A Short Story About Fitting In [Comic]
Cheat Meal [Comic]
Breaking the Repair Barrier: How Companies Are Preventing Us from Fixing Our Own Stuff
Once upon a time, repairing your gadgets and appliances was simple—replacement parts were standardized, accessible, and affordable. Today, companies are making repairs harder than ever, locking consumers out with glued components, limited manuals, and software restrictions.
From pairing parts with unique serial numbers to disabling features when repairs aren’t “authorized,” these tactics leave us throwing away perfectly fixable items and buying new ones. The result? Mountains of e-waste and billions in wasted resources.
While companies argue that limiting repair options helps maintain security or ensures safety, such as preventing dangerous malfunctions in medical devices, these claims are often questioned. Reports from organizations like the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration have found little evidence to support these concerns. Instead, it’s becoming clearer that these tactics are a way to keep consumers locked into a cycle of constant purchasing.
So, what can you do? Support the Right to Repair movement by educating yourself, supporting businesses that offer repair services, and advocating for laws that protect consumers’ ability to fix their own stuff. It’s time to take a stand and push back against a system that benefits from your broken devices.
CRAZY Online Deals for Black Friday 2024: Geek Out, Save Big, and Score Epic Loot!
Even though the sale has started earlier this week, today is the “official” day where the holiday season shopping craze starts. Don’t feel like rushing to the stores to get crushed beneath a human stampede? Here’s a few amazing Black Friday deals we stumbled on while browsing the web today. We’ll update this post a few times during the day and add new deals when we find them, so be sure to visit back! Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts (as an Amazon associate or a member of other affiliate programs.)
For those interested, you can also visit the event’s main page for more deals right here!
Update 14:33 EST: Added a few extra deals!
Gadgets and Electronics
–Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet 11” 64GB Android Tablet – $219.99 $149.00
–Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 10.4′ 64GB Android Tablet – $268.99 $199.99
–SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S10+ Plus 12.4” 256GB, Android Tablet – $999.99 $849.99
–INSIGNIA 42-inch Class F20 Series Smart Full HD 1080p Fire TV – $179.99 $129.99
–LG C3 Series 65-Inch Class OLED evo 4K Processor Smart Flat Screen TV – $1,499.99 $1,196.99
–VIZIO M-Series All-in-One 2.1 Immersive Sound Bar with 6 High-Performance Speakers, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Built in Subwoofers – $179.99 $141.46
–Blink Video Doorbell (newest model) – $59.99 $29.99
–eufy Video Smart Lock E330, 3-in-1 Camera+Doorbell+Fingerprint Keyless Entry Door Lock – $279.99 $167.99
–Honeywell Home Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat – $179.99 $99.99
–Holy Stone HS720E GPS FPV Drone with 4K Camera for Adults 4K,Integrated Remote ID, 2 Batteries 46 Min Flight Time, 5GHz FPV Transmission, 130° FOV EIS Camera,Drone with 4K/30FPS Video – $299.99 $85.59 (Clip Coupon at the Link and Use Promo Code 28JBVHFD at Checkout)
–Holy Stone HS720G GPS Pro FPV Drone with 4K Camera, FAA, 2-Axis Gimbal, Built-in Remote ID, 120°FOV, Brushless Motor, 5G WiFi Transmission, Smart Return Home – $299.99 $98.43 (Clip Coupon at the Link and Use Promo Code 27IGD9G8 at Checkout)
–Govee Christmas Lights 66ft, Smart RGBIC Christmas String Lights App-Controlled, 125+ Scene Modes – $79.99 $55.99
Computers and Accessories
–Up to 48% off External SSD Drives from SanDisk, Seagate, Samsung, and More!
–Up to 46% off Internal SSD Drives from Samsung, WD, Crucial, HP, and More!
–Save Big on Computer Components (CPUs, Motherboards, Graphic Cards, RAM, etc.)
–Black Friday Week Sale on Gaming PCs
–Black Friday WEEK Sale on Gaming Laptop
Video Games and Consoles
–PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (slim) – $449.99 $374.00
–PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller – $74.99 $54.00
Toys and Games
–Pixel Full Size Heavy Dueling Lightsaber with Metal Hilt – $149.88 $44.99 (Clip Coupon at the Link, Prime Members Only)
–LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder 75341, Ultimate Collector Series Star Wars Building Kit for Adults – $239.99 $173.78
–LEGO Star Wars The Razor Crest UCS Set, Ultimate Collectors Series Starship Model Kit for Adults – $599.99 $415.99
–LEGO Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece Building Set – $49.99 $34.99
–LEGO Christmas Tree Building Set – $44.99 $30.99
–QMay DND Dice Sets – 6 X 7 Polyhedral Dice (42pcs) with 6 Drawstring Bags – $13.99 $10.79 (For Prime Members)
–Save BIG on Action Figures (Transformers, Star Wars, GI Joe, DC, Marvel, etc.)
