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    This Samsung phone is the model most people should buy (and it’s not a flagship)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE starts at $649, with 128GB of storage and AI features included. Large 6.7-inch AMOLED display and an enduring 4,700mAh battery are the top two strengths. At its price, the S24 FE faces stiff competition from Google, OnePlus, and Samsung itself. more buying choices With the fall […] More

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    The 50+ best Black Friday Walmart deals 2024: Early sales live now

    The holiday season is already upon us. Whether you’re the type of person to set up decorations immediately or wait until after Thanksgiving, it’s always a good idea to get a head start on holiday shopping — especially when you can score a good deal. Also: The best Black Friday deals already liveWalmart More

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    Buy a lifetime license for Microsoft Office for Windows or Mac for $70

    Download a lifetime license to Microsoft Office at a deep discount with this deal. Stack Social If you need access to Microsoft Office but don’t want to pay the yearly fee to access Office 365, you’re in luck: Stack Social is offering a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows or Mac, starting […] More

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    The 30+ best Black Friday HP deals 2024: Early sales available now

    Black Friday is almost here, and we’re already seeing awesome deals on HP hardware across the internet. HP is a brand known for its reliable products — you can count on them to get the job done without any major performance issues. I frequently test and recommend HP laptops and computers to friends and family. And with the holiday shopping season coming up, HP has rolled out a ton of discounts for various devices across its own site More

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    One of the most immersive portable speakers I’ve tested is not made by Sony or Bose

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Tronsmart Mirtune S100 Bluetooth speaker is available now for $80 on Amazon. If you like your music really loud, this little speaker will impress. The minimal EQ options and narrow soundstage will not impress audiophiles. more buying choices Allow me to paint a picture. After unboxing the Tronsmart Mirtune S100 […] More

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    I travel with Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra headphones, and not the Sony XM5. Here’s why

    Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETThe Bose QuietComfort series has been my go-to travel headphones since the company released the QuietComfort 35. However, in my quest for better noise cancellation, I tried out Sony’s WH-1000XM5, which also features a sturdier build than the QC45 headphones. However, while testing the Sony headphones, I realized that the grass wasn’t always greener. I missed the folding earcup design of the Bose headphones, and I’m glad the company has stuck with it for the Bose QuietComfort Ultra More

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    The Google TV Streamer pleasantly surprised me – and I’m an extreme cord cutter

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google TV Streamer is a streaming device that sells for $100. The Google TV Streamer offers beautiful image, fast performance, and the best smart home integrations of any Google streaming device. It’s built for Android users but can work with iOS, with some compromise, and there are only a few […] More