Media Minute

Is the Airport Liquid Rule "Security Theater"?

A security expert says the airport rule limiting carry-on liquids to 3.4 ounces is just "security theatre" . . . Quote, "Here's something so dangerous that you can't take it on an airplane, yet so safe that [officers] will throw it in the trash next to them."

Here's How to Spot an A.I. 'Influencer' on Social Media

Here's how to spot an A.I. influencer on social media: Look at their hands and lips . . . shorter videos are more likely to be A.I. than longer ones . . . be especially skeptical if there's pressure to buy something quickly. . . and remember, if it seems too good to be true, it usually is.

Jelly Roll Is Taking a Break from Performing to Heal

Jelly Roll just finished touring and is stepping away for a while amid his public divorce. During his stop in Salt Lake City last week, he told the crowd, quote, "This has truly been a lifetime experience for me.

New Term: "Infladating"

The latest trend is "infladating," which comes from a mix of "inflation" (as a financial term) and "dating," so it's basically going out on modern, "budget-friendly dates."

'Love Is Blind' Is Casting In Tennessee!!

Looking for love? 'Love Is Blind' is looking for new daters right here in Tennessee. You must be at least 21 and a legal resident of the US and answer a 63 question application.

The Woman Who Rejected Usher Speaks Out

Over the weekend, a woman went viral when Usher kicked her off the stage for not being in to his intimate performance. TMZ caught up with the woman and she gave her side of the story.

"Jimothy" the Raccoon Is Taking Over the Internet

There's a raccoon in the Seattle area that's been going viral, because it's so recognizable. It's being called "Jimothy" and it suffers from short spine syndrome, which gives it a recognizable shape and posture.

Have You Ever Gotten "Texting Thumb"?

Have you ever heard of "texting thumb"? It comes from constant texting, scrolling, and holding your phone . . . and symptoms include stiffness, throbbing near the thumb joint, and even clicking when you bend your thumb.

Don't Refrigerate Your Phone

As we go through the dog days of Summer, your phone can overheat and not work properly. Some people have a gotten the bright idea of putting their phone in the fridge to cool it off, but experts warn that is a terrible idea. What you should do is take your phone out of direct sunlight, shut down all your apps, remove the case, if you have one, and let it cool down naturally.

Party Foul!!!

A party bus in North Carolina ran into three vehicles . . . before crashing into a house early Saturday. And it sounds like the driver had JOINED THE PARTY. He was charged with DWI and reckless driving.

Tennessee Is The Worst State To Live In?!

According to CNBC, the states with the highest quality of life scores are: Vermont, Maine, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Connecticut. And the states with the worst scores are: Tennessee, Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, and Georgia.

Four Ways to Stop A.I. from Ruining Your Brain

A writer for "The Atlantic" offered up some tricks to prevent A.I. from ruining your brain: Ask it for hints, not answers . . . follow every A.I. task you do with a non-A.I. task . . . and try to mainly use it for boring stuff like quick emails. Basically, don't let it be creative FOR you.

How To Clean Your Smartwatch

Your Fitbit or Apple Watch is filthy, like toilet seat filthy and that's why you should clean it regularly. PC Magazine has a few tips on how to safely clean your smartwatch.

Avoid These Three First Date Mistakes

Here are some of the biggest mistakes you can make on a first date: trying so hard to impress someone that you forget you're also deciding if you like them . . . and turning the conversation into a one-person podcast.