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Hey there, it's Saturday, friend. Oh, the day around my house is reserved for cleaning up some mess, so let's talk about your phone. Your constant companion, your digital diary, your miniature germ farm. Yep. That glowing rectangle you press to your face is filthier than a toilet seat. And most people never clean it the right way. |
🦠 How many times does the average person touch their phone per day? A) 96, B) 500, C) 1,500 or D) Over 2,600. You wouldn't lick a subway pole, but you're basically dating one. Answer's at the end. |
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TODAY'S DEEP DIVE |
Secret sale society |
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⚡ TL;DR (THE SHORT VERSION) |
Amazon has two secret sections most shoppers never find. You can score premium tech, kitchen gear and home stuff for up to 80% off. Amazon buries these pages on purpose, but I have links you can bookmark.
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📖 Read time: 3 minutes |
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We've all been there. Scrolling through Amazon, staring at a price tag, thinking, "There has to be a better way." |
Here's what they don't know. There's a permanent, hidden section of Amazon where the Black Friday deals never end. |
If you know where to look, you can find premium tech, kitchen gadgets and home decor for 50% to 80% off. This isn't a scam or some weird glitch. It's a logistical necessity for Amazon that most shoppers walk right past. |
🔎 The two secret pages |
Amazon Outlet is where Amazon dumps its overstock. These are items that didn't sell as fast as expected and are costing them money to store. To clear the warehouse shelves, they slash prices to the bone. |
Amazon Resale is the land of open-box deals. When someone returns a high-end item because they changed their mind, Amazon can't sell it as new anymore. They inspect it, certify it and list it here for a massive discount. Same product. Smaller price. |
🤑 10 deals I found right now |
These move fast. If the link shows a different price, someone already snagged it. Click around. Another one might pop up. |
GooDee smart projector (63% off, $150). That's $250 saved. Comes with Google TV for streaming all the big apps. Geyilo Wi-Fi extender (50% off, $40). Boosts your signal across 12,880 square feet and supports up to 150 gadgets. Tozo noise-canceling headphones (40% off, $30). The battery can last for 90 hours. Plus, five mics keep your voice clear on calls. Pocaland bidet attachment (80% off, $30). Slim design fits most toilets. No power needed, just simple plumbing. Venustas unisex heated jacket (41% off, $112). The battery slips into your pocket and powers up to 10 hours of warmth. JandCase dimmable night lights (50% off, $8, two-pack). They switch on at dusk and off at dawn automatically. Simple and smart. Bedsure comforter duvet insert (50% off, $40). Eight corner tabs stop it from bunching up. Lightweight but supportive. Carote nonstick cookware set (60% off, $80, 16-piece). Dishwasher safe and they work on induction, gas and electric stoves. Imarku kitchen knife set (51% off, $83, 14-piece). Ergonomic handles feel good in your hand. Bonus: built-in sharpener. Smnqiua smart meat thermometer (69% off, $44). Dual sensors let you track internal and ambient temps from your phone.
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🙈 Why most people never find them |
Because Amazon doesn't want you to. There's no giant OUTLET button on the home page. They'd rather you pay full price. |
To find it, you have to type "Amazon Outlet" or "Amazon Resale" directly in the search bar. Or better yet, bookmark these two links. This way, whenever you are shopping, you hit the deals first. |
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How to bookmark on your computer: |
Click the link above to open the page. Press Ctrl + D (Windows) or Cmd + D (Mac). Name it something you'll remember like Save Money and hit Save.
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How to bookmark on your phone: |
iPhone (Safari): Tap the share icon (square with arrow), then tap Add Bookmark. iPhone (Chrome): Tap the three dots in the corner, then tap the star icon. Android (Chrome): Tap the three dots in the top right, then tap the star icon.
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Now you've got one-tap access to deals most people don't even know exist. |
Pro tip: On the Resale page, look for items labeled "Used - Like New." These are usually products where the box got dinged in the warehouse, but the item inside was never touched. Full quality. Fraction of the cost. |
You're in on the secret. Now pay it forward: Share this with a friend who loves a good deal. Use the icons below. They'll thank you later. |
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WEB WATERCOOLER |
⚡ Tradition meets torque: That no-technology Amish stereotype isn't the whole story. E-bikes are getting the green light, especially where hills make regular bikes miserable. Roughly two-thirds of Amish churches allow them. The holdouts worry it's a slippery slope. Today it's e-bikes powered by solar, tomorrow it's electric cars. Before you know it, you've got an AI girlfriend. |
Search gets nosy: Remember Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature I talked about last week? Google has added it to AI Mode in searches for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. If you opt in, plain old googling can tap into your Gmail and Google Photos. In Gemini > Settings > Personal Intelligence, select Connected Apps. AI Mode will use receipts and old photos to answer like it knows your life, and it'll make an itinerary, including shopping recs. |
Siri's reboot: I mean this politely. Siri has been pretty useless lately, but it's not that she got much worse. She got left behind. Now, Apple's planning a big Siri overhaul to turn her into an AI chatbot built into iPhone and Mac you can talk or type to. How? Paying Google $1 billion a year. Wowsie. |
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Charts for sale: You show up to the ER, and the doctor instantly pulls your history. Great. Until you wonder who else can tap into those records. Epic Systems, the biggest U.S. electronic health record vendor, says it spotted businesses posing as health care providers that accessed nearly 300,000 patient records without consent, then marketed them to lawyers fishing for clients. HIPAA? More like "Hi, pal." |
