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  • The Apple Watch SE Is an Ideal Holiday Gift at Just $179 (Save $70)

    The Apple Watch SE Is an Ideal Holiday Gift at Just $179 (Save $70)

    When it comes to budget wearables the Apple Watch SE is easily one of the best around. In fact, it’s one of the best smartwatches, period, and it’s been available at a low, low price throughout the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend. Yet somehow the 40mm Apple Watch SE can still be had for just $179. But that’s unlikely to remain the case for long.

    The Apple Watch SE would normally sell for around $249, which is still less than the other models. But a word of warning — only a couple of configurations are available at this price at Amazon and Walmart so you might not have long to act if a new Apple Watch SE your holiday gift list. Looking for the 44mm model? That’s also discounted and is just $209 today.

    No matter which of the Apple Watch SE models you pick you’ll get a great wearable with support for Crash Detection, heart-rate monitoring and activity-tracking capabilities. Apple also says that this model is carbon neutral when you choose the Sport Loop for your new wearable. If you’re looking to bag a cheap Apple Watch for a kid this Christmas, or just want a decent starter smartwatch for yourself, this is the time to place an order.

    Not sure that a new Apple Watch is for you? Be sure to check out the best of Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals if the Apple Watch SE doesn’t tick all the boxes for you. But again, while those deals are still live now that’s unlikely to remain the case for much longer.

  • Power 6 Things at Once and Save $44 With This Anker Charging Station

    Power 6 Things at Once and Save $44 With This Anker Charging Station

    Running out of plug sockets is nobody’s idea of a fun time, but with more and more things to charge and power, it’s a very real problem. And while Cyber Monday is winding down, there are still plenty of deals around to help fix that problem — like this Anker 727 charging station that can be had for just $56. Note that you do need to clip the on-screen coupon to get the very best price, however.

    Once you do that you’ll find yourself saving $44 off the original $100 asking price and if you order soon your new charging solution could be up and running as soon as tomorrow.

    Equipped with two AC outlets this charging station has a maximum power output of 100W thanks to the two USB-C and two USB-A ports that you’ll find on its front. That means you can charge anything from your phone to your tablet and even to the most power-hungry of laptops, too. And all in a charging station that is just 0.7 inches thin. There’s a 1.5-meter power cord that can be easily removed for storage or travel, and Anker throws in a 24-month warranty for good measure.

    As great as this deal is there are plenty of people that don’t need another charging station. If that’s you, don’t worry — check out our list of the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals that are still alive and kicking before they’re all gone for good.

  • Here’s How You Can Save Your Netflix Profile After Being Kicked Off of Someone Else’s Account

    Here’s How You Can Save Your Netflix Profile After Being Kicked Off of Someone Else’s Account

    Netflix password sharing is a thing of the past. After hemming, hawing and testing out its new policy in foreign countries, Netflix finally cracked down on password sharing in the US in early summer 2023.

    Even though the streaming giant put an end to unofficial password sharing, you can still share a password with someone outside your household, but for a price. Sharing a password with a user outside the household costs the owner of the account $8 per extra person, on top of what they’re already paying for their Netflix plan. If you’re on the standard Netflix plan, you can add one person outside your household. Premium users can add up to two.

    If you were one of the many folks who lost access to a shared Netflix account in the crackdown this summer, it might be putting a cramp in your holiday-season streaming. The good news is, even if you got booted off a shared account, you can still transfer your profile over to a new account or another existing account to preserve your recommendations, save lists and other settings.

    We’ll show you how to find and enable Netflix’s Transfer Profile feature on your profile, and how to transfer your existing profile to a different account.

    While you’re here, check out the best live TV streaming services of 2023 and the best TVs of this year.

    First, enable the Profile Transfer feature on Netflix

    Before you can transfer your Netflix profile to a different account, you must enable the feature. You can do this on both the web and your mobile device (phone or tablet).

