads on your Uber app. They'll pop up while you're waiting for your ride, en route and even after your late-night Uber Eats order. This is big money for Uber — a projected $1 billion in revenue by 2024. You can opt out in the Uber app settings menu.

Get out of FB jail: A Georgia man found himself locked out of his Facebook account for no clear reason. After trying unsuccessfully to get his account back, he sued Meta — and won. He’ll get a judge-ordered $50,000 payout.

📺 Everyone hates Clippy: Remember Microsoft’s overeager digital helper? Kevan Atteberry is the mastermind behind it. Guess what? He says he’s embarrassed about his creation. Now I feel bad for making fun of Clippy all these years. Watch the short video with Kevan and Clippy here.

Sound like a tech pro, even if you're not one. Try my award-winning, daily podcast. Search for my last name with "K" wherever you get your podcasts and "Go Komando!"

Listen to my podcast, Kim Komando Today, here.

💁🏼‍♀️ This privacy alert is for our female readers, but guys, you can read it, too!

“FemTech” is the broad term given to apps and programs that cater to women's health. Consumer Reports recently raised concerns about the privacy practices of women’s health apps, specifically period trackers.

These apps know a lot about your intimate activities and health … but do you know where all your data's going?

Period data = Big business

FemTech app makers share data with external advertising partners to develop personalized ads. It's no coincidence you're getting tampon ads a week before your period.

Even more alarming? Those external partners can then sell your private info to data brokers, who create a profile on you and sell it to others. It becomes a black hole from there.

Sharing isn't caring

Love the idea of a period tracker but want to protect your privacy? Choose wisely. Some of today's most popular FemTech apps sell your data to advertisers, have murky privacy policies or won't let you use their app without giving up your email address. Even popular apps like Clue, Flo and Ovia raise an eyebrow.

How to hide from data hoarders

Until app developers begin to take data privacy seriously, proceed with caution. Here's what you can do to safeguard your info:

Or go old-school. Track your cycle using a calendar and thermometer. No data tracking or targeted ads.

✅ Click here to find out much of your private data mental health apps are sharing. The lack of privacy and the selling of data just never stop.

I bumped into Arnold Schwarzenegger, and, being who I am, I asked him if he’s upgraded to Windows 11. He said, “I still love Vista, baby!” I love passing along clever tech tricks you’ll use time and time again. Here are a few goodies!

Winning at Windows

On Windows, let’s keep it simple with keyboard shortcuts you need to know:

Mac magic

This first Mac tip is genius if you use your laptop for both work and personal life or if you share your MacBook with someone else:

✅ But wait, there’s more know-how! Over at my site, I have a list of really awesome keyboard shortcuts to quickly lock your device, zoom in and create a snazzy virtual desktop.

Big Tech is supposed to safely handle our personal online data, but now they’re getting into the political game. I don’t want to be any part of that, and neither should you. That’s why I trust and use ExpressVPN.

These Big Tech companies match your internet activity to your identity or location by using your public IP address, but with ExpressVPN, no one can see your IP address — no one.

I can totally relate to this!

🚘 The answer: The Lucid Air ($139,650) gets 516 miles on a single charge. Coming in at No. 2 is the Tesla Model S ($89,880) at 405 miles. And at No. 3 is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 ($46,615) at 361 miles.

One more for the road: Honda is coming out with the first electric vehicle with wireless charging. It’s called the Honda Accord-less. (Ah, that was a good one!)

👀 My new cornea is doing great. I posted a pic along with details on my IG. I’ll see you back in your inbox on Sunday. Until then, forward my free newsletter to a few folks and invite them to sign up. Thank you! — Kim