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• What This Week's Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Your Money

  04-11-2024 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Interest rates should get lower again, but you won't see a difference right away.
  
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• Experts Say Stick With SAVE for Student Loan Forgiveness – With 4 Exceptions

  04-11-2024 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Most borrowers will benefit by remaining with the repayment plan. But here's when changing makes more sense.
  
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• The best early Black Friday AirPods deals: Shop early deals

  04-11-2024 23:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Black Friday could be a great time to shop for a new pair of AirPods.
  
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• The 28 best early Black Friday phone deals

  04-11-2024 23:06 via zdnet.com
  
  While Black Friday doesn't officially start until a few more weeks, you can already score big deals on the latest smartphones from Samsung, Google, Motorola, and even Apple.
  
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• The 19 best Black Friday headphone deals 2024: Early sales live now

  04-11-2024 22:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Black Friday is a few weeks away, but it's never too early to start holiday shopping for your next pair of headphones or earbuds (or one to gift). We found some of the best early deals from Beats, Sony, Bose, and more.
  
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• I tested the iPad Mini 7 for a week, and its the ultraportable tablet to beat at $100 off

  04-11-2024 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's iPad Mini 7 is an iterative upgrade to the small-sized tablet, but you probably shouldn't buy it for the AI features yet.
  
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• The best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now

  04-11-2024 22:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Black Friday is less than a month away, but you don't have to wait to shop early savings on top tech like tablets, phones, TVs, laptops, and more.
  
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• Election Day 2024: Registering to Vote Online? You Might Be Out of Luck

  04-11-2024 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Start making other plans if you were hoping to register online in any of these states.
  
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• This Kindle accessory seriously improved my reading experience (and it's only $14)

  04-11-2024 22:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Strapsicle's silicone straps secure my Kindle Paperwhite and give me the perfect grip for comfortable reading.
  
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• Can I Vote on November 4th? Early Voting on the Eve of Election Day

  04-11-2024 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  There's less than a day left until Election Day, but is early voting still available where you live?
  
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• Perplexity AI offers election results tracker and voter resource - try it here

  04-11-2024 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The Election Information Hub aims to aggregate data about the US elections, but its AI has already gotten some facts wrong. Here's what to know.
  
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• This work laptop with one of the best displays is not a ThinkPad or MacBook (and it's $300 off)

  04-11-2024 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  The Asus Vivobook S 15 is a fantastic ultraportable laptop with fast performance and a brilliant OLED screen. Right now, it's on sale for $999 ahead of Black Friday.
  
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• The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus Is Now Less Than $100. That's Cheaper Than Prime Day

  04-11-2024 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Save 40% on Ring's Doorbell cam at Woot and keep eyes on your home or business at all times.
  
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• Did Your Sleep Take a Hit With the Time Change? Here Are Our Favorite Sleep Products To Combat The End of Daylight Saving

  04-11-2024 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Check out CNET's wellness and sleep expert's favorite sleep products to combat the time change.
  
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• Early Black Friday Deal Knocks Almost Half Off These Top-Rated JBL Workout Earbuds

  04-11-2024 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  The JBL Endurance Peak 3 Earbuds have 50 hours of battery life and ear hooks to keep them in place -- and they're only $55 at Woot right now.
  
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• Best Early Black Friday Robot Vacuum Deals: Up to $600 Off Roomba, Ecovacs and More

  04-11-2024 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  Take vacuuming off your to-do list for good with the best Black Friday discounts already available on top-rated models.
  
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• The best Black Friday storage and SSD deals 2024: Early sales available now

  04-11-2024 21:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Everyone is snapping more photos, recording more video, and accumulating more and more content. If you need more storage space,Black Friday is a good time to pick up drives at a bargain price.
  
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• Can I Still Do Early Voting the Day Before Election Day?

  04-11-2024 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  There's less than a day left until Election Day, but is early voting still available where you live?
  
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• Max: The 25 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch

  04-11-2024 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some highly rated series to watch on Max, plus a look at what's new in November.
  
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• How to Watch the Fed Meeting, and Why It Was Moved This Month

  04-11-2024 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Tune in to find out if the Fed is cutting interest rates this month, plus a look at what's to come.
  
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• The best Black Friday Roborock deals 2024: Early sales available now

  04-11-2024 21:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner, but you can already find huge discounts on robot vacuums, including from top brands like Roborock.
  
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• Get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for 28% off with this deal

  04-11-2024 21:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Try or gift Xbox Game Pass for three months for nearly one-third off and play over 100 games including Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Football Manager 2024 on your Xbox, PC, or mobile device.
  
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• Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers for November 2024

  04-11-2024 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  As Wi-Fi 7 routers take the stage, Wi-Fi 6 routers are coming down significantly in price.
  
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• Ahead of Black Friday, Woot Is Already Offering a Pixel 8 Pro for $400 Off

  04-11-2024 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  If you've been looking for a new Android phone, this Woot deal on the Google Pixel 8 Pro is worth checking out.
  
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• The 30+ best Black Friday monitor deals 2024: Early sales available now

  04-11-2024 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Our favorite office, gaming, and curved monitors from top brands are seeing deep discounts ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
  
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• 3 ways to stop Android apps running in the background - and why I always do

  04-11-2024 21:17 via zdnet.com
  
  I make sure to regularly - and manually - stop apps from running in the background on my Android phone. Is that absolutely necessary? Maybe not, but my habit does ensure optimal resources and privacy. Try it yourself.
  
