Imagine soaring a couple hundred feet above the ground in your own personal aircraft. They’re called “short-hop adventure crafts” and they’re taking off. (Sorry, had to.) The electric BlackFly requires only seven days of training before you (not me) can take to the skies. Watch it in action!
Weird but genius cleaning gadgets
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The weekend’s almost here, and my inbox is full of requests for “that cool cleaning list.” So I rounded up the smartest (and strangest) grime-busting tools that actually live up to the hype.
Warning: Some are ridiculously satisfying.
🧽 1. Spinning cordless scrubber ($40, 40% off)
Scrub grout, tile, tubs and baseboards in half the time. A 43-inch handle reaches all those tricky spots.
⌨️ 2. Keyboard cleaning gel ($8)
This gooey blob grabs dust, crumbs and coffee gunk from between keys and vents. Press, peel and smile.
🐉 3. Microwave steam cleaner ($13)
Meet your microwave’s new buddy: A silicone dragon that shoots hot vapor to loosen splatters. Just add vinegar and water, microwave and wipe.
🧲 4. Magnetic window cleaner ($120)
Two magnets clean both sides of your window at once. Glide them along for streak-free glass. No ladder needed.
🐞 5. Mini desk vacuum ($10)
Yes, it’s shaped like a ladybug. And yes, it slurps up crumbs, eraser bits and dust from your desk.
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Virtual party list
🥳 Hosting or heading to a get-together? Let’s get the fun started.
- 🎁 Wrapping, handled: This double-sided organizer (28% off) keeps your gift bags, ribbons and bows tidy.
- 🍷 Pop, pour, press: All with a four-in-one wine opener (15% off) that aerates and seals when the party’s over.
- 🍫 More like fun-do: NutriChef’s electric fondue pot (8% off) makes gooey goodness in minutes.
- 🚀 Vibes in overdrive: Bring the night sky indoors with a galaxy light projector (19% off). 4.4 stars and 7,000+ reviews.
- ⛺ “No adults allowed” zone: From playing to reading, this kid’s canopy (28% off) gives ’em a cozy space to do it.
🛍️ Still stumped? I got you. An e-gift card is a great last-minute idea. And don’t forget, more gift-worthy finds are on my Amazon store.
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Kill phantom power spiking your electric bill
Your devices might be “off,” but they’re still burning energy. Here’s a cheap fix to cut your bill.
Arnold says, “Get to the choppah!” Uber’s about to add them to its app. Joby Aviation bought Blade’s urban air taxi biz for $125M and plans to swap the noisy helicopters for electric flying taxis once the FAA signs off. You’ll be able to book a chopper to JFK, Newark or even Saint-Tropez like it’s a pool ride, starting next year.
293.54 mph
Speeds hit by China’s BYD U9, claiming EV hypercar supremacy. So it turns out Yangwang’s engineering marvel U9 casually obliterated the speed charts. It didn’t just nudge the status quo; it demolished it. Anyone up for some electric NASCAR?
Prime Day must-haves
🛒 I’ve sifted through the fake reviews. Here are the real winners.
- 🍽️ Chopped price: From veggies to charcuterie, these bamboo cutting boards (29% off, four-pack) got you covered.
- 🫒 Oil be back: Spritz your favorite foods with a sprayer bottle (20% off). No Skynet needed.
- 🫖 Tea-riffic kettle: This electric kettle (15% off) boils fast, is BPA-free and has 4.4 stars and 63,000+ reviews.
- 🔌 You’ve got the power: Playing outlet Tetris? A wall charger (29% off) gives you six outlets and three USB ports.
- 🪛 Just screw it: A pocket-size electric screwdriver (33% off) with a set of 12 metal bits? Yes, please.
- 😁 Show off your smile: This Oral-B electric toothbrush (40% off) has three cleaning modes and a travel case.
- 🧽 Your grill’s clean slate: Scrub off yesterday’s burgers with a griddle cleaning kit (21% off).
- 🪲 Bye-bye, bugs: Finally, some ant & insect spray (44% off) that handles pests without harsh chemicals.
- 🧼 Handy sanitizers: These travel-size Purell bottles (15% off) are TSA-friendly and fragrance-free.
📅 These deals end Friday: Load up your cart before they disappear, and head over to my Amazon storefront for more Prime Day savings.
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🔌 Go ahead, walk into an EV dealership and ask how much they charge: So here’s the scoop: People are picking up brand-new electric cars for less than $100/month. One guy leased a $65,000 Kia EV9 for $189. It’s all because tax credits are about to expire on Sept. 30, and dealers are basically handing out keys like coupons. If your car’s dying, run, don’t walk to your local EV dealer.
