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The Apple Watch SE 3 (left), Apple Watch Ultra 3 (middle), Apple Watch Series 11 (right). Nina Raemont/ZDNETAn Apple Watch is one of those iPhone accessories that, dare I say, is underrated. Before I tested them out, I had the same thought that many of my phone-obsessed peers did: why do I need a second screen around my wrist? I’m already addicted to the big screen in my pocket. Then, I began running, tracking my weight-lifting sessions at the gym, and learning about all of the health features the smartwatch has to offer. I also used my Apple Watch during the workday and found it helpful for receiving messages while I was away from my laptop. I also learned about a new movement to turn those tiny smartwatches into fully functional dumb phones, leaving the actual phone at home. It became clear: I finally understood why someone would want a second screen around their wrist. Also: The best Apple Watch deals to shop right nowThat didn’t address the other, more pressing question: do I have the money to spend $300 on a smartwatch? The answer to that is: You don’t need to spend $300.  More

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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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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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