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On Amazon, you can get one bundled with a Ring Battery Doorbell for $60 off. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 day ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/chris-bayer/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Chris Bayer </a> in <a href="/topic/home-security/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Home Security </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/the-blink-video-doorbell-for-30-is-the-ultimate-smart-home-deal-ahead-of-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Blink Video Doorbell" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/the-blink-video-doorbell-for-30-is-the-ultimate-smart-home-deal-ahead-of-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> The Blink Video Doorbell for $30 is the ultimate smart home early Black Friday deal </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> When can you buy a video doorbell for the price of a trip to a fast-food restaurant? The Blink Video Doorbell is 50% off at Amazon through Black Friday. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">3 days ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/maria-diaz/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Maria Diaz </a> in <a href="/topic/home-security/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Home Security </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/this-new-google-lens-feature-saves-you-time-while-shopping-irl-heres-how/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="google-lens.png" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/this-new-google-lens-feature-saves-you-time-while-shopping-irl-heres-how/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> This new Google Lens feature saves you time while shopping IRL - here's how </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Just in time for holiday shopping, Google Lens is getting a new feature that may help you save time and money. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">4 days ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/artie-beaty/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Artie Beaty </a> in <a href="/topic/google/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Google </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/get-a-walmart-membership-for-half-off-and-snag-exclusive-access-to-upcoming-black-friday-sales/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="walmart-plus-black-friday" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/get-a-walmart-membership-for-half-off-and-snag-exclusive-access-to-upcoming-black-friday-sales/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> Get a Walmart+ membership for half off and snag exclusive access to upcoming Black Friday sales </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Right now, you can save $49 on an annual Walmart+ membership and get benefits like free delivery, early sale access, and more, just ahead of the retailer's Black Friday sale on November 25. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">4 days ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/kayla-solino/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Kayla Solino </a> in <a href="/topic/home-and-office/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Home & Office </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/temu-vs-amazon-which-shopping-site-is-best-for-your-buying-needs/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Screenshots of Temu and Amazon on the App Store" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/temu-vs-amazon-which-shopping-site-is-best-for-your-buying-needs/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> Temu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs? 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But some big challenges remain </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Research suggests Southeast Asian markets have already invested heavily in AI. Continued growth will rely on pro-innovation policies. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">2 weeks ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/eileen-yu/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Eileen Yu </a> in <a href="/topic/digital-transformation/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Digital Transformation </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/48-of-people-have-been-scammed-while-holiday-shopping-online-what-to-watch-for/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="cracked credit card" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/48-of-people-have-been-scammed-while-holiday-shopping-online-what-to-watch-for/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> 48% of people have been scammed while holiday shopping online - what to watch for </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Almost half of Americans will do most of their holiday shopping between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But that's also the busiest time of the year for scammers. Here's how to protect yourself. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">3 weeks ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/lance-whitney/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Lance Whitney </a> in <a href="/topic/cyber-threats/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Cyber Threats </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/research-less-shop-more-how-amazons-ai-shopping-guides-help-you-find-what-you-need/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Screenshot from Amazon blog post" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/research-less-shop-more-how-amazons-ai-shopping-guides-help-you-find-what-you-need/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> Research less, shop more: How Amazon's AI Shopping Guides help you find what you need </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> The sheer abundance of deals can get overwhelming. Amazon's guides are rolling out to US customers across more than 100 product types. