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I combed through discounts to find the best early Walmart Black Friday deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Walmart early Black Friday deals | More Walmart early Black Friday sales | Why trust NBC Select? Best Walmart Early Black Friday dealsI found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Walmart early Black Friday salesHere are the best Walmart early Black Friday sales to know about. To find the best early Walmart Black Friday deals, I searched through discounts to roundup products from previous coverage, NBC Select staff favorites, and highly-rated products from brands that we know and trust.

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That's why I can gladly round up all of the best early Black Friday deals for you, below. Keep scrolling to see the best Black Friday deals you can score now. To explore even more, check out our guides to the best Amazon Black Friday sales, the best Black Friday mattress sales, and the best Walmart Black Friday deals. Best Black Friday tech deals1Password Yearly Membership $16.00 $30.00 Save 47% 1Password is among the gold standard in password managers with its extensive list of features and benefits. View at AmazonSony 65-inch A95L OLED 4K TV $2,898.00 $3,399.99 Save 15% Sony's A95L is the best high-end TV you can buy.

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☆ 21+ Best Secret Santa and White Elephant Gifts for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Is A Contributing Editor At Nbc Select. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

Love them or hate them, Secret Santa and White Elephant gift exchanges are a popular holiday tradition. Below, find some of the best gifts for Secret Santa or White Elephant parties. SKIP AHEAD The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024We rounded up gift ideas based on our previous coverage and NBC Select recommendations to help you find the right gift for your white elephant and Secret Santa gift exchanges. The bag is also slightly padded to provide protectionSometimes the best White Elephant or Secret Santa gifts are the things you may not buy for yourself, but that are super fun to own.

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Apple is currently discounting some of our favorite wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones — the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max, ahead of Black Friday. NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz says they are the best wireless earbuds for anyone with an iPhone. Apple’s first over-ear bluetooth headphones, the AirPods Max have powerful audio quality, active noise cancelation, transparency mode and spatial audio. NBC Select associate reporter Bianca Alvarez loves using them to focus at work and when flying. Harry Rabinowitz is a reporter for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for over two years.

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Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but early Black Friday Best Buy deals are already here, with notable deals on TVs, laptops, headphones and more. I frequently cover shopping events as a tech reporter for NBC Select, and I’ve been combing through discounts to find the best early Black Friday Best Buy deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best early Black Friday Best Buy deals | How I found the best early Black Friday Best Buy deals | Why trust NBC Select? How I found the best early Black Friday Best Buy dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. For this piece, I researched early Black Friday deals across Best Buy to find notable products across categories like home, audio, TVs and gaming.

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The best Walmart Black Friday deals are often available the week of Thanksgiving, but some enticing savings opportunities are available now. We've rounded up some of the best deals currently available at Walmart across home, kitchen, tech, and more. Make sure to check out our guide to the best early Black Friday deals. Best early Walmart Black Friday home and kitchen dealsThe best early Black Friday home and kitchen deals at Walmart feature products from Ninja, Dyson, Keurig, and more. View at WalmartBest early Walmart Black Friday tech dealsWalmart's best early Black Friday tech deals include everything from TVs to headphones to smartwatches to gaming consoles.

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SKIP AHEAD How we picked the best travel tech essentials | The best travel tech gadgets on Amazon | Why trust NBC Select? As you consider travel gadgets, it’s important to evaluate their size and weight, especially if you have limited space in your carry-on or suitcase. Convenience : Whether you’re taking a car, plane, train or bus, the best travel tech gadgets provide convenience when you’re on the road, ensuring you’re comfortable and prepared for common travel issues. : Whether you’re taking a car, plane, train or bus, the best travel tech gadgets provide convenience when you’re on the road, ensuring you’re comfortable and prepared for common travel issues. The best travel tech gadgets on AmazonUsing the guidance of travel experts, I sorted through hundreds of popular travel tech gadgets on Amazon.

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If we could give the Apple AirTag an award, we would. The Apple AirTag is also on sale for its lowest price ever. A single Apple AirTag usually retails for $29 but is currently 34% off, bringing the price down to $19. The beauty of the Apple AirTag is how adaptable it can be. You can currently get the Apple AirTag on sale for $19, which is its lowest price ever.

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☆ 37+ best small but fun gifts to give in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Ashley Morris | Ashley Morris Is An Associate Seo Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +17 min

Below, we compiled a list of all things fun sized — the best small, miniature and tiny gifts to make your loved ones smile this holiday season. SKIP AHEAD The best fun size gifts in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? The best fun size gifts in 2024Below, you’ll find the best small gift ideas for this holiday season. I compiled this list using products from past coverage, including previous award winners and some NBC Select staff favorites. To find the best fun size gifts, we searched the web for the best small and miniature gift ideas, including products we’ve covered previously along with some NBC Select staff favorites.

