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Kim’s Picks: Shop my cart (for a limited time)
Since you loved my Amazon Prime Day picks yesterday, let’s keep it going. I’ve rounded up 30 more steals I know you’ll love. But hurry, these discounts end after Friday. So many things on these lists make great gifts, too.
🏠 Your home (but smarter)
- I love this: Check out this smart refrigerator device (35% off) that keeps veggies and leftovers fresher, longer. Zaps odors, too!
- Robo clean floors: Have an iRobot Roomba (49% off) clean up the floors while you relax. Great gift for older adults!
- Save money & energy: Amazon’s smart thermostat (35% off) pays for itself by slashing your energy bill.
- Essential on sale: Spills happen. This waterproof mattress pad (20% off) has your back (literally).
- Seal the deal: An under-door draft stopper (15% off) tells the summer heat, “stay out.”
- No tools, no mess: A shower caddy (55% off) mounts easily and tidies up all your shampoos, soaps and shavers. So nice.
🔐 Peace of mind, delivered
- Smile, you’re on cam: Roku’s indoor security cameras (45% off, two-pack) have night vision and motion detection.
- Open says me: This smart lock (25% off) makes fumbling with keys a thing of the past. Use your voice!
- Be emergency-ready: An essential pack of food rations (20% off) keeps you stocked when things go sideways.
- Power outage? Crank a solar emergency radio (20% off) for weather alerts, charge your phone and more.
- Lights that last: These rechargeable LED bulbs (38% off) glow, even in blackouts.
- Sip and survive: LifeStraw’s personal water filter (25% off) is a must for hiking, camping or prepping.
🍽️ Countertop MVPs
- Breakfast goals: This isn’t your average waffle maker (30% off). It folds for vertical storage. Genius.
- Cooler with secret storage: Shhh… Ninja’s wheeled cooler (21% off) has a hidden dry goods compartment.
- BBQ past sunset: These magnetic LED lights (20% off) clamp right on your grill.
- More than cute: Bear paw oven mitts (33% off) pack heat-resistant silicone.
📱 Tech that gets you
- Save over $300: Grab a brand new Samsung Galaxy S25+ (28% off) for a top-tier Android.
- Apple, for less: A refurbished Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (15% off) gets you big power at a fabulous price.
- Let’s play: This speaker stand (40% off) is perfect for calls, tunes and binge-watching.
- You knead this: Melt away your stress with a foot massager (25% off) that’s got built-in heat. Feels so good!
🧰 For your weekend projects
- DIY powerhouse: This 276-piece tool set (21% off) comes with everything, like a cordless drill.
- Zip ties (but better): Finally, cable straps (50% off) with writable labels. No more tangled messes.
- Don’t cut corners: Clean them with some rotating crevice brushes (50% off, two pack) that dig deep.
- Garden support squad: These reusable plant clips (20% off) make vertical growing a breeze.
- Honey, your leather’s thirsty: Use a leather conditioner (26% off) with 4.5 stars and 62,000+ reviews.
💼 Boss-level office upgrades
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Self-care for your lazy Sunday
👉 Here’s your permission slip to treat yourself.
- 💆♀️ Knead a break? A personal neck and shoulder massager (25% off) is less pricey than a spa appointment.
- 🕯️ Scent the mood: This candle warmer (39% off) melts away stress. Totally gift-worthy (even if the gift is for you).
- 😌 Your glow-up kit: Soothe your face with a jade roller & gua sha set (5% off). 4.5 stars and 40,000+ reviews.
- 👀 See what eye did here: Grace & stella’s under-eye masks (42% off) are the kind of bags you want down there.
- 💧 Heel, yeah: Slip on these moisturizing socks (35% off) for your dry feet or cracked heels.
❤️ Share the love: I’ve rounded up even more feel-good faves on my Amazon storefront to explore.
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Credit card? Try regret card
Look at the image. That’s not the real Omaha Steaks. It’s from a fake site designed to steal your money.
It’s happening all over the internet right now. You see a great deal on name-brand stuff, a new smartwatch, fancy cookware, maybe some designer jeans, and you click.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Watching YouTube on PC? Press K to pause or play, J to rewind 10 seconds and L to fast-forward 10 seconds. You can also tap M to mute or unmute, and F to enter full screen mode. Nice.
🍟 McHack at McHire: McDonald’s AI job portal leaked data from 64 million applications. Why? Because the login was basically “admin / 123456.” Hackers didn’t need skills (paywall link), just fingers. Names, emails, phone numbers … all up for grabs. The site was built by Paradox.ai, which now has a new definition of “paradox.”
