We made it to Friday! Today’s all about letting the good vibes flow—after all, it’s National Happiness Happens Day. Smile, share some joy, and let happiness happen. 🌼
In This Issue: Why CK Feels Different | Deal of the Day | RCA-Female Connector | Wiring Ethernet Patch Panels | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Why CK Feels Different
TGIF! 🎉 I hope your week’s been productive and you’re checking off those last few to-dos.
Speaking of work, I had my very first call this week with our boss here at CablesAndKits. I’ll admit—I was nervous while waiting for the meeting to start. What kind of boss will he be? It’s our first call, so you can’t blame me for imagining all sorts of scenarios.
But the moment he joined, the whole vibe changed. Before we even talked business, we swapped life stories. He even looked up my area on Google Maps out of curiosity! I’ve never experienced that kind of genuine interest from a CEO before. And honestly? Those are my kind of people.
Business is better when the human part comes first. I think that’s one of the secrets to CablesAndKits’ success—leaders who care about the people behind the work. Our founder isn’t just brimming with ideas; he’s invested in knowing his team.
Here’s to more leaders who value people as much as productivity. 💛
Have an amazing weekend ahead!
Kat
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
The RCA-Female Metal Gold Plated Red Stripe Coil Spring connector delivers reliable audio/video connections with a premium gold-plated metal shell and a metal coil spring for enhanced strain relief. Featuring a solder-type terminal and a clear red stripe for easy identification, this connector is ideal for DIY electronics, AV repairs, and custom cable assemblies.
Learning Center Article – Wiring Ethernet Patch Panels
When you’re building a network, it’s often ideal to use a patch panel to direct cables and organize long Ethernet runs — especially if they go through walls, floors, and/or ceilings. Patch panels make cable management and network organization very easy over long periods of time, but you’ll need to wire the panels in order to put them into your network.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- OpenAI has released GPT-5, calling it its “smartest, fastest, and most useful model yet.” It delivers Ph.D-level intelligence, with improved accuracy, fewer hallucinations, and more articulate writing for tasks like emails and reports. GPT-5 also boasts stronger coding skills and can better handle health-related questions.
- Roblox has introduced Roblox Sentinel, an AI system that flags inappropriate chat messages for faster review. The platform already bans sharing personal details and images, but Sentinel aims to catch more violations.
- 1min.AI combines ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, and more into one lifetime subscription for just $79.97. With the highest monthly credit allowance included, you’ll have plenty of power for all your projects.
- Pepsi is rolling out its whimsical “Drips” drinks to 60 Regal locations, with more than 200 planned by fall. The lineup includes the new Pepsi Cherry Boba Burst (Pepsi Zero Sugar, cherry boba, sweet cream cold foam, and mini marshmallows), plus Starry Dragon Fruit Blast and Tropicana Cotton Candy Lemonade.