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10 Nov 2026

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Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows 11 Pro, and more with this $44 Microsoft bundle
Refresh a PC with a new OS and tools with The Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2024 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License Bundle.
1. 1. A bundle featuring Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2024 and Windows 11 Pro is discounted to $43.98 through November 15, 2026.
1. 2. The Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2024 license binds to the specific user device rather than a Microsoft account.
1. 3. Buyers must redeem the Microsoft Office license within seven days of purchasing the bundle.

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10 Nov 2026

BusinessRetailHoliday Shopping

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Amazon's Black Friday Week sale starts Nov. 19: Everything to know
Amazon has announced its plans to host an extended Black Friday Week & Cyber Monday sale from Nov. 19 to 30.
1. 1. Amazon scheduled its Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday promotional event from November 19 to November 30, 2026.
1. 2. Amazon's Black Friday Week sale will begin at 3 a.m. ET (12 a.m. PT) on Thursday, Nov. 19, a week before Thanksgiving Day.
1. 3. Amazon's Black Friday sale is not exclusive to members of its Prime program; anyone can shop its holiday deals.

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10 Nov 2026

TechArtificial IntelligenceMeta

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What is Muse Ember? Meet Meta’s new low-cost AI model
Meta’s Muse Ember is a low-cost AI model for coding, document analysis, and other repeatable tasks. Here’s how it fits into the Muse lineup.
1. 1. Meta's Superintelligence Labs released the Muse Ember AI model on November 9, 2026.
1. 2. For now, Meta lists Ember as available through its Muse Code tool and developer API.
1. 3. On Artificial Analysis's benchmark, Ember and Anthropic's Claude Haiku 5.5 both rounded to a score of 36 at their highest reasoning settings.

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9 Nov 2026

TechConsumer TechRetail Deals

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Best early Black Friday deal on Apple M5 MacBook Air: Save $250
Two M5 MacBook Airs are on sale at Amazon and Best Buy. Get a 13- or 15-inch model with 1TB of storage for $250 off the usual price.
1. 1. Retailers Amazon and Best Buy have marked down two configurations of Apple's M5 MacBook Air by $250.
1. 2. The price reduction sets the 13-inch 1TB model at $1,349 and the 15-inch model at $1,549.
1. 3. Mashable shopping coverage recommends purchasing early rather than waiting for Black Friday because inventory risks outweigh potential marginal savings.

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9 Nov 2026

TechTech PolicyChild Safety

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Meta's AI-powered age assurance tech is rolling out globally
Meta's new age assurance system will roll out to all platforms globally, starting with Instagram.
1. 1. Meta is expanding its artificial intelligence age-estimation technology worldwide to place teenage Instagram users into Teen Accounts automatically.
1. 2. Meta agreed to a twelve billion dollar settlement with state attorneys general over allegations of designing addictive platforms.
1. 3. Meta filed a lawsuit against the California attorney general to halt an upcoming youth social media addiction statute.

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9 Nov 2026

PromotionalConsumer TechTech Deals

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Best power station deal: Save $320.01 on EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Max
Get the best portable power station deal. Save 27% on the EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Max at Amazon.
1. 1. As of Nov. 9, the EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Max is on sale for $878.99 at Amazon, offering a 27% reduction of $320.01.
1. 2. The power station uses proprietary X-Stream charging to recharge from zero to 80% in approximately an hour.
1. 3. With up to 3,400W output in X-Boost mode, the unit can support major home appliances during power outages.

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9 Nov 2026

GuidesGaming HardwareNintendo Switch 2

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Zelda Switch 2 restock retailers: Where to buy the 40th anniversary console
Looking for the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Here is today's live stock update across Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and more retailers as we head into launch week.
1. 1. Shopping at physical retail locations is recommended as the most dependable method to beat automated purchase bots.
1. 2. Finding the Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition is turning into an Olympic sport.
1. 3. The remake rebuilds the 1998 classic from the ground up with modernized controls, a fully orchestrated soundtrack, reworked dungeon puzzles, and expanded Hyrule environments.

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9 Nov 2026

BusinessNational SecurityCorporate Governance

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair with alleged Chinese spy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to cheating on his wife with a suspected Chinese spy, prompting an independent investigation.
1. 1. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an extramarital affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
1. 2. Nvidia's board of directors initiated an independent inquiry into Jensen Huang's conduct.
1. 3. Jensen Huang will remain chief executive of Nvidia while the board investigation proceeds.

