Thu Apr 10 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Tech News Roundup: iPhone Giveaway, Windstorms, and Cryogenics

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**”Better Call Saul” Real Life?** A man claiming to suffer from electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), experiencing headaches, brain fog, and blackouts near Wi-Fi, is raising eyebrows. While EHS isn’t an official diagnosis and research is limited, the case echoes the fictional character Chuck McGill from the TV show *Better Call Saul*.

**Smartphone Sizes Explode:** The ever-increasing size of smartphones is discussed, highlighting the trade-off between larger screens and one-handed usability.

**Record-Breaking Winds:** March 2025 was the second windiest March on record in the contiguous U.S., with Michigan experiencing its windiest March ever.

**MrBeast Explores the Pyramids:** YouTube star MrBeast filmed a 21-minute exploration of the Great Pyramids of Giza, with the cooperation of Egyptian authorities.

**Counterfeit Airbags Seized:** Authorities in Michigan seized 1,600 counterfeit airbags from an eBay seller, many lacking essential inflators, posing a significant safety risk.

**Dog Age Myth Busted:** A new study refutes the common belief that a dog’s age is simply seven times its human equivalent, clarifying that a two-year-old dog is generally considered an adult.

**Minecraft Movie Breaks Records:** The *Minecraft* movie achieved the biggest opening weekend ever for a video game adaptation, surpassing *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*.

**AI Concerns Rise:** A majority of adults express pessimism about AI’s impact over the next 20 years, fearing job losses and privacy issues, contrasting with the more optimistic outlook of AI experts.

**Avatar 3 to be Epic (and Long):** Director James Cameron promises *Avatar: Fire and Ash* will be even longer than its predecessor, *The Way of Water*.

**Cryogenic Freezing: A Michigan Man’s Gamble:** A man’s body has been transported from the UK to Michigan for cryogenic preservation, in hopes of future revival through advances in science and technology.

**Screen Time Before Bed Impacts Sleep:** Spending time on screens before bed can significantly reduce sleep duration and increase insomnia risk, regardless of blue light filters. Experts recommend winding down with calming activities instead.

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