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Not a Fan of Safari's New Look in iOS 26? You Can Change It. The Compact toolbar isn't for everyone, but you don't have to stick with it. (cnet.com - 1 minut)

Best Meat Thermometers for 2025. Cook holiday meals to perfection with the best meat thermometers on the market. (cnet.com - 1 minut)

End the Year by Hitting Your Fitness Goals With a Record-Low on the Garmin Fenix 8 Smartwatch. This is one of the most high-end smartwatches out there, and you can score one for $350 off right now. (cnet.com - 1 minut)

Submit Startup - GeekWire Startup List – GeekWire. Use this form to submit your company to the GeekWire Startup List. Our staff will review your application for potential inclusion on the list. (geekwire.com - 15 min.)

Another Limited Edition Accessory From Apple: Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand. Link to: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/hsbd2zm/a/hikawa-phone-grip-stand-magsafe-compatible. (daringfireball.net - 17 min.)

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5 Essential Free Apps You Should Always Keep On A USB Stick - BGR. While USB sticks can carry everything from media to files and more, you should definitely store some essential free apps like LibreOffice, VLC, and others. (bgr.com - 17 min.)

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #439. Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #643 - CNET. Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #909. Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day! (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #1631 - CNET. Here's today's Wordle answer, plus a look at spoiler-free hints and past solutions. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Wordle, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Save Up to 65% Off Our Top-Rated Power Stations With Jackery’s Black Friday Encore Sale. So nice, Jackery had to do it twice. Jackery is offering up to 65% off, plus bonus savings with code OFFER5 or OFFER7. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Vecna's Curse? Save Yourself With These Awesome 'Stranger Things' Gifts. Our gift guide eliminates the hunting part for the Stranger Things fan in your life. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #439. Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #643 - CNET. Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #909. Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day! (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #1631 - CNET. Here's today's Wordle answer, plus a look at spoiler-free hints and past solutions. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Wordle, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

I tried a smart ring that captured my thoughts and replicated my voice - it was trippier than expected. Stream Ring is an AI-powered note-taker and thought organizer that users can speak into, regardless of the environment. (zdnet.com - 24 min.)

This Windows mini PC made me question why I still use a full-size desktop in 2025. Acer's Veriton NUC AI is a compact Windows PC with a wide selection of ports. (zdnet.com - 24 min.)

This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress. Awear won the Battlefield 200 health stage pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. (techcrunch.com - 26 min.)

Rewind Mac app shutting down following Meta acquisition - 9to5Mac. Rewind, which recorded and transcribed everything users saw or heard, is shutting down in two weeks, following Meta’s acquisition of its parent company. (9to5mac.com - 27 min.)

guido reichstadter – Techdirt. Posts about guido reichstadter written by nirit.weiss-blatt. (techdirt.com - 29 min.)

remmelt ellen – Techdirt. Posts about remmelt ellen written by nirit.weiss-blatt. (techdirt.com - 29 min.)

sam kirchner – Techdirt. Posts about sam kirchner written by nirit.weiss-blatt. (techdirt.com - 29 min.)

threats – Techdirt. Posts about threats written by nirit.weiss-blatt, Mike Masnick, and Dark Helmet. (techdirt.com - 29 min.)

stopai – Techdirt. Posts about stopai written by nirit.weiss-blatt. (techdirt.com - 29 min.)

SpaceX reportedly in talks for secondary sale at $800B valuation, which would make it America's most valuable private company. The eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets. (techcrunch.com - 29 min.)

Amazon AI Clash, Memory Price Surge, India Pay Drop. (computerworld.com - 30 min.)

Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless. Limitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone. (techcrunch.com - 31 min.)

This Telescope's Final Data Release Just Killed 30 Cosmological Theories. The Atacama Cosmology Telescope in Chile not only confirmed one of the greatest mysteries in the universe—it also ruled out dozens of models that attempted to solve it. (gizmodo.com - 33 min.)

Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again. Security+ 3.0 kills compatibility with popular smart home platforms enabled by controllers from Tailwind, Meross, and Ratgdo. More cause for RATGDO. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

‘Grok’s Elon Musk Worship Is Getting Weird’ Link to: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/825675/groks-elon-musk-worship-is-getting-weird. (daringfireball.net - 38 min.)

Marcus Mendes, Author at 9to5Mac. (9to5mac.com - 39 min.)

What’s next for drones. Police drones, rapid deliveries of blood, tech-friendly regulations, and autonomous weapons are all signs that drone technology is changing quickly. (technologyreview.com - 42 min.)

