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Get a Babbel lifetime language subscription at a big discount right now.  StackSocial Learning a new language can be daunting. But right now, you can buy a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning from Stack Social that lets you choose from 14 languages and access more than 10,000 hours of online language education for $150 — that’s 74% off.  Not everyone has the time or resources to study a brand-new language. Babbel keeps you organized with…

Stack Social If you live near a BJ’s Wholesale Club and have been thinking about buying a membership, now is a great time: New members can buy an annual membership for just $20 (reg. $55) through this Stack Social deal — saving you 63%.  BJ’s is similar to Costco and Sam’s Club (both of which also are offering membership deals right now through the links provided), in that you can save up to 25% off…

Get access to Rosetta Stone with this discounted lifetime subscription.  StackSocial Winter is coming, and it’s a great time to catch up on language learning. This deal on a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone gives you access to lessons in 25 different languages for $180 (reg. $399). You’ll begin with matching images to words then move on to the interactive lessons covering basic conversations such as ordering things, shopping and more. From there, the platform’s proprietary…

Stack Social/ZDNET Project management is key for companies, no matter the size, but can be a challenge. Software solutions can help maximize precision and efficiency. Two popular options are Microsoft Project Professional 2024 and Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 for Windows — both of which are currently on major discount through Stack Social. Both platforms are on sale for $80, down from their usual prices of $1,130 for Project Professional and $580 for Visio Professional. Microsoft…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera is available now on Amazon for $349. This action camera has some of the best stabilization of any action camera on the market. The default settings on the Action 5 Pro aren’t exactly the best for action shots, so you’ll need to customize it before you go out. more buying choices I’ve used GoPro cameras for a very long time. From filming mountain bike rides…

Charlie Osborne/ZDNET Here at ZDNET, we extensively cover the virtual private network (VPN) market and keep an eye out for any worthwhile deals.  Over at Stack Social, we’ve spotted an interesting promotion for anyone who wants to use VPN software to mask their online activity from prying eyes, including ISPs, marketers, and other groups that may track what websites you visit and what online services you use.  Also: The best VPN services The VPN in question…

TCL makes some impressive TVs using advanced display technologies, specifications, and optimizations for the best picture quality possible. Yet sometimes, they put all that aside and say, “Hey, let’s just make a really big TV for the sake of making a really big TV.” And that’s what this 98-inch set is all about. Also: This massive 98-inch 4K TV at Walmart can be had for just $1,500 This TV, a member of TCL’s lower-end S5 series,…

The new, more compact, more powerful Mac Mini (2024) is as good as we hoped it would be.  That’s my first impression of this long-awaited redesign of one of Apple’s quirkiest and most utilitarian products. The Mac Mini has long been the lowest-priced and lowest-friction way to jump into the Mac ecosystem.  Also: I replaced my M1 MacBook Pro with a base model M4 – and it blew my $3,000 system away It’s also been…

I have largely ignored Samsung’s Galaxy Book laptop series, but recently I learned that was a mistake. I should’ve been paying closer attention to the lineup because the tech giant offers some impressive tech. The Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, a convertible laptop with a stellar design, has opened my eyes. Also: I tested Samsung’s flagship laptop and it gave my MacBook Pro a run for its money It sports a 16-inch 3K touchscreen running at…

Ant Pruitt/ZDNET Regardless of how great your video may look, audio is a priority. Professional creators understand that high quality matters more to viewers than crispy pixels of 8K footage. Saramonic has announced its Ultra wireless lavalier microphone kit, which aims to provide optimal audio for creators and viewers.  Also: I’ve been a professional live streamer for 10 years. These are my favorite studio lights The $300 Saramonic Ultra’s two biggest features are its IPX…