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Love it or hate it, it’s just another way physical stores leverage technology to enhance their profitability. And with the threat of online shopping at an all-time high, they are looking for all the help they can. Another modern-day convenience that brick-and-mortar stores use to compete with their online counterparts is the smartphone app. Aside from features, promotions and perks that make the in-store shopping experience better, retailers also use these apps to lure customers away from other online shopping sites....

When choosing the right in-store credit card for your small business, it’s important to find one that offers plenty of rewards on purchases you already make and allows you to spend those rewards in a way that works for you. Here is our list of the six best in-store credit cards for small businesses. Pros: No annual feeCompetitive rewardsManager controls Cons: In addition to the miles rewards, your Delta SkyMiles card comes with plenty of other travel perks, including: Delta Sky Club guest passes, no foreign transaction fees, concierge service, free credit for global entry or TSA PreCheck, and more....

You need something to collect and store all these wayward wires, which is where cable management and cord storage comes in. Based on our ZDNET experts’ research, these are the best cable management and cord storage systems you can buy today. Also: What are the best standing desk chairs and how do they work? For more options for your home office, consider our picks for the best home office furniture, best office chairs, and best computers!...

Also: From plugs to thermostats, 12 useful smart home gadgets to give as gifts Most EVs include a cable that allows you to plug into a standard household outlet for what’s known as Level 1 charging. In the U.S., that means a 120V circuit capable of adding about 3-5 miles of range for every hour of charge. This sort of trickle charging might be good enough to cover your daily commute if you charge overnight, but it gets frustrating fast....

The device is programmed to respond to almost unlimited commands and variations, and there are tens of thousands of individual “skills” you can add to her repertoire. But the journey of a million commands starts with a single wake phrase. The basics “Alexa, play Maroon 5.” “Alexa, set the volume to six.” You can change the volume without leaving your seat or even pressing a remote. You can also skip tracks, pause the music, and “like” a song....

There are, of course, phone deals. Verizon’s standout deal this holiday season is this bundle: A free smartwatch, tablet, and pair of earbuds with the purchase of an eligible 5G phone and the addition or upgrade of a phone line. Here are the best Verizon holiday deals. Latest Verizon deals The last time this page received an update, these were the latest Verizon deals worth checking out: iPhone 12 leather sleeve for $32 (save $97) at VerizonBuy the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max device and get $800 off another with a new line at Verizon...

To help ease the burden on retailers, people are turning to online shopping to get the supplies they can’t find anywhere else. Tap or click here to see how you can check what items are in stock at your favorite stores and websites. In addition to panic-buyers, many people are taking time to visit retail stores to ease their quarantine boredom, but that might not be the case for much longer....

Telegram is the great alternative to WhatsApp, valued very positively by users thanks to their privacy. For the moment, the first critics have welcomed with open arms the performance and operation of voice calls in the messaging application, which could soon reach the public version. While WhatsApp has long been integrating the option of making voice calls and video calls between its contacts. However, Telegram now joins the dispute by trying to bridge the technological gap separating it from the platform acquired in 2014 by Mark Zuckerberg....

With sophisticated tools at their disposal, thieves can spoof emails to trick people into thinking they’re correspondence from official companies. Tap or click here for a recent example where scammers spoofed emails from Netflix. Most mass emails requesting you to reset your password should be treated with skepticism. But for a popular messaging service, that’s not the case. If you recently received an email from Slack, you should heed its call to change login credentials....

The vast majority of models use gas-powered engines, which means that you have to consider the cost of keeping extra fuel and performing regular maintenance into your budget. There are also battery-powered electric models, both ride-on tractors and push mowers, that often use the same types of batteries you may already have for your cordless power tools; which makes it easier to integrate the mower into your arsenal and a bit more affordable to maintain since you don’t have to invest in specialized chargers or batteries....

Here’s a hint. If you only do it when your machine crashes or needs to update, that’s not enough. Tap or click for my recommendation for keeping your computer happy. It’s frustrating to deal with a slow, lagging computer day in and day out. Tap or click for six easy tactics to speed up an old PC. Sometimes the issues are more acute. If your computer is unresponsive, slow down and follow these steps....

Foldable phones, for one, have blossomed over the past three years, with Samsung’s Z Fold and Z Flip series leading the pack to mainstream acceptance. But while many consumers remain skeptical of the ambitious design of these foldables, reasonably worried about their durability, learning curve, and price of entry, there are now more market-ready offerings than ever before. And the options will only expand going into next year. ZDNET’s team of mobile experts has rounded up the very best foldable phones on the market today, including our best entry-level pick and the best overall....

How to view cricket scores in Google Now Recently, Google rolled out an update for the Google Search app that bought support for Cricket scores in Google Now. Up until now, Google Now has only supported NCAA and football scores — sports which are mainly prevalent in the United States and surrounding regions. This is the first time that Google has added support for a major sport in Now that is widely popular in Asia....

A second monitor can have a large effect on productivity. Not everyone has the space for this, but a vertically-oriented monitor can solve that issue. Not only that, but a vertical monitor is ideal for scrolling through websites and text. Tap or click here for tips on setting up a second monitor for vertical orientation. You can get more done with one monitor by spitting up your screen. This is great for simulating a dual-monitor setup without having to purchase a second one....

You can use this list to recognize fraud in the wild better. I’ll break down all you need to know, from glaring red flags to subtle signs you’re being scammed. Even if you think you already know what to look for, it’s always good to keep up to date with the latest scam trends. Otherwise, you could fall for complex new online scams that can fool experienced techies. Tap or click here to spot a new phishing scam that targets Bank of America, Citi and Wells Fargo customers....

Earlier this year, a Googler revealed that the “Check for update” button on Pixel and Nexus devices would actually let users pull down the latest OTA update from the server even if there is a limitation from Google on the rollout. However, the functionality only seemed to work for a short while as hundreds of Pixel and Nexus users tried pulling the latest Android 8.1 OTA update from Google by mashing the ‘Check for update’ button on their device to no avail....

Finding the right wheel to fit your needs is one of the toughest things to breaking into sim racing. With wheels ranging from $200 to $1,799, the possibilities for racers are close to endless. This list of sim racing wheels has a device for everyone, including some wheels to have pedals included in the bundle. Degrees of rotation: 2520°Compatibility: PC, Playstation, and XboxOn-Wheel Adjusters: 25 Buttons and SwitchesDiameter: 27cmDirect Drive: Yes...

This is the first agreement tackling false information the company has ever signed with a country. It formalizes Telegram’s membership of a permanent program against disinformation in the electoral justice space, which had been announced in March, as part of the commitments made by the company to avoid getting banned in Brazil. Other companies, such as Meta and Google, are also part of the program. The actions set out in the seven-page document will be enforced until December 31, 2022....

With this in mind, we have compiled a list of gifts, including gadgets and services, that might make their lives a little easier and more enjoyable in the coming months. Our pick for the best gift for graduates is the Apple Watch Series 7 since it is can help graduates stay connected whether they are entering the professional workforce or going to more school. The Apple Watch Series 7 has stand-out features like Apple Fitness+, sleep tracking, Apple Pay, Siri, take or make calls/texts, listen to music, and more....

Trust Apple to ignore both. Bloody typical. The Cupertino based tech giant has created a new ad that along with highlighting a major part of its tech product portfolio, also features an utterly non-tech product that the legendary tech brand patented years ago. Oh and at a time when most brands rarely venture beyond the sixty-second mark, it has gone with a three-minute ad! “Apple at Work— The Underdogs” is a three-minute ad film that features a number of products from the company along with a pizza box....