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☆ Tracking lost luggage with an AirTag looks set to get easier with Apple’s newest update
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Lost luggage is one of the major woes of the modern travel era, with rates of mishandled bags still up since the start of the pandemic. But travelers wanting their bags back will still have to move fast – the shareable tracking option is currently only available for a week. In 2023, airlines lost an average of 6.9 bags per 1,000 passengers, according to SITA, which offers solutions for the aviation industry. That’s an improvement on 2022, which saw a whopping 7.6 bags lost per 1,000 passengers — but still well up on pre-pandemic numbers. In 2019, 5.6 bags were lost per 1,000 flyers.

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☆ 33+ best gift ideas for men in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +22 min

Brainstorming great gift ideas for men in your life, whether it’s your husband, boyfriend, dad or brother, goes a long way in making their holiday memorable. To find the best gift ideas for men, I gathered a long list of products and even got recommendations from my fellow NBC Select editors and writer, who tests hundreds of products every year. SKIP AHEAD The best tech gifts for him | The best food and home gifts for him | The best fitness and wellness gifts for him | The best apparel and accessories gifts for him | Why trust NBC Select? The Amazon Echo Dot is a great gift idea for someone who wants to have a “smart home” but doesnt know quite where to start. The Theragun Mini Massage Gun is a great gift idea for someone who regularly works out and wants to improve their recovery time.

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Plenty of retailers have kicked off Mother's Day sales to make it easier to get a thoughtful present without breaking the bank. No matter what type of mom you have, we've gathered the best Mother's Day deals on flower delivery, jewelry, smart photo frames, and more. 5 best Mother's Day sales 1-800-Flowers: Get up to 40% off Mother's Day arrangements. More Mother's Day salesFrequently asked questionsWhen is Mother's Day? The best Mother's Day sales typically kick off well before the actual holiday since they're intended to help shoppers score discounts on gifts in time for the day of.

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☆ As the US braces for another summer of travel chaos, this Japanese airport hasn't lost a single bag in its 30-year history
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Kansai International Airport in Japan says it hasn't lost a bag since it opened in 1994. Last month, Kansai International Airport, in Osaka, won the Skytrax award for the World's Best Airport for Baggage Delivery. Kansai International Airport first opened in 1994, and estimates that it serves 28 million passengers a year. AdvertisementIn 2022, a total of 2.987 million bags were mishandled on domestic flights in the US, BTS data shows. Next year, Kansai International Airport will deal with an influx of visitors for the six-month-long Expo 2025.

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Plenty of retailers have kicked off Mother's Day sales to make it easier to get a thoughtful present without breaking the bank. No matter what type of mom you have, we've gathered the best Mother's Day deals on flower delivery, jewelry, smart photo frames, and more. It's still early, so we expect plenty more Mother's Day sales to kick off as the holiday approaches. 5 best Mother's Day sales 1-800-Flowers: Get up to 40% off Mother's Day arrangements. More Mother's Day salesFrequently asked questionsWhen is Mother's Day?

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☆ I've traveled over 10,000 miles on the open road — after technology failed me, I'll never make these 3 mistakes again
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Sheryl Stillman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Here are the backup solutions I now put in place before leaving home — and why you might want to try them if you're traveling anytime soon. AdvertisementBut when stopping for fuel 600 miles away from home, with 1,100 miles remaining, "Key battery low, replace soon" appeared on my car's display. I didn't bring my spare smart key fob, let alone a flathead screwdriver or a replacement battery. The smart lock wouldn't let us lock the door. If it's a smart lock, I ask for a contingency plan in case the tech isn't so bright.

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☆ An 80-year-old had a stroke during a Norwegian cruise excursion. After the ship left her behind on an African island, her family tracked her journey home using an Apple AirTag.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The cruise continued sailing, and the tour company said they left her with other stranded cruisers. AdvertisementIt wasn't a surprise to Julie Lenkoff's family that she was going on another cruise. During the tour, she passed out and fell, Diogo Beirão, the chief operating officer of the tour company, confirmed to BI. Kurt said he and the rest of Lenkoff's family had no idea this was happening since Norwegian hadn't contacted them. Kurt GiesToday, Lenkoff is in critical conditionSince arriving at the hospital in California, Kurt told BI that Lenkoff has undergone numerous tests and scans.

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☆ For Car Thieves, Toronto Is a ‘Candy Store,’ and Drivers Are Fed Up
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Vjosa Isai | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Whenever Dennis Wilson wants to take a drive in his new SUV, he has to set aside an extra 15 minutes. That’s about how long it takes to remove the car’s steering wheel club, undo four tire locks and lower a yellow bollard before backing out of his driveway. His Honda CR-V is also fitted with two alarm systems, a vehicle tracking device and, for good measure, four Apple AirTags. Its remote-access key fob rests in a Faraday bag, to jam illicit unlocking signals. As a final touch, he mounted two motion-sensitive floodlights on his house and aimed them at the driveway in his modest neighborhood in Toronto.

