Phone scams have been on the rise recently. Thieves target pretty much anyone looking for new victims, especially those who are older and not so tech-savvy. Some victims lose huge money, sometimes to the tune of thousands of dollars. Well, one man has had enough and set out to try and catch these scammers in the act.

When Larry Sumpter gave his daughter the choice of a month without her phone or two weeks of dad running her social media accounts, she jumped on the latter option. He posted TikTok videos and Instagram photos that embarrassed the teenager, but something else happened, too: Followers flocked to her pages. Kim and Larry talk about how an outside-the-box punishment became a surprising success and the importance of keeping kids safe online.

A person's intelligence can be measured by taking an IQ test. There are tons of quizzes online that can tell you what your IQ is. But is there anything you can do to raise your score? It turns out that you can actually increase your IQ score with some simple tricks.

When it comes to gadgets, we're always looking for new ones to help make our lives better or easier. Here's the problem: There are so many. But that shouldn't stop you from upgrading your tech. With that in mind, here are my picks for gadgets that are truly worth the money.

We have all heard the Greek mythology tale of King Midas. Everything he touched would turn to gold. So, what would happen if he transformed Earth itself into gold? Would we be able to survive on a planet made entirely of gold? The answer is pretty complicated.

McDonald’s is one of the most recognizable brands in the world, famous for its iconic burgers and fries. But what if we told you McDonald’s makes most of its money from selling something that isn't food? Keep watching to see what generates the biggest share of the company’s multibillion-dollar profits.

Are you tired of weeding through the videos that seem interesting but end up being a disappointment? Stop wasting hours of your life searching YouTube feeds and follow my channel instead! I'll show the videos you actually want to watch and keep you up to date with the latest technology and news — and, of course, incredibly cute videos!

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