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    Best early Black Friday TV deals 2025: Save on Samsung, TCL, and more

    When is Black Friday? In the US, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. This year, Black Friday falls on Nov. 28, but you can already find great discounts on high-end and midrange TVs from brands like Samsung, Sony, and more, both online and at brick-and-mortar retailers. Are TVs really cheaper during Black Friday? They can be! Televisions are one of the few big-ticket tech items that regularly see sales and markdowns throughout the year, but especially during Black Friday and the entire holiday shopping season. Both big-name brands like LG and Sony, as well as smaller names like TCL and Hisense, will offer significant markdowns around the holidays to clear inventory space for the new model year releases.How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?When it comes to TV deals, not all of them are created equal. For this list, I chose only the best TV models with the steepest discounts, ignoring everything that wasn’t at least 20% off. I also made sure to include a variety of screen sizes to help you find the perfect TV to fit your space without breaking your budget. More

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    Best early Black Friday Samsung deals 2025: 25 sales out now

    When is Black Friday? When Black Friday first appeared in the holiday calendar, the major shopping event used to just be on the last Friday of November each year. However, many retailers now offer their own sales over the course of a whole week, and so you can expect sales to appear from Monday, Nov. 24. Black Friday itself falls on Friday, Nov. 28, and Cyber Monday — a great time to pick up bargain tech — launches on Dec. 1.Are Samsung products really cheaper during Black Friday? Sometimes! Samsung manufactures everything from smartphones to smart fridges, so it really depends on what you are looking for. However, it’s not uncommon to see discounts of at least 20% on some Samsung devices, and sometimes even more with high-ticket items like The Frame TV range.How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?ZDNET only writes about deals that capture our own interest — devices and products we want, need, or would recommend not only to our readers, but to friends and family. Our experts look for deals at least 20% off (or hardly ever on sale), using established price-comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually worth your time. We also examine customer reviews and rely on our own hands-on experience with new tech to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products we’re recommending. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice and to make you aware of price drops so you can shop smarter.  More

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    Why AI coding tools like Cursor and Replit are doomed – and what comes next

    YaroslavKryuchka/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways AI-based coding tools won’t be able to compete with the LLM giants. Observability is one possible way to differentiate the tools. Some startups will get acquired, others will go out of business. Silicon Valley has spent billions of dollars funding startups […] More

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    Best early Black Friday monitor deals 2025: 24 sales out early

    When is Black Friday? Black Friday is no longer just one day of sales. Instead, many retailers — including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy — offer week-long sales, and so you can expect discounts to appear from around Monday, Nov. 24. Black Friday itself lands on Friday, Nov. 28, and leads up to Cyber Monday on Dec. 1.Are monitors really cheaper during Black Friday? Yes, you often find discounts and deals for monitors manufactured by vendors including Samsung, LG, HP, and MSI. While discounts can vary, monitors are always a popular sales item during Black Friday.How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?ZDNET only writes about deals that capture our own interest — devices and products we want, need, or would recommend not only to our readers, but to friends and family. Our experts look for deals at least 20% off (or hardly ever on sale), using established price-comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually worth your time. We also examine customer reviews and rely on our own hands-on experience with new tech to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products we’re recommending. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice and to make you aware of price drops so you can shop smarter.  More

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    I was skeptical, but a few minutes with this laser-power tape measure and I’m hooked

    Mileseey S50 laser measuring tool <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mileseey S50 is available now for $129. It’s a pocket-sized laser measuring tool with high-precision measurements up to 400 ft (120 m) with ±1/16 inch accuracy. It’s pricey and might be feature overkill for some. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. Some of my […] More

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    This hidden iPhone feature keeps your private apps completely out of sight – how I use it

    Can I lock or hide any app I want on iPhone? You can lock most apps, including Messages and third-party apps from the App Store.  Also: How to send and receive Apple’s iMessages in WindowsHowever, Apple doesn’t allow you to lock or hide certain core system apps like Settings and Find My. It’s worth pressing and holding on an app for a moment to see what quick action options appear. Do hidden apps still send notifications on iPhone? No. Once hidden, the app won’t send notifications until you open it again. That also means notifications from a hidden app won’t appear in previews or in the Notification Center on your lock screen. How do I find my hidden apps on iPhone? Hidden apps live in a special folder in your App Library. Swipe from right to open the App Library, scroll all the way to the bottom, tap the folder labeled Hidden, and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. You’ll then see the hidden apps inside. How do I unhide or unlock an app? If you change your mind, it’s easy to bring an app back to the surface.  Go to the App Library, find the app (including if it’s in the Hidden folder), touch and hold the app, and tap Don’t Require Face ID (or Touch ID or Passcode). Authenticate one last time, and the app will be unhidden and visible in your App Library again.  Also: How to clear your iPhone cache (and why you should do it before the iOS 26 update)If you want it back on your home screen, just touch and hold it, then tap Add to Home Screen. More