Real vs. AI: Your Deepfake Spotter's Guide for AI-Generated Videos. These are the tell-tale signs of an AI-generated video so you don't get tricked into believing something fake is real. (cnet.com - 45 min.)

Future iPhone chips might be produced by Intel, per report - 9to5Mac. A recent report said Intel could start producing Apple’s M-series chips in 2027, and now Intel-made iPhone chips are rumored to follow. (9to5mac.com - 45 min.)

Star Wars’ original theatrical cut returns to theaters in 2027. Disney is bringing a “newly restored version” of the original, 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars back to theaters on February 19th, 2027. See Han shoot first. (theverge.com - 49 min.)

Sabrina Carpenter has ratioed the White House. After the Trump administration used Carpenter’s song “Juno” in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) propaganda video, the pop star responded, calling it “evil and disgusting.” The White House account has since deleted the post — but they’ve picked this fight with musicians before. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_1267.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] (theverge.com - 50 min.)

Nirit Weiss-Blatt. Read all of the posts by Nirit Weiss-Blatt on Techdirt. (techdirt.com - 50 min.)

activism – Techdirt. Posts about activism written by nirit.weiss-blatt, Karl Bode, Dark Helmet, Mike Masnick, and Techdirt. (techdirt.com - 50 min.)

ai doomerism – Techdirt. Posts about ai doomerism written by nirit.weiss-blatt and Mike Masnick. (techdirt.com - 50 min.)

doomers – Techdirt. Posts about doomers written by nirit.weiss-blatt. (techdirt.com - 50 min.)

This swanky former tech HQ now houses an elfin pop-up bar for the holidays. The former headquarters of PayScale — which has relocated to Boston — now houses interactive experiences, including a winter wonderland-themed Elf. (geekwire.com - 55 min.)

Pixel owners: You can now use your phone as a Switch 2 webcam. The November Pixel Drop provided the fix. (engadget.com - 1 time)

Meta's Chatbot Will Provide AI-Powered Live News via CNN, Fox News. Meet your new news anchor, Meta AI. (gizmodo.com - 1 time)

8 Best Sleep Headphones of 2025. CNET's experts teamed up with a sleep professional to help you pick out the best sleep headphones you can buy. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Changing Your IP Address Is Easier Than You Think. Here’s How to Use a VPN to Mask Your IP Address. You can use these techniques, such as a VPN or proxy server, to quickly and easily change your IP address. (cnet.com - 1 time)

114 Cyber Monday Deals Still Available Today on Apple, Nintendo, TCL, Samsung and More. These lingering discounts on TVs, laptops, appliances and holiday gifts are still up for grabs, but the clock is ticking. (cnet.com - 1 time)

This Windows mini PC made me question why I still use a full-size desktop in 2025. Acer's Veriton NUC AI is a compact Windows PC with a wide selection of ports. (zdnet.com - 24 min.)

Amazon AI Clash, Memory Price Surge, India Pay Drop. (computerworld.com - 30 min.)

Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless. Limitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone. (techcrunch.com - 31 min.)

Real vs. AI: Your Deepfake Spotter's Guide for AI-Generated Videos. These are the tell-tale signs of an AI-generated video so you don't get tricked into believing something fake is real. (cnet.com - 45 min.)

ai doomerism – Techdirt. Posts about ai doomerism written by nirit.weiss-blatt and Mike Masnick. (techdirt.com - 50 min.)

Meta's Chatbot Will Provide AI-Powered Live News via CNN, Fox News. Meet your new news anchor, Meta AI. (gizmodo.com - 1 time)

Submit Startup - GeekWire Startup List – GeekWire. Use this form to submit your company to the GeekWire Startup List. Our staff will review your application for potential inclusion on the list. (geekwire.com - 15 min.)

Rewind Mac app shutting down following Meta acquisition - 9to5Mac. Rewind, which recorded and transcribed everything users saw or heard, is shutting down in two weeks, following Meta’s acquisition of its parent company. (9to5mac.com - 27 min.)

SpaceX reportedly in talks for secondary sale at $800B valuation, which would make it America's most valuable private company. The eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets. (techcrunch.com - 29 min.)

Rewind Mac app shutting down following Meta acquisition - 9to5Mac. Rewind, which recorded and transcribed everything users saw or heard, is shutting down in two weeks, following Meta’s acquisition of its parent company. (9to5mac.com - 27 min.)

Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless. Limitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone. (techcrunch.com - 31 min.)

