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The best locks for every door

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From your front entrance to your hotel room, I narrowed it down to the standouts.

✅ My pick: Yale’s Assure lock (20% off) unlocks when your hands are full and automatically latches up for you. Fingerprint scanner? Works in just half a second. Plus, manage two-factor authentication and biometrics right from the app. No need to call a locksmith, either.

Best budget option: Both Alexa and Google get along with the eufy C30 (17% off). Built-in Wi-Fi makes setup a breeze, no extra bridge needed. It even laughs in the face of freezing winters and scorching triple-digit summers. Bonus: four AA batteries to get you started.

🚗 Left your garage open? Check meross’s smart opener (29% off) without turning around in traffic. Hooks up to over 1,600 models. You can also open and close your garage door remotely using your phone. Nice.

Top indoor find: Lockin’s knob (15% off) lets you unlock four ways: touch, code, key or app. Keeps kids, roommates or your nosy in-laws out.

✈️ When you’re traveling: Pack this portable lock ($8.99, 31% off). Fits any-size door for instant peace of mind at hotels, Airbnbs and even at home.

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How not to explode

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Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, powering your phone, laptop, iPad, toothbrush, e-bike, EV and power bank. We love them because they’re compact, rechargeable and efficient. But when things go wrong? They go really wrong.

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Bye, mess. Hello, sanity

Let’s get your home looking spotless with less effort.

🦈 Attack on dirt: Crumbs, pet hair and sticky spills? Gone. Shark’s Matrix Plus (36% off) maps your floors and even empties itself.

Closet space, unlocked: These vacuum storage bags (30% off, eight-pack) are the easiest way to get that “minimalist” look.

🧥 Shave years off your clothes: Grab an electric lint remover (37% off). It’s oddly satisfying watching fuzz vanish.

DIY repair hero: Fix small holes with a drywall patch kit (38% off) before they become “why didn’t I call someone?” problems.

🧽 I got your back: Stop bending over. This baseboard cleaner (28% off) has a 49-inch handle to reach those tricky spots.

✅ Hole-y moley, that was easy: Click this secret link for today’s top steals on Amazon, all four stars and up.

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OpenAI’s banker army: Apparently OpenAI’s been paying ex-Goldman and JPMorgan folks $150 an hour to teach ChatGPT how to do finance. The AIs are learning IPOs, restructurings and how to make a mean Excel model. They call it Project Mercury. I call it “boring.” Maybe one day soon, the interns will finally get to go home before midnight.

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Home screen a mess? On Android, long-press a widget or icon and tap Remove. On iPhone, hold the widget, tap Remove Widget > Remove. It won’t delete the app but cleans up space and makes your phone snappier.

Slay your vampire electronics

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Since Halloween’s in the air, let’s talk about something spooky: vampire electronics. These everyday gadgets quietly suck electricity (and money) when you’re not using them.

They’re called “phantom loads” or “standby power,” and they’re everywhere from your cable box to your soundbar to your printer. Even when they’re “off,” they’re drawing power.

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Prime Big Deal Days: 20 genius buys you can’t miss

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Prime Big Deal Days just kicked off, and the clock’s ticking. This is your last chance to score big before the holiday madness begins.

I dug through the deals (so you don’t have to) and found the ones actually worth your cart space.

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Get your home holiday-ready

The busy season’s creeping in fast. Jump on these steals before the rush.

✨ Permanent outdoor lights (40% off): Keep your place glowing all year long. Set them up once and never drag out another string.

Foldable step stool (17% off): Sturdy, lightweight and folds in seconds. Perfect for grabbing your festive decor from the top shelf.

🎃 Pumpkin carving kit (23% off): Ditch the flimsy tools, and craft jack-o’-lanterns that actually look like your Pinterest inspo.

Christmas gift tags (15% off, 500 pieces): These little labels take your presents from last-minute to perfectly put together.

🎁 Wrapping paper set (14% off): Add a pop of fun with 10 sheets that help all your gifts stand out from the pack.

🍂 Get ahead of the chaos: Explore today’s top deals for more easy seasonal wins.

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🎁 Get a free smart home energy checkup: Want to see how much energy your gadgets are really using? Many utility companies offer free smart home energy audits, some even throw in free smart plugs, LED bulbs or thermostat rebates. Just search “[Your Electric Company] free energy audit” to see what’s available in your area. Some companies also offer free Nest or Ecobee thermostats if you enroll in energy-saver programs.