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 month ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/matene-toure/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Matene Toure </a> in <a href="/topic/artificial-intelligence/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Artificial Intelligence </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/the-roborock-s8-pro-ultra-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-at-700-off-for-october-prime-day/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/the-roborock-s8-pro-ultra-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-at-700-off-for-october-prime-day/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra hit its lowest price ever at $700 off for October Prime Day </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> If you've had your eye on the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, now is the time to add it to your cart as it's currently $700 off - the lowest price we've seen - thanks to October Prime Day. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 month ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/maria-diaz/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Maria Diaz </a> in <a href="/topic/home-and-office/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Home & Office </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div 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15:23:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd29f72d1-47ad-41d7-8bc0-135ec58db813\u002Fgreg-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Greg Nichols covers robotics, AI, and AR\u002FVR for ZDNET. A full-time journalist and author, he writes about tech, travel, crime, and the economy for global media outlets and reports from across the U.S., South America, and Asia. He's a co-founder of Truly*Adventurous, a digital media platform that produces original tales of true adventure, and an award-winning author.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"edb28a9c-db94-49a7-9029-ca8c145fba0f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nitat Termmee\u002FMoment\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Software engineer explaining to controlling robotic welding process to welder in factory. -\" data-image-filename=\"engineering-manager-robotics-factory.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1064\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe past couple of years has seen an unprecedented surge in the adoption of robots by a variety of sectors, including major employers like manufacturers and warehouse operators such as Amazon. The trend was already ramping up when the pandemic hit, but labor shortfalls and supply chain pressures sent it into overdrive, and there's no going back.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the end of 2021, Global X \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2021\u002F12\u002F14\u002Fgolden-era-of-robotics-adoption-kicks-off-in-2022-strategist-says.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eforecasts growth in industrial robots\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from 16 billion to 37 billion over the next 10 years, noting the importance of 2022 as a major adoption tipping point.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat does that mean for humans? And given the longstanding fears of the impact of robots on employees, why hasn't a bigger deal been made of this? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.veobot.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVeo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which provides \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=HVA2Q_VoFfw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esensing and intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to four of the biggest robot companies in the world (FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB, and Kuka), came up with part of the answer when it surveyed 500+ manufacturers across the US, UK, and Japan in Q2. What's clear in the resulting report, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.veobot.com\u002Fblog\u002F2022\u002F6\u002F23\u002Fveo-robotics-2022-manufacturing-automation-outlook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVeo Robotics' 2022 Manufacturing Automation Outlook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, is that this indisputably is a landmark moment in our relationship with automation, one in which robots are being normalized across sectors that previously relied heavily on human labor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver 55% of global manufacturers report now having ten or more robots in their facilities, with nearly one in three (32%) saying they have 30 or more. The pandemic and a historically hot market clearly has a lot to do with this. As inflation and recession fears hit manufacturers, one in three said \"reducing the cost and complexity of manufacturing\" was one of their biggest challenges over the next six months to a year. However, this was still trailing the challenge of hiring and training skilled workers (37%) and supply chain constraints (34%).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat last bit is an important clue in the puzzle of why we're not hearing more cries of alarm about the changing labor dynamics brought about by automation. The historically strong labor market means employees aren't feeling the pinch like they might have in years past. Notably, that's changed the public perception of automation, as have trends in the consumer sector toward things like contactless service (for which robots are well suited) and delivery (more and more the realm of autonomous vehicles). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fno-really-robots-are-about-to-take-a-lot-of-jobs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo really, robots are about to take A LOT of jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2eb0763c-b7d8-4665-8349-0b873e24df35\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Veo\" data-image-alt-text=\"robot-interaction.png\" data-image-filename=\"robot-interaction.