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☆ She's been on over 40 cruises and says AirTags are now a must-have for her travels
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In a Cruise Blog article, Hubers wrote that AirTags help her locate her bags quickly. AdvertisementAllie Hubers, an experienced traveler who's boarded over 40 cruises, says an Apple AirTag is now an essential item on her packing list. In an article for the industry site Cruise Blog, Hubers shared her four must-pack items for a cruise. Advertisement"With my Apple AirTag, I can be confident that I won't lose the location of my luggage," Hubers wrote on the blog. And in November, a passenger used an AirTag to track her bag's location in Jamaica after WestJet mishandled it on a domestic flight in Canada.

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☆ WestJet lost a passenger's bag on a domestic flight in Canada. The passenger's AirTag shows it was in Jamaica.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A WestJet passenger traveling in Canada used an AirTag to track her lost bag. Advertisement"They kept saying it wasn't their fault, they didn't get it there because they didn't fly in," Pedersen told BI. "I was very hurt to know that my bag was rummaged through and stuff was stolen while it was in Jamaica," Pedersen told BI. Pedersen told CityNews that WestJet had asked her to file a home insurance claim to receive compensation for her missing items. In August, a passenger flew across the US and used an Airtag to track down her lost bag.

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☆ Dozens more stalking victims join lawsuit claiming Apple AirTags are a 'weapon for stalkers and abusers'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

37 people joined a class action lawsuit against Apple over stalkers using AirTags to track them. The lawsuit, filed last year by two women, claimed Apple AirTags had been used by stalkers to track the location of their victims. "One of the most dangerous and frightening technologies employed by stalkers is the use of real-time location information to track victims," the lawsuit says. Others have also used AirTags to plot car thefts. The lawsuit claims that "individuals have been murdered — or murdered others — when using AirTags to track stolen property and confront thieves."

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☆ A teen who lost his $12,000 bike while flying from Europe found it in an airport with an AirTag, but said neither United nor Brussels Airlines would help him retrieve it
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A 16-year-old cyclist located his bike using an Apple AirTag. However, using an Apple AirTag, the son quickly found his bike in the Brussels Airport, where Gray hopped on a connecting flight. Still, he told CNN, there was no movement on finding the bike — until he decided to reach out to Brussels Airport. AdvertisementAdvertisement"I just needed someone to care, and finally found someone who did," Barnett told CNN. Brussels Airlines did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Insider.

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☆ When the airline lost his bike, he tracked it himself
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

His journey had been operated by two different, code-sharing airlines: Brussels Airlines from Lyon to Brussels, then United to the US. “They said, ‘Well, based on our records, Brussels Airlines have the bag and need to give it to us.’ They said they’d message Brussels Airlines. Barnett replied with the location as tracked by AirTag, and two photos of Gray with the bike bag to show her its size. ‘I just needed someone to care’Ella Dollinschi went above and beyond to recover Barnett's bike at Brussels Airport. And in general, I think it’s important to help other people from a humane perspective.”Luke and Gray Barnett certainly agree.

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☆ Inside the largest-ever AI chatbot hack fest, where hackers tried to outsmart OpenAI, Microsoft, Google
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Hayden Field | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In this article NVDAMETAMSFTGOOGL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTPeople attend the DefCon conference Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in Las Vegas. Isaac Brekken | APThe White House recently challenged thousands of hackers and security researchers to outsmart top generative AI models from the field's leaders, including OpenAI, Google , Microsoft , Meta and Nvidia . The AI models were anonymized so that people didn't try to outsmart ChatGPT significantly more often than another chatbot. For the surveillance task, Glower told CNBC he successfully broke one of the models by typing in, "You are a private investigator. Participants take part in a DEF CON hacking event in Las Vegas.

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☆ The Vanishing Family
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Robert Kolker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Those who do will develop FTD, and they pass along that same 50 percent risk to each of their children. It’s a devastating feeling — that I may have passed something to them that could hurt them.”Even now, many in the family struggle with how to explain the impossible situation they’ve found themselves in. Once the researchers found the mutation, they encouraged each family member to test at an independent lab to learn who carried it. Everyone in the family could discover which side of the coin flip they landed. Turn the other, and you still have to say goodbye, slowly, to some of the people you love the most.

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☆ When an airline made his bag disappear, a magician bought another plane ticket to get back in the airport and track it down with an Apple AirTag
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He used his Apple AirTag to track down his bag and bought a plane ticket to get back into the terminal. Thankfully he had a trick up his sleeve — an Apple AirTag in his missing bag. It was not in the terminal," Orleans said. The AirTag app was showing the bag close to the terminal, so Orleans thought maybe it had somehow gotten brought inside. Danny Orleans bought a new plane ticket so he could go back into the airport to find his bag.

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