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Amazon Black Friday deal blowout: More Xbox discounts, Amazon device sales and Whole Foods turkeys, too

Update, Nov. 17: Going forward, we’re tracking the best Amazon deals here. Amazon has revealed its expanded plans for Black Friday sales, including a long list of specific discounts and deals on Xbox bundles, TVs, electronics, Chromebooks, toys, board games, furniture, apparel, outdoor equipment — and everything else under the sun. These details are above …

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Grab an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 for just $320

Cheap things come to those who wait. That’s probably going to end up on my tombstone, I’ve said it so often, but it’s true. Case in point: Samsung’s current-gen phone, the Galaxy S9, made its debut earlier this year for a starting price of $720. Today, for a limited time and while supplies last, Walmart has the factory-unlocked Samsung Galaxy …

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Is your gift secretly spying? Mozilla ranks tech security in holiday shopping list

In the age of connected devices, more gadgets than ever have the ability to spy on you or share your info with third parties. So if you’re planning on buying the hottest or latest tech product for someone this holiday season, it might be a good idea to check out its privacy policy before you give it to someone. Mozilla, …

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Put 5 smart USB charging ports on your desk for $6

Cheeps! If you live in the metro-Detroit area and want to learn the secrets of the Cheapskate trade, come join me this Saturday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Hazel Park Library. I’ll be sharing some of my favorite money-saving tips, giving away swag and raffling off some pretty darn good prizes. Tell a friend! Meanwhile, be sure to …

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Amazon picks New York City, northern Virginia for HQ2

It’s official. Amazon on Tuesday announced New York City and Arlington, Virginia, as the locations for new headquarters. The company plans to employee more than 25,000 people at each location. More specifically, the locations are Long Island City in New York City’s Queens borough and National Landing (a new name for the Crystal City neighborhood) in Arlington, Virginia. Amazon also said …

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Amazon picks NYC and northern Virginia as HQ2 winners

After a year of hype and anticipation, Amazon picked not one, but two locations for its HQ2 project. The world’s largest online retailer on Tuesday selected Long Island City in New York City’s Queens borough and National Landing (a new name for the Crystal City neighborhood) in Arlington, Virginia, outside Washington, DC. The picks, which were already widely anticipated for …

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These hugely popular AirPod alternatives are back

Last month I shared a deal on the BlitzWolf BW-FYE1 wireless earbuds — and it was so popular, the vendor ran out of stock in short order. Good news: It’s back! And a buck cheaper! For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can get the BlitzWolf BW-FYE1 wire-free earbuds for $33.99 with promo code 32JTRBPI. Regular price: $49.99. …

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Buying clothes online is about to get super weird (The 3:59, Ep. 488)

On this podcast, we talk about: How the Japanese company Zozo hopes to reinvent online clothing shopping. Amazon will start direct sales of a lot more new Apple devices. Alibaba’s Singles’ Day hits yet another sales record. Now playing: Watch this: Buying clothes online is about to get super weird (The… 4:37 The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis …

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The Amazfit Bip smartwatch: Just $61 with this exclusive code

Welcome to Day 6 of CNET’s 10 Days of Deals! As we count down to Black Friday, I’m bringing you some of my favorite products at some seriously discounted prices. The Amazfit Bip is an Apple Watch lookalike that’s more like a Pebble under the hood — and overall a pretty nice blend of the two. It normally sells for $100, but …

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Black Friday 2018 won’t come close to China’s record breaking Singles Day sale

Black Friday — and Cyber Monday — is a great invention because we get to go crazy buying stuff at lower prices. But you know what’s even better? Alibaba’s Singles Day shopping bonanza. Called the 11/11 Global Shopping Festival, it’s an annual 24-hour online shopping spree of sorts by the Chinese internet giant which falls on Nov. 11, otherwise known …

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