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8 Nov 2026

TechArtificial IntelligenceData Centers

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Is this the only U.S. town to vote 'yes' on data centers?
Harwood, North Dakota, voted against restrictions for its proposed data center.
1. 1. The majority of voters in Harwood, North Dakota, said "no" to a ballot measure calling for additional steps when the town evaluates, approves, and administers developments like that of data centers, Tech Insider reported.
1. 2. The big project in question is a $3 billion, 1.8-million-square-foot data center right outside Harwood, the Washington Post reports.
1. 3. On Election Day, voters approved more than 40 measures to slow or ban data center growth.

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8 Nov 2026

GuidesShopping AdviceGaming Hardware

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Zelda Switch 2 restock retailers: Where to buy the 40th anniversary console
Looking for the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Here is today's live stock update across Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and more retailers as we head into launch week.
1. 1. Online console restocks vanish within seconds due to intense customer demand and automated purchasing bots.
1. 2. Visiting physical retail stores and preparing stored payment credentials provide the most effective ways to avoid scalper markups.
1. 3. The Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition retails for 520 dollars and does not include the game software.

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8 Nov 2026

PromotionalSoftwareProductivity

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Own Microsoft Office 2024 Home for $119.97 with no ongoing fees
Get Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC for $119.97 through Nov. 8, with four desktop apps and no recurring subscription fees.
1. 1. A single Microsoft Office 2024 Home license covers one device and excludes Outlook.
1. 2. Pay $119.97 once for Office 2024 Home on one Mac or PC, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote through today.
1. 3. For students and families who regularly use those tools, buying them once keeps the software expense predictable.

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8 Nov 2026

TechSmart Home DealsAmazon Echo

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Amazon Prime members get 50% off Alexa devices: Echo Time, Echo Dot, Echo Studio, and more
Amazon Prime members can take 50% off one Alexa device, including the new releases like the Echo Time, Echo Dot, and Alexa Frame.
1. 1. Prime members can obtain a 50% discount on select new and older Amazon Alexa hardware through November 17, 2026.
1. 2. The promotional discount is restricted to a single device per account and applies to the lowest-priced eligible item in the cart.
1. 3. Newly released models including the Echo Time and new Echo Dot are eligible, but the unreleased Echo Show 16 is excluded.

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8 Nov 2026

GuidesUber EatsAmazon Prime

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Amazon Prime Uber Eats deal: Get $20 off first two orders
Prime members can get $20 off their first two qualifying Uber Eats orders through Amazon, plus $0 delivery fees on orders of $25+.
1. 1. Amazon Prime offers members 20 dollars off their first two qualifying Uber Eats orders of at least 25 dollars through November 18, 2026.
1. 2. Customers must place qualifying Uber Eats orders through Amazon platforms rather than the Uber Eats app to receive the discount and zero-dollar delivery fees.
1. 3. Each order needs to total at least $25 before taxes and fees, after any other qualifying discounts, and the offer expires Nov. 18 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

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7 Nov 2026

GuidesSmartphonesApple

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The best iPhone to buy in 2026: We compare cameras, value, battery
The new foldable iPhone Duo is amazing, but it's not the best iPhone for most people. We put the latest Apple phone batteries and cameras to the test.
1. 1. The iPhone 17 is the most well-rounded smartphone in Apple's 2026 lineup for average consumers.
1. 2. The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a rated battery life of up to 45 hours of video playback.
1. 3. The iPhone Duo represents Apple's initial foldable smartphone release.

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7 Nov 2026

GuidesConsumer TechBlack Friday

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The Apple Black Friday guide: 14 early deals on AirPods, MacBooks
Black Friday deals on Apple products are already live. The company raised prices this year, and this is your chance to cancel out those price hikes.
1. 1. Apple increased prices across several hardware categories including MacBooks and iPads in June, followed by iPhones in September.
1. 2. Third-party retailers such as Amazon and Walmart offer direct price cuts on Apple products rather than the store gift cards provided by Apple.
1. 3. The 13-inch MacBook Air reached its lowest observed price since June with a 250 dollar discount.

