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• I stopped doomscrolling after the election. You should too.

  13-11-2024 23:29 via mashable.com
  
  "I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it any more." That's the apparently immortal line from Network, Paddy Chayefsky's acerbic Oscar-winning masterpiece from 1976. Deranged newsreader Howard Beale (played by Peter Finch in the movie, and Bryan Cranston in a theater version) urges his audience to scream it out of their windows, and his TV network capitalizes on the resulting outrage. Nearly 50 years later, Beale looks ever more the mad prophet — not just of the airwaves, but of so
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg just released an acoustic version of 'Get Low' with T-Pain

  13-11-2024 22:20 via mashable.com
  
  Do you love your wife? Have you commissioned a statue of her? Have you recorded an acoustic version of the breakthrough crunk song playing on your first date? Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has."'Get Low' was playing when I first met Priscilla at a college party, so every year we listen to it on our dating anniversary. This year I worked with @tpain on our own version of this lyrical masterpiece. Sound on for the track and also available on Spotify. Love you P ❤️" Zuckerberg wrote on Ins
  
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• LinkedIn Adds ‘Open to Volunteer’ Option

  13-11-2024 20:57 via socialmediatoday.com
  A new way to signal your interest in volunteering opportunities.
  
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• TikTok Files New Trademarks to Expand its US Business

  13-11-2024 20:31 via socialmediatoday.com
  TikTok may soon launch some new programs to integrate more transactional functions. 
  
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• The M2 iPad Air with 512GB just got $200 cheaper thanks to this early Black Friday deal

  13-11-2024 20:25 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $200: As of Nov. 13, the M2 iPad Air with 512GB and WiFi is down to just $899 at Amazon. That's 18% in savings and its lowest price to date.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPad Air (M2, 512GB, WiFi)$899.00 at Amazon $1,099.00 Save $200.00Get DealThere's really no point in sitting around and waiting for Black Friday to score a good great deal on an iPad. On this random Wednesday in November, we're already seeing a record-low price on the 13-inch M2 iPad Air.Released earlier this year
  
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• Why is the internet 'crashing out?'

  13-11-2024 20:16 via mashable.com
  
  Everyone online is "crashing out" all of a sudden. Well, not literally — though, plenty of people actually are crashing out. But, for one reason or another, the term "crash out" or "crashing out" is everywhere this week. For the unfamiliar, crashing out boils down to losing it. As Urban Dictionary puts it, to crash out is to "get really mad or upset; lose all your self-control." It can also mean that you're almost willingly entering a situation — or acting a certain way — that
  
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• Reports Suggest That Ads are Coming to Threads Early Next Year

  13-11-2024 20:04 via socialmediatoday.com
  Could Meta be looking to insert ads into Threads sooner than expected?
  
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• Reports Suggest Ads Are Coming to Threads Early Next Year

  13-11-2024 20:04 via socialmediatoday.com
  Could Meta be looking to insert ads into Threads sooner than expected?
  
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• We track Apple deals year-round — Black Friday season is bringing some of the best prices we've seen

  13-11-2024 19:48 via mashable.com
  
  UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2024, 1:47 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest Apple deals leading up to Black Friday, including a new price drop on the Apple Watch Series 10 and the 13-inch iPad Air.The best early Black Friday Apple deals Best MacBook dealApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$749.99 at Amazon(Save $249.99 with on-page coupon)Get DealBest iPad dealApple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 512GB)$899 at Amazon(Save $200)Get DealBest Apple Watch dealApple Watch Series 10
  
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• TikTok Expands Affiliate Marketing Program

  13-11-2024 19:39 via socialmediatoday.com
  A new way to add direct product links in-stream.
  
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• Google Announces New Shorts-Focused Video Ad Options

  13-11-2024 19:12 via socialmediatoday.com
  New ways to tap into the popularity of YouTube Shorts.
  
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• Google's Gemini Live may let you talk to it about your uploaded files

  13-11-2024 19:08 via mashable.com
  
  Google’s Gemini AI might be on the verge of a major upgrade, bringing conversational capabilities directly to your files, photos, and recordings — similar to what we’ve seen from OpenAI's ChatGPT.SEE ALSO:Google Gemini app may be coming to iPhone soon — here's what we know
  Gemini is Google’s latest answer to multimodal AI, letting users upload various media types — images, audio, and video — for analysis and interaction. And like ChatGPT’s Advanced
  
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• Why Elon Musk is the real winner of the 2024 US Presidential election

