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    I found the absolute best early Black Friday streaming deals

    When is Black Friday? This year, Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 — the day after Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday is Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.Are streaming services really cheaper during Black Friday? Often, yes. In recent years, we’ve seen the lowest prices of the year for subscriptions to Hulu, Paramount+, and more during Black Friday week. We’ve also seen some of the lowest prices of the year on streaming accessories, like How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — services, devices, and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.  More

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    The best free AI for coding in 2025 – only 3 make the cut now

    Dragon Claws/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. I’ve been around technology long enough that very little excites me, and even less surprises me. But shortly after OpenAI’s ChatGPT was released, I asked it to write a WordPress plugin for my wife’s e-commerce site. When it did, and the plugin worked, I was indeed surprised. […] More

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    Why this cordless screwdriver with a curved display is my new favorite – and it’s on sale

    Hoto PixelDrive cordless electric screwdriver <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways A well-built, powerful, ergonomic cordless screwdriver designed for big and small jobs The smart display is a nice touch and takes the guesswork out of knowing the torque settings and charge levels Priced at $60, it’s a fantastic tool for the price. –> Follow ZDNET: Add […] More

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    Beware the ‘Hi, how are you?’ text. It’s a scam – here’s how it works

    Yuliya Taba / iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Online investment scams in the US cost victims $3.5 billion. The median loss for the first half of 2025 reached $10,000. Protect yourself from these scams by knowing the warning signs. Have you ever […] More

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    How much RAM does your Linux PC really need? My expert advice for 2025

    davidf/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience. Linux doesn’t require as much RAM as Windows. More is always better. I’m not going to start this with a “back in the day” because it’s too easy and obvious. Besides, it’s […] More