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7 Nov 2026

PromotionalConsumer ElectronicsBeauty Products

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Best Shark FlexStyle deal: Save 40% during Sephora's Savings Event
During the Sephora Savings Event, the Shark FlexStyle is on sale for $179.10 for Beauty Insiders. That's a new record-low price.
1. 1. The Shark FlexStyle is on sale for $179.10 for Beauty Insiders at Sephora.
1. 2. The regular $299 Shark FlexStyle is discounted to $179.10 in the Winter Pearl colorway.
1. 3. Sephora VIB and Rouge tier members receive 15% and 20% stackable discounts.

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7 Nov 2026

PromotionalTech DealsConsumer Electronics

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Rare Dyson HushJet Mini Cool deal: Save up to 20% during Sephora Savings Event
Beauty Insider members can snag the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool on sale for $89.10 during the Sephora Savings Event — a rare 10% discount.
1. 1. Sephora Beauty Insider members can purchase the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool for $89.10 during the fall Savings Event.
1. 2. Sephora customers with VIB or Rouge status qualify for higher discount rates based on annual spending levels.
1. 3. The rival Shark ChillPill portable fan is discounted by up to 20% in the Sephora Savings Event.

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7 Nov 2026

TechConsumer TechSmartphones

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T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free: How to qualify
How to get the Apple iPhone for free. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is free when you switch to T-Mobile.
1. 1. T-Mobile distributes promotional savings as bill credits across a 36-month payment cycle.
1. 2. Customers taking the T-Mobile promotion must pay full upfront sales tax and a $35 device connection fee.
1. 3. If you leave T-Mobile before the end of the three-year contract, you will be charged the remaining balance.

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6 Nov 2026

TechElectric VehiclesTesla

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Is it over for the Cybertruck? Tesla to wind down production in Texas.
It may be the end of the road for Tesla's controversial Cybertruck.
1. 1. Tesla will wind down Cybertruck manufacturing at Gigafactory Texas by mid-2027.
1. 2. Tesla will reallocate Cybertruck manufacturing capacity at Gigafactory Texas to produce the Cybercab.
1. 3. Tesla canceled planned launches of the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand.

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6 Nov 2026

PromotionalTech DealsBlack Friday

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Best power station deal: Save $130 on Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2
Find the best power station deal. Save 11% on the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 at Amazon.
1. 1. Amazon discounted the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 to $1,069 on November 6, 2026, marking an 11 percent markdown.
1. 2. The power station provides 2,400 watts of output and expandable battery capacity up to 12 kilowatt-hours for household outages.
1. 3. Jackery equips the generator with an LFP battery rated for 6,000 cycles, offering an estimated 16-year operational lifespan.

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6 Nov 2026

PromotionalConsumer TechShopping Deals

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Best Shark deal: Save $180.01 on the Shark PowerPro Flex Reveal Plus cordless vacuum
As of Nov. 6, the Shark PowerPro Flex Reveal Plus cordless vacuum is down to its best-ever price at Amazon of $199.98, 47% off its list price of $379.99.
1. 1. The Shark PowerPro Flex Reveal Plus cordless vacuum dropped to $199.98 on Amazon on November 6, 2026.
1. 2. The Amazon sale on the Shark PowerPro Flex Reveal Plus represents a 47 percent reduction from retail price.
1. 3. The Shark PowerPro Flex Reveal Plus cordless vacuum features an operating battery life of up to 50 minutes.

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6 Nov 2026

GuidesConsumer TechGaming Hardware

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Zelda Switch 2 restock retailers: Where to buy the 40th anniversary console
Looking for the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Here is today's live stock update across Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and more retailers as we head into launch week.
1. 1. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console retails for $520 and does not include the game.
1. 2. Target and Best Buy have scheduled specific in-store and online inventory drops for consumers.
1. 3. Visiting physical store locations offers shoppers a more dependable route to avoid online automated scalper bots.

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6 Nov 2026

TechCybersecurityCritical Infrastructure

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Cyberattacks hit France's blood supply after grocery stores targeted
Cold storage units holding blood and food supplies were targeted across Europe this week.
1. 1. Cyberattacks targeted three French blood storage facilities and commercial cooling units across Europe.
1. 2. Malfunctioning European supermarket cooling units caused millions of euros in spoiled food.
1. 3. European intelligence experts suspect possible Russian involvement in the infrastructure disruptions.

