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Don’t miss this Sam’s Club membership to save big on everything from groceries to electronics. Sam’s Club/ZDNET A Sam’s Club membership will get you discounts on groceries, clothing, electronics, and just about everything else you might need. And right now, StackSocial is offering a deal that will get you a Sam’s Club membership for $25 for the year with auto-renew — down from the usual price of $50. That’s 50% off.  Your Sam’s Club membership will…

Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images Only days away from the US presidential election, AI company Anthropic is advocating for its own regulation — before it’s too late.  On Thursday, the company, which stands out in the industry for its focus on safety, released recommendations for governments to implement “targeted regulation” alongside potentially worrying data on the rise of what it calls “catastrophic” AI risks.  Also: Artificial intelligence, real anxiety: Why we can’t stop worrying and love AI…

Virtual private networks, also known as VPNs, are excellent tools to help protect your privacy and security.  Also: Black Friday 2024: Everything to know At ZDNET, we’ve been testing top VPNs for years, and we recommend that you sign up for one to stop people from spying on your online activities. As VPNs create a secure, encrypted tunnel to protect your data and mask your IP address, you can use them as an additional layer…

Arc browser has one of the most elegant UIs on the market. Jack Wallen/ZDNET The world of digital technology is filled with disappointments. I can’t begin to list the applications and operating systems that became favorites of mine, only to watch them go away and never return. That’s why I sometimes hesitate to become too dependent on a single application. At some point, it might no longer be available and I don’t want to find…

Get Windows 11 Pro at a big discount right now. StackSocial Need an operating system upgrade? Windows 11 Pro puts productivity in your hands with features that make everything from hybrid work to streaming entertainment easy, and you can grab the software for a discounted price right now through Stack Social. A lifetime subscription for the software is $20 right now, saving you 89%.  Windows 11 Pro brings an improved user interface and heightened customization…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The CMF Phone 1 by Nothing, which starts at $239, is the best budget phone I’ve tested this year. The replaceable cover and accessories, excellent battery life, and AMOLED display stand out in a crowded market. For the price, the downsides include a lack of NFC and wireless charging, as well as a mere two-year software update policy. more buying choices As a phone reviewer, it’s always a challenge to evaluate cheaper,…

Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but if you’ve got an Apple device on your holiday shopping list, you’re in luck: We’ve already spotted several early deals on MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. While Apple discounts can be rare, this month is often when you find some of the best ones, sometimes of over 20% off.  Also: Black Friday 2024: Everything to know The deal-hunting team at ZDNET has found…

As the holiday season approaches, many of us hope to make a head start on our shopping lists. If you plan to buy presents for loved ones or treat yourself to a new gadget or two, now’s the time to start looking for decent deals online.  Also: Black Friday 2024: Everything to know Samsung is a brand that always appears during sales, including Black Friday. You often see cut-price Samsung TVs, laptops, smartphones, appliances, and more…

Get a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 at a big discount right now. StackSocial If you’ve recently upgraded your laptop, you may have suddenly found yourself without access to Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and the rest of Microsoft’s near-necessary software. And since Microsoft switched from the traditional Office suite to a Microsoft 365 subscription service, it’s become more expensive to access those programs. But right now, Microsoft partner StackSocial is offering a one-year subscription to…