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HelloFresh Gives New Subscribers 10 Free Meals and a $145 Knife – Limited Time

Derrick M. Collins January 4, 2026

> At a Glance > - New HelloFresh subscribers receive 10 free meals and a free Zwilling chef's knife worth $145 with code CNETZWILLING. > - Pay about...

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Samsung SSD Deals: Up to $80 Off Portable Drives

Megan L. Whitfield January 4, 2026

At a Glance Samsung offers up to $80 off select portable SSDs. The rugged T7 Shield 4TB is now $385, and the 2TB model $235. The T5 Evo 8TB drops to...

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Factor Meal Deal: 50% Off First Box + Free $230 Smart Scale

Megan L. Whitfield January 4, 2026

At a Glance 50% off first Factor box with promo code Free $230 Withings Body Comp smart scale with third box Offer valid if third box ordered before...

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EveryPlate Drops Meal Kit Prices to $2.99 With Free Steak

Ryan J. Thompson January 4, 2026

At a Glance EveryPlate offers first-box meals for $2.99 and a free month of steak. Promo code expires on March 6, 2026. Regular meal kits average $7...

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Spam Calls Surge: FCC Rules, AI Scams, and How to Silence the Noise

Derrick M. Collins January 4, 2026

> At a Glance > - 221 B phone calls in 2023, 8 spam calls per US consumer per week. > - Average scam loss $2,257, a 527 % jump from last year. > -...

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OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker Wins 2026 Best Overall Title

Derrick M. Collins January 4, 2026

At a Glance OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker tops the 2026 best-overall list. 4-minute brew time and a vacuum-insulated carafe keep coffee hot for...

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CES 2026 TV Show: Mini-LED, Micro-RGB, OLED Brightness Surge

Ryan J. Thompson January 4, 2026

At a Glance CES 2026 will spotlight the flashiest TV category with prototypes that push boundaries. Mini-LED and micro-RGB technologies are moving...

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Apple Fitness Plus Adds New Workouts, Artist Spotlights, Metrics Jan 5

Caleb R. Anderson January 4, 2026

At a Glance Apple Fitness Plus launches new content on January 5. Four new workout programs and artist spotlights featuring KAROL G and...

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Apple’s Tracking Switch: How to Keep Your iPhone Private

Caleb R. Anderson January 4, 2026

At a Glance ATT lets iPhone users decide if apps can track their activity. iOS 17 adds a private-browsing search-engine choice. Meta estimates...

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Apple Restores Lock-Screen Volume Slider with iOS 18.2

Megan L. Whitfield January 4, 2026

> At a Glance > - Apple reintroduced the lock-screen volume slider with iOS 18.2. > - The feature lets you fine-tune music or podcast levels without...