  13-11-2024 19:05 via mashable.com
  
  UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2024, 1:01 p.m. EST This article was updated to reflect Musk's recent appointment as the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency.Donald Trump may have won the 2024 presidential election, but Elon Musk may end up being the bigger winner than the soon-to-be 47th President of the United States.Musk bet big on Trump and spent millions to back him. However, Musk wasn't just doing this out of the kindness of his heart. Many of Musk's companies. including Tesla, SpaceX, X (f
  
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• Target is dropping daily and weekly doorbusters ahead of its weeklong Black Friday sale

  13-11-2024 18:42 via mashable.com
  
  UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2024, 12:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated with new information about Target's Black Friday sale and early holiday deals.After hosting a three-day Early Black Friday sale this month, Target has solidified its plans for the year-end shopping holiday. Its official Black Friday sale will run for a full week from Sunday, Nov. 24 to Saturday, Nov. 30, ushering in its "best planned prices of the season – and twice as many Black Friday weekend deals as last year."The retai
  
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• Score up to 50% off espresso machines and craft your favorite drinks at home this winter

  13-11-2024 18:39 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO 50%: Espresso machines are on sale at Amazon and Target this week from top brands like De'Longhi, Nespresso, and more.Espresso machine deals to shop todayBest overall espresso machine dealDe'Longhi Magnifica Start espresso and coffee machine$499.95 at Amazon(save $500)Get DealBest espresso machine deal under $100Nespresso Vertuo Pop+$99 at Amazon(save $30.95)Get DealBest modern aesthetic espresso machine dealCafé Bellissimo semi-automatic espresso machine$449 at Target(save $13
  
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• Grab the Amazon Fire TV Cube on sale for under $100 and stream to your heart's content

  13-11-2024 18:32 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $40: As of Nov. 13, get an Amazon Fire TV Cube at Amazon for $99.99, down from its usual price of $139.99. That's a discount of 29%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire TV Cube$99.99 at Amazon $139.99 Save $40.00Get DealThe holidays are on their way, and for many of us, that means some well-deserved time off. And even if you're still working through them, you probably have some downtime here and there. Why not fill it with your favorite shows and movies and get some real binge-wa
  
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• Get $15 back on $50 of home goods at Amazon today — here’s how

  13-11-2024 18:28 via mashable.com
  
  GET A $15 CREDIT: Get a $15 Amazon credit when you spend $50 on home goods at Amazon today.Opens in a new windowCredit: Cascade / HeftySpend $50 on home goods and get a $15 Amazon creditGet DealIt feels extra nice when you get a little back for shopping the essentials you need at home. Take advantage of a credit-back deal on home goods like soap and paper towels at Amazon today and save yourself a few bucks. As of Nov. 13, get a $15 credit when you spend $50 on home goods at Amazon today. That&r
  
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• Trump's new 'Department of Government Efficiency': What it is and what it isn't.

  13-11-2024 18:24 via mashable.com
  
  No one is coming out stronger from the 2024 Presidential election than X owner and billionaire Elon Musk. And that success is not just due to the potentially lucrative federal contracts he's set to snag or the legal protections Musk's ventures are taking on from his Republican alignment — he's gaining political power, too. Announced by president-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 12, Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy — the pharmaceutical mogul and former Republican presidential hopeful — have b
  
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• Prime members: Save on gift cards this holiday season

  13-11-2024 18:18 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO $25 OFF: As of Nov. 13, Prime members can get a discount on select gift cards. Shop gift cards for Xbox, PlayStation, Roblox, and more. Our top picks: Best deal overall $250 PlayStation Store gift card$225(save $25)Get DealBest runner-up deal $50 Xbox gift card$45(save $5)Get DealBest budget deal Roblox 2,200 Robux gift card $22.50(save $2.50)Get Deal
  The holidays are fast approaching, which means it's time to start thinking about gifts for friends and family. This year, your Amazon P
  
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• Shop the best early Black Friday 2-in-1 laptop deals, including the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip for $400 off

  13-11-2024 18:06 via mashable.com
  
  Save up to $400 on 2-in-1 laptops on sale ahead of Black Friday.Early Black Friday 2-in-1 laptop dealsBest 2-in-1 laptop dealHP OmniBook Ultra Flip (Intel Core Ultra 7, Intel Arc Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)$1,199.99(save $400)Get DealBest 2-in-1 Chromebook dealAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (Intel Core i5, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$529.99(save $170)Get Deal
  The countdown to Black Friday is well underway, and so are the early deals. That's right, the holiday shopping event has b
  
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• Man leaked classified Pentagon docs via Discord — now he’s sentenced to 15 years in prison

