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    Best Prime Day kitchen deals to shop in October 2024: Last chance

    Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon’s October sale event, is in its final hours, meaning time is running out to spruce up your kitchen before the upcoming holiday cooking season. As evidenced by our signature color, the ZDNET team spent the last few months outside enjoying the end of brat summer, only to realize our kitchens are woefully unprepared for the colder weather. But don’t worry — if you’re anything like us and haven’t cooked since before Amazon’s July Prime Day sale, October Prime Day is still in full swing today, so you can catch several deals on kitchen appliances. Also: The best October Prime Day deals live nowWe’ve rounded up the best kitchen deals happening during the sale, from coveted KitchenAid mixers and Nespresso machines to food dehydrators and Nutribullets. This list has everything from vacuum sealers to air fryers and even multiple kinds of popcorn makers. Just make sure to act fast, since the event will soon be over. We’ll keep updating this list throughout the last hours of the event, so check back regularly for new discounts on kitchen appliances. Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day kitchen dealsEmber Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 More

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    Best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals to shop in October 2024: Last chance

    The Nintendo Switch is a popular console, and for good reason. It lets you seamlessly flip between an on-the-go handheld mode to a traditional, TV-connected unit, meaning you don’t have to keep track of multiple consoles and game libraries when you want to keep yourself entertained on the go. Plus, with the OLED version, you’ll get better contrast, color, and detailing in handheld mode to better appreciate your favorite games.Also: The best Prime Day deals right nowNintendo isn’t keen on offering discounts on its consoles and games, but with a little digging, you can still find great deals if you’re willing to be patient. To help you out, I’ve put together a list of the very best Nintendo Switch deals I could find at Amazon for its Prime Big Deal Days sale (also known as October Prime Day), which ends tonight on Wednesday. Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals More

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    Best October Prime Day Kindle deals: Last chance

    Today is the final day of October Prime Day. It might seem like Prime Day just happened because it did just a few months ago, but Amazon is hosting its Prime Big Deal Days event from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. If you’re in the market for a new e-reader for yourself or your loved one (or you’re already getting a start on holiday shopping — kudos to you), today, the last day of deals (until Cyber Week), could be the time to buy a Kindle. I’ve been following the prices of these e-readers a few days in advance of October Prime Day, and I can confirm that Amazon has discounted its Kindles for this two-day event. Also: The best October Prime Day deals you can shop right nowNot every Kindle deal is worthwhile, and I’ll do my best to highlight the good ones during this October Prime Day. However, a deals event like Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to buy a Kindle. If shopping around for a Kindle, peruse these deals on certain e-reader models, Kindle accessories, and even some alternatives, like iPads, Kobo Claras, and other Amazon tablets, while the sales last. Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day Kindle dealsKindle Oasis More

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    Starlink’s Hurricane relief offer is not quite as free as advertised

    Starlink Hurricane Helene Coverage Map Starlink I like SpaceX’s Starlink. Its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation delivers good speed and low latency to rural users who would otherwise be stuck with DSL or even — seriously — dial-up modem internet connections.  Recently, Starlink made headlines with a seemingly generous offer: “Starlink is now free for […] More

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    5 hurricane-tracking apps I’m using to monitor Hurricane Milton from South Florida

    Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images Living in South Florida means that hurricanes are a regular part of my life. Through experience, I’ve learned that preparing for a storm is more than just stocking up on supplies — it’s also about having the right data and tools available.  Also: How to use Android’s emergency satellite texting if […] More

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    How Google’s new partnership will uncover and disrupt online scams

    Bill Hinton/Getty Images Protecting people from online scams and frauds is a never-ending struggle for the good guys. One way to improve the odds is by sharing useful information. And now Google has kicked off a new initiative aiming to do just that. In a blog post published Wednesday, Google announced a new online clearinghouse […] More

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    How to use your iPhone’s emergency satellite features if you lose cell coverage

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETAs Florida faces Hurricane Milton right on the heels of Hurricane Helene, communications is one critical area likely to be affected. People in the state may not be able to rely on cellular or Wi-Fi service to call emergency personnel for help or loved ones for comfort. Also: How to use Android’s emergency satellite texting if you lose cell signalTo deal with disruptions to cellular connectivity, iPhone owners can instead turn to satellite connections. Apple offers three features that can help help.1. Emergency SOS via SatelliteWith Emergency SOS via Satellite, iPhone users can send text messages to emergency responders. But rather than travel through a cellular or Wi-Fi network, the messages use satellites to go back and forth. Introduced late last year with iOS 16.1, this feature is available on all iPhone 14, 15, and 16 models. There’s no need for a separate app or software update; Emergency SOS via Satellite works automatically when needed.Also: 5 hurricane-tracking apps I’m using to keep an eye on Hurricane Milton from South FloridaOnce your phone has access to the satellite service, you’ll see a notification badge in the Settings app and an item labeled “Get Help During an Emergency.” You can also check the feature by opening the Settings app and selecting “Emergency SOS.” Swipe to the bottom of the page where you’ll see “Emergency SOS via Satellite” and an option to try the demo (more on that in a minute). More