People are expanding their 'families' to afford streaming subscriptions

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• Your phone can now tell you how fast you're aging.
• Men are ditching suits for loose pants and pricey tees in the RTO era.
• Would you spend over $5,000 to remove your under-eye bags?
• Sharon Stone reveals how Robert De Niro upset her on the "Casino" set.

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This week's dispatch

Welcome to friend socialism

Would you care if your best friend saw what's in your Amazon cart — or what your neighbor is streaming on Netflix?

Sharing subscription passwords with your family is one thing. But as subscription costs rise, Business Insider's senior correspondent Emily Stewart writes that more Americans are expanding the definition of "family" — to friends, neighbors, and even strangers.

"The average US consumer pays for about five video subscriptions a month," Stewart writes. "So, people figure out all sorts of ways to game the system."

One person told Business Insider she isn't afraid to share her Nintendo Switch Online subscription with absolute strangers she found on Reddit. Another said she's opting to share a phone plan with her roommate.

"I was just like, we will literally save so much money if we just do this together," Nicole Nikolich told Business Insider. "It's been smooth sailing for years."

While sharing passwords may have been a way for companies such as Netflix and Disney to hook people onto their services, they're now cracking down. Even HBO Max has warned customers: Users will "actually start to see some messaging" advising them to pay up, WBD streaming head JB Perrette said.

Meanwhile, other companies such as AT&T seemingly couldn't care less how their customers use their family plans, as long as they're using them. A spokesperson for the company told Business Insider that families can "mean a lot of different things." AT&T even launched a new tool to help different people split payments more easily.

Turns out it takes a village — or at least a good group chat — to afford subscription services these days.

Your face as a medical device

Have you ever wondered how fast you're aging? There's an app for that now. Harvard's "FaceAge" algorithm uses photos of your face to determine your biological age.

FaceAge is an AI-assisted version of a practice doctors have been using for years: getting a quick visual, and then making inferences about how patients are doing. Scientists hope it could one day help physicians diagnose diseases earlier and treat patients better.

We tried — and tricked — it.

Welcome to the smart casual era

As more companies call workers back into the office, men's workplace dress codes are changing. The stiff suit is no longer the norm; now, it's all about refined comfort.

Looser silhouettes and even shorts have entered some offices. Some men are taking inspiration from TV shows like "The Bear."

For suits, tailoring is key.

Ditching your baggage

Lower blepharoplasty (aka "bleph" on TikTok) is a cosmetic surgery that removes excess skin, fat, or muscle in the lower eyelid. Though the average patient is in their 50s or 60s, the procedure is gaining steam among those in their 20s and 30s.

The surgery has become popular as interest in longer-lasting procedures rises. At $5,100 for what is generally a one-time operation, some patients find it a better deal than regular rounds of filler.

Would you pay up for it?

Sharon Stone's biggest moves

Stone's breakout role in "Basic Instinct" catapulted her to stardom in 1992. The 67-year-old actor has led a fruitful career in film in the decades since.

In an interview with BI's Jason Guerrasio, Stone discussed her journey in Hollywood, from rollerskating to auditions to working with Robert De Niro. She still models, too — and said she makes more money in that industry than in film.

Plus, how she almost lost her most famous role.

What we're watching this weekend

• "The Pickup": This Amazon Prime Video comedy brings out the big guns with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, playing armored truck drivers who have a bad day when they are ambushed by thieves. Eva Longoria and Keke Palmer also star.
• "Platonic": In season 2 of this Apple TV+ series, Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne return as former best friends whose reconnection at midlife leads to horrible decisions and lots of laughs.
• "Wednesday": Over on Netflix, the second season of this hit series finds Jenna Ortega returning as our favorite Addams family member.

What to shop

• How to stay crispy-cool overnight: We cannot overstate how impactful a cooling mattress topper can be for hot sleepers. We know from experience, because we tested a bunch of them. Welcome to a better night's sleep.
• Women's workwear for summer: Dressing for the office in the middle of a heatwave isn't always easy, but our style team is here to help. Here are all the best places to shop for workwear, according to people who receive a lot of compliments on their outfits.
• Yes, we're still wearing crossbodies: Shoulder bags may be the trend of the moment, but there's a time and place for a crossbody bag, too. Our style editors share their favorites, and why we're still wearing them — especially for travel.

More of this week's top reads:

• For once, good news: More colon cancers are getting caught early as 40-somethings line up for colonoscopies.
• Saunas, pickleball courts, and private golf courses: See inside five of the most expensive homes sold this year.
• A 30-year-old CrossFit star shares her supplement stack for strength, energy, and recovery.
• A couple went to Africa on their fifth date. Now they're engaged, and the bride-to-be has a custom ring that nods to that trip.
• From Coldplaygate to Jet2holidays, Summer 2025's biggest vibe is the lack of actual vibes.
• I spent a year traveling around Europe to find where I wanted to live. After several misses, I've settled into my dream city.
• See inside a 56-room, Venetian-inspired mansion in Florida that the Ringling circus family built a century ago.

The BI Today team: Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Akin Oyedele, deputy editor, in New York. Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York.