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"2048\" data-image-height=\"1366\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore to the point, though, there's an element of the frog being kept in the pot as the water is brought to a slow boil. Notably, human-robot collaboration has risen for 6 out of 10 manufacturers in the last year, according to the Veo report, as facilities turn to automation to assist workers amid the labor shortage. That's led to a perception by both employers and employees that automation is not replacing workers, which is probably true, but also probably a temporary and transitional phenomenon. Most manufacturers (57%) believe that robots are not directly replacing workers but rather working alongside them and freeing human workers up to do more skilled and less repetitive work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also a technological aspect that hinders the idea of robots taking over wholesale. Make no mistake; automation systems have become phenomenally sophisticated in recent years, converging advances in AI, machine vision, cloud computing, and sensor technologies into nimble platforms that can work as generalists in a way their industrial automation forebears -- hyper specialized to do very specific tasks -- never could. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fanonymity-why-its-the-secret-weapon-digital-workforces\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAnonymity: Why it's the secret weapon for digital workforces\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, the technology needs a lot of babysitting, with 81% of manufacturers saying they deal with robot-led production shutdowns, which typically require human-assisted solutions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of this adds up to a unique set of circumstances. Robots are very definitely encroaching in a variety of sectors, gaining ground in ways that will have a major impact on labor markets. But for the time being, the general attitude is one of acceptance and non-concern. If I had to bet, I'd wager that an easing labor market, rising inflation, and looming recession will snap plenty of folks back to attention in the years ahead. Robots have been a bogeyman for a long time, and despite our current complacency, that's not likely to change.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-11 11:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A revolution in labor markets and automation is upon us, but so far the alarm bells have been muted.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0e034d4d-116e-4a03-a6ca-b58e5c26ceae",image:{id:"edb28a9c-db94-49a7-9029-ca8c145fba0f",filename:"engineering-manager-robotics-factory.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-17 21:09:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Software engineer explaining to controlling robotic welding process to welder in factory. -",credits:"Nitat Termmee\u002FMoment\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F17\u002Fedb28a9c-db94-49a7-9029-ca8c145fba0f\u002Fengineering-manager-robotics-factory.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1064,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^AI & Robotics",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"yes-robots-have-taken-over-so-why-dont-we-care",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Yes, robots have taken over (So why don't we care?)",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"36d815b5-fc28-4424-ab57-a7db22867009",slug:"autonomous-vehicles",name:"Autonomous Vehicles",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"83b60ecf-3b8f-49ad-9942-4ddf006a7365",slug:"smart-cities",name:"Smart Cities",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"44ae38fb-10d8-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Rajiv Rao",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Rajiv",lastName:"Rao",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"fb35bdd8-1174-11e4-9732-00505685119a",filename:"rajiv-rao-author.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2013-11-25 15:49:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2013\u002F11\u002F25\u002Ffb35bdd8-1174-11e4-9732-00505685119a\u002Frajiv-rao-author.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Rajiv is a journalist and filmmaker who is interested in how new technologies, innovation, and disruptive business forces are shaking things up in India.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d190428d-d931-49b7-892b-afd6e97aa2e3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Punit Paranjpe\u002FAFP via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"paytm-sharma-gettyimages.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"paytm-sharma-gettyimages.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"683\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPaytm has been a digital payments pioneer in India and a household name for the past decade or so. For most of its life, it has been a 'mobile wallet' through which you can load up cash and pay merchants via a mobile app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn November 18th last year, Paytm \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reuters.com\u002Fmarkets\u002Fus\u002Fskies-darken-indian-ipos-after-paytms-diappointing-debut-2021-11-19\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elaunched\u003C\u002Fa\u003E its IPO, the largest in Indian history. Paytm's founder Vijay Shankar Sharma, had long held aspirations for the company to be biggest and brightest of its kind across the world and especially in India. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reuters.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpaytm-ipo-india\u002Ffactbox-indias-10-biggest-ever-ipos-led-by-paytm-idUSL4N2S03TK\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOutstripping\u003C\u002Fa\u003E the largest IPO in Indian history until that point in time -- that of Coal India in 2010 -- was one emphatic way to stamp its formal arrival into the big leagues of global and Indian businesses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EGo big or go home\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESharma has been fond of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com\u002Fsmall-biz\u002Fentrepreneurship\u002Fravi-adusumalli-taught-me-to-go-big-or-go-home-vijay-shekhar-sharma-ceo-paytm\u002Farticleshow\u002F59783880.cms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esaying\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \"go big or go home,\" so much so that he has fashioned it into the company's de-facto motto. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe stage was set for a huge payout for both Sharma and Paytm. India had heard a lot about him and his company over the past five years through his relentless media presence, and of course, his \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpaytm.com\u002Fabout-us\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einvestors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- Alibaba, Buffett and Softbank amongst others -- who were the biggest names in global venture capital. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter all, the mobile payment giants next door in China -- Wechat Pay and Alipay -- were worth astronomical sums with estimated valuations of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.beyondsummits.com\u002Fblog\u002Fwhats-next-step-wechat-after-reaching-600-million-users\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$86 billion\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pymnts.com\u002Fnews\u002Finternational\u002F2021\u002Fant-group-looks-to-boost-valuation-by-upping-alipay-commissions\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$315 billion\u003C\u002Fa\u003E respectively with the latter eventually \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.livemint.com\u002Fcompanies\u002Fnews\u002Fant-group-s-valuation-seen-dropping-to-108-billion-on-crackdown-11611284111393.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eplummeting\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to around $108 billion after being yanked by the Chinese government right before its IPO. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESharma's personal \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.business-standard.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcompanies\u002Fpaytm-founder-vijay-sharma-says-winning-in-india-prepared-him-for-the-world-119100700122_1.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estory\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is the kind you root for -- a small-town boy from northern India, his father a local school teacher and his mother a homemaker, who spoke only Hindi and who traveled to Delhi to study engineering at the unusually precocious age of 15. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShy and introverted and unable to speak English, he went from an academic star to a backbencher who struggled. Yet, he never stopped chasing his entrepreneurial dreams. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the opening bell of the stock being listed, Sharma broke down into \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ndtv.com\u002Findia-news\u002Fpaytms-vijay-shekhar-sharma-in-tears-on-listing-day-2615480\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etears\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a catharsis for all the toil and struggle of his early years. Paytm's bankers and Sharma had collectively decided to set the IPO price at Rs 2,150 ($29), thus valuing the company at $20 billion and bringing in a big pay day for everyone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpaypal-vs-venmo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPayPal vs. Venmo: Which payment service is right for you?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESunk by the hype\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt turns out that the bell that appeared to ring in Paytm's victory may have been tolling for other reasons. Paytm's stock \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reuters.com\u002Fmarkets\u002Fus\u002Fskies-darken-indian-ipos-after-paytms-diappointing-debut-2021-11-19\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecrashed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E spectacularly by 27%, the biggest slump in Indian IPO history. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt may not have entirely been caused by stock analyst firm Macquarie's report on Paytm, but it certainly didn't help. Arriving a few hours before the listing and titled \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Freports.chittorgarh.com\u002Fipo_notes\u002FOne97Communicationsone97In-TooManyFingersInTooManyPies20211118-Macquarie.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EToo many fingers In too many pies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Macquarie sliced open what it thought was a puffed-up piece of a company that Sharma and his bankers had marketed to the press, investors and others. This was something that many other observers had been echoing, albeit, not with such deadly timing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst of all Macquarie highlighted that the company had never been profitable. It \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.livemint.com\u002Fcompanies\u002Fcompany-results\u002Fpaytm-q2-results-net-loss-widens-to-rs-472-crore-11637990683939.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereported\u003C\u002Fa\u003E a net loss of ₹473 crore ($63 million) in the second quarter of its financial year ending July, compared with ₹437 crore (58 million) in the same period a year earlier. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe problem that Macquarie and others were finding with Paytm is that the company seemed to be taking in cash with not much to show for it. As much as 70 percent of its equity infusion was being used to stem the tide of red, most of which was spent on advertising. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMacquarie called it \"a cash burning machine,\" and most shocking of all is that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.livemint.com\u002Fcompanies\u002Fnews\u002Fipobound-paytm-sees-revenue-drop-cuts-losses-by-42-in-fy21-11622886720413.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erevenue\u003C\u002Fa\u003E actually slumped in FY21 as it fell by 11% to ₹3,187 crore -- truly surreal for a high-growth, digital company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the time, professor of finance Aswath Damodaran from New York University \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com\u002Fmarkets\u002Fipos\u002Ffpos\u002Fvijay-shekhar-sharmas-obsession-on-creating-a-record-for-paytm-ipo-led-to-a-bad-day-1\u002Farticleshow\u002F87793851.cms?from=mdr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esaid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in BloombergQuint that Paytm seems to function on \"hyperbolic forecasts from its founder and top management that are off by a factor of three or four.