🚗 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.
Lithium-ion battery fire: A home in Fairway, Kansas, caught fire after a lawn mower battery blew up in the garage. It was on the charger when family members heard an explosion, and the fire spread quickly. Thankfully, everyone got out safely. PSA: Charge your electric goodies outside, not in the garage.
🤡 Alienating your customers is bad for your brand: Jaguar’s sales plummeted 97.5% after it released that super weird ad last November with nonbinary models wearing a rainbow of colors with slogans like “Copy Nothing” and “Live Vivid” but excluded any images of its new electric cars. In April, they only sold 49 cars in all of Europe. Wow.
🌞 Cool roofs, cooler robots: Researchers trained AI to design a paint that lowers building temps up to 68°F, seriously. It reflects heat, saves power and could murder AC bills. Tested on apartments in hot cities, the paint slashes electric use enough to run thousands of extra units. The kicker? It actually looks good.
$500
That’s the fine for firing up your gas blower in D.C. That means if you leaf-blow your yard and your neighbor’s patience, you’re also blowing $500 per offense. Gas blowers roared onto the scene in the 1970s, and now they’re getting banned (like in California) for being noisy, dirty and possibly harmful. Need an upgrade? This electric blower ($49.49) has great reviews.
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Genius kitchen gizmos
👩🍳 You don’t need a personal chef, just the right gear.
- 🫒 Greasy bottles? This glass oil sprayer & dispenser (10% off) even comes with labels for your go-to oils.
- Tag before you sip: Metallic markers (23% off) let your guests mark their glasses. No more “Wait … is this mine?”
- 🫙 Power up, pop off: Watch this electric jar opener (36% off) twist open that stubborn lid you were just wrestling.
- Crumbs, begone: These oven liners (39% off) catch spills before they become charred fossils.
- 🛍️ Shark Tank approved: Haul all your bags in one trip with a Click & Carry holder ($22). Holds up to 100 lbs.
- Bye, soggy dishrags: Waffle-weave cloths (23% off) soak up spills fast. 4.5 stars with 33,000+ reviews.
“Kim, what’s in your kitchen?” Here’s my list of must-haves. All clean, smart and built to work.
👉 Don’t miss the rest: Head over to my Amazon shop for more favorites.
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🪙 Crypto torture: If you own crypto, don’t tell anyone you cannot fully and completely trust. Crimes like this one are exploding. A Manhattan crypto investor allegedly kidnapped and tortured an Italian man for three weeks, trying to steal his Bitcoin. The town house? $30K/month. Police say the guy escaped and had electric burns, bruises … and his coins still intact. Mamma mia!
Dirt stops here
🧽 Cleaning doesn’t have to suck (unless we’re talking about vacuums).
- Tackle tight crevices with a three-pack of cleaning brushes ($5).
- Stainless steel polish (20% off) makes your appliances shine like new.
- Keep your leather from drying out with a handy care kit (31% off).
- This electric air duster (43% off) is like a tiny leaf blower for your tech.
- Suck all that lint from your dryer using a vent cleaner kit (38% off).
👠 Shoe, don’t bother me: Toss these deodorizer bags ($11) in your gym bag or sneakers to soak up any funky smells.
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$76,900
For Airstream’s first electric travel trailer. The Basecamp 20Xe is 20 feet long, sleeps four and runs on 600W of rooftop solar panels, a 10.3kWh lithium battery pack and a 3,000W inverter. Perfect for boondocking or remote camping without needing a generator or campsite hookups. 🚐☀️
Seal the deals
Whether it’s a “want” or a “need,” you gotta check these out.
- Stanley just dropped new cup colors like cherry blossom and hot coral. I have a white one.
- Keep your leftovers fresh with an electric sealer for Mason jars.
- Need a bigger container? This 50-pack (27% off) is great for meal prepping.
- Serve up homemade fries with a food chopper.
- While you slice and dice, this cushioned rug (30% off) keeps your feet and back happy.
🚗 Time to shine: This is cool, an eraser wheel (14% off) that removes bumper stickers. Polish it off with a bristle head (14% off) so it’s wheelie clean.
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34 seconds
Mandatory pit stops coming to Formula E. Pit Boost fast-charging stations are debuting at the Jeddah E-Prix this weekend. They’ll power up the electric racecars 10% in just 30 seconds.
The future is hybrid
Volvo just dropped its all-electric plan, joining other carmakers moving away from EVs. With limited charging stations and a focus on hybrids, the push for electric cars is losing steam.