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🤯 Watch this deaf woman see IRL captions

@chrissymarshall_As a deaf person, I love keeping up with accessible tech. Now, I can actually SEE what people are saying VIA CAPTIONS IN GLASSES! @hearviewofficial 🤓😍 I’ve been anticipating this tech for a long time, especially with the advancement of AI tools, accessing everyday communication has drastically changed. I used these glasses for a last minute meeting yesterday and was able to catch 95% of it seemingly accurately. Incredible! Interested in getting your own? Go ahead and use the code [chrissymarshall200off] for a $200 discount! #accessibletech #accessibilitymatters #captionglasses #hearview

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This is why I LOVE tech. THIS. IS. WHY.

As a deaf person, I love keeping up with accessible tech. Now, I can actually SEE what people are saying VIA CAPTIONS IN GLASSES! @hearviewofficial 🤓😍

I’ve been anticipating this tech for a long time, especially with the advancement of AI tools, accessing everyday communication has drastically changed. I used these glasses for a last minute meeting yesterday and was able to catch 95% of it seemingly accurately. Incredible!

⛹️‍♀️ WNBA playoffs generating best ratings in 25 years

WNBA playoff ratings have surged to their highest levels in 25 years, with an average of 970,000 viewers across 17 playoff games, marking a 142% increase from the previous season's average of 400,000 viewers

The semifinals alone averaged 850,000 viewers, a 99% increase from last year's figures

Notably, games featuring Caitlin Clark drew record audiences, including 2.5 million viewers for her final playoff game

Despite her elimination, the WNBA Finals Game 1 attracted 1.1 million viewers, a 57% increase from last year's equivalent

Overall, the playoffs have seen 11 games surpass 800,000 viewers, compared to just one in the previous season

The viewership trends indicate a significant rise in interest and engagement with the league, highlighting the impact of star players like Clark while showcasing a broader growth in audience numbers across the board.

💰 Podcast #1,031: Money CAN Buy Happiness (If You Use It In These Ways)

Before you start yelling at me, I get it - having money won’t inherently make you happy. BUT there is an argument to be made that:

• Most things we stress about are related to money

• If we had more money, we could stress less about the things we stress about needing money for.

• Therefore, more money = less stress = more happiness (probably 😬)

📆 Add These 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines to Your Calendar

USPS 2024 holiday shipping dates (for arrival before Dec. 25)

• Ship by Dec. 18 with Ground Advantage (Dec. 16 for Hawaii and Alaska)

• Ship by Dec. 18 with First-Class Mail

• Ship by Dec. 19 with Priority Mail Service

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Local post offices will be closed on Dec. 25, and mail will not be picked up or delivered. Check with your nearest branch for any other changes in holiday hours.

UPS 2024 holiday shipping dates (for arrival by Dec. 24)

• Ship by Dec. 19 with UPS 3 Day Select

• Ship by Dec. 20 with UPS 2nd Day Air

• Ship by Dec. 23 with UPS Next Day Air

Use the shipping calculator to determine the deadline for on-time holiday arrival with UPS Ground.

FedEx 2024 holiday shipping dates (for arrival by Dec. 24)

• Ship by Dec. 13 with FedEx Ground Economy

• Ship by Dec. 19 with FedEx Express Saver

• Ship by Dec. 20 with FedEx 2Day and 2Day AM

• Ship by Dec. 23 with FedEx First Overnight, Priority Overnight, and Standard Overnight

• Ship by Dec. 24 with FedEx SameDay

FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery services are available until Dec. 23 with varied rates depending on the number of days needed to ship.