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Never miss an expiration date again with this hidden iPhone shortcut

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Never miss an expiration date again with this hidden iPhone shortcut

We all have items that we need to use or consume before they expire, such as food, prescriptions, or medication. But sometimes, we forget to check the expiration dates and end up wasting money or risking our health. Wouldn’t it be nice if our iPhone could remind us when these items are about to expire? Well, guess what? It can.

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Shortcuts app on iPhone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Using iPhone’s handy Shortcuts app

The Shortcuts app is a great tool that lets you automate tasks and create custom actions on your iPhone. You can use it to create shortcuts that run with a single tap, a voice command, or a scheduled time.

One of the shortcuts that you can create is an expiration reminder. This shortcut will make your iPhone notify you when an item of your choice is about to expire. You can use it for any item that has an expiration date, such as food, prescription, medication, or cosmetics.

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How to create an expiration reminder shortcut

Creating an expiration reminder shortcut is very easy. Just follow these steps:

  • If the Shortcuts app isn’t already on your home screen, swipe down from the top of your phone and type “Shortcuts”
  • Then, open the Shortcuts app
  • Tap Gallery in the bottom right corner of your screen
  • Now, search for the word “Expiration” in the search bar
  • Press Add Expiration Reminder
  • Then tap – Add Shortcut

Steps to create an expiration reminder using shortcuts app (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

  • Return to My Shortcuts by tapping Shortcuts in the bottom left of the screen
  • Then tap – All Shortcuts
  • Tap Add Expiration Reminder
  • Type the item you’re keeping track of and want your iPhone to remind you of when it expires, for instance – Cholesterol medication
  • Then tap Done 
  • Now, choose a date and time
  • Then tap Done

Steps to create an expiration reminder using shortcuts app (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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How to create an expiration reminder shortcut using Siri

You can also add a voice command that will trigger the shortcut.

  • You can say, “Siri, add expiration reminder.” Then Siri will add it.
  • Then, you can tap Change, and Siri will ask, “What do you want to change it to? For example, you could say, “Milk is expiring. “
  • Then tap those words “Milk is expiring,” and I will take you to your Lists. Then tap the expiration reminder that you created again.
  • Tap on the i with a circle around it.  
  • Next, toggle on the date and it will allow you to add a date. Toggle on time, and it will allow you to add a specific time.
  • Then tap Done. 

Steps to create an expiration reminder using the shortcuts app and Siri (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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How to use and delete an expiration reminder notification

When the date and time you have chosen arrive, your iPhone will send you a reminder notification. You can tap on it and see more details. Once you’ve read it, you can swipe left and tap delete to remove it.

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Steps to use and delete an expiration reminder using shortcuts app (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Kurt’s key takeaways

The expiration reminder shortcut is a handy way to make your iPhone remind you when your food, subscriptions, or medication is about to expire. It can help you save money, avoid waste, and stay healthy. You can create as many expiration reminders as you want for different items and dates.

What’s the one item you always let expire and think this shortcut would help? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.

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Tenways’ compact e-bike twists and folds to go flat

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Tenways’ compact e-bike twists and folds to go flat

Tenways just launched its new CGO Compact electric bike in Europe that’s designed to fit into tight spaces like car trunks, apartment hallways, and train compartments.

To achieve this, the CGO Compact is fitted with small 20-inch wheels, folding pedals, and a handlebar fitted with a twistable stem to create a slim, wall-hugging profile. The adjustable steering column and low-step through frame also make it suitable for a wide range of rider heights, so it could be a good shareable e-bike for families. And its MIK HD rear carrier system is good for hauling up to 27kg (almost 60 pounds) around town, with mounting points for additional accessories like a crate or child seat.

Tenways might not be a household name globally, but the Chinese e-bike company headquartered in the Netherlands is making a name for itself in Europe thanks to aggressive pricing, sleek designs, and over 1,500 shops and service centers. And while the CGO Compact’s €1,999 (about $2,365) price tag isn’t cheap, it’s well below the €2,681 average for European e-bikes.

The company does sell e-bikes in the US, but the CGO Compact is only for sale in Europe as of today. It features a 250W rear-hub motor connected to a Gates Carbon belt drive for maintenance-free propulsion. It promises a range of up to 100km from its 500Wh removable battery, but its single-speed drivetrain produces only 45Nm of torque so it’s best suited for relatively flat cities. If your commute does stray from asphalt then the suspension seat post should help absorb bumps. There’s also an integrated torque sensor to ensure the smooth delivery of pedal-assisted power, and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes should keep any sudden stops under control.

