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Next.js 15 Is End of Life: Upgrade to 16 Now?

Next.js 15.x (released 21 Oct 2024) leaves Maintenance LTS on 21 Oct 2026 per nextjs.org/support-policy. Active LTS is 16.x. Points to September 2026 patches 16.3.8 / 15.5.27. No exploit steps; nothing tested; no affiliate.

5 Oct 20264 min read
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Lens.com FTC lawsuit: alleged hidden Taxes & fees

FTC/Utah/Nevada complaint filed 2 Oct 2026 (D. Nev.) alleges Lens.com advertised low contact-lens prices then added a mandatory “Taxes & fees” charge at checkout, including for AutoRefill. Worked example and statutes from the FTC press release and complaint PDF. Allegations only; no settlement; no affiliate.

5 Oct 20265 min read
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Dollar Tree balloon pump recall: 360,500 units, refund

CPSC recall 27-012 (1 Oct 2026): about 360,500 Dollar Tree electric balloon pumps (model 406198) over overheating/burn risk. Three overheating reports (incl. flames and an explosion report); no injuries. Store return or prepaid label for online buyers. Sourced from CPSC; nothing examined; no affiliate.

5 Oct 20263 min read
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Chrome 155 Release Date: When Did It Ship and What's New?

Chrome 155 hits stable on 6 Oct 2026 (early stable 155.0.8059.26/.27 since late Sep). ChromeStatus lists 11 features on by default, led by JPEG XL decoding, plus margin-trim, symbols(), text modules and a hidden-iframe media policy. Sourced from Google pages; nothing installed; no affiliate.

5 Oct 20267 min read
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Walmart Expert Grill brush recall: 4.4M brushes, refund

CPSC recall 27-010 (1 Oct 2026): about 4,477,655 Walmart Expert Grill wire bristle brushes, including a 10-piece tool set, over detaching bristles. Model numbers, refund contact, CDC background, and the same-week bettergoods fettuccine Listeria recall. Sourced from CPSC, CDC, USA TODAY, Food Safety News; nothing examined; no affiliate.

5 Oct 20266 min read
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Amazon Prime FTC refunds up to $200: who qualifies, Oct 2026

A revised FTC order expands Amazon Prime refunds: people who used up to 20 Prime benefits now qualify, the cap rises from $51 to $200, and payments are automatic from 1 Oct 2026. Sourced from FTC pages and CBS News; no affiliate.

5 Oct 20267 min read
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What's New in Firefox 157? 76 Security Fixes and CSS

Mozilla’s Firefox 157 (29 Sep 2026) brings a visual refresh, native dialogs that match a page’s light or dark scheme, CSS at-rule() and overscroll chain, and 76 CVEs in MFSA 2026-97. Sourced from Mozilla pages; nothing installed; no affiliate.

5 Oct 20268 min read
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A $19.99 PDF on packaging a digital product and writing the offer

A one-time PDF for packaging a digital file and writing the offer. Pitch says $19.99. Not a page builder.

4 Oct 20263 min read
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Build Your Business Tonight: a visual kit before the product page, not a store theme

A PDF launch kit for message, visuals, and a content month. Not a theme. Marketplace text says $149.

4 Oct 20267 min read
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VidRankr: thumbnails and short clips beside a product page, not another doodle app

Thumbnails, short generated clips, and a scheduler. $67 once on the pricing page. Not VidToon and not InstaDoodle.

4 Oct 20265 min read
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Online Seller Profit Series: ten books on fees, shipping, and what a sale actually earns

A 10-book fee and shipping series for people who already sell. ClickBank price not printed on the pitch. Catalog cart is separate.

4 Oct 20264 min read
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Google AI Mode checkout for Shopify: what flipped on in late September 2026

Merchant Center emails around 22 Sep 2026 told eligible US Shopify stores native AI Mode/Gemini checkout was already on. Shopify help lists eligibility, unsupported features, and the Agentic opt-out. No affiliate.

4 Oct 20265 min read
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