Meta's Chatbot Will Provide AI-Powered Live News via CNN, Fox News. Meet your new news anchor, Meta AI. (gizmodo.com - 1 time)

Best Meat Thermometers for 2025. Cook holiday meals to perfection with the best meat thermometers on the market. (cnet.com - 1 minut)

This Windows mini PC made me question why I still use a full-size desktop in 2025. Acer's Veriton NUC AI is a compact Windows PC with a wide selection of ports. (zdnet.com - 24 min.)

This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress. Awear won the Battlefield 200 health stage pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. (techcrunch.com - 26 min.)

8 Best Sleep Headphones of 2025. CNET's experts teamed up with a sleep professional to help you pick out the best sleep headphones you can buy. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Future iPhone chips might be produced by Intel, per report - 9to5Mac. A recent report said Intel could start producing Apple’s M-series chips in 2027, and now Intel-made iPhone chips are rumored to follow. (9to5mac.com - 45 min.)

Star Wars’ original theatrical cut returns to theaters in 2027. Disney is bringing a “newly restored version” of the original, 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars back to theaters on February 19th, 2027. See Han shoot first. (theverge.com - 49 min.)

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #439. Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #643 - CNET. Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #909. Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day! (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #1631 - CNET. Here's today's Wordle answer, plus a look at spoiler-free hints and past solutions. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Wordle, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #439. Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #643 - CNET. Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #909. Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day! (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #1631 - CNET. Here's today's Wordle answer, plus a look at spoiler-free hints and past solutions. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Wordle, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again. Security+ 3.0 kills compatibility with popular smart home platforms enabled by controllers from Tailwind, Meross, and Ratgdo. More cause for RATGDO. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless. Limitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone. (techcrunch.com - 31 min.)

Meta's Chatbot Will Provide AI-Powered Live News via CNN, Fox News. Meet your new news anchor, Meta AI. (gizmodo.com - 1 time)

I tried a smart ring that captured my thoughts and replicated my voice - it was trippier than expected. Stream Ring is an AI-powered note-taker and thought organizer that users can speak into, regardless of the environment. (zdnet.com - 24 min.)

Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again. Security+ 3.0 kills compatibility with popular smart home platforms enabled by controllers from Tailwind, Meross, and Ratgdo. More cause for RATGDO. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

I tried a smart ring that captured my thoughts and replicated my voice - it was trippier than expected. Stream Ring is an AI-powered note-taker and thought organizer that users can speak into, regardless of the environment. (zdnet.com - 24 min.)

Meta's Chatbot Will Provide AI-Powered Live News via CNN, Fox News. Meet your new news anchor, Meta AI. (gizmodo.com - 1 time)

Amazon AI Clash, Memory Price Surge, India Pay Drop. (computerworld.com - 30 min.)

Pixel owners: You can now use your phone as a Switch 2 webcam. The November Pixel Drop provided the fix. (engadget.com - 1 time)

I tried a smart ring that captured my thoughts and replicated my voice - it was trippier than expected. Stream Ring is an AI-powered note-taker and thought organizer that users can speak into, regardless of the environment. (zdnet.com - 24 min.)

Rewind Mac app shutting down following Meta acquisition - 9to5Mac. Rewind, which recorded and transcribed everything users saw or heard, is shutting down in two weeks, following Meta’s acquisition of its parent company. (9to5mac.com - 27 min.)

Save Up to 65% Off Our Top-Rated Power Stations With Jackery’s Black Friday Encore Sale. So nice, Jackery had to do it twice. Jackery is offering up to 65% off, plus bonus savings with code OFFER5 or OFFER7. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

SpaceX reportedly in talks for secondary sale at $800B valuation, which would make it America's most valuable private company. The eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets. (techcrunch.com - 29 min.)

Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless. Limitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone. (techcrunch.com - 31 min.)

Star Wars’ original theatrical cut returns to theaters in 2027. Disney is bringing a “newly restored version” of the original, 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars back to theaters on February 19th, 2027. See Han shoot first. (theverge.com - 49 min.)

This Telescope's Final Data Release Just Killed 30 Cosmological Theories. The Atacama Cosmology Telescope in Chile not only confirmed one of the greatest mysteries in the universe—it also ruled out dozens of models that attempted to solve it. (gizmodo.com - 33 min.)

Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again. Security+ 3.0 kills compatibility with popular smart home platforms enabled by controllers from Tailwind, Meross, and Ratgdo. More cause for RATGDO. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

What’s next for drones. Police drones, rapid deliveries of blood, tech-friendly regulations, and autonomous weapons are all signs that drone technology is changing quickly. (technologyreview.com - 42 min.)

