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As the clock runs out on the Summer of 2026, I’m already starting to look ahead to fall and winter gadgets, which feels a little strange when it’s still 106 degrees outside! This week, though, I’m focusing on sleep with a high-tech sleep mask and a bonus bestselling bedding product. I’ve also got fresh Amazon deals, a 7-year throwback, and the latest F2 vlog. Let’s dive in!
NEW VIDEO ALERT
How Useful is a $250 Sleep Mask?
Do you want an AI sleep mask strapped to your head all night?
This week I tested a $250 AI-powered sleep mask that combines sound, heat, massage, electrical stimulation, sleep tracking, and automatic AI adjustments. After using it for more than a week, I found some parts genuinely relaxing, but the “smart” features weren’t always so smart!
I also tried a bestselling cooling pillowcase as a bonus test. One of these products surprised me more than the other.
Don’t have time to watch? Read the written version of this review here.
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DEALS 🏷️
Bedsure Pillow Cases: 43% Off
The same pillowcases I tested in today’s video are on sale - cheaper than I paid for them! Even though I wasn’t sure how much “cooling” effect they had, I found them to be soft and comfortable. Two pillowcases under $10 is a great deal.
Mattress Topper: 26% Off
Even the worst bed out there can be converted into a comfortable sleeping experience with a good mattress topper. This Tempur-Pedic model is currently marked down by about $100.
Comforter Set: 34% Off
This comforter set has over 10,000 reviews and sports an impressive 4.6-star rating. It’s a full set: comforter, flat sheet, fitted sheet, pillowcases, and shams, all under $30. High ratings and low price make for a great combo.
Household Tip: Cool Your Bed Before You Get In
If your bedroom runs warm, try pulling back the blankets for 20–30 minutes before bed and aiming a fan across the mattress. That gives trapped heat a chance to escape before you climb in. You can also flip your pillow to the cooler side right before bed. It’s simple, free, and in my experience often more effective than a lot of products marketed as “cooling” bedding.
ON THIS DATE
Mighty Sight (2019)
As Seen on TV reading glasses with “headlights”?
It was 7 years ago today that I posted my review of the As Seen on TV product called Mighty Sight. These reading glasses are simply reading glasses with headlights. It was one of those things that if the added feature was essential, it may have been worth it. Otherwise, they weren’t really better than a standard pair of reading glasses, and perhaps a bit bulkier.
FREAKIN 2
Coors Cheez-Its, Mystery Cookies, and More!
It’s my usual buffet of snacks and drinks!
My next Freakin’ 2 food vlog will be posted tomorrow but be sure to check out last week’s edition with a string of taste tests, along with my failed attempt at “gotcha” journalism.
SHORT SPOTLIGHT
Turn AAA Batteries into AA?
In today’s Short Spotlight, we look at a recent short edit of a product I tested back in 2024 - and one that I do still occasionally use. These battery adapters allow you to insert a AAA battery and use it in place of a AA. It may not have as much power, but it certainly works in a pinch.
Check out the short edit here for a refresher, or the long review if you missed it the first time around.
That’s about it for this week. In the next couple weeks, if everything falls into place, I should be doing a collab with the one YouTube channel with which I share the most viewers, and he’s coming all the way from England. My fingers crossed that pans out, because it should be a lot of fun!
Until next time,
James