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5 Nov 2026

PromotionalPortable PowerBlack Friday Deals

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Best early Black Friday EcoFlow deals: Get up to 33% off power stations and bundles
Snag early Black Friday deals on EcoFlow portable power stations and solar bundles at Amazon through Nov. 18, with discounts up to 33%.
1. 1. EcoFlow launched early holiday sales on Amazon and its website offering up to 33% off power equipment through Nov. 18.
1. 2. The EcoFlow Titan 5000 Plus provides 7,200W continuous output capable of powering heavy home appliances during outages.
1. 3. The EcoFlow River 3 power station weighs 7.8 pounds and features a compact design for grab-and-go travel.

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5 Nov 2026

PromotionalArtificial IntelligenceSponsored Content

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Pay $69.97 once for an AI toolkit that goes beyond chat and features top models
Get 1min.AI Advanced Business lifetime access for $69.97 through Nov. 8, with multiple AI assistants, creative tools, and 4 million monthly credits.
1. 1. The 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan allocates 4,000,000 monthly credits with additional bonus opportunities.
1. 2. Lifetime 1min.AI Advanced Business access is on sale for just $69.97 (reg. $540) through Nov. 8.
1. 3. The plan supports up to 20 members, with shared workspaces, an unlimited prompt library, unlimited storage, and unlimited brand voices.

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5 Nov 2026

TechHardware LeaksApple Rumors

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This rumor about Apple's 'anniversary iPhone'? We tend to believe it.
Apple's rumored "anniversary iPhone" might not have an uninterrupted display after all.
1. 1. Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone is expected to retain screen cutouts rather than featuring a seamless display.
1. 2. Technical hurdles with under-display camera resolution and Face ID hinder seamless front glass integration.
1. 3. Upcoming iPhone 18 models are rumored to introduce 2nm A20 chips alongside expected price increases.

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5 Nov 2026

TechGenerative AIOpenAI

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ChatGPT now lets you generate GIFs
ChatGPT now allows users to make GIFs from text prompts or images, with OpenAI unveiling its Images 2.6 AI image generation model.
1. 1. OpenAI added a GIF generation feature to ChatGPT and Codex powered by its Images 2.6 model.
1. 2. OpenAI discontinued its standalone AI video generation application Sora earlier in 2026.
1. 3. OpenAI claims Images 2.6 generates images 50 percent faster than Images 2.5.

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5 Nov 2026

PromotionalConsumer TechPortable Power

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Bluetti Apex 200: Save over $350 at launch
The Bluetti Apex 200 is on sale for $350 off at launch.
1. 1. The Bluetti Apex 200 launched on November 4, 2026, with introductory discounts reducing its base price to $1,044.
1. 2. The Bluetti Apex 200 portable power station features a built-in battery capacity of 2,560Wh.
1. 3. The Bluetti Apex 200 can expand up to 33.28kWh of storage when connected to six B500K battery units.

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4 Nov 2026

PromotionalSubscription DealsAudiobooks

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Best Audible deal: Get 3 months for $0.99 a month plus a free $20 bonus
Get three months of Audible Standard for just $0.99 per month, plus score a $20 promotional credit to spend on audiobooks before the offer ends Dec. 28.
1. 1. New and eligible returning subscribers can lock in three months of Audible Standard for just $0.99 per month and pocket a free $20 Audible promotional credit to spend on audiobooks before Jan. 31, 2027.
1. 2. The offer runs through Dec. 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
1. 3. Once your three discounted months end, the plan automatically renews at the regular rate of $8.99 per month plus tax.

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4 Nov 2026

TechAppleMacBook Air

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Best Apple deal: Save $200 on the 2026 13-inch M5 MacBook Air
As of Nov. 4, the 2026 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD) has dropped to $1,099 at Amazon ahead of Black Friday, saving you 15% off its list price.
1. 1. As of Nov. 4, the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon ahead of Black Friday.
1. 2. Ultimately, this deal saves you $200 on this laptop before Black Friday sales officially start and matches its price during October Prime Day.
1. 3. The 13-inch model may be our top pick for college students, but its larger 15-inch model is our favorite pick for most people, so it's certainly worth every cent.

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