📸 Caught by her own camera roll: OK, this one’s wild. A Maryland woman allegedly used AI‑generated photos to fake a home invasion, then called 911. When officers showed up (eight cruisers strong), she was chilling inside her own house with a phone on a tripod. That “prank” has her facing serious charges. Dummy.

Chrome shortcuts: Pin your favorite sites to Chrome’s home page. Open a new tab and click Customize Chrome in the bottom right. Toggle on Show shortcuts, then select My shortcuts. Click Add shortcut, enter the site name and URL, and hit Done. To delete one, tap the three-dot icon and choose Remove.

🔫 Home invasion, Apple edition: This is scary. A Florida couple got ambushed in their garage at gunpoint after suspects taped an AirTag under their car to track them. Two men have been arrested, facing charges from armed burglary to kidnapping. So yeah, maybe check your car before your next Target run.

Hot steals for your cozy space

Ready to upgrade your comfort zone? These clever finds pull double duty.

🔥 Quiet space heater (15% off): Oscillates for even warmth and shuts off safely on its own. Perfect for chilly offices.

Rolling end table (17% off): Slides under your sofa to hold snacks, your laptop or that drink you swore you wouldn’t spill.

📱 Adjustable phone stand (29% off): Foldable, sturdy and ready for Zoom calls, recipes or hours of doomscrolling.

Screen cleaner kit (40% off): A few spritzes, a quick swipe, and boom, you’ll remember what HD looks like.

📦 QR code labels (12% off): Know what’s inside your bins without lifting a lid. Just stick and scan with the app.

👉 “Why didn’t I get this sooner?” Tap into Amazon’s top deals now. Your home (and FOMO) will thank you.

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Sound check: This is incredible. A noisy experiment gone right led to histotripsy, a cancer treatment that uses ultrasound to blast tumors without surgery. FDA-approved for liver cancer, it’s noninvasive, fast and, get this, 95% effective in trials so far. Patients usually go home the same day. The inventor discovered it trying to quiet her lab. Volume down, breakthrough up.

Protect your equity: In Phoenix, scammers forged ownership papers and sold a home for $200K, all without the real owners knowing. They only found out when the fake deed hit public records. This isn’t a movie plot, and it could happen to you. Home Title Lock’s signature TripleLock™ protection safeguards your home from fraud. Start with 14 days FREE and a free Title History Report.

Healthy hacks for under $30

A handful of smart swaps can totally lift your mood.

🔊 White noise machine (39% off): Tiny but mighty. Set the timer and drift off to nature sounds at home or while traveling.

Body measuring tape (14% off): Online shopping just got easier. This helps nail your size, so you’ll skip the returns.

🍫 Protein bars (25% off, nine count): Gluten-free with 16 grams of protein and tastes like dessert? You betcha!

Plantar fasciitis insoles (9% off): Trim to fit, pop them in and let the gel cushion your arches and heels all day.

💛 Soothing cough drops (33% off): Scratchy throat? Zinc and vitamin D give your immune system a little boost.

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Fall projects, deeper savings

From quick fixes to spooky vibes, get these handy upgrades for …

🛠️ Under $10 and 10% off

Super glue (10% off): Waterproof, dries clear and sticks to metal, wood and ceramic like a champ.
Picture hanging kit (10% off): Hang your holiday decor on concrete or cinder blocks without damaging the wall.

💡 Under $20

Candelabra light bulbs (17% off): These dimmable LEDs create that cozy glow for instant ambience.
Electric candle lighter (18% off): Say goodbye to disposables. This one’s USB rechargeable and way safer to use.

👻 Under $50

Fog machine (5% off): Nothing says Halloween like rolling fog, flashing lights and a built-in disco ball.

✅ Ready to level up? I’ve got 25 more handpicked home helpers waiting on my Amazon storefront.

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💓 Wi‑Fi’s got a pulse on you: Your home Wi‑Fi might soon do more than stream Netflix. Soon, it will track your location and heartbeat. Researchers say new tech turns routers into 24/7 motion and vital sign monitors, no cameras needed. That buffering circle? It’s watching you breathe.