    If you’re on a computer, go to the web browser of your choice, access the Netflix website and go into the profile that you want to transfer. Next, hover your cursor over your profile icon in the top right and click Transfer Profile in the dropdown menu. On the next page, click the Allow button.

    The Profile Transfer feature being enabled on Netflix

    If you’re using a phone or tablet, open the official Netflix application, go into your profile and then tap your profile icon in the top-right corner to access your account settings. Next, tap Account, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and tap Turn on profile transfers. This will redirect you to the official profile transfer page, where you can then hit the Allow button.

    You should then get a notification saying that profile transfers will soon be coming to your account. For my account, it said I would get the feature in two days. However, it also said I could enable the profile transfer feature instantly if I clicked the confirmation link sent to me via email, which I did.

    Now transfer your profile to another Netflix account

    Once the Transfer Profile is enabled, you can transfer your profile to your own new Netflix account or a different existing account. To transfer a profile, log in to your original Netflix account (web or mobile) and go into the Transfer Profile page found in your settings. You should then see the start of the Transfer Profile process, which will give you a brief summary of what the feature does:

    • Transfers over your recommendations, viewing history, saved games, settings, My List and more to a separate account.
    • Creates a backup of your profile on the original account.
    three panels of the process for transferring your Netflix profile to a different account

    Begin the process by hitting the Start Profile Transfer button — you’ll then be asked whether you want to move your profile to a new account or an existing account. Make your selection then hit Next again.

    If you’re creating a new account, you’ll then enter the credentials for your new account. Verify your email and then follow the prompts you see on the screen to finish setting up your new account. Once this is finished, your profile will be transferred and you’ll have instant access to your new Netflix account.

    If you’re transferring to an existing account, you’ll need the account login and password of that other account in order to connect your profile.

    The owner of the original account will be notified once the process is complete, as will the owner of any existing account you transfer your profile to.

    If you get logged out of Netflix while attempting to transfer your profile, you can continue the process by logging back in and using the Finish Transfer setting.

    Check out the best TV shows to currently watch on Netflix, as well as the secret hack you need to get better Netflix recommendations.

  • The 19 Best Cyber Monday Bluetooth Speaker Deals: Sony, Bose, JBL, Anker and More

    The 19 Best Cyber Monday Bluetooth Speaker Deals: Sony, Bose, JBL, Anker and More

    Cyber Monday is upon us, and we’re seeing plenty of fantastic deals on Bluetooth speakers. From micro speakers to jumbo Bluetooth boom boxes, most of them are the cheapest they’ve been this year. Here’s a look at 17 of the best deals we’ve spotted on Bluetooth speakers, all of which we’ve fully tested. We’ll update this list as more deals hit — and if you’re looking for a broader list of sales, check out our collection of the best Cyber Monday deals.

    Read more: Best Bluetooth Speakers of 2023

    Best Cyber Monday 2023 deals on Bluetooth speakers

  • Best Photo Books for 2023

    Best Photo Books for 2023

    Posting on social media and text messages may have made sending photos to friends and family a breeze, but there’s nothing better than the nostalgic feeling you get thumbing through a physical photo album. Keeping all your cherished photos of family and loved ones in a beautiful collection of pages is still a timeless way keeping memories. Not to mention, giving a photo book as a personal gift is a wonderful way of sharing a keepsake that your loved one will want to hold onto forever.

    A collection of noteworthy services are available online that can help you compile the perfect photo book — and they can mail it right to your door. How easy are they to work with? I tested a few of the best photo-book services to find out the best. Note that I haven’t actually ordered any books I created yet, so I can’t compare the quality of the final products.

    What to consider before ordering a photo book

    • What are the available book sizes?
    • What are the cover and page style options? (Matte, glossy, standard and so on.)
    • Can it be done on mobile, or is the site desktop-only?
    • How long will the photo book take to arrive?
    • Is it easy to upload photos?
    • How much creative freedom do I have with templates?

    I’ll update this periodically as new services become available and existing services expand their offerings.