The CGO Compact lives up to its name regarding size, but it’s not all that lightweight. Stripped down it weighs 19.8kg (almost 44 pounds), or 22.1kg (almost 49 pounds) with all the accessories you’ll want in wet urban environments. That makes it heavier than many full-sized e-bikes, even from Tenways, and less versatile than the excellent 20-inch Brompton G foldable which also weighs less but costs more than twice as much.

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Fox News AI Newsletter: Trump activates ‘tech force’

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Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:

Inside Trump administration’s AI tech force designed to modernize government
Elon Musk slams Anthropic AI models as ‘misanthropic’ and ‘evil’ in scathing social media post
AI power players pour cash into competitive primaries as 2026 midterms heat up

‘TECH FORCE’: Inside Trump administration’s AI initiative designed to modernize government – FOX Business reports on the Trump administration’s latest initiative to overhaul federal efficiency, detailing an internal AI “tech force” tasked with modernizing antiquated government systems and streamlining operations.

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TECH ALLIANCE: War Department to partner with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT, GenAI for military use – The Department of Defense is reportedly strengthening its technological arsenal through a strategic partnership with OpenAI, aiming to integrate ChatGPT and generative AI capabilities into military operations to maintain a strategic edge.

SCATHING POST: Elon Musk slams Anthropic AI models as ‘misanthropic’ and ‘evil’ – Tech billionaire Elon Musk took to social media to unleash a scathing attack on rival AI firm Anthropic, characterizing their models as “misanthropic” and “evil” in a post that highlights the intensifying ideological rift within Silicon Valley.

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

POWER PLAYERS: AI execs pour cash into competitive primaries as 2026 midterms heat up – With the 2026 midterm elections on the horizon, deep-pocketed investors and executives from the artificial intelligence sector are pouring cash into competitive primaries, hoping to shape the regulatory landscape for the booming technology.

OPINION: AI raises the stakes for national security — here is how to get it right – In this opinion piece, OpenAI’s Chris Lehane argues that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has dramatically raised the stakes for American national security, outlining a strategic framework to ensure the U.S. maintains its dominance without compromising safety.

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OPINION: The 2028 election will be a referendum on our future in an AI-dominated world – As technology accelerates, this op-ed contends that the 2028 presidential election will serve as a critical referendum on humanity’s future, forcing voters to decide how the nation should navigate an increasingly AI-dominated world.

Children forming deep emotional connections with AI companions is raising questions among parents. (StockPlanets/Getty Images)

BATTLE FOR DOMINANCE: AI wars begin in new Super Bowl commercials – The battle for artificial intelligence dominance has moved to the advertising stage, as tech giants unleash a wave of new Super Bowl commercials designed to capture the public imagination and assert their position in the “AI wars.”

BOT TO THE FUTURE: Humanoid robots are getting smaller, safer and closer to home – Recent advancements in robotics are making humanoid machines smaller, safer, and more viable for domestic use, suggesting that a future where robots assist with daily household tasks is getting closer to reality.

MOYA’S DEBUT: ‘Warm-skinned’ AI robot with camera eyes is seriously creepy – A new development in robotics featuring “warm skin” and camera eyes has sparked a mix of fascination and unease, with many observers describing the lifelike yet artificial creation as “seriously creepy.”

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Moya’s humanlike appearance is intentional, from her warm skin to subtle facial details designed to feel familiar rather than mechanical.   (DroidUp)

DIGITAL DANGER: AI companions are reshaping teen emotional bonds – A growing trend of teenagers forming deep emotional connections with AI companions is raising questions among parents and psychologists about the long-term impact of synthetic relationships on social development and mental health.

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A surprise God of War prequel is out on the PS5 right now

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A surprise God of War prequel is out on the PS5 right now

To close out its February 2026 State of Play presentation, Sony revealed God of War Sons of Sparta, a new prequel 2D side scroller in the God of War franchise, and announced that it’s out right now on PlayStation 5.

God of War Sons of Sparta is a 2D action platformer with a canon story set in Kratos’ youth during his harsh training at the Agoge alongside his brother Deimos,” Sony says. Over the course of the game, Kratos will “learn deadly skills using his spear and shield, as well as harness powerful divine artifacts known as the Gifts of Olympus to take on a wide array of foes.”

Sony’s Santa Monica Studio collaborated on the game with Mega Cat Studios. It costs $29.99, with a Digital Deluxe version available for $39.99.

Sony also announced that it’s working on a remake of the original God of War trilogy, with TC Carson set to return as the voice of Kratos. However, the project is “still very early in development, so we ask for your patience as it will be a while before anything else can be shared,” according to Sony. “When we can come back with an update, we aim to make it a big one!”

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