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I’m this close to unlocking the next level as an Amazon influencer, which means even better deals and exclusive savings I can pass along to you. But I can’t do it without you.
To help (and because I always get asked), I put together a list of the top 20 bestselling products I’ve recommended. These are the ones you’ve emailed, texted, and messaged me about the most. Everything’s in one spot so you can shop your faves fast.
Thanks in advance for the support. It really means a lot. 💛
💻 1. Dell Latitude 3550 Business Laptop ($900, 10% off)
Save $100 on a powerhouse laptop with 32GB of RAM. Perfect for students or anyone on the go.
🛜 2. WiFi range extender ($56)
Works with any router and covers 2,000 sq. ft. That’s more room for cat videos.
🔌 3. Power strip tower ($27, 26% off)
Dorm room, office, or kitchen, this beast charges up to 20 gadgets at once.
⌚ 4. Apple Watch charger ($20, 23% off)
Toss it in your bag and forget it until your watch is about to die. Magnetic and TSA-friendly.
🚘 5. Cup phone holder for car ($19, 34% off)
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Crumb and get it
✨ Life’s messy. I’ve got the tools that make things shine.
- 🧲 Dirt magnet: This tiny vacuum & air duster combo (42% off) goes where other cleaners can’t.
- 🧽 Swipe wipe: Your car deserves a shammy cloth (33% off) that soaks up to 10 times its weight in water.
- 🚽 Tank you: These toilet bowl cleaners (38% off) descale and deodorize while you scroll on your phone.
- 💨 Clear winner: One spritz of this anti-fog spray (33% off) and your goggles stay steam-free.
- 🐜 Bee gone: Finally, natural bug spray (33% off) that smells like plants, not poison.
- 🧼 Your clean sweep: See what other essentials are on sale here, or hit up my Amazon store for more finds you’ll actually use.
One more thing: By age 60, collagen drops by half! Hello, joint pain and wrinkles. NativePath Collagen is my secret weapon. Just two scoops a day, and boy, what a difference! Get 45% off, free shipping and a bonus gift!*
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Why you should not use WhatsApp
“Kim, I heard the call with the man who lost $60,000 in a crypto scam. You said anytime someone wants to move the conversation to WhatsApp, it’s a scam. Why is that?” — Dennis in Washington
Thanks for the question, Dennis. I’m glad you heard that call. Heartbreaking. And unfortunately, it’s not rare. When someone says, “Let’s move this conversation to WhatsApp,” it’s almost always the beginning of a scam.
🔎 Find anything fast in Microsoft Word: Can’t remember how to insert a table? Don’t waste your time digging through menus and settings. Click the search bar at the top, type in “table” (or whatever else you need), and the option will pop right up. FYI: This trick works in Excel, too.
📺 Just what we need, more streaming services: First up is Howdy, an ad-free Roku channel for $2.99/month with old shows and movies from Warner Bros., Discovery, Lionsgate and more. The catch? You’ll need a Roku device (25% off). Then on Aug. 21, Fox One drops for $19.99/month with live NFL, MLB and news.
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AI won’t steal your job (laziness will)
Using AI for every memo, report, or task? Your boss can tell. That’s how you get fired.
70+ years
How long since the U.S. opened a rare earth mine. One dusty spot in Wyoming could supply America with rare earths for over 150 years. That’s phones, fighter jets and EVs covered till 2175. China controls 90% of processing right now, so yeah, this is big news for cowboy country. Yeehaw, meet geopolitics.
Manage iPhone subscriptions: Apple makes it easy to forget what you’re paying for. Go to Settings, tap your name and select Subscriptions. You’ll see a list of everything active. Choose See All Plans to check for cheaper tiers, or tap Cancel Subscription to drop it completely.
Simplify legal docs with AI
About to sign an important contract? Use AI to break it down in plain English before you commit.
ElevenLabs hits a high note: The AI speech company released a new tool that sings and raps. For example, you can ask it to “make a relaxing jazz song with an ’80s vibe,” and it’ll generate a track in minutes, complete with vocals and instruments. It can do 29 languages and accents. It’s raising copyright eyebrows and soon, long-gone superstar hitmakers with new tunes.
All wired up
⚡ Plug these picks into your day and thank yourself later.
- 🖱️ Game changer: Forget lag, this speedy ergonomic mouse (43% off) has 11 programmable buttons.
- 🎥 Look sharp: A 4K webcam (23% off) with 4.4 stars, 34,000+ reviews = zero grainy Zoom calls.
- 💡 Alexa, set the mood: From party vibes to chill nights, this smart lamp (22% off) has range.
- 🔌 Clip it good: These cord organizers (13% off, three-pack) hold down your charger before it hits the floor.
- ⌨️ Dirty keyboard? Blast away crumbs and gunk with an electric air duster (21% off).
🤖 Smart tech, small price: There are more gadgets on sale (like this portable monitor) up on my Amazon shop, right now.
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Introducing The Current AI Podcast
For years people have been asking for an audio version of The Current Newsletter and now with AI, we’re finally able to deliver!
Charlie Chaplin’s in theaters after 100 years
Charlie Chaplin famously rereleased his 1925 silent classic The Gold Rush in 1942 with new narration and edits, believing it would connect better with modern audiences. Now, thanks to film archivists and AI, the silent masterpiece has been painstakingly restored. The 4K version just premiered at Cannes and hit 250 theaters worldwide.
😭 This made me pause and think: Jim Acosta just interviewed an AI version of Joaquin Oliver, created by the parents of the Parkland shooting victim. It aired on what would’ve been Joaquin’s 25th birthday. The digital Joaquin discussed gun control, movies and grief. His parents emphasized it’s not about resurrection but making sure he’s not silenced again. If you were in their position, could you do this?
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Made a whoopsie? Press Ctrl + Z on Windows or Cmd + Z on Mac to instantly undo your last action. Works for typing, deleting and formatting.
Scammers hijacked his business
I talk to a listener whose farming business was cloned by fraudsters online. Got laid off? Here’s why CEOs are bragging about it. Plus: why SEO is dead, ChatGPT’s new tech support agent, and how to resell your unused vacation.
Smart shower thoughts
🛀 You’re in there every day. Might as well make it awesome.
- 📱 Scroll and soak: This rotating phone holder (10% off) keeps your screen high and dry.
- 😌 Instant spa: Breathe in these eucalyptus steamers (17% off, 15-pack) with 4.4 stars & 23,000+ reviews.
- 🚿 No drills, no drama: A suction caddy (6% off, two-pack) turns shower chaos into vertical bliss.
- ✨ Your glow mode: Vibrate away dirt, oil and stress with this anti-aging brush (33% off).
- 👣 Swampy floor? Not with a memory foam bath mat ($10) that soaks up water fast.
💭 Sink more about it: There’s way more where that came from over on my Amazon store.
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Find the subscriptions you forgot about: I use Rocket Money, an app that finds all your recurring subscriptions and lets you easily cancel anything you don’t want. The first time I logged in, it saved me $435!
As if cops don’t have enough to do: A man told Portland police his car, and 1-year-old, were stolen. Oregon cops pinged an AirTag and found both at a truck stop hours away. The kicker? The “thief” was the kid’s mom. Yup, another AirTag caught in the cross fire of a nasty co-parenting situation.