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The best white elephant gifts that everyone will love
Whether or not you’ve heard of a white elephant gift exchange before, there’s a good chance you have the wrong idea of what it is, how it actually works and where the idea came from. According to legend, the King of Siam would give a white elephant to courtiers who had upset them. It was a far more devious punishment…
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Google sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders supervision of its payment arm
The (CFPB) on Friday said it has ordered federal supervision of Google Payment Corp. after determining that it meets the legal requirements for such oversight. The CFPB monitors banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, and recently finalized a rule to supervise digital payment apps. In the , which focuses on the Google Pay app and its peer-to-peer (P2P) payment…
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One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers is 41 percent off right now
You know that feeling when the snow is falling outside but you’re inside curled up or cooking something warm as music plays around you? That movie moment is reason enough to invest in a good speaker but, by invest, I mean shop a great deal on one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers for 2024. Marshall’s Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker…
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The best Cyber Monday kitchen deals will save you up to 44 percent on Ninja, Breville, KitchenAid, Fellow and more
Cyber Monday sales are a good opportunity to get a good deal on new gear — particularly if you’re looking for something for your kitchen. We’ve tested countless small appliances and cooking tools over the years — with new reviews rolling in all the time — and right now we’re seeing a bunch of that kitchen tech on sale. In…
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Peacock’s Black Friday streaming deal discounts a full year of access to only $20
Streaming deals are hard to come by nowadays, especially after all of the price hikes that have happened in recent months. But Black Friday tends to be the time of the year when streaming deals could pop up the most. This year is no different, and one of the best streaming deals we’ve found so far is on one year…
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Grab the PS5 Slim console for $75 off
Black Friday is in the air, gently blowing breezy deals our way. Case in point? The PS5 Slim is available for $75 off at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Sony and other retailers. This brings the price of the disc-based version down to $425 and the digital-only model down to $375. This is a fairly budget-friendly way to see what all the…
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The 45 Black Friday tech deals worth shopping from Amazon, Walmart, Apple, Anker and others
November is in full swing, which means Black Friday is right around the corner. But the days in which you had to wait for Black Friday proper to get good deals have long been behind us. The holiday shopping season is effectively the entire month of November now, with early Black Friday deals already popping up across the web (and…
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The best Black Friday gaming deals on video games, consoles, accessories and more
Black Friday is usually a good time to restock on video games and gaming gear at a discount, and this year should be no exception. If you’re looking to pad out your backlog, pick up a new console or refresh your desktop with new peripherals, we’re rounding up the Black Friday gaming deals that are most worth your attention below.…
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A two-pack of Blink Mini 2 cameras is only $35 in this Black Friday deal
Amazon has a Black Friday deal on a pair of Blink Mini 2 cameras. The security cam, which just arrived earlier this year, has a built-in spotlight and supports person detection. Typically, it costs $40 apiece or $70 for a pair, but you can get two Blink Mini 2 cameras today for $35. That’s a record low — and cheap…
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The best Lego Black Friday deals include up to 40 percent off Star Wars, Super Mario sets
We’re big Lego fans here at Engadget, so it’s not difficult for us to understand why the building block sets are some of the first items to sell out during the holiday shopping season. Kids and adults alike seek out Lego sets all year round, and they make particularly good gifts. Whether you know your recipient loves Star Wars or…
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