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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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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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Amazon Echo can do that?

Open/download audio

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

🚨 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.

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.

🚨 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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👀 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.

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.

Smart home FYI: LED lights might be the problem if your garage door openers stop working. They emit the same frequency and can interfere with remote controls. Genie and LiftMaster sell special bulbs that don’t.

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It’s a goldmine: Your printer stores copies of docs you’ve printed. If yours is spitting out random documents or your settings are funky, reset it to factory defaults. Unplug the printer, then press and hold the Reset button (on the back or bottom). While holding, plug the printer back in and turn it on. In about 20 seconds, lights will flash to tell you it’s done.

Bit by the DIY bug?

🔨 It doesn’t have to be hard. Here are some little products that make a big difference.

Fill up paint pens ($25 for a set of five; 17% off), and touch up scratches on doors and walls without having to redo an entire area. Easy!
If there’s one thing that ruins the front of a house, it’s oil stains in the driveway. It’s a good thing concrete oil stain remover is under $20.
While you’re waiting to scrub the oil remover, why not install new garage door handles ($10)? They make a boring door look way classier.
Decorative stick-on ceiling tiles add a ton of personality to a room. Click the box for $10 off.
Motion-sensor cabinet lights ($30) are a game-changer. We have them in our garage.

🔋 Charged up: I found this battery organizer ($24) after spending 20 minutes digging through my junk drawer for one AA. The name’s so funny, too.

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100% brightness

Cranking up randomly on Philips Hue smart bulbs. Philips recently made their bulbs compatible with Matter. A bug is making lights flicker without warning. Until they fix it, disconnect your Hue Bridge from Matter on your iPhone.

Splash into summer

Reusable “water bombs” have a light, magnetic reseal, which means endless hours of water fights without the balloon mess. An 8-pack is 25% off.
Forget the lame inflatable tube. This pair of floating chairs is 20% off.
It’s a drink holder, a snack holder, a rainbow and it lights up. It’s your new favorite pool accessory.
Bring your playlist to the pool with a floating light-up speaker, a deal at 44% off.
Don’t want your bum on the hot concrete? Use a poolside mat to cushion your tush. This one is 12% off.

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