–NERF Hyper Impulse-40 Blaster, 30 Nerf Hyper Rounds, Spring-Open Instant Reload Hopper, Up to 110 FPS Velocity, Eyewear Included – $33.99 $12.49
–LEGO Gingerbread Ornaments Building Set – $12.99 $7.79
Amazon Devices
–Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (newest model) – $139.99 $74.99
–Amazon Echo Spot Smart alarm clock with speaker – $79.99 $44.99
–Echo Show 8 Smart Display With Free Smart Color Bulb – $162.98 $79.99
–Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Stick – $49.99 $21.99
–Smart TVs with Alexa as Low as $69.99
–New Amazon Kindle (16 GB) – $109.99 $84.99
–Echo Dot Smart Speaker with Free Smart Color Light Bulb – $62.98 $22.99
Movies & TV
–THOUSANDS of 4K and Blu-Ray Movies Pricedat UNDER $10!
–Buy 2 Get 1 Free on Movies
Books
–2014 D&D Core Rulebooks (Dungeons & Dragons Gift Set) – $169.95 $64.99
–Dungeons & Dragons – the Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977 – $99.95 $50.00
–The Necronomnomnom: Recipes and Rites from the Lore of H. P. Lovecraft – $30.00 $13.67
–Star Wars: The Ultimate Cookbook: The Official Guide to Cooking Your Way Through the Galaxy – $39.99 $16.84
–Heroes’ Feast: The Official D&D Cookbook – $35.00 $24.48
–The Düngeonmeister Cookbook: 75 RPG-Inspired Recipes to Level Up Your Game Night – $19.99 $12.97
–Düngeonmeister: 75 Epic RPG Cocktail Recipes to Shake Up Your Campaign – $16.99 $12.29
–Gotham City Cocktails: Official Handcrafted Food & Drinks From the World of Batman – $24.99 $14.89
–Marvel Comics: Cooking with Deadpool – $29.99 $16.89
Home and Kitchen
–Dremel 8250-5 12V Lithium-Ion Variable Speed Cordless Rotary Tool with Brushless Motor – 5 Rotary Tool Accessories – $149.99 $84.99
–BLACK+DECKER 8V MAX* Cordless Drill + 43 pc. Home Decor Project Kit – $39.99 $19.99
–CRAFTSMAN 20V MAX Impact Driver Kit, 1/4 Inch, 2,800 RPM, LED Work light, Battery and Charger Included – $98.00 $49.00
–Splatypus (Platypus) Jar Spatula for Scooping and Scraping – $16.95 $9.94
–SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker Bundle (Black), with CO2, DWS Bottles, and Bubly Drops Flavors – $159.99 $79.99
–KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer – $449.99 $329.95
–MEATER Plus: Smart Bluetooth Wireless Meat Thermometer – $99.95 $79.95
–Philips 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Classic Milk Frother – $499.00 $329.00
Other Deals
–Gerber Gear Mullet 9-IN-1 Multi-Tool Keychain – $10.00 $5.00
–Oral-B iO Deep Clean Rechargeable Electric Powered Toothbrush – $99.99 $59.99
–Roland GO:Piano, 88-Key Digital Piano – $399.99 $299.99
–Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee Blend, light-Medium Espresso Roast, 2.2 Pound – $22.63 $16.14
–Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows – $32.97
–1minAI: Lifetime Subscription – Why choose between ChatGPT, Midjourney, GoogleAI, and MetaAI when you could get them all in one tool? – $234.00 $29.97
–Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + FREE $45 Digital Costco Shop Card – $65.00
T-Shirts
–BLACK FRIDAY T-Shirt Sale: THOUSANDS of Geektastic Tees at Just $15 Each!
Additionally, you can browse around Amazon’s Main Black Friday section, which lists all the deals they currently offer for the day, including many that are just available for short periods of time.
Chop [Comic]
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Anime 40 Years Ago vs. 5 Years Ago vs. Today [Pic]
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The Force is Strong With These Star Wars Light-Up Lightsaber Chopsticks
For the Star Wars fan who has everything, these pairs of light-up lightsaber chopsticks might be the perfect gift for the holidays! Oh, and yes, they have replaceable batteries, they’re BPA free, and they will arrive before Christmas according to the product page on Amazon.
Be the life of the party with your friends and family by owning a pair of these uniquely designed utensils. compact and so you can carry them easily in your pocket. Only for Ages 12 and older. Care Instructions: Important! These do not have custom designed handles. They are thick plastic stickers that fold over to cover the battery compartment in place by a couple of screws. Please change the batteries with caution and do not wash the handle or get it wet. Only hand wash using dish soap on the section that touches food. Do not immerse in Water. This is why they are very inexpensive and affordable compared to other models out there. Please handle with care.
[Star Wars Light-Up Lightsaber Chopsticks]
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Foolproof [Comic]
Santa Frozen in Carbonite Christmas Tree Ornament
Unfortunately, Santa will not be available to deliver presents this holiday season. The poor man is frozen in carbonite! Made as a parody of the iconic scene in The Empire Strikes Back, this Santa Frozen in carbonite ornament is hand-painted and measures 3.5 x 2 inches.
[Santa Frozen in Carbonite Christmas Ornament]
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