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Gear up or get stuck

🚘 When you’re in a pinch, a little prep goes a long way.

This hammer and seatbelt cutter combo (19% off) could be your lifesaver.
These bike lights (36% off) make sure you’re seen during late-night rides.
From bikes to small cars, fix that flat with a portable inflator (27% off).
Clip a flashlight (25% off) onto your key chain so you always have light.
Older ride? This adapter (33% off) syncs your phone to CarPlay or Android Auto.

🪛 Screw it: Snag a portable electric screwdriver (24% off) with 14 metal bits, so you’re ready for any job.

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Get spooky for under $20

You’ve got seven days. These steals won’t haunt your wallet.

🕯️ Smells like sweater weather: Scented candle (35% off)

Burn this, and your place will feel like an autumn café, minus the wait in line for that latte. Choose from eight cozy scents.

Trick-or-treat comms: Walkie-talkies (30% off, two-pack) keep your kiddos connected while they roam the neighborhood.

💧 Ghost your makeup, not your skin: Face paint? Fake blood? This makeup remover (26% off) erases it all without a trace.

Cover your coffin (er, table): From snack tables to potion stations, black tablecloths (29% off) hide spills and look chic.

💡 Lights that slay: Purple and orange floodlights (41% off) are a quick and easy way to transform your porch.

🎃 Freaky-fast finds: Need candy or a last-minute costume? Grab ’em all here.

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So about those UFOs over New Jersey…

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Turns out the mysterious lights that freaked everyone out weren’t aliens after all. The truth? I reveal the answer in this short podcast.

Speaking of glasses, lights out, creep on: A hobbyist named Bong Kim (no, it’s def not me on 4/20) is charging folks $60 to disable the tiny LED on Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. Yeah, the one that lights up when you’re recording. Meta built it to stop creeps from filming in secret. Kim’s mod kills that warning completely, so the specs can still record with no light. I’m telling you, these glasses are a creeper’s dream come true.

1 million

The number of AI GPUs Elon’s stuffing into one building. That’s not a typo. It’s a silicon army so power-hungry, xAI is shipping in a literal power plant to feed it. The data center will suck up 2 gigawatts. That’s enough juice to keep the lights on in nearly 2 million households. Forget cloud computing, this is thunderstorm computing.

🍏 iPadOS 26: There’s now a Mac-style menu bar. When you’re in an app, swipe down from the top to open it. Next to the traffic lights icon, you’ll see menus for everything the app can do. In Mail, for example, tap File > New Message. Works great with a keyboard and mouse, but touch does, too.

Heroes every home needs

💡 My pick: Motion sensor night lights (38% off, two-pack)

Your 2 a.m. toe savers. Perfect for hallways, bathrooms or that Lego minefield in your kid’s room.

🔌 Outlet concealer kit (28% off): Hide those bulky plugs and messy cords. Finally, your furniture can sit flush against the wall.

🌀 Double-sided mounting tape (10% off): Holds up to 120 pounds. One roll has endless uses, from securing rugs to hanging decorations.

🚽 Bidet toilet attachment (35% off): A quick DIY install, and boom, you’re saving trees and cash on overpriced TP.

💧 Under-sink organizers (29% off, two-pack): No more crouching. Pullout shelves bring your cleaners and sponges right to you.

✅ Fix everything faster: Upgrade your space without emptying your wallet. Shop more handpicked helpers on my Amazon page.

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Bad news for photodumps: The new iPhone 17s, yep, the $1,200 ones, are apparently glitching if you take pics near bright LED lights, like at concerts. One reviewer found black boxes, missing chunks, ghostly squiggles. Apple says it’s rare and a fix is coming, but for now? Your pics might look like abstract art.

🚨 Built to be recalled: Have a Ford truck? They’re recalling over 355,000 after the dashboards started ghosting drivers. If you’ve got a model from 2025-26 (including F-150 and Super Duty lines), you might be missing key info like speed and warning lights. Fixes will be free and come via over-the-air updates or at a dealer. Just make sure yours gets it.

👀 Interviews go analog: AI cheating has gotten so bad, big names like Google, Cisco and McKinsey are dragging job interviews back into the real world (paywall link). Forget whispering to ChatGPT off-screen, now you have to sweat under fluorescent lights like it’s 2015 again. In case you forgot, the real world is like Zoom, but with pants.

Amazon Echo can do that?

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Why tap and swipe all morning? One Alexa command can launch your lights, news, coffee and your day.

