It’s Tuesday, everyone! Take a sip and take a break—it’s National Iced Tea Day! Whether it’s sweet, unsweet, or with a twist, iced tea is a classic. What’s your favorite go-to drink to cool down and recharge?
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In This Issue: Outdoorsy Weekend, Indoor Ending | Deal of the Day | HDMI Slim Cable | Copper vs. Fiber Optic Ethernet Cables | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Outdoorsy Weekend, Indoor Ending
Good morning & Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone’s having a great week so far!
I had a really fun and much-needed relaxing weekend! On Friday, Josh and I checked out the monthly summer concert series my town hosts on the first Friday of each month. It was such a great time—and I love how our town puts on events like that to bring the community together!
Saturday took us up to North Georgia for a little hiking adventure! We hit Preacher’s Rock, a quick 2-mile trek along the Appalachian Trail that rewards you with incredible views. The weather was perfect—sunny and warm without being too hot. After getting back to town, we grabbed dinner, but as we were leaving, we noticed some ominous clouds rolling in… and then the skies opened up! A major storm hit, and my power went out from 6:30 PM all the way until 4:00 AM.
With nothing else to do, we went for a drive and attempted to walk around Walmart—only to find it was closed from the outage. Same story at the first Waffle House we tried. Thankfully, we found another one that was open and hung out there while the storm damage settled. It was wild to see how much impact the storm had! Being without power definitely wasn’t ideal, but I’m incredibly thankful for the linemen who worked through the night to get everything back up and running!
Wishing you all a great rest of the week!
Rebecca
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
This ultra-slim HDMI cable is ideal for compact devices and clutter-free home theater installations. With a sleek 3.8mm outer diameter—almost 50% thinner than standard HDMI cables—this cable is flexible enough to run along walls or under carpets discreetly. Despite its thin profile, it delivers uncompromised 4K video at 60Hz and supports audio return and 3D. It’s perfect for tight setups, portable devices, and small camcorder cases.
Learning Center Article – Copper vs. Fiber Optic Ethernet Cables: Which One Fits Your Network Needs?
The choice of cabling can shape your entire network experience, from how fast data moves to how often you need repairs. If you’re deciding between copper and fiber optic cables, it’s not just a question of cost, it’s about purpose, environment, and future readiness. Both have distinct strengths that can serve very different networking needs depending on your setup.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- The Weather Company was named the world’s most accurate forecaster for eighth year running.
- Walmart is launching its own credit cards through its fintech startup, OnePay, after ending its partnership with Capital One. Starting this fall, OnePay will team up with Synchrony Bank to issue and manage the cards, while OnePay handles the customer experience through its mobile app.
- Inspired by shark skin, Australian startup MicroTau has developed an adhesive film that reduces drag on aircraft—potentially improving fuel efficiency and cutting emissions.
- Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain, has rapidly expanded and now has more than twice as many outlets as Starbucks on the mainland. It’s now aiming to win over customers in the U.S. and beyond.