Apple reportedly facing shortage of power chips for iPhones

Apple is dealing with a shortage of chips that manage power consumption in its iPhones and other devices, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing unidentified people with knowledge of the matter. The shortage could affect Apple’s ability to meet demand for its new flagship handset this holiday shopping season. Power management chips are one of the priciest …

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How to save even more on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Although Black Friday is still weeks away, Black Friday sales are happening right now. Lots of stores have jumped on the “early savings” bandwagon. Before you buy anything, however, take a beat. Is this really the best deal? Are there ways to make it even …

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The Cheapskate Show podcast: How to win Black Friday

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Black Friday is no mere sale, people — it’s a battle. A foe to be vanquished. A war to be won. Don’t be content with stores’ garden-variety Black Friday prices; unleash your tools and know-how to make good deals even better. Cry havoc, and let …

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6 ways to give to charity without even trying

We all have our excuses when it comes to supporting charitable causes: We don’t have the time. We don’t have the money. We don’t have the time or the money. In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, all that feels true now more than ever. Let’s toss those excuses out the window, shall we? Because it’s actually quick and easy …

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FCC fines T

US telecom giant  T-Mobile will pay a $200 million fine as part of a settlement to resolve a probe into Sprint’s alleged abuses of a federal program aimed at low-income subscribers, the Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday.  The settlement comes after an FCC audit found the Sprint, which merged with T-Mobile earlier this year, was claiming monthly subsidies for 885,000 customers as …

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Uber and Lyft’s win to keep California drivers classified as contractors has national implications

California voters on Tuesday passed Proposition 22, a ballot measure backed by Uber, Lyft and other gig economy companies. During the yearlong battle over the initiative, which aimed to exempt the companies from classifying their drivers as employees, millions of dollars have been spent and all sorts of tricks have been pulled from the political playbook. Proposition 22 is likely …

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California’s Proposition 22 passes in big win for Uber and Lyft

As US election results continue to roll in, one measure that has passed is California’s controversial and bitterly fought Proposition 22. The proposition allows companies such as Uber, Lyft and Instacart to avoid providing benefits, health insurance or minimum wage to the people who work for them. Proposition 22 won approval with 58% of the ballots favoring it, according to …

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Twitter nixes accounts posing as news outlets prematurely declaring election wins

Twitter suspended several accounts on Wednesday that were posing as US news organizations and prematurely declaring an election victory for Democratic candidate Joe Biden in what appeared to be a coordinated disinformation effort. The accounts mimicked the account names and logos of the Associated Press and, in at least one instance, CNN — news organizations that typically predict US election …

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Let’s talk audio. If you’ve been following along, you know that Walmart’s first early Black Friday sale kicks off today at 4 p.m. PT. One highlight: $99 AirPods. But guess what? Best Buy just jumped in with Apple AirPods for $100, currently (and temporarily) the lowest price on record. Apple sells them for $159, though they’ve been available for $129 …

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Add connected convenience to your garage

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The best way to change a flat tire

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Election night 2020: How to watch the presidential election returns tonight

This story is part of Elections 2020, CNET’s coverage of the voting in November and its aftermath. Today is Election Day. While millions of Americans have already voted, millions more are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the race between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. We probably won’t know the winner before going …

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Disney Plus bundle deal: How to add your Hulu and ESPN Plus accounts

You’ve had Disney Plus for several months now — but did you know you can bundle it with Hulu and ESPN Plus? And if you already subscribe to Hulu or ESPN Plus, don’t worry because you can combine those streaming services with Disney Plus to get a discounted price to use all three together.  See Disney Plus subscription options The …

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