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Earlier this year, we heard about a new personal assistant service called Magic which works entirely via text messages. It can be used for everything from arranging deliveries to solving complex situations where you just don't have time to personally attend to every matter.
In their own words, "We have trained operators standing by 24/7 to answer every one of your requests." What exactly can Magic do? "Anything you want. As long as it's not illegal. Seriously. Just try it."
At Blind Bargains, we're always excited for new services that promise to make our lives easier. But we need your help in deciding a good test case for Magic. That's where you come in. In the comments, let us know what we should have Magic do. Perhaps you just want some sushi on your doorstep. Perhaps you need someone to come over and mow your lawn. Or maybe there's something access-specific that Magic could help with. We're clearly less creative than you tonight, so leave your best ideas in the comments. Who knows, we may act on your request.
To sign up for yourself, text the word hello to 83489. For now, you'll be put on a waiting list as the service expands to let in more users. We'll report back soon with our results.

Poweradd Direct via Amazon offers Prime members its Poweradd Pilot X7 20,000mAh Battery Charger for $29.99 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, it adds $6.48.) That's $46 off list and the lowest total price we could find. It includes a micro USB cable and two USB charging ports.

Aukey Direct via Amazon offers the Aukey Bluetooth 4.1 Headphones, model no. EP-B4, for $29.99. Coupon code GD3NRDSX cuts them to $17.99. Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping adds $6.18.) That's the lowest price we've seen. (It's a current low by $14.) They weigh only 1.7 oz. and feature a range of up to 33 feet, up to four hours of playback, rechargeable battery, and interchangeable ear buds and ear hooks in a variety of sizes.

The Digital Guy via eBay offers the refurbished ION Block Rocker Portable Bluetooth Speaker for iPhone, iPad, and Android, model no. IPA56B, for $99.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $30. It features a retractable antenna, Bluetooth range up to 75 feet, auxiliary input, built-in dock for iPhone or iPad, retractable handle, wheels, and up to 75 hours of use per charge. Deal ends August 31.

Amazon offers the Remington 55-Quart Airtight Pet Food Container for $13.88 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, it adds $12.37.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $15, outside of Amazon third-party sellers. It holds approximately 45 lbs. of dry food and features four free-wheeling casters. Note: this item typically ships within one to two months.

Giftcardmail via eBay offers a $50 Build-A-Bear Workshop Gift Card for $40 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $10. Deal ends September 8.

PayPal via eBay offers a $100 eBay Gift Card For $95 with email delivery. One of the coolest things about this card, besides the fact that you save $5, is that you can also use it to purchase discounted eBay gift cards, saving you even more money.

Dyson via eBay offers the Dyson DC39 Multi Floor Bagless Animal Canister Vacuum with the Dyson Flatout Tool for $259.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for the vacuum alone by $70. Features include ball maneuvering design, HEPA filter, stair tool, nozzle, and brush tool.

Electronics Valley via eBay offers the 3-lb. current-generation Apple MacBook Air Intel Broadwell Core i5 1.6GHz 13.3 Inch Laptop, model no. MJVE2LL/A, for $799.99 with free shipping. That's tied as the lowest total price we've seen for this model. (It's a current low by $90.) It features an Intel Core i5 1.6GHz Broadwell dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 13.3 inch 1440x900 LED-backlit LCD, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, Thunderbolt 2, two USB 3.0 ports, backlit keyboard, and Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite. Deal ends August 31.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio offers 60 channels for free. (You don't need to do anything other than turn on your compatible radio.) That's tied with our mention from Black Friday week as the best available-for-everyone SiriusXM offer we've seen in recent years. Deal ends September 8.

Perfect for the dorm room! Best Buy offers the Frigidaire 4.5-Cubic-Foot Frost-Free Compact Refrigerator in Black, model no. FFPS45B3QM, for $230.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $216. It features a humidity-controlled crisper, frost-free defrost, removable glass shelf, hanging rack, and a reversible door with two half-width door racks.

Accessible Apps has released a major free update to its Chicken Nugget Twitter client for Windows. Version 3.0, which is perhaps the biggest update ever, includes support for Twitter's new direct message limits, which now allow users to send messages up to 10,000 characters in length. Among the long list of additional features is support for scheduling tweets using the Buffer service, per-user sound packs, and support for muting individual users. The complete list of changes is below.

Amazon offers the Unlocked Amazon Fire 32GB Smartphone bundled with a 1-Year Amazon Prime Membership for $130 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for a new unit. (It's a current low by $10.) This accessible GSM phone features a 4.7 inch 1280x720 touchscreen LCD, Snapdragon 800 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, dual stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus audio processing, and Fire OS 3.6.8 (a heavily-modified version of Android OS).

Aukey Direct via Amazon offers the Aukey 10,000mAh External Battery in Black, model no. A2, for $19.99. Coupon code J7ZS6IY9 cuts the price to $9.99. Plus, Prime members qualify for free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 to qualify; otherwise, it adds $6.69.) That's $40 off and a strong price for a 10,000mAh battery. It features dual USB charging ports and includes a microUSB cable.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the TDK Life on Record Trek 360 Wireless Speaker in Black, model no. A360, for $49.99 with free shipping. That's $130 off and the lowest total price we've seen. (It's a current low by $39.) It features Bluetooth 2.1, ported subwoofer, 3.5mm auxiliary plug, USB, and rechargeable battery. Deal ends today.

Shnoop via eBay offers the 3M 169-Piece First Aid Kit, model no. 94169-80025, for $18.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $6. It includes a variety of bandages, burn treatments, and medical tools. Great for the home, classroom, college room or in a vehicle.

Amazon takes 50% to 70% off men's, women's, and kids' clothing. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, Prime members receive free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping starts around $5.) Deal ends today.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers a pair of Insignia Simulated Rock Outdoor Speakers in Gray, model no. NS-R2111, for $59.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $47. Each speaker features a 120Hz to 20kHz frequency response, 6.5 inch woofer, and 1 inch tweeter. Deal ends today.

For in-store pickup only, Walmart offers the 4.9-lb. HP 15-R132wm Pentium Quad-Core 2.16GHz 15.6 Inch Laptop in Flyer Red for $263. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also a current low by $68.) It features an Intel Pentium N3540 2.16GHz Bay Trail quad-core processor, 15.6 inch 1366x768 LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, webcam, USB 3.0, HDMI, 3-cell battery, and Windows 8.1.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the Toshiba 2TB Canvio Connect Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive in Red, model no. HDTC720XR3, for $69.99 with free shipping. That's the best deal we've seen. (It's also the lowest current price we could find for any color by $5.) It features an 8MB cache and runs at 5400 rpm. Deal ends today.