    Read more: Best Printer for 2023

    More options

    Apple Photos

    Apple no longer has an in-house photo book service, but you can download project expansion apps to create photo books with iOS devices like iPhone and Mac. Open the Photos app and choose File > Create > Book. From there you can download third-party apps Motif, Mimeo Photos, White Wall, Ifolor Designer, Mpix, Fujifilm Prints and Gifts or Wix Photo Albums to start a project. Any app you download will be available through Book when you create a new project in the Photos app.

  • Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream PSG vs. Newcastle From Anywhere

    Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream PSG vs. Newcastle From Anywhere

    Newcastle heads to France today, and it needs to avoid defeat against Paris Saint-Germain to keep its Champions League hopes alive.

    The tightest group in the tournament has PSG currently in second, a point behind Borussia Dortmund. However, a win today in Paris would see bottom-place Newcastle leapfrog its hosts.

    PSG will be determined to avenge its 4-1 hammering in the reverse fixture last month and strengthen its chances of reaching the knockout stages of this year’s tournament.

    Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching every game wherever you are in the world.

    Paris Saint Germain forward Kylian Mbappe with his his back to the camera turning to his right.

    PSG vs. Newcastle: When and where?

    Paris Saint-Germain plays Newcastle at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET local time in France (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada; 8 p.m. GMT in the UK; and 7 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Australia).

    How to watch PSG vs. Newcastle online from anywhere using a VPN

    If you’re unable to view Champions League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN can stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you want an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins while traveling and using various Wi-Fi networks.

    With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier assigns an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can fix that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

    Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. Be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it suspects is circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

    Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the great VPN deals taking place right now.

    Livestream PSG vs. Newcastle in the US

    American soccer fans can stream this season’s tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for UEFA Champions League matches.

    Livestream PSG vs. Newcastle in the UK

    TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport) has Champions League live broadcast rights in the UK.

    Livestream PSG vs. Newcastle in Canada

    If you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season.

    Livestream PSG vs. Newcastle in Australia

    Football fans Down Under can watch UCL matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the Champions League live in Australia this season.

    Quick tips for streaming UEFA Champions League matches using a VPN

    • With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Champions League games may vary.
    • If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
    • If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs including Roku don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
    • All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main sites for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
    • Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We recommend Brave.
  • Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig From Anywhere

    Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig From Anywhere

    Man City can secure top spot in Group G of the UEFA Champions League if they avoid defeat today at home against Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.

    Defending champs City have already qualified for the round of 16 after winning all four of their pool matches so far, and boss Pep Guardiola will be keen for his side to maintain that winning streak and wrap up the group as winners, in turn eliminating the risk of having to face one of the tournament’s stronger sides in the last 16.

    Leipzig are in second in the group and have also qualified for the knockout stages. They hold an outside chance of taking top spot in the pool, and will be confident of pulling of an upset here after running City close in their 3-1 defeat in the reverse fixture.

    Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching every game wherever you are in the world.

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola making a celebratory gesture holding clenched fists above his head.

    Man City vs. RB Leipzig: When and where?

    Manchester City play RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT in the UK local time in England (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada and 7 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Australia).

    How to watch Man City vs. RB Leipzig online from anywhere using a VPN

    If you’re unable to view Champions League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN can stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you want an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins while traveling and using various Wi-Fi networks.

    With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier assigns an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can fix that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

    Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. Be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it suspects is circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

    Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the great VPN deals taking place right now.

    Livestream Man City vs. RB Leipzig in the US

    American soccer fans can stream this season’s tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for UEFA Champions League matches.

    Livestream Man City vs. RB Leipzig in the UK

    TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport) has Champions League live broadcast rights in the UK.

    Livestream Man City vs. RB Leipzig in Canada

    If you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season.

    Livestream Man City vs. RB Leipzig in Australia

    Football fans Down Under can watch UCL matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the Champions League live in Australia this season.

