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Kim’s picks to save your vacation
Traveling soon? Don’t leave your common sense at home. These safety gadgets aren’t “nice to haves.” They’re the kind of gear you’ll wish you got before your bag went MIA (or worse).
Before you say, “Kim, I already took my summer vacation,” perfect. This is your last shot to snag these deals before prices head north for good. Let’s get you prepped.
✈️ Jet-set tech
- Juice on the go: This pocket-sized power bank (26% off) has built-in cables and a wall plug.
- Spot the spy: Sniff out sketchy devices in your hotel room with a hidden camera detector (43% off).
- Power without borders: Don’t be that guy caught without a plug adapter (20% off) abroad.
- Privacy, please: Turn unsafe public WiFi into your own safe, encrypted network with a travel router (25% off).
💸 Outsmart digital pickpockets
- Trackable & stackable: Built-in AirTag holder, RFID protection, this men’s smart wallet (33% off) feels like peace of mind.
- Safety meets style: This women’s RFID wallet (24% off) is slim enough for your smallest bags.
- Don’t lose your identity: An RFID blocking passport holder (6% off) is equipped for the long haul.
- Hackers hate these: These data blockers ($13, four-pack) let you charge safely at public ports.
📍 Track it or lose it
- Find it fast: Lost your bag? Not with an Apple AirTag (10% off). Open the Find My app and follow the dot.
- Ditch the hide-and-seek: Android crew, a Tile Bluetooth tracker (7% off) is your “where’d I put that?” fixer.
- Wimpy wires? Braided fast-charging cables (35% off, two-pack) won’t fray. 4.6 stars and 32,000+ reviews.
- Traveling with the fam? These kids’ AirTag holders ($10, four-pack) keep track when they invisibly wander off.
🔒 Lock it down
- Mini safe, big relief: Toss your valuables in a portable lock box (17% off). Set the combo and relax.
- Clip it and zip it: An anti-theft backpack lock (7% off) is a must-have on busy streets.
- TSA MVPs: These spill-proof toiletry bags (10% off, two-pack) let you breeze through security.
- Double the defense: A portable door lock & alarm combo (16% off) is your travel-sized security system.
🧳 Pack more, stress less
- Need options? I got you. This five-piece luggage set (14% off) has 4.4 stars and 27,000+ reviews.
- Bye, paper tags: Hello smart QR code luggage tags (10% off, two-pack) that work with GPS.
- Weigh before you go: Repacking at the check-in counter? Skip the embarrassment with a luggage scale ($11).
- Buckle up: These adjustable straps ($12) add a layer of TSA-approved protection.
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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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The great iPhone rapture
It starts like any typical night out. You’re sipping something overpriced and half-listening to your friend’s relationship drama. Then, you check your pocket. Empty. You think maybe it was a pickpocket. But the reality is far stranger.
🔐 Weak passwords are so last decade: Every single one of your accounts needs its own unique password. No repeats! I know, it’s a pain. But it’s also the best way to keep hackers from turning one slipup into a full-blown disaster. Make your passwords 16+ characters, and mix in uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols. Or save yourself the headache and use the password manager I trust to keep everything locked down and organized. One click, and you’re safer online.
🚨 TSA power bank crackdown: Folks, your charger might not make it through security next time. Power banks must be in your carry-on and within the 100Wh (27,000mAh) limit. If it’s unlabeled, too powerful or packed wrong, TSA might confiscate it. Need a replacement? This one’s 40% off.
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Hands-off AI regulation
In 1993, leaders resisted calls to control the internet and it changed the world. Now, the U.S. is taking the same approach with AI.
2 eggs a day
Can help lower bad cholesterol with a big oval but. You also have to eat a low saturated fat diet. Think lean meats, low-fat dairy and plant-based proteins. The real villains? Butter, bacon and whatever else is deep-fried on your toast. Speaking of… A piece of toast and a hard-boiled egg walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Sorry, we don’t serve breakfast here.”
🛒 Clear your Amazon search history: Great for hiding gift ideas or clearing out those very awkward clicks. On desktop, hover over Account & Lists under Hello, [Your Name] at the top. Click Browsing History, find the item you want to hide and select Remove from view. Because “I was hacked” only works once.
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Stop your TV from collecting data
Your smart TV isn’t just watching shows, it’s watching you. Here’s how to stop it from tracking everything you do.
Stream your own drama: Fable Studio just got Amazon funding for Showrunner, an AI platform where you can script shows, insert yourself into episodes and get paid if others build on your story. It’s $10 to $40/month and launching publicly this week. Your next group chat meme could be a full TV episode.
Lawn and order
🌻 Outdoor life comes with quirks. I’ve got your fixes.
- 🦟 Bee bite-free: Slap on a mosquito repellent bracelet (10% off, 20-pack). No more messy spray.
- 💦 Go with the flow: This lightweight garden hose (42% off) works year-round and doesn’t kink.
- 🍃 Leaf it to me: Blow, vacuum and mulch in one swoop with a three-in-one leaf blower (13% off).
- 🔥 Too hot to handle? No prob. These grill gloves (10% off) are like oven mitts on steroids.
- 💡 Backyard brilliance: These floodlights (24% off) catch any movement, like would-be creeps.
🏠 Rather be inside? There are plenty of smart finds for the great indoors waiting for you on my Amazon shop.
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Fitness granny falls in love with ChatGPT
Could you fall in love with a chatbot? Influencer and author Andrea Sunshine did, but her digital romance came to a sudden end when her chat logs were deleted. She shares how the relationship began, what it feels like to connect deeply with AI, and what she’s doing to get her chatbot lover back.
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.
🚗 Shock and vroom: Ford says it’s cooking up an EV so revolutionary, it’ll make the original Model T look like a horse and buggy. On Aug. 11, CEO Jim Farley promises to show off a sub-$25K electric car that’s built to scale, fast, cheap and U.S.-powered.
Add labels to your Windows 11 taskbar: No more guessing which icon does what. Right-click the Taskbar, go to Taskbar settings > Taskbar behaviors, then scroll to Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels. Change it to Never to always show labels, or When taskbar is full to show them until space runs out.
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.
Strong bones aren’t just about calcium
Your ankles, knees, hips… They all depend on collagen to stay stable and supported. As we age, our natural collagen levels drop fast, especially after 50.
That’s why I take NativePath Collagen every single day. It’s like nutritional backup for the structure under your skin.
Whether I’m walking the dogs, hopping on stage, doing Pilates or catching a flight, I want my joints to move like they used to. This one small thing helps keep me going strong.
🛒 Try it for yourself: 45% off, free shipping and a free frother included!
🛍️ Get $20 after your first purchase: Try Kudos. It’s a free tool I love that helps you rack up the best credit card rewards automatically, no guesswork. It shows you which card gets you the biggest perks. Use code KIM, and you’ll get $20 back after your first purchase. Free money? Yes, please.
Teen taxi takeover: Waymo just dropped a self-driving car service (paywall link) for teens in Phoenix, with plans to expand. Kids ages 14 to 17 can summon robot cars to school, soccer or wherever else, no license needed. Parents are jazzed. “So like my dad’s Waymo can pick us up at 6 if your mom’s Waymo can drop us off at 10.”