  13-11-2024 18:02 via mashable.com
  
  A former Air National Guard member will serve prison time because of his activities in a gaming-focused chat app.Jack Teixeira, who previously served in the Massachusetts Air National Guard, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for pilfering classified documents from the Department of Defense and sharing them to a Discord server, per NBC News. The sentence was slightly less than the roughly 17 years the U.S. attorney's office wanted, but the judge noted that Teixeira had specifically been trained
  
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• Three of our favourite camera club images - News & Star

  13-11-2024 17:59 via news.google.com
  Three of our favourite camera club images  News & Star
  
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• Snag an early Black Friday soundbar deal and listen to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on full blast

  13-11-2024 17:51 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO $500: Ahead of Black Friday, shop big markdowns on soundbars at Amazon and Best Buy. Shop the Samsung HW-Q850D/ZA Soundbar for $599.99, saving $500 for 45% off.Best soundbar dealsBest soundbar dealSamsung HW-Q850D/ZA Soundbar$599.99(Save $500)Get DealBest budget soundbar dealInsignia 2.0 Mini Soundbar$34.99(Save $15)Get DealRoku Streambar SE$79.99(Save $20)Get DealBest Bose SpeakerBose Smart Soundbar$399(Save $100)Get Deal
  Getting ready for the holiday season means pulling out the str
  
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• Shop Lego deals for kids and adults at Walmart's early Black Friday sale

  13-11-2024 17:34 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO 49%: Lego sets like Minecraft The Sword Outpost and Lego Creator Expert Winter Village Fire Station are on sale at Walmart’s early Black Friday sale. Best Lego early Black Friday deals at Walmart:Best Lego gift setLego Minecraft The Sword Outpost Building Set$30.00(Save 33%)Get DealBest Lego set for adultsLego Technic Bugatti Bolide Race Car Model Building Set$25.00(Save 37%)Get DealBest Lego Creator dealLego Creator Expert Winter Village Fire Station$179.99(Save 23%)Get DealBes
  
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• Foot Locker celebrates sneaker culture in star-studded holiday campaign

  13-11-2024 17:26 via marketingdive.com
  NBA players Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball and musician Coi Leray are featured in ads that will air across paid media, in-store, social and more.
  
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• iOS 18.2 release date leak: Here’s when Genmoji, Image Playground could get a stable public release

  13-11-2024 17:23 via mashable.com
  
  A new leak from an unexpected source suggests Apple might be releasing iOS 18.2 on Dec. 9. Apple Intelligence is the tentpole of the latest iPhone software update. But Apple has been slow to release some of the flagship AI-powered features that come with iOS 18 like ChatGPT integration and the new and improved Siri. So far, iOS 18.1 has brought us some Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools, audio transcriptions in Notes, and the Clean Up tool in Photos. But the splashier features, like
  
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• Walmart is dropping Black Friday deals all month long, because the calendar means nothing anymore

  13-11-2024 17:18 via mashable.com
  
  UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2024, 11:05 a.m. EST This story has been updated with more info about Walmart's first Black Friday Deals event.Walmart is hosting a pair of "Black Friday Deals" events in November, taking full advantage of the shopping holiday's unusually late timing in 2024.The big-box store's staggered seasonal sales involve extra early access for paid Walmart+ members, new surprise deal drops, and an expanded beta test of its new generative AI shopping assistant this year. Annual Walmart+ su
  
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• Snag a velocity green Xbox wireless controller nearly half off just for your Player 2

  13-11-2024 17:15 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $30: As of Nov. 13, get an Xbox wireless controller in three colorways for $34.99, down from $64.99, at QVC when you use promo code HOLIDAY30. That's a discount of 49%. Opens in a new windowCredit: QVCXbox wireless controller (Velocity Green)$34.99 at QVC $64.99 Save $30.00Use code HOLIDAY30Get DealIf you spend a lot of time gaming, there's one accessory you can never have too many of: controllers. There are tons of reasons why you might need more than one (or even two), including controlle
  
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• Just announced: Amazon finally dropped its Black Friday sale dates

  13-11-2024 17:15 via mashable.com
  
  After spending several weeks in the shadows while the other big retailers duked it out for the early Black Friday announcement spotlight, Amazon finally announced dates for its end-of-November schedule on Nov. 13: Amazon's Black Friday event will start on Thursday, Nov. 21, and run through (Cyber) Monday, Dec. 2, with new deals dropping every day.SEE ALSO:Best Buy is already going hard with QLED TV deals ahead of Black Friday
  As a refresher, actual Black Friday is on Nov. 29 in 2024. That two-we
  