Real vs. AI: Your Deepfake Spotter's Guide for AI-Generated Videos. These are the tell-tale signs of an AI-generated video so you don't get tricked into believing something fake is real. (cnet.com - 45 min.)

Sabrina Carpenter has ratioed the White House. After the Trump administration used Carpenter’s song “Juno” in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) propaganda video, the pop star responded, calling it “evil and disgusting.” The White House account has since deleted the post — but they’ve picked this fight with musicians before. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_1267.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] (theverge.com - 50 min.)

5 Essential Free Apps You Should Always Keep On A USB Stick - BGR. While USB sticks can carry everything from media to files and more, you should definitely store some essential free apps like LibreOffice, VLC, and others. (bgr.com - 17 min.)

Rewind Mac app shutting down following Meta acquisition - 9to5Mac. Rewind, which recorded and transcribed everything users saw or heard, is shutting down in two weeks, following Meta’s acquisition of its parent company. (9to5mac.com - 27 min.)

Another Limited Edition Accessory From Apple: Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand. Link to: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/hsbd2zm/a/hikawa-phone-grip-stand-magsafe-compatible. (daringfireball.net - 17 min.)

Pixel owners: You can now use your phone as a Switch 2 webcam. The November Pixel Drop provided the fix. (engadget.com - 1 time)

What’s next for drones. Police drones, rapid deliveries of blood, tech-friendly regulations, and autonomous weapons are all signs that drone technology is changing quickly. (technologyreview.com - 42 min.)

Changing Your IP Address Is Easier Than You Think. Here’s How to Use a VPN to Mask Your IP Address. You can use these techniques, such as a VPN or proxy server, to quickly and easily change your IP address. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Another Limited Edition Accessory From Apple: Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand. Link to: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/hsbd2zm/a/hikawa-phone-grip-stand-magsafe-compatible. (daringfireball.net - 17 min.)

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #439. Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #643 - CNET. Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #909. Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day! (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #1631 - CNET. Here's today's Wordle answer, plus a look at spoiler-free hints and past solutions. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Wordle, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #439. Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #643 - CNET. Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Dec. 6 #909. Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day! (cnet.com - 23 min.)

Today's NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 6 #1631 - CNET. Here's today's Wordle answer, plus a look at spoiler-free hints and past solutions. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Wordle, every day. (cnet.com - 23 min.)

This Telescope's Final Data Release Just Killed 30 Cosmological Theories. The Atacama Cosmology Telescope in Chile not only confirmed one of the greatest mysteries in the universe—it also ruled out dozens of models that attempted to solve it. (gizmodo.com - 33 min.)

Not a Fan of Safari's New Look in iOS 26? You Can Change It. The Compact toolbar isn't for everyone, but you don't have to stick with it. (cnet.com - 1 minut)

Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless. Limitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone. (techcrunch.com - 31 min.)

Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again. Security+ 3.0 kills compatibility with popular smart home platforms enabled by controllers from Tailwind, Meross, and Ratgdo. More cause for RATGDO. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

Sabrina Carpenter has ratioed the White House. After the Trump administration used Carpenter’s song “Juno” in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) propaganda video, the pop star responded, calling it “evil and disgusting.” The White House account has since deleted the post — but they’ve picked this fight with musicians before. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_1267.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] (theverge.com - 50 min.)

This swanky former tech HQ now houses an elfin pop-up bar for the holidays. The former headquarters of PayScale — which has relocated to Boston — now houses interactive experiences, including a winter wonderland-themed Elf. (geekwire.com - 55 min.)

Submit Startup - GeekWire Startup List – GeekWire. Use this form to submit your company to the GeekWire Startup List. Our staff will review your application for potential inclusion on the list. (geekwire.com - 15 min.)

This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress. Awear won the Battlefield 200 health stage pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. (techcrunch.com - 26 min.)

Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless. Limitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone. (techcrunch.com - 31 min.)

Not a Fan of Safari's New Look in iOS 26? You Can Change It. The Compact toolbar isn't for everyone, but you don't have to stick with it. (cnet.com - 1 minut)

This Windows mini PC made me question why I still use a full-size desktop in 2025. Acer's Veriton NUC AI is a compact Windows PC with a wide selection of ports. (zdnet.com - 24 min.)

Another Limited Edition Accessory From Apple: Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand. Link to: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/hsbd2zm/a/hikawa-phone-grip-stand-magsafe-compatible. (daringfireball.net - 17 min.)

114 Cyber Monday Deals Still Available Today on Apple, Nintendo, TCL, Samsung and More. These lingering discounts on TVs, laptops, appliances and holiday gifts are still up for grabs, but the clock is ticking. (cnet.com - 1 time)