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    The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) just dropped to its lowest price ever for Black Friday

    Apple/ZDNETApple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch SE (2nd Gen) is still the latest base model watch to hit the market. Despite Apple unveiling the new Watch Series 10 in September, the SE did not get an upgrade as originally rumored. And while it’s not packed with all the features of the Series 9 or 10, it offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics, keep in contact with ease, and benefit from connection to the Apple ecosystem. Also: The best Black Friday deals 2024Apple’s Watch Series 9 saw several price drops during the holiday shopping season last year, as did other models like the Ultra, Ultra 2, and Series 8. But right now, even a few days away from Black Friday 2024, you can grab Apple’s most up-to-date base model, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) More

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    Gift 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for 28% off

    Get three months of access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a discount right now. Stack Social If you’ve been thinking about trying out Xbox’s subscription gaming service Game Pass, now is a great time to get started: Stack Social is offering a deal to get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate access for […] More

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    One of the best pool-cleaning robots I’ve ever tested isn’t by Polaris or Aiper

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Beatbot Aquasense Pro is a robotic pool cleaner designed for comprehensive maintenance and heavy-duty cleanups. It features a 5-in-1 cleaning system that uses AI to optimize cleaning paths with up to 9.5 hours of operation However, it weighs 24 pounds, has limited 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, and is pricey –> Living […] More

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    This $550 OnePlus flagship is the best Black Friday phone deal I’ve seen so far

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus 12 typically sells for a starting price of $799, but it’s on sale for $250 off ahead of Black Friday. It’s the company’s most complete handset to date, with the fastest charging speeds on the market (both wired and wireless), a flagship camera system, premium build quality, and reliable […] More

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    Jim Zemlin, ‘head janitor of open source,’ marks 20 years at Linux Foundation

    Jim Zemlin: “You must be genuinely helpful to developers. We’re the janitors of open source.” AndreyPopov/Getty Images NAPA, Calif. — Some people love The Linux Foundation. Others hate it. Some folks see the organization as leading open-source projects into the future, while others resent it because of its corporate connections. What everyone agrees on, though, […] More