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Samsung Galaxy flagship showdown: Note 20 vs. Note 20 Ultra vs. S20 vs. S20 Ultra

The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra were unveiled by Samsung this summer alongside three other devices in a glitzy Unpacked launch that was moved online — like the iPhone 12 event — due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both Note 20 phones are packed with top-notch tech that, on paper at least, puts them among the …

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Get a Fi Series 2 GPS dog collar for $74 (save $75)

Happy Thanksgiving, fellow cheapskates! I’m off tomorrow, of course, but back here Friday wrangling up the last of the Black Friday deals — followed immediately by Cyber Monday deals. Until then, let me wish you and yours a safe, happy, healthy holiday. Before we dive in today, a few odds and ends: Last year’s fantastic Hulu deal returns tomorrow. If …

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Red Pocket’s unbeatable annual phone service deal: Less than $8 a month

Looking for ways to lower your bills? Consider ditching your phone plan in favor of something like this: For a limited time, Red Pocket Mobile is offering a 360-day prepaid phone-service kit for $95. That works out to less than $8 a month. The kit includes a SIM card for your choice of networks: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon. See …

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Apple’s iPhone beats Android phones these 8 important ways. Every. Single. Time.

The argument between Android and iPhone users will probably never be settled, with each side having its own bragging rights. For example, Android users boast about the customization options, Google Assistant, and superior multitasking.  On the iPhone side of things, iOS 14 has added new home screen features, including widgets and custom app icons, plus there’s iMessage, FaceTime and regular …

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The Amazfit GTS smartwatch is back on sale for $100 (Update: Expired)

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Smartwatch maker Amazfit has been busy this year, releasing several new devices — including the Bip S, Bip U and Band 5 — and rebranding its app Zepp, in deference to a wearable-tech firm that Amazfit parent Huami acquired a while back. If you’re keeping …

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Galaxy S20 FE: Samsung’s Fan Edition is the midrange phone to beat

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE’s combination of solid specs, 5G connectivity and approachable price tag has earned it a CNET Editors’ Choice award for 2020. Its great balance of performance and value makes it a stronger value proposition than its pricey S20 Ultra or Note 20 Ultra siblings, but doesn’t force you to sacrifice the features you’ve come to expect from …

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review: Amazing features, but is anyone a ‘power user’ anymore?

8.4 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G $605 at eBay Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Like Sleek lines, matte bronze finish Exceptional screen quality and 120Hz refresh rate 5x optical zoom captures sharp photos in ample light S Pen creates standout opportunities for using the phone Don’t Like $1,300 is too …

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Apple’s Powerbeats go glow

Looking to have your Powerbeats stand out? Apple’s headphones have a new color option that will do just that.  In an announcement Tuesday, Beats said it’s partnering with Tokyo-based lifestyle brand Ambush on a new pair of Powerbeats headphones that will glow in the dark. The new headphones — Beats’ first luminous product and part of a “limited run” — …

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Black Friday 2020 tip: Save an extra 10% or more at Amazon

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Think you know everything there is to know about saving money on Black Friday ? Think again. I’ve got a couple tips you might have missed. (While you’re at it, be sure to learn the secret of scoring Amazon deals all year long.) 2020 Holiday Gift Picks …

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Verizon unveils updated $70 Stream TV device with Netflix, Disney Plus and more

Verizon on Tuesday unveiled its second-generation Stream TV, an Android TV-powered streaming device. The gadget, which shows top content from streaming apps like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, features an updated user interface and organizes viewers’ favorite shows so they can more easily resume watching content. Verizon is also launching a Stream TV mobile app, the company …

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