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The sky isn't just for weather - for dogs too
Picture this: the same buzzing machines once reserved for sweeping aerial shots in action films are now rewriting the script on how we live. In Rwanda and parts of the U.S., drones are swooping in as flying paramedics delivering blood packs, anti-venom, and other life-saving supplies to clinics cut off by storms, floods, or clogged roads. These deliveries often happen in minutes instead of hours, and in some cases, they’ve made the difference between life and death. Technology is quietly becoming part of the global healthcare system.
But drones aren’t just stepping in for people. They’re also rescuing dogs (as they should!). Across the UK and parts of the U.S., volunteer teams are using thermal drones to scan fields, forests, and neighborhoods for lost pets. Equipped with heat-sensing cameras, these drones can cover multiple square miles in minutes, spotting the signature warmth of a wandering dog hidden in tall grass or brambles. In many cases, it’s the difference between a pet spending days lost versus being found in under an hour. One UK charity alone has credited drones with reuniting nearly two thousand dogs with their families. This is beyond cool - now I have a deep respect for drones.
The story doesn’t stop in the ER or in the dog park. Some jewelers are experimenting with drone “ring bearers,” sending engagement rings through the sky for surprise proposals that mix high romance with high tech. Imagine standing on a cliffside or rooftop while a small drone hovers in with the ring box, transforming a personal milestone into something cinematic. Goodness, with my luck the drone would drop it off the cliff or get the wrong recipient! And I’m not talking about an engagement ring … it’s 2025 - something I buy myself on a random Tuesday because I deserve it.
Strange overlap of urgency and whimsy, isn’t it? It’s not hard to imagine what comes next - drones could become part of disaster relief kits, rushing in water purifiers or insulin, while also buzzing into our everyday lives with deliveries that feel more like a moment than a transaction. Tomorrow’s skies may not just be full of weather; they’ll be carrying our most urgent needs and our most important memories, too.
Better sleep, good food, and great reminder
Sleep: Time for some doctor advice
Better recognize: Constant reminder
Startling: Be aware of your surroundings
How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential
Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.
Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.
Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.
The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.
Paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals.
Culture
The Bolt with a Secret
Screws … the most boring things in the hardware aisle. Just tiny twists of metal that just hold your shelves together. Oh but wait! Some screws aren’t just screws. They’re actually tiny cameras in disguise.
These “screw cameras” look almost identical to the fasteners in your doorframe or the hinge of a cabinet. The head has the same familiar slot or cross pattern, but tucked just behind it is a pinhole lens that can record video. In some versions, the screw doesn’t really screw into anything at all - it’s just designed to blend into a surface while the camera quietly does its job. Others come mounted in actual hardware, so unless you’re looking closely, you’d never suspect a thing. So sneaky.
They’re used mostly for covert surveillance. A business might install one in a display case to monitor theft, or investigators could use them for discreet observation. Modern models can stream footage wirelessly or store hours of video on a memory card the size of a fingernail. The resolution is surprisingly sharp, too - enough to read a name badge or see the wag of a dog’s tail across the room.
You likely guessed the flip side though. The same invisibility that makes screw cameras clever also raises privacy concerns. You probably wouldn’t notice one in a hotel room, rental property, or even your office unless you knew exactly what to look for. That’s why experts suggest scanning unfamiliar spaces with a flashlight - the lens will often reflect light differently than metal - or using a camera-detection app if you’re really suspicious.
In an age where everything from glasses to doorbells has sprouted a lens, even the humble screw has joined the surveillance game. So it turns out that my sister who was looking for hidden security cameras during our fancy family dinner out may have been on to something.
Is Last Year’s Sun Damage Showing Up As This Year’s Dark Spots?
You can’t go back in time and prevent sun damage from last year, but you can do something about it this year.
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The fib is A. Factually, consumer and most commercial drones do not recharge themselves in flight. Their batteries need to be swapped or recharged on the ground. Some research projects have explored solar-powered fixed-wing drones that can fly for many hours (like NASA’s Pathfinder and Facebook’s now-canceled Aquila), but these are very large, specialized aircraft—not the quadcopters you see in everyday use.
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