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    You can still buy refurbished Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses for $76 off – how to find deals

    Jason Hiner/ZDNETMeta Ray-Bans have often been very difficult to find in stock at both retailers and online stores for the past two years — and they rarely go on sale. But one of the best ways to not only get a 20% discount but also find some of the styles that have been discontinued or are rarely ever in stock is to use the little-known Meta Refurbished AI Glasses online store More

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    My favorite Bluetti power stations are on sale for Labor Day

    Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETPower stations are quickly replacing gasoline generators. They’re quieter, safer, require less maintenance, and don’t erupt into a fireball when the instructions aren’t followed. I’m also seeing more campsites, festivals, and commercial outdoor markets starting to prohibit the old generator. Also: The best Labor Day deals live nowPower stations are great, but they aren’t cheap, running into the hundreds and even thousands of dollars, so any time you can grab a discount is a good day. And if you’ve been looking for a power station, I have the discounts.Bluetti, one of the premium power station manufacturers, is slashing prices for Labor Day, and there are some truly unmissable deals on offer. I’ve been using Bluetti power stations extensively for many years and have no hesitation recommending any of these units.The AC200L is the biggest power station on sale now. This is a 2048Wh unit capable of 2400W output (3600W surge), and has an array of AC, USB, 12V, 48V/8A DC port, and even a 30A RV port. This can be charged using AC, solar More

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    One of the most underrated smartwatches I’ve tested just set a 55-hour battery life record

    Suunto Race 2 smartwatch <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Suunto Race 2 is available with a stainless steel frame for $499, or a titanium frame for $599. The Race 2 offers long battery life, extensive customization, personalized coaching, and reliable accuracy. There is no support for subscription music or payment systems and the app store […] More

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    This iPhone trick hides my apps in a secret folder only I can access – here’s why I love 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: These 14 secret codes revealed hidden menus on my iPhone and AndroidHowever, 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