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Max Buondonno/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Watch 2R is currently selling for $179.99 (when you use code ‘PUMPKIN’) on the company’s digital storefront. It has pretty much everything you look for in a smartwatch: multi-day battery life, fitness tracking features, and a vivid display. However, the device is missing important key fitness metrics, it isn’t as durable as I’d like, and OnePlus doesn’t offer an LTE option. If there’s one area of consumer tech…

Artie Beaty/ZDNET What’s the deal? The GE Profile Opal 2.0 nugget ice maker is on sale for $499 in the Black Stainless colorway — that’s $50 off the usual price.  Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended The GE Profile Opal 2.0 nugget ice maker is a smart kitchen appliance that sells for $599.  If you want those satisfyingly munchable ice pellets often served at fast food restaurants, this machine will do the trick. It’s also operable…

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 $180 — that’s 69% off.  Not everyone has the time or resources to study a brand-new language. Babbel keeps you organized with…

SDI Productions/Getty Images Research earlier this year suggested employee engagement in the US remains low. A July survey by Gallup found just 32% of workers are actively engaged, and as many as 16% feel actively disengaged. The researcher suggests engagement trends matter because they are linked to critical business performance outcomes, such as productivity, employee retention, customer service, safety incidents, quality of work, and profitability. Also: 5 ways to balance self-promotion with the demands of…

Max Buondonno/ZDNET What’s the deal? Save $100 on the Galaxy Tab S9 FE on Amazon right now, or get up to $250 in instant credit from Samsung when you trade in an eligible device. Additionally, you can save up to $114 on the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ model on Amazon or get up to $350 off with a trade-in on Samsung’s site. ZDNET’s key takeaways Samsung’s 2023 Galaxy tablets come in two sizes: the 10.9-inch Tab…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Available for preorder for $200, Sony’s new LinkBuds Fit are shaping up to be a gym-goer’s new workout buddy. These earbuds boast a solid ANC feature and a comfortable design that is second to none. Their audio output, however, isn’t very powerful. more buying choices What is the most important aspect of a pair of earbuds? My answer changes depending on the circumstances. I prefer power and volume when I’m at home…

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…

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…

Amplify your dev work with this deal on Visual Studio Pro 2022 right now.  StackSocial Having in-house development is a massive advantage for many businesses. And having software on hand to help streamline workflows, amplify productivity, and keep projects on track is a must — especially when you can get it at a discount. Right now, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows is on sale for only $30 (reg. $499), saving you 93%. Described…

Score a Microsoft Office license now at a big discount. StackSocial Whether you’re setting up your new laptop or using a machine you’ve had for years, access to Microsoft Office is a necessity for many of us to get things done. Right now, you can buy a lifetime license to the 2019 version of Microsoft Office Professional Plus for either Windows or Mac from Stack Social for $25 — that’s 89% off, one of the lowest prices we’ve…