🎛️ ChatGPT’s got apps: You can summon Spotify, Zillow or Canva inside ChatGPT, no tab-hopping required. Make playlists, design posts or house-hunt mid-convo. Expedia, DoorDash and Uber are next. It’s all fun and games until $1,000 worth of Taco Bell shows up at your door. Update is rolling out now.
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Discord hacked: Ever reach out to Discord support? One of their customer service vendors got hacked, leaking names, emails, billing info and even some ID and passport scans. The main app’s safe, but the help desk not so much. The hacker even tried to ransom the stolen data. Discord says the main platform and passwords are safe. So a reminder: Even when you trust the service, the companies they work with can still put your data at risk.
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⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Stepping away from your desk? On Windows, press the Windows key + L to lock your screen without closing apps. On Mac, press Control + Command + Q to do the same.
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Time’s almost up, so don’t miss these steals before they vanish at midnight.
🚗 Portable jump-starter (36% off): Meet your glove box hero that restarts your car and charges your phone.
Smart garage opener (33% off): No more turning around to check if it’s closed. Works with Alexa, Google and Apple HomeKit.
🔌 Cable labels (36% off, 30-pack): Stop wondering, “Is this my charger or the HDMI cord?” These writable tags make sorting a breeze.
Water dental flosser (35% off): Give your gums the VIP treatment. Four modes and five tips blast away plaque.
☕ Coffee machine descaler (41% off): A few ounces of this, and your morning cup will brew (and taste) like new.
Pro tip: Use code PACIFICA10 to snag an extra 10% off these beauty essentials.
🎁 More deals, less scrolling: ICYMI, I’ve got 20 more handpicked finds waiting for you. And click here to check out the rest before prices bounce back.
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🧡 Taylor’s bad blood with AI bots: After the pop star hyped an elaborate “orange door” puzzle in her Life of a Showgirl release, Swifties learned the visuals were AI-generated and not handcrafted clues. Now she’s down a million Instagram followers and up a million think pieces on “authenticity.” Don’t be sad. The Life of a Showgirl has already sold over 3 million copies in the U.S. In just the first two days, its songs racked up more than 300 million official on-demand streams and counting. I think she’s gonna be OK.
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Picture this: It’s 2013. A guy named James Howells from Newport, Wales, is cleaning up his office and accidentally throws out an old hard drive. No big deal, right?
Wrong.
Stored on that hard drive were the digital keys to 8,000 Bitcoins. Back then, Bitcoin was worth around $130 each, a solid chunk of change. But today? One Bitcoin is worth about $122,000, which means James accidentally trashed almost $1 billion. With a “B.”
🗑️ It all went to waste
James’ Bitcoin passkey is buried somewhere under 110,000 tons of garbage in the city dump. For more than a decade, he’s begged officials to let him search.
He offered to foot the entire bill, buy the landfill, use high-tech, robot-assisted excavation tools and split the recovered Bitcoin with the city. He even lined up investors and engineers. But the city said no. Again and again. Too messy, too expensive, too risky.
So now, he’s doing something completely wild.
🪙 Trying to create interest
James just launched a new cryptocurrency called Ceiniog Coin (that’s “penny” in Welsh).
Here’s how it works: The 8,000 Bitcoins James lost are still technically tied to his crypto wallet. They’re frozen in time. No one can access them without the key on that hard drive.
So James is offering Ceiniog as a kind of tribute meme coin, tied to the legend of the missing landfill billion. Buyers of the coin are essentially investing in his story.
🦄 Dump and dumpster
Think of it like this. A kid loses a super rare Pokémon card, but he somehow believes it’s still part of his collection. Then he makes new Pokémon cards based on that one and sells them to anyone who believes the card is real. That’s Ceiniog in a nutshell.
Do I think it’s a solid investment? Nope. Unless that hard drive rises from the landfill like a phoenix, it’s a clever marketing stunt. If you see it advertised online, pass.
At the very least, this story is proof you should always double-check the trash before you take it to the curb. I’m investing in stocks. Beef, chicken and vegetables. I hope to become a bouillonaire. I think it’s a souper idea. (Sorry about all that.)
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Student discounts rock: Got a kid in school? Their .edu email or student ID unlocks deals on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Premium, Hulu and more. Example: Hulu with ads drops from $9.99 to $1.99 a month. Easy win.
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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.
🧼 Let’s get your things spotless
Eufy robot vacuum (50% off): Whoa, save $650! Turbo suction? Check. Edge-to-edge mopping? Double check.
Compressed air duster (40% off): Forget air cans. This cordless blaster spins up to 110,000 RPM.
Microfiber towels (45% off, six-pack): Thick, soft, streak-free, so you’ll leave nothing but shine behind.
Laundry detergent (32% off): No bulky jugs or sticky caps. These sheets give you the same fresh feeling.
Pet hair remover (30% off): Just roll it, empty the bin, and enjoy your fur-free home.
🏠 Clever home helpers
Shoe organizers (40% off): Stack ’em, snap ’em and step into a clutter-free closet every day.
Rug gripper (42% off, eight-piece): Slip-proof your floors. Works on hardwood, tile or carpet.
Indoor fly trap (32% off): Tiny pests, big problem? Grab this plug-in and zap those annoying gnats.
14-in-1 multitool (31% off): Knife, saw, screwdriver … yep, it’s like Swiss Army on steroids.
Power strip (47% off): Flat plug, long cord and nine outlets, so your gadgets never fight for juice.
👩💻 Tech up your life
Samsung monitor (45% off): Adjustable stand and flicker-free screen make your workflow smoother.
Roku streaming stick (40% off): Plug in, and boom, instant access to your favorite shows in crystal-clear 4K.
Power bank (39% off): Three built-in cables, four ports and zero stress when your battery bar turns red.
Digital picture frame (32% off): Send photos straight from your phone. No memory card needed.
Bluetooth speaker (26% off): Your go-to for tailgates, BBQs and “who forgot the aux cord?” moments.
🚗 Fast lane finds
Car phone mount (35% off): This sturdy clip keeps your phone steady, even on bumpy roads.
CarPlay & Android Auto adapter (30% off): Cut the cord and go fully wireless. Your car just got smarter.
Cup holder expander (36% off, two-pack): Big drinks? These fit everything from mugs to Stanley tumblers.
Windshield cleaner tool (32% off): Extendable handle + reusable pads = streak-free windows in seconds.
4K dashcam (35% off): Your roadside witness with Wi-Fi and night-vision front and rear cameras.
🛍️ Your one-stop shop:
Stock up on what you buy all the time. Click here to see if your go-to items are on sale.
Need more cleaning supplies? Check out these deals before they’re gone.
And if you just want to browse the best of the best, this secret link has the top Big Deal Days picks.
Hurry, these steals vanish tomorrow (Oct. 8) at midnight.
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🔑 See your Wi-Fi password: No more squinting or digging through sticky notes. On iPhone, open the Passwords app, tap Wi-Fi and select your current network. Long-press the password field and hit Show in Large Type. Ta-da, your Wi-Fi password appears in big, colorful letters, perfect for typing into that smart TV.
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🏝️ Paradise.ai: Here’s something to tell your friends that will make them say, “Wow, you’re so smart.” Tiny Anguilla (population 15,000) stumbled into a digital jackpot, owning the “.ai” domain every startup wants. In 2024 alone, those two letters brought in $39 million selling domain names to startups like Character.ai and Perplexity.ai. That’s nearly a quarter of the island’s government revenue. When in a gold rush, sell vowels.
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