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Safety tip: How your smart speaker can help during an emergency Your smart speaker works as an alarm clock, briefs you on the daily news and plays your favorite tunes. But did you know it can help out in an emergency, too? We'll show you how to set up essential emergency features for the Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod and Google Nest. Tap or click to set up these lifesaving features now, before you need them. →	Don't settle for your crackly old headphones When it comes to music, podcasts, videos or even calls, sound quality matters. It's the difference between a good conversation or a bad one. Start off on the right foot with earbuds from Raycon. The Everyday E25s give you up to 6 hours of playtime and amazing sound. They start at about half the price of other premium wireless earbuds. Get an additional 15% off at BuyRaycon.com/Kim. Use code KIM15. →

Safety tip: How your smart speaker can help during an emergency

Your smart speaker works as an alarm clock, briefs you on the daily news and plays your favorite tunes. But did you know it can help out in an emergency, too? We'll show you how to set up essential emergency features for the Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod and Google Nest.

Tap or click to set up these lifesaving features now, before you need them. →

Don't settle for your crackly old headphones

When it comes to music, podcasts, videos or even calls, sound quality matters. It's the difference between a good conversation or a bad one. Start off on the right foot with earbuds from Raycon. The Everyday E25s give you up to 6 hours of playtime and amazing sound. They start at about half the price of other premium wireless earbuds.

Get an additional 15% off at BuyRaycon.com/Kim. Use code KIM15. →

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