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• Amazon deal of the day: The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE keep getting cheaper

  13-11-2024 16:58 via mashable.com
  
  Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Nov. 13:OUR TOP PICKSamsung Galaxy Buds FE$59.17(save $40.82)Get DealBEST SMARTWATCH DEALFitbit Sense 2$179.95(save $70)Get DealBEST GAMING DEAL$250 PlayStation Store Gift Card$225(save $25)Get DealBEST STREAMING DEALAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K$21.99(save $28)Get Deal
  Black Friday at Amazon technically doesn't start until Nov. 21, but in typical Amazon fashion, there are already plenty of deals worth grabbing. If you want to start your holiday shoppin
  
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• 'Queer Eye' Season 9 trailer introduces the new Fab Five member

  13-11-2024 16:50 via mashable.com
  
  "Queer Eye" is back for its ninth season, and this time around, they're changing lives in Las Vegas.
  
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• Get a tiny Crock-Pot perfect for warm meals on the go for just $30 at Amazon

  13-11-2024 16:47 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $15: As of Nov. 13, you can get the Crock-Pot 20-ounce electric lunch box at Amazon for $29.99, down from $44.99. That's 33% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: Crock-Pot Crock-Pot 20-ounce electric lunch box $29.99 at Amazon$44.99 Save $15.00Get DealIt’s getting dark at 5:30 p.m., the air is getting crisp, and the leaves are changing color, so it’s officially soup season. What better way to enjoy the cozy comforts of autumn than with a warm, hearty meal simmered to perfection in a
  
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• Purina races onto Roblox with game focused on virtual pets

  13-11-2024 16:45 via marketingdive.com
  The Nestlé-owned brand wants to be an early pet-care mover on a platform that is increasingly key to reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
  
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• Get a Tile Pro tracker 2-pack for 20% off and keep tabs on your luggage this holiday season

  13-11-2024 16:37 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE 20%: The Tile Pro Bluetooth tracker 2-pack is on sale at Amazon for $47.99 with the on-page coupon, down from the list price of $59.99. That's $12 off.Opens in a new windowCredit: TileTile Pro Bluetooth tracker (2-pack)$47.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $12.00Get DealNow that Halloween is over and Black Friday sales are already cropping up, it's time to think about the upcoming holidays. Even with perfect planning and execution, they tend to be a chaotic time when it becomes incredibly easy to mi
  
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• What is 4B and who can participate?

  13-11-2024 16:31 via mashable.com
  
  When Donald Trump was announced the winner of the U.S. presidential election, American women began posting about the 4B movement, a radical feminist movement that originated in South Korea. From one woman saying she broke up with her Republican boyfriend on election night to join 4B to another saying she's building her "dream body that no man will touch for the next four years," discussion of the movement has exploded online.What is 4B?4B stands for the "four nos," which translates to no dating,
  
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• When do Black Friday sales start? Early holiday deals are already here.

  13-11-2024 16:23 via mashable.com
  
  UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m. EST This story has been updated with new information about Amazon's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.Despite Amazon's best efforts with its much-hyped Prime Day events, Black Friday remains the biggest shopping holiday of the year by far. It always takes place on the fourth Friday in November (and the day after Thanksgiving), which happens to fall abnormally late in the month this year. For consumers, that means two things: There's a shorter-than-usual windo
  
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• Snag an Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet for its lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday

  13-11-2024 16:16 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $80: As of Nov. 13, you can get the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet for just $109.99, down from $189.99. That's an $80 discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro$109.99 at Amazon $189.99 Save $80.00Get DealBlack Friday is still a couple of weeks away, but Amazon’s already offering some pretty sweet deals on tablets, TVs, and other tech. As of Nov. 13, you can get our favorite kid-friendly tablet, the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro, for just $109.99. That&rsqu
  
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• Guardian quits X social media platform, citing racism and conspiracy theories - CTV News

  13-11-2024 16:11
  Guardian quits X social media platform, citing racism and conspiracy theories  CTV News
  
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• The story in which we highlight yet another Tesla Cybertruck recall

  13-11-2024 15:47 via mashable.com
  
  Look, no car manufacturer is immune to recalls. Ford, in particular, recalls cars often, as does Chrysler.But there's something particularly sad when a stainless steel truck, supposedly able to withstand all sorts of abuse, gets recalled again. And again. And again. We're talking, of course, about Tesla's Cybertruck, which just got recalled due to an issue with the vehicle's inverter, which may cause losing the ability "to apply torque to the vehicle using the accelerator pedal resulting in a lo
  
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• Leftie Guardian stops posting on Twitter in sulk over Donald Trump election win - Express

  13-11-2024 15:14
  Leftie Guardian stops posting on Twitter in sulk over Donald Trump election win  Express
  
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• A24's 'Y2K' trailer is the '90s internet remix of our nightmares

  13-11-2024 15:00 via mashable.com
  
  Directed by Saturday Night Live's Kyle Mooney, "Y2K" envisions an actual millennium bug on the rampage. Trailer.
  
