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Matthew Miller/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe 47mm Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra More

Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season. While the event is winding down, you can still find major savings on top tech from TVs to tablets to robot vacuums and beyond across retailers like Amazon More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is available now for $237 in two colorways: Caramel Latte and Scarlet Wave. The phone has a sleek, lovely vegan leather back, extensive stylus capability, and user-friendly software. I wish the software support was longer, as it’s currently a year or two behind competing brands. […] More

Charlie Osborne/ZDNETHere at ZDNET, we extensively cover the virtual private network (VPN) market and keep an eye out for any worthwhile deals.  Over at Stack Social, we’ve spotted an interesting promotion for anyone who wants to use VPN software to mask their online activity from prying eyes, including ISPs, marketers, and other groups that may track what websites you visit and what online services you use.  Also: The best VPN servicesThe VPN in question is from AdGuard, a company well-known for its ad and tracker-blocking technologies. Now, you also have the option to try out their standalone VPN, which could provide an additional layer of privacy to protect your browsing.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updatesWhat I like about this deal is the price. For $50 (86% off), you can sign up for a five-year plan, which gives you access to a VPN for the equivalent of around $0.83 per month. The subscription includes 10 simultaneous device connections, and AdGuard operates a no-logging policy. One- and three-year subscription AdGuard VPN deals are also available for $30 and $40, respectively, and while inexpensive, they are more in line with typical promotions offered by other VPN providers. Also: The best VPN for streamingThe mobile iOS and Android versions of this VPN are easy to set up, with a clean layout and a simple menu bar. You can opt for the default “smart” location just by clicking a button, or you can wander through the server and country list (over 60 locations) to find your preferred location. Its speeds are fine, and I didn’t notice any real difference in my browsing or app usage. There is a caveat, though: I can’t recommend this VPN for purely MacOS usage. During my testing, I found it a challenge to even sign in, and it is extremely slow. In short, the mobile user experience is what you would expect from a decent VPN, but the MacOS app needs a lot of work. (We do have a list of VPNs that are great for Mac, if you need one.) A free option is available, but keep in mind that VPN traffic, connection speed, and server locations are very limited.  More

Stack Social If you live near a BJ’s Wholesale Club and have been thinking about buying a membership, now is a great time: New members can buy an annual membership for just $20 (reg. $55) through this Stack Social deal — saving you 63%.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates BJ’s is similar to […] More

Black Friday sales are starting to wind down, but you can still find fantastic deals on MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more ahead of Cyber Monday. While Apple itself rarely offers discounts (and for Black Friday, is only offering gift cards along with regular purchases), you can find some great deals at over 20% off from retailers like Amazon More

JBL Flip 6 JBL/ZDNETThe JBL Flip 6 is the latest in JBL’s line of portable Bluetooth speakers. And right now you can buy the JBL Flip 6 More

Black Friday ends in a few hours, and retailers like Amazon More