    Quick tips for streaming UEFA Champions League matches using a VPN

    • With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Champions League games may vary.
    • If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
    • If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs including Roku don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
    • All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main sites for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
    • Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We recommend Brave.
  • Who needs Cyber Monday? These Samsung Frame TV Deals Save Up to $1,040 Today

    Who needs Cyber Monday? These Samsung Frame TV Deals Save Up to $1,040 Today

    Huge televisions normally look great while they’re turned on, but things can sometimes sour when you power them down. You’ll find that you’re stuck with a boring slab of black plastic that dominates the room and does little more than dust. But not if you own a Samsung Frame TV, because it turns into a work of art when you aren’t watching the latest binge-worthy TV show. And now you can get one of your very own and save up to $1,040 in this post-Cyber Monday sale.

    Cyber Monday might be coming to an end but there are still plenty of deals to be had if you know where to look — and we suggest looking no further than this TV. In fact, there are multiple of them with display sizes ranging from 43 inches all the way to 75 inches. And remember that these units are limited in stock and the special prices only have a few hours left, too.

    When turned on, these Samsung TVs have plenty to offer. The biggest 75-inch model would normally retail for around $2,998 but Woot has slashed that price to just $1,958 which is a whopping $1,040 off. For that money, you’ll get a QLED 4K panel with Quantum HDR support and an anti-reflection finish. There are all the usual smart TV aspects as well, but the real magic comes when this thing is turned off. Designed to be hung on a wall, this TV looks like a picture frame and will display stunning works of art so as to appear like a painting. There are even customizable bezels to make sure that you get the right look for your decor, too.

    Looking for something a bit smaller? The smallest model comes in at 43 inches and just $698, but there are size options in between, too.

  • The 23 Best Cyber Monday Deals You Can Still Buy, According to CNET Readers

    With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, it’s a great time to look at the most popular deals so far — and identify any bargains you need to grab while they’re still good.

    While there are ongoing deals on big-ticket items like Apple products, TVs and mattresses, plus plenty of lingering Cyber Monday steals under $25, we’ve been digging into the data to see what CNET readers are actually buying this holiday shopping season. The products below are the most popular items at Amazon that CNET readers clicked on in our stories, measured by unit volume for the last seven days combined. (To be clear, your privacy is protected: We only have access to aggregate data from our user base; there’s no way for us to identify the purchases of individual users.)

    Most popular Cyber Monday 2023 deals you can still buy

    Other popular deals

    The products below are also among the most popular picks for CNET readers, but they are either sold out or listed at higher prices than during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

  • Don’t Miss Woot’s Post-Cyber Monday Apple Sale on Macs, iPads, Studio Displays and More

    Don’t Miss Woot’s Post-Cyber Monday Apple Sale on Macs, iPads, Studio Displays and More

    The Black Friday and Cyber Monday shenanigans might be starting to wind down, but there are still some Apple deals to be had if you know where to look. And the place to have your eyes glued right now is Woot, with a number of deals available across Apple’s laptop, tablet and desktop computer lineups.

    Woot is currently offering some impressive deals across different ranges, including on refurbished and factory-reconditioned models, opening the door to saving hundreds of dollars on some models. But remember that with Cyber Monday fizzling out, these deals might not hang around for all that much longer.

    There are plenty of devices included in the sale so we’d heartily suggest checking out the full deals page linked above, but for those looking for something specific, there are a couple of offers worth highlighting. The first is the high-spec, 14-inch M1 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro with 64GB of RAM and a whopping 8TB solid-state drive, which is now just $3,200. Looking to spend less? The refurbished M1 Pro version of the machine is significantly less powerful, with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, but it’s also much more reasonably priced at $1,250.

    One deal for those who don’t need a whole new computer is the Apple Studio Display in various configurations starting from $1,300, The range-topping nano-texture model is just $1,480, too. There are other deals across the iPad, iPad Mini and iPad Pro lineups if tablets are your thing as well, so make sure to check all the deals out before they’re gone for good.