Hey,

We sign up for subscriptions to make life easier — then suddenly realize we’re renting half the internet.

So this week, I did a quick audit to see what’s actually worth it… and what’s quietly draining my wallet.

Here’s what’s inside:
• 💎 The few apps that genuinely earn their keep
• ⚙️ The sneaky “nice to haves” I might defend anyway
• 💸 And the guilty charges I can’t explain (but still haven’t cancelled)

Let’s dive in👇

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Let’s talk subscriptions — those tiny monthly charges that somehow add up to a small mortgage.

I went through mine this week and found a few essentials… and a few freeloaders still hanging on.

Here’s the full breakdown 👇

Daily soundtrack, family plan, smooth syncing — and I still say I’ll try Spotify one day.

A sarcastic weather app that roasts me for existing but somehow keeps me checking the forecast hourly.

Hands-down the best flight tracker on the planet. The real-time notifications alone are worth the yearly fee.

My gym app of choice. Tracks everything, syncs with Apple Health, and reminds me I should really stop skipping leg day.

Nutrition tracking for people who hate nutrition tracking. Clean design, no guilt trips, just data that actually helps.

Because the native Apple calendar just isn’t it. Multiple views, slick design, and yes — it makes me feel more organized than I actually am.

It’s not exciting, but it’s peace of mind. If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, this is the one to keep.

For anyone who travels across time zones — this app tells you when to sleep, caffeinate, and see the light. Literally.

Smart heating system that lets me tweak the thermostat from my phone. Slightly overkill, but it scratches that “tech comfort” itch.

Still hanging around from my gaming days. Haven’t used it in months, but can’t quite let it go.

Great app, but my library backlog is now over 30 books deep. That’s not productivity — that’s debt.

Convenient, yes. Necessary? Probably not. But the next-day delivery hits like dopamine.

The eternal duo: great for plane rides, questionable for productivity.

Finally cancelled. The owl’s passive-aggressive “we miss you” notifications were too much.

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Anthropic’s CEO sparked debate this week after predicting that AI systems will replace most entry-level white-collar jobs by 2030.

He claims automation will push people toward “higher-order creative work,” but critics argue it could widen inequality and wipe out on-ramps for young professionals.

Titan unveiled the Evoke 2.0, a smartwatch that promises luxury design with serious wellness tech — think guided breathing, stress tracking, and personalized health insights.

It’s being marketed as a watch for people who care as much about aesthetics as biometrics.

IKEA is stepping deeper into the smart-home game — rolling out 21 new gadgets that sync with Google Home and Apple HomePod via the Matter and Thread standards.

From motion sensors to smart blinds and new hub-free lighting, the goal is to make smart homes actually easy (and affordable) to set up.

Noise-canceling for flights, open-backs for focus, tiny buds for the gym — but what if one pair could handle it all?

In the next issue, I’ll break down:

Plus, my pick for the best “every-situation” headphones — the one pair I’d keep if I had to ditch the rest.

📅 See you Thursday.