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Samsung’s Bespoke smart fridges bring AI-powered shopping to Instacart
Samsung’s smart fridges will soon be able to identify when you’re running low on something and add items to your Instacart app so you can order what you need from the grocery delivery service right from your fridge. Today, Samsung announced a multiyear partnership with Instacart that will let you shop for groceries from the screen on your Samsung Bespoke…
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Anthropologie knocks 50% off furniture and decor — 9 deals I’m shopping ahead of the holidays
Holiday hosting season is here — and whether you’re in need of some extra decor for your upcoming soirée or you’re shopping for last-minute gifts, Anthropologie’s home and decor section has you covered. It’s no secret that items from Anthropologie can be pricey. But thanks to the retailer’s current holiday sale, which is knocking up to 50% off, you can…
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Are you giving away more than you bargained for this Christmas? Over 90 Christmas shopping apps analyzed
According to a recent survey, nearly 1 in 5 shoppers will use a shopping app to do their holiday shopping this year. But as they hit the download button and start scrolling through all of the latest deals, are they giving away more than they bargained for? To find out, we analyzed what permissions 91 of the most popular shopping…
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How to Use AI Chatbots for Planning Trips, Shopping, and Other Daily Tasks
Key Takeaways AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini can help plan trips and create itineraries using natural language processing. Chatbots can make product recommendations, compare product specs, and summarize reviews. You can also create personalized to-do lists, draft emails, and generate cleaning schedules for efficient planning. AI chatbots can be useful tools for making your daily tasks a little…
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I’m a Shopping Writer, and These Are My Favorite Amazon Cyber Monday Tech Sales
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Product image courtesy of Amazon. Amazon is one of countless retailers with Cyber Monday sales this year. If you’re interested in the best tech on sale today, see our best Cyber Monday tech deals page for a broader view…
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I’m a Shopping Writer, and These Are My Favorite Tech Deals From Target’s Black Friday Sale
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Product image courtesy of Target. Target is one of countless retailers with sales for Black Friday this year. If you’re interested in the best tech on sale today, see our best Black Friday tech deals page for a broader…
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Here are the TV shows I’m watching on Black Friday instead of going shopping
Unless you’ve moved to the Alaskan wilderness, you’ll be aware that it is Black Friday day/week/month. But what if, like me, you don’t really need 20% off a new mattress or a steep discount on a smartwatch? If you’ve already had your fill of the spending frenzy, why not cozy up with a good TV show from one of the…
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I review phones for a living — here’s what I look for when shopping for Black Friday deals
Your Black Friday shopping list includes a phone, which is lucky for you since there are so many Black Friday phone deals out there right now. You peruse the list, spot what seems like a reasonable discount on one of the best phones on your wish list and decide to take the plunge. But just as you’re about to mash…
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Fraud network uses 4,700 fake shopping sites to steal credit cards
A financially motivated Chinese threat actor dubbed “SilkSpecter” is using thousands of fake online stores to steal the payment card details of online shoppers in the U.S. and Europe. The fraud campaign started in October 2024, offering steep discounts for the upcoming Black Friday shopping period that usually sees elevated shopping activity. EclecticIQ threat researcher Arda Buyukkaya, who discovered the…
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Top 10 Black Friday Shopping Tips for 2024
Whether you shop sales now or wait for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, you’ll find that many of those deals masquerading as fantastic bargains aren’t always as good as they look, and it’s easy to be fooled if you’re not careful. No worries—Consumer Reports has been tracking Black Friday deals for years, and we know all the tricks. Our top 10…
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