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• 2025 dating trends, including romance and evolving masculinity

  13-11-2024 15:00 via mashable.com
  
  Bumble has dropped its annual dating trends for 2025. Last year, the dating app predicted that singles would date based on values, emotional intimacy would be key, and daters would want to get off the self-improvement hamster wheel. According to Bumble's chief marketing officer Selby Drummond, "2025 is going to be a transitional year for dating and we can see this in how single people, especially women, are getting very clear about what they want and need, and what they are no longer willing to
  
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• Stephen King responds to rumor that Elon Musk kicked him off X

  13-11-2024 14:05 via mashable.com
  
  A few days ago a rumor started going round that Stephen King had been booted off X (formerly Twitter) after joking that Elon Musk was Donald Trump's "first lady".The horror master's X account still appeared to be live, though, and — although King does frequently go after Musk, and has been critical of his support for Trump – there was no "first lady" post about Musk.SEE ALSO:Every single Stephen King movie adaptation, ranked
  Finally, on Wednesday, the man himself took to X to clear t
  
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• ‘Merry and bright’: How marketers are evolving for ambitious holiday shoppers

  13-11-2024 14:00 via marketingdive.com
  Amid record spending intentions by shoppers, holiday marketing campaigns reflect more diverse media mixes and experiments with artificial intelligence.
  
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• The Fire Max 11 tablet has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon

  13-11-2024 13:28 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $90: As of Nov. 13, the Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet has dropped from $229.99 to $139.99. That's a 39% discount on list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire Max 11 Tablet$139.99 at Amazon $229.99 Save $90.00Get DealAhead of the Black Friday shopping event, Amazon has been dropping quite a few deals that are worth checking out. One that immediately caught our eye was on the Fire Max 11 tablet — our pick for the best budget tablet — which has returned to its lowest-ev
  
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• Amber Ruffin reacts to the U.S. election by leaning on Instagram quotes

  13-11-2024 12:34 via mashable.com
  
  Amber Ruffin wrote an "Amber Says What" segment for "Late Night with Seth Meyers" before the election. Now, she's leaning on "inspirational Instagram quotes" to get through it.
  
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• Beats Studio Buds have dropped to under $100 at Target

  13-11-2024 12:10 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $50: As of Nov. 13, Beats Studio Buds are on sale at Target for $99.99, 33% off their list price of $149.99. That saves you $50.Opens in a new windowCredit: BeatsBeats Studio Buds$99.99 at Target $149.99 Save $50.00Get DealWith Black Friday right around the corner, several retailers are dropping some great deals ahead of time for shoppers to take up. If you've been looking to get new earbuds to listen to your favorite music, podcasts, or audiobooks, look no further than Target where you can
  
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• 'Daily Show' brutally roasts Trump's new cabinet picks

  13-11-2024 11:48 via mashable.com
  
  "Daily Show" host Jordan Klepper roasted Trump's new cabinet picks during Tuesday's monologue.
  
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• Score $320 off a curved gaming monitor in Walmart's early Black Friday sale

  13-11-2024 11:47 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE OVER $300: As of Nov. 13, the 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 Curved Gaming Monitor has dropped from its list price of $549.99 to $229 as part of Walmart's early Black Friday sale. Opens in a new windowCredit: Samsung34-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 Curved Gaming Monitor$229.00 at Walmart $549.99 Save $320.99Get DealQuite a few retailers are starting up the Black Friday season early with some excellent discounts. In particular, Walmart has a wide variety of offers available in its early Black Friday s
  
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• Webb telescope sees world that could reek of burnt matches and rotten eggs

  13-11-2024 11:30 via mashable.com
  
  Astronomers have found a world outside the solar system that could be a stink bomb, with air that smells of rotten eggs and burnt matches. The exoplanet would owe its signature fragrance to sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, colorless gasses known for their stenches, according to a new study. Those chemicals in the planet's atmosphere could hint at the planet having a molten or volcanic surface. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, an international cooperation of NASA and the Europe
  
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