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• Apple Reportedly Working on MacBook Pro Overhaul

  04-11-2024 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  The 2026 model is expected to be thinner and lighter, with an OLED display.
  
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• Best Rural Internet Providers for November 2024

  04-11-2024 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  You don’t have to settle for satellite internet if you live in an underpopulated area. CNET explores home broadband options for rural households.
  
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• Get Ready for a Movie Marathon With $150 Off the Hisense QLED TV

  04-11-2024 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  For a limited time, you can score a Hisense TV for just $250 at Best Buy.
  
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• The 20+ best Black Friday Best Buy deals 2024: Early sales available now

  04-11-2024 20:59 via zdnet.com
  
  We've rounded up some top early Black Friday discounts available at Best Buy right now. Save on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more.
  
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• I'm a hardware Android user - but likely won't upgrade to Pixel 10 for the reason that Google thinks

  04-11-2024 20:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Manufacturers are betting on AI to be the future of phones. That might be the case, but is that what consumers want or need?
  
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• For Windows 10 Holdouts, One More Year of Service Updates Will Cost $30

  04-11-2024 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Tech support won't be offered for Windows 10, but security updates will roll out past 2025 with the Extended Security Updates option.
  
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• Amazon's Echo Pop Just Returned to Its All-Time Lowest Price Before Black Friday

  04-11-2024 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  This petite smart speaker is currently 55% off the regular price at both Best Buy and Amazon.
  
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• iOS 18.1 update worsen your iPhone battery health? Don't let this spec fool you

  04-11-2024 20:42 via zdnet.com
  
  It's time to stop obsessing over this one number!
  
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• Xbox Game Pass Gets Seven More Games Soon, Removes Seven Others

  04-11-2024 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Subscribers can play these games and more soon.
  
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• Upgrade to Microsoft Office Pro and Windows 11 Pro for 87% off

  04-11-2024 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  This lifetime license bundle deal gives you access to the entire Microsoft Office Pro 2021 suite and Windows 11 Pro for just $53 for a limited time.
  
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• Black Friday Gaming Deal: Backbone's Nifty Cloud Gaming Controllers Are 40% Off

  04-11-2024 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  You can snag the PlayStation Edition of this collapsible mobile controller for just $60 right now and take your games on the go.
  
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• Walmart’s $15 Roku Smart Bulb Deal Will Light Up the Room, Not Your Wallet

  04-11-2024 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  Add more ambience to your home without spending big bucks with these discounted Roku smart bulbs.
  
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• My Favorite Bluetooth Speaker Is $30 Off and Makes for a Great Gift

  04-11-2024 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  I awarded the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 a CNET Editors' Choice in 2024. You can get it for $100, or $30 off its list price of $130.
  
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• Best USB-C Monitor Deals: Snag Top-Rated Monitors From Dell, Acer and More at Super Low Prices

  04-11-2024 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking to give your workspace an upgrade, take advantage of one of these hot deals to help you get the perfect one for less.
  
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• How Will the Federal Reserve's Decisions Impact Mortgage Rates?

  04-11-2024 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  The Fed's monetary policy does affect mortgages, but not the way you might think.
  
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• Best iPad Deals: Save on Apple’s Tablet Computers With These Discounts

  04-11-2024 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  We found all the best prices available right now across Apple's tablet lineup.
  
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• Xbox Game Pass: You Can Play Metal Slug, Goat Simulator and More Soon

  04-11-2024 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  Subscribers can play these games and more soon.
  
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• Best Tablet Deals: From Kids' Fire Tabs to Galaxy Tabs, Save Big for the Whole Family

  04-11-2024 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  No matter what kind of tablet you need, take advantage of these hot deals on your favorite brands.
  
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• Kindle Colorsoft users reporting screen discoloration issues. Here's Amazon's response (for now)

  04-11-2024 19:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The Kindle Colorsoft is Amazon's first full-color e-reader, but recent reports highlight a mysterious yellow bar at the bottom of the screen. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Does your iPhone 14 Plus have a glitchy camera? How to get it fixed for free

  04-11-2024 19:22 via zdnet.com
  
  If you are in the small batch of iPhone 14 Plus users with a glitchy camera; Apple says it will fix it for you. Here's what to do if you've run into this glitch.
  
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• Claude AI can now analyze PDFs - here's how to try it (and why you'll want to)

  04-11-2024 19:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Visual PDFs feature is now available in beta. Here's the breakdown of its capabilities.
  
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• Claud AI can now analyze PDFs - here's how to try it (and why you'll want to)

  04-11-2024 19:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Visual PDFs feature is now available in beta. Here's the breakdown of its capabilities.
  
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• Are you planning to vote in person? Get a 50% off Lyft to the polls on Election Day - here's how

  04-11-2024 18:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Election day is tomorrow! If you are planning to vote in person; take advantage of Lyft's Voting Access Program, and get a massive discount on cars, bikes, and scooters to the polls.
  
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• This Charming, Oddball Crank-Powered Console Is Getting a New Season of Games

  04-11-2024 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  The console's developer, Panic, says the $199 Playdate will be back in stock in December.
  
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