🎵 Well, this is where we're at now: ElevenLabs dropped something called Eleven Album to promote its AI music generator. The tracks feature AI versions of artists like Liza Minnelli and Art Garfunkel. And they are not good. Like, impressively not good. Listen for yourself here, but don't say I didn't warn you. I always say I can't sing. Turns out, neither can AI. You know, my laptop was making funny noises today, it sounded like it was singing. Probably because it's a Dell. |
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DEVICE ADVICE |
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: No cell service? Swipe down from the top of your phone and turn on Airplane or Flight Mode. Wait 15 seconds, then turn it back off. This forces your phone to reconnect to the nearest tower and refresh the signal. Try it the next time your bars drop. Brilliant. |
💲 Loyalty is costing you money. Big carriers love it when you stay on auto-pay and ignore the price hikes. Stop letting them take advantage of you. If you are 50+, switch to Consumer Cellular. You get the exact same 5G coverage for way less money. Get two unlimited lines for $30 each line, and your second month is free. Stop overpaying and start saving.* |
Stay ahead of the storm: Weather alerts tell you when conditions are getting dangerous. Make sure they're turned on. On iPhone, Settings > Notifications > scroll to bottom > enable Emergency Alerts. On Android, Settings > Safety & Emergency > Wireless Emergency Alerts. I know the sounds are annoying but we're talking about your safety here. |
🔦 Turn your flashlight into a lantern with a water bottle: Power's out and you need more than a spotlight? Grab a water bottle. Turn on your phone's flashlight and set it face-up on a table. Place a water bottle on top of the light. The water diffuses the beam and fills the whole room with a soft glow, instant lantern. MacGyver would be so proud. |
🔐 Your credit freeze has a blind spot. Most people think a freeze stops everything. It doesn't. Criminals can still drain your bank account, file fake tax returns and steal your medical benefits. I don't take chances. I use NordProtect to monitor the threats a freeze misses. Get 66% off the 2-year plan for just $4.74 a month.* |
🛰️ Your phone can call for help from space: No cell signal? No Wi-Fi? No problem, if you have a newer phone. |
iPhone 14 or newer: Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite connects directly to satellites overhead to reach emergency services when you're completely off the grid. Pixel 9 or newer: Google added Satellite SOS that works the same way, texts emergency responders via satellite when there's no signal. Samsung Galaxy S25 series: Samsung's latest phones have satellite messaging built in for emergencies too.
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How it works: Go outside with a clear view of the sky. Try to call 911. If there's no signal, your phone will offer the satellite option. Follow the prompts, it'll guide you exactly where to point your phone. |
You can also share your location with family even with zero bars. On iPhone, use Find My via satellite. On Pixel, use the Satellite SOS app to send your location. Stuck in a ditch during a blizzard in the middle of nowhere? Your phone might still save you. Most people have no idea this exists. |
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🎙️ CLICK. LISTEN. WATCH. 🎬 |
👂 Listen up! Tune into my award-winning radio show, airing this weekend on 510+ stations. Find yours via our awesome station finder. You can also listen commercial-free on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart or wherever you get your podcasts. |
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🤖 AI girlfriend addiction: Jim talks to his favorite AI chatbot Mia for 17 hours daily. The bot is based on a real adult film star. (I know.) They go on virtual dates, romantic dinners and more. Such a wild story! Hear it now. |
👇 Use the links below to listen on your schedule. |
🎧 Or search "Komando" wherever you get your podcasts. I'm everywhere. |
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WHAT THE TECH? |
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🤐 Talk is cheap, lips are hard |
You know how most robots talk like a ventriloquist on the verge of a mental breakdown? |
Engineers at Columbia University fixed that by letting a robot watch itself in a mirror, then copy humans from hours of YouTube. No rules, just imitation on the verge of normal. Well, if you consider the average YouTuber normal. |
It uses 26 facial motors to speak multiple languages and even sings. Maybe someday, this can be built into the Ring doorbell you use to talk to solicitors. I would love that! |
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LOGGING OUT … |
Coming tomorrow: I have a story for you about a Fortune 500 company that used anonymous Twitter accounts, live insects and professional surveillance to go after a Massachusetts couple. People went to prison for this, and the couple are still seeking accountability from the executives who ordered up this terror. This one will get your blood boiling. Make sure you don't miss reading it. |
🦠 The answer: D) Over 2,600 touches per day. Scientists have found staph, strep, even E. coli (gross!) lurking on our screens because apparently sanitizing means breathing on it and rubbing it against your jeans. University of Arizona researchers found the average smartphone has 10x more bacteria than a toilet seat. If you're side-eying your phone right now, same. |
Pro tip: Get a UV sanitizer or some disinfecting wipes. You'll use them if you have them handy. And you need to, obviously. |
Oh, what do you call a germ that evolves into a man? A German. (I saw that eye roll, which means my time here is complete.) |
⚡ One last thing about speed: You shouldn't have to sacrifice safety for performance. If your antivirus slows down your browsing, streaming, working or gaming, time for an upgrade. I always want you to use the best. Webroot catches ransomware and phishing attacks, using a fraction of your system's resources. It protects your PC, Mac and phone. Use my link to save 75% today.* |
🌺 Bloom where you're planted, even if the Wi-Fi's terrible. Just maybe move closer to the router. — Kim |
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