I'm a Tech Editor, and These Are the Best Early Black Friday Tech Deals Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Black Friday is nearly upon us. From the day after Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, you will be inundated with deals from stores and companies alike. But even before Black Fr

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After hitting a 2025 low on Oct. 28, mortgage rates continue to rise as hopes dim for a December Fed rate cut. Futures market investors on Wednesday saw only a 34 percent chance of a Dec. 10 rate cut, down from 94 percent in October.

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Traditional listing posts are losing power as modern consumers seek storytelling, personality and local relevance. Alyssa Stalker shares social media marketing strategies for 2026.

Why I'm Not Using NotebookLM's 'Deep Research' Tool (and Why You Shouldn't Either)

I am a frequent user of Google's NotebookLM, an AI tool that functions similarly to ChatGPT and other LLMs, but only pulls from sources and materials the user inputs. I noticed a few days ago that it has a new feature: A research function divided into "fast research" and "deep research." After playi