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Hair’s the deal

Products for the care and growth of your tresses, locks and quiffs (look it up).

Rosemary oil strengthens your hair and makes your scalp happy, and some say it regrows your hair, too. Worth a shot for under $10.
Anti-thinning biotin shampoo is a nice boost if your locks are feeling meh. This highly rated one is 25% off.
This $40 cordless clipper has 10 clipper combs for DIY trims.
A folding barber cape (only $8) may look ridiculous, but reviewers say it saves them from getting hair everywhere.
A patented, made-in-the-USA silent haircut kit for kids who hate the barbershop.

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Amazon product safety check: Go to your Amazon account and look under Account & Lists > Account for Recalls and Product Safety Alerts. Click the link, and you’ll see details about recalls for any products you’ve purchased and how to get a refund or return the items.

Where to buy Amazon goods for cheap

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Everything’s so expensive nowadays. What if you could find all the tech products you want at a bargain price? Surprise: you can!

Minimalist vibes, maximalist court fees: One influencer is suing another, claiming she copied her posts and “aesthetic.” Both hawk Amazon affiliate links for minimalistic “clean girl” products (aka everything boring and beige). Can vibes be copyrighted? Common sense tells me no.

Steve Jobs used the “i” prefix for Apple products starting with the iMac in 1998. The “i” initially stood for “internet.” What does it mean now?

Find the answer here! →

49% of sales growth

For skincare products is attributed to Gen Alpha. Yep, girls 14 and under already have “aging anxiety” (paywall link), thanks to TikTok. It’s not just bad for kids’ self-esteem; anti-aging products like retinol can actually damage young skin. Talk to your kids.

🧽 Scrub-a-dub-dub

Weird fact about me: I find cleaning relaxing. I especially love getting to those spots we all ignore for way too long. It’s OK — there are products that make it easy!

News flash: Espresso machines need to be descaled. Don’t let your pricey investment break down.
Use a Keurig, Ninja or other pod coffee machine? These tabs clean out the gunk so your coffee is perfect every morning.
When’s the last time you cleaned your dishwasher? Pop a tab in and run a cycle. Easy-peasy.
Next up, the garbage disposal. I know you’ve been ignoring that one, and it stinks.
While you’re at it, give the spa or hot tub a good cleaning, too.
I’m so over laundry pods and heavy detergent. I switched to laundry sheets. So easy!

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🚨 eBay scam alert: People are buying high-ticket items on eBay, filing returns, then sending back thank-you cards instead of products. Sellers report the scam (with proof, but the return label is on a tiny envelope) and get stuck in an endless appeals process. Find another place to sell your expensive stuff.

No iPhone for you, bad guy: While it’s not explicitly stated in Apple’s Guidelines for Using Apple Trademarks and Copyrights, the doc mentions their products must be shown in the “best light” only and never in a “disparaging manner.” Rumors about Apple products being for “good guys only” date back to the early 2000s. In the series “24,” for instance, the good guys use Macs, but the villains are on PCs.

Is your Wi-Fi router spying for China?

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Federal officials are raising red flags over TP-Link, warning their products might be linked to Chinese espionage. Plus, Redbox files for bankruptcy, Taylor Swift drops cassettes, and Apple’s next iPhone features AI.

🧪 Deadly deals: Toxic substances have been found in cheap products from Shein and Temu at levels hundreds of times above what’s acceptable. Case in point: A pair of shoes on Shein contained phthalates at 229 times the legal limit. The chemicals make plastics more flexible but can cause infertility or worse. Not worth it, folks.

Toxic chemicals found in Temu products

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Officials flagged sandals with 11 times the legal lead limit! Google’s forcing your site to train its AI if you want it searchable. Plus, the FTC is cracking down on fake reviews, and a hack to find cheap flights online.

📦 Happy deal hunting: Amazon rebranded its used item marketplace to Amazon Resale (secret link there!), where you can snag deals on used, pre-owned or open-box products. I found a pretty sweet Chromebook for around $200 and an iPad for just $110. Every listing is inspected and covered by Amazon’s return policy. Check it out!

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🥩 7 million pounds of meat recalled: A third person has died after eating listeria-contaminated Boar’s Head meats (deli, bacon, hot dogs and sausage) made between May 10 and July 29, 2024. Here’s a full list of recalled products you need to throw out right now. This version has label photos.

Amazon's Alexa is losing billions

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Amazon launched Echo and Alexa at a loss, expecting people to buy more Amazon products through them. Turns out, that’s not happening a ton.

🥫 Inflation hits hard: A guy is going viral on TikTok for tapping the “Reorder” button in his Walmart grocery app. What was $126.67 two years ago for groceries (45 items) is now $414.39 for the very same products. I wouldn’t be surprised if Walmart limits access to past order histories.

Cheap crap as far as the eye can see: Amazon is taking aim at cheap Chinese retailers Temu and Shein (paywall link). Its new site will sell unbranded fashion wear and household products directly from China with no reroutes through U.S. warehouses. Expect deliveries within nine to 11 days.

☕ Nationwide coffee recall: Over 250 types of canned coffee could contain a deadly botulinum toxin. They’re sold under various coffee roaster names, but you can spot them with a “Produced and distributed by Snapchill LLC” label below the nutritional facts. If you have any, return it to the store for a refund. Full list of affected products here. Java nice day!

Amazon sells used products as new

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Wonder if your purchase is a return? Take a closer look at the label — three little letters might reveal the truth.

Is it possible to quit Google?

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If you’re like me, you use Google products a ton. Here are some alternatives to try.