Early Access! See my Latest "Smart" Glasses Review First!

Today’s newsletter is a little different! I’m giving you early access to my latest review before it goes public. You’ll be the first to see what I discovered when I tested a pair of $30 “smart” glasses from Temu that supposedly records 1080p video.

I’ve also got my latest vlog, a quick pet hair hack, some solid deals (including one for noisy dogs), and a few thoughts on back-to-school season sneaking up on us already.

NEW VIDEO ALERT 📽️
EARLY ACCESS! $30 Smart Glasses?

Today’s review is a little different because you’re getting to see it before anyone else!

I just tested a pair of so-called “smart glasses” from Temu that supposedly records 1080p video and mimic some of the features of Ray-Ban Stories for about thirty bucks. I gave them a fair shake with real-world tests at the park, in the car, and even at Town Square here in Las Vegas. Are they worth the $32 I spent?

👓 This video is only available to newsletter subscribers and readers of my website today! I’ll make it public tomorrow morning, but for now you're getting an exclusive first look.

DEALS 🏷️
Bark Deterrent: 67% Off

This is a gadget that might be of use whether you're training your pup or just trying to stop the neighbor's dog keeping you up at night! Normally around $60, it's currently down to about $20. Reviews are solid, and I’ve used a previous model myself. If you've been on the fence about trying one of these, now’s a great time to give it a shot.

🥔 KitchenAid Wire Masher: 35% Off
Here’s another KitchenAid deal worth mentioning. This time it’s their classic wire masher. Personally, I prefer this design when I’m hand-mashing potatoes (and it works great for breaking up ground beef, too). It’s down to around $11 right now, which is a solid price for a name brand staple.

📚 Mead Notebook Set: 33% Off
It’s already time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping… and if you’re stocking up, this set of Mead spiral notebooks is a good grab. Usually priced around $20–$23, it’s now below that range, just in time for the new school year, or for keeping your own notes and to-do lists in an old-school style.

Pet Hair Hack: Rubber Glove Trick

If you have pet hair clinging to your couch, here’s a quick tip that actually works:

Grab a rubber glove (the dishwashing kind), slightly dampen it, and run it over your furniture.
The hair clumps up and is actually easier to remove than using a lint roller or vacuum alone. This works on couches, car seats, or even dog beds.

LATEST VLOG 🗓️
Carlos Santana’s Guitar Turned Into a Snake?

Today I posted my weekly public vlog in which I kicked off the day early at the park filming a new product review, but somehow ended up going down a rabbit hole involving Santana, Woodstock, and a certain psychedelic mishap involving a guitar that turned into a snake. If you’ve never heard this story, it’s one of my all-time favorites, and it’s wild.

Also in the vlog, you’ll see some behind-the-scenes footage of the $30 smart glasses linked above. There’s also additional footage from Town Square, and I share a strange playlist I made with one band per decade that blew me away. It's kind of all over the place, but that’s part of the fun.

ON THIS DATE 🗓️
Amazon Under $10 (2024)

Today I learned that I’ve never posted a video on August 2nd before! So for today’s “On This Date” we’ll pick from a host of August 3rd choices! And on August 3, 2024 I posted a review of 9 Amazon products under $10. This collection included everything from a cooling patch and peach pitter, to a laundry door prop and something called “Spud Dude.” It’s one of my longer videos, but there’s a little of something for everyone in this one.

Don’t want to watch it? You can read my written version here.