🚨 Find hidden cameras: Do a quick sweep by turning off the lights and shining your phone’s flashlight around vents, smoke detectors, remote controls, wall outlets and other random objects. Hidden lenses will reflect back at you. Want a pro-level check? This hidden camera detector spots bugs, trackers and cams in seconds.

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Don’t get caught … without these

🔒 Ready for those “uh-oh” moments? Start here.

🚘 License to record: When drivers don’t tell the truth, a 4K dashcam (38% off) remembers everything.

🏠 Eyes on the inside: Roku’s indoor security cameras (45% off, two-pack) work with Alexa and Google.

⚡ Hallway heroes: These wall outlets (8% off) have built-in lights. No more stubbed toes during late-night snack runs.

🖥️ Save your eyeballs: A blue light screen protector (21% off) is your shield against doomscrolling fatigue.

✨ No smears or tears: This screen cleaner kit (20% off) has 4.5 stars and over 5,000 glowing reviews.

🤖 Your tech, your way: See what other top-rated gadgets are on sale right now on my Amazon storefront.

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Welcome to the zen zone

🧘 Your life just got more peaceful and a lot more practical.

😌 Eyes up here: From morning to night, a brightening eye stick (23% off) gives your face a little pick-me-up.

Nose (hair) goes: For those “wait, when did that grow there?” moments, this little hair trimmer (7% off) has you covered.

🛌 Your neck’s BFF: Psst … this is your sign to finally grab that memory foam pillow (23% off) you’ve always wanted.

Breathe easy: Powerful but peaceful, this Alexa-compatible air purifier (50% off) listens better than most roommates.

💡 Set it and forget it: These dusk-to-dawn night-lights (15% off) automatically clock in when the sun clocks out.

Viral item alert: This folder board (17% off) makes your shirts neat in seconds. Warning: strangely satisfying.

🛒 While you relax: Browse my Amazon store for more things I personally recommend.

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Smarten up, buttercup

⚡ Here’s gear that puts everything at your fingertips (literally).

Control these LED lights (10% off) from your phone or just ask Alexa.
Schedule automatic on/off times with a four-pack of smart switches ($66).
Need a group photo? This bendy phone tripod (20% off) has your back.
Type anywhere with a foldable keyboard ($50) that fits in your bag.
Use an ergonomic mouse (43% off) to scroll and click with less strain.

🧠 More smart stuff: I count on these gadgets to simplify my life. They’ll make things easier for you, too.

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🕯️ Lights out: Spain and Portugal got power-washed into the 1800s on Monday. The entire grid collapsed in 3.5 seconds, and power was out across entire countries for several hours. Spain’s thinking the massive blackout is sabotage. Some blame Russia. Others say freak weather. Either way, lights are back, but answers are not.

Lights, candles, action

⚡ Ready to brighten up your space? I’ll light the way.

These night-lights (9% off) automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn.
Stick some cabinet lights (15% off) anywhere you need a little glow-up.
Twist the dial on these dimmable lights (5% off) to set the perfect mood.
Zap any candle wick with an electric lighter (23% off) and it’s lit.
Grab a candle warmer (20% off) for cozy vibes without the fire risk.

🌃 Curtain call: Night owl or napper? These blackout curtains (25% off) block out the world for a pitch-black snooze.

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🪀 RIP, cheap stuff: The days of filling carts with $2 eyebrow stamp kits and glow-in-the-dark toilet lights might be numbered. Global trade crackdowns (like killing the “de minimis” tax loophole) are making it harder for cheap imports from places like Temu and SHEIN to flood U.S. markets. Goodbye, weird little gadgets. You served … some purpose.

Sleeping bag = nap-sack

😴 Hey, sleepyhead. These bedroom upgrades will help you wind down.

Scroll hands-free with a phone holder that mounts on your nightstand.
Some dusk-to-dawn night-lights (9% off) give your room a soft glow.
This galaxy projector (40% off) brings the night sky indoors.
Drift off to your favorite tunes with a sleep mask with built-in Bluetooth.
Got neck pain? Rest easy on an ergonomic memory foam pillow.

🛍️ Hang on: Organize your closet and shave minutes off your morning routine with these metal hangers for pants and skirts.

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🚘 It’s a car, not a phone: Volkswagen gets it. After plenty of complaints, VW is ditching haptic sliders and touch controls and bringing back physical buttons. Climate control, hazard lights and volume will return to good old-fashioned knobs. The change starts rolling out next year.