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    Why I prefer this Bluetooth tracker card in my wallet over AirTags – especially at this price

    Pebblebee Card 5 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Thinner than similar tracker tags by some 30% 18-month battery life, rechargeable using a Qi charging pad Tough, durable, and dust- and water-resistant. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. My Camino Frances hike – well, the last 70 or so miles – starts in a […] More

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    The best PlayStation 5 bundles that thousands of gamers are shopping this Black Friday

    When is Black Friday? In 2025, Black Friday is set for Friday, November 28. It’s one of the best times of the year to score deep discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories from major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. We expect many of these sales to carry over until Cyber Monday, December 1. Is the PlayStation 5 really cheaper during Black Friday? Absolutely! Sony’s PlayStation 5 always sees significant discounts during Cyber Week. Retailers often cut prices on console bundles, controllers, and popular games, with price drops usually exceeding $100. This shopping event is one of the best times to pick up a PS5 or expand your game library. At the time of this writing, the price drops are rather humble. We are still in the lead-up to Black Friday, so expect things to improve later.How did we choose these Black Friday deals?At ZDNET, we only highlight PlayStation deals worth your consideration; the same kind we’d consider ourselves. For this roundup, I specifically sought out PS5 consoles, bundles, accessories, and games about 15% off or more. Black Friday is still several weeks away, so significant discounts are not yet available. Knowing this, I expanded my search to include lesser discounts to fill out the list. Although some price drops aren’t as deep as others, they’re still worth consideration because they offer unique value in other areas.I considered hands-on experience, real-world performance, and customer feedback. Every recommendation on this list is backed by careful research and expert insight so that you can confidently shop these early Black Friday sales.What are the best Black Friday deals?ZDNET’s experts have been searching through early Black Friday sales to find the best discounts. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by retailer:And the best Black Friday deals by product category or price point:  More

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    Anthropic just released Claude Opus 4.5 – here’s how it stacks up against other leading models

    Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Anthropic’s new AI model, Claude Opus 4.5, has arrived. The model reportedly excels at creative problem-solving. It also excels at agentic tasks, according to Anthropic. AI startup Anthropic released its latest model, Claude […] More

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    Best Black Friday robot vacuum deals 2025: 25+ sales I’d buy now

    Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to purchase a robot vacuum, and as someone who reviews and tracks the prices of these devices year-round, I can confirm that this is indeed true. Cyber Week typically features the biggest robot vacuum discounts of the year, so if you’ve been eyeing an upgrade or have been window shopping for a new robot vacuum, you’re in the right place.Also: Best Black Friday gadget deals 2025I’ve tested robot vacuums of all types over the past few years, so I’ve learned their best and worst features, quirks, biggest challenges, and latest innovations. With as many robot vacuums as there are on the market, I’ve also learned to discern when one is accurately priced for its worth and when a discount is actually a good deal. Read on for the best Black Friday robot vacuum deals I’ve found so far.Also: The best robot vacuums we’ve testedBest Black Friday robot vacuum deals More