The Mamona ransomware threat
A new ransomware called Mamona hits fast, encrypts your files, then deletes itself. Here’s how to protect yourself.
$118,000+
The price of Bitcoin’s new all-time high. The crown jewel of crypto just blasted past $118,000, fueled by a massive short squeeze, billions poured into spot ETFs, and pro‑crypto policy moves in Washington. It’s up over 110% from this time last year. Coming soon, my new once-a-week crypto newsletter to keep you in the know. Click here to sign up.
🪑 Pick the right chair: Look for adjustable seat height, tilt and lumbar support to keep your posture in check. That helps maintain the natural curve of your spine. And those pricey “gaming” chairs? Totally overrated. A good ergonomic model will last longer. Here’s one I like that’s 15% off.
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What does ChatGPT really think about you?
People are asking ChatGPT personal questions to learn more about themselves. The answers can be surprisingly accurate.
OpenAI wants your tabs: OpenAI’s cooking up its own AI-powered web browser to go toe-to-toe with Chrome. It’s Chromium-based, ChatGPT-loaded and maybe a little nosy. The goal? Bury Google in your bookmarks and snag all that sweet, sweet user data while it’s at it.
Boring? Nah, practical
🌟 Just because something’s not shiny doesn’t mean you don’t need it.
- 🧦 No show, no slip: These low-cut socks (20% off, eight pairs) are grippy to prevent slips and practically invisible.
- 💀 Silent but deadly: Pests eating your clothes? Hang some moth traps ($17.97) in your closet. No sweaters harmed.
- 🧼 Clean your cleaner: Don’t shell out for a new washer. Descaler tablets ($19.95, 24-pack) keep it running longer.
- ☀️ Summer-proofed: An under-door draft stopper (15% off) tells the blazing heat to “stay out.”
- 🔌 Velcro (but smarter): Untangle and label your cords with reusable cable straps (50% off, 16-pack).
🏠 Deck out your home: Hit this handy link to shop by room. Plus, find the essentials I use on my Amazon storefront.
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The 9-to-5 is dead
Microsoft says late-night meetings are up 16%. Burnout much? I also talk to an Uber driver almost tricked into trafficking stolen goods. Plus: Trump Org’s new phone biz, Bible stories on TikTok, and a smart way to check your internet speed.
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.
🔥 Anker battery recall: Six power bank models might literally catch fire. If you’ve got a PowerCore, MagGo or Zolo model, check the serial number, and stop using it immediately. A free replacement or $30 gift card could be yours. Recall form here.
Keep your iPad battery healthy: Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health and toggle on 80% Limit. This caps charging at 80%, which helps reduce wear and extend battery life. Pro tip: If Maximum Capacity is under 100%, it’s already aging.
Make $80K a year renting out your yard — July 12th, Hour 1
I talk to a guy who makes big money with his unused space through the Neighbor app. Here’s how you can do it, too. Plus, the demise of Google, Apple vs. p*rn, and the first foldable iPhone. Also, how sending out a smiley face could save your relationship.
Last call for ‘Prime Day’
⏰ Quick, there’s still time to grab the best of the best.
- 🚗 Need a jump? Start with a smart battery charger (40% off) that works for campers, ATVs, you name it.
- 🔋 Watch your battery: A key chain charger (44% off) can power any Apple Watch and fits in your pocket.
- ⚡ Transfer data, fast: Photographers, you need this little SD card reader (38% off) with dual slots.
- 🤓 Screen time saver: Ease eyestrain with these blue-light-blocking glasses (37% off). Handy case included.
- 📱 Snap pics underwater: Just snag some waterproof phone pouches (20% off) that work up to 100 ft.
- 💧 Thirsty? This 10-cup pitcher (20% off) comes with a 200-gallon filter that lasts five times longer than the rest.
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Miss the old Start menu? With Windows 10 support ending in October, you might not love that Windows 11 centers the taskbar icons by default. Good news: You can switch back to the classic look. Go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors and set Taskbar alignment to Left.
💸 GameStop owes you cash: GameStop’s shelling out $4.5M after quietly slipping your purchase info to Facebook via tracking pixels. If you bought a game online from August 2020 to April 2025 and had a Facebook account, you might get $5 or a $10 store voucher. It’s petty cash, but still, they owe you. File by Aug. 15, 2025.