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps the biggest problem -- indeed the one that further clouds the firm's outlook going ahead according to many of the company's analysts and observers -- was its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com\u002Fmarkets\u002Fipos\u002Ffpos\u002Fipo-rush-continues-paytm-2-other-public-issues-to-open-next-week\u002Farticleshow\u002F87537551.cms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ediversification\u003C\u002Fa\u003E drive into a confusing and unconnected group of businesses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EToo much for too little\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the last three years, the company \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fortuneindia.com\u002Fenterprise\u002Fpaytm-stock-will-crash-44-to-1200-co-is-loss-leader-macquarie\u002F106219\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edived into\u003C\u002Fa\u003E consumer lending, credit cards, wealth management, insurance distribution as well as areas unrelated to its core competence such as movie ticketing, fantasy sports and e-commerce. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPaytm's move into these areas coincided with a development in the Indian payments landscape that drastically altered the company's dominant position. But the story really began well before its spectacular rise. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn late 2016 Indian Prime Minister Narendra \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fscroll.in\u002Farticle\u002F1009871\u002Ffive-years-later-its-even-more-clear-that-demonetisation-was-a-disaster-for-india\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EModi\u003C\u002Fa\u003E decided to, in a disastrous decision for the Indian economy and the welfare of its citizens, remove all Indian ₹500 and ₹1000 notes from circulation overnight without warning which caused widespread hardship and suffering. This was move was especially detrimental amongst India's poor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESharma had taken out full-page nationwide newspaper \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.euromoney.com\u002Farticle\u002Fb15ts6qpxvj51d\u002Fhow-paytm-went-big-on-indian-demonetization\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eads\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that morning, with Modi's photo plastered onto it, hailing his decision and Paytm's imminent ascendancy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe even went so far as to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Findianexpress.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftrending\u002Ftrending-in-india\u002Fthis-e-payment-brand-upgraded-its-insensitive-ad-on-demonetisation-but-got-trolled-any-way-4377339\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emock\u003C\u002Fa\u003E those struggling to access cash, telling them to 'Paytm' it as ATMs were empty. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd Paytm indeed did \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com\u002Fsmall-biz\u002Fstartups\u002Fafter-note-ban-boost-its-time-for-the-next-growth-trigger-for-paytm\u002Farticleshow\u002F61510703.cms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eascend\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, becoming the de-facto solution for cashless transactions as cash itself was now a scarce resource thanks to the deeply flawed demonetisation drive. Thereafter, it attracted a number of marquee investments from the richest billionaires across the globe, including Warren Buffett, Jack Ma and Masayoshi Son. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen came the moment of reckoning, a decisive \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftransfin.in\u002Fupi-transactions-rise-paytm-phonepe-app-online-payment-apps-in-india-struggle-to-make-money\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eturning point\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for Paytm. A full-stack, payments gateway called UPI was rolled out by the Indian government where individuals could seamlessly use their bank account to send other individuals or institutions money. It quickly became the go-to way to send digital money. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut there was a huge business model problem for Paytm's wallet-based solution -- the platform was free to all consumers and merchants. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven though this existential dilemma had been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqz.com\u002Findia\u002F1977094\u002Falibaba-softbank-backed-unicorn-paytm-has-spread-itself-too-thin\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erevealed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in detail in various articles, it didn't seem to deter the team that charted the course for the company's IPO \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsequently, Paytm's stock price, instead of soaring on its listing day as expected by founders, promoters and investors, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.businessinsider.in\u002Fstock-market\u002Fnews\u002Fpaytm-ipo-listed-at-discount-of-9-starts-trading-at-1955\u002Farticleshow\u002F87772082.cms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etanked\u003C\u002Fa\u003E spectacularly by 27% from ₹1,955 per share on listing to ₹1,564 per share by the end of the day, the largest first day loss in India's IPO history. Today, it trades at ₹795, far away from its opening day high. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlobal competitors such as Walmart Flipkart's PhonePe and Google Pay began winning \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Finc42.com\u002Fbuzz\u002Fphonepe-google-pay-led-upi-txn-with-total-83-market-share-in-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emarket share\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and currently sit at 47% and 34% respectively, followed by Paytm at 14%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAn uncertain future\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo what does the future bode for a company that has no dominance in any one market? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPaytm is certainly far from down and out. It has deep-pocketed investors, a determined and tenacious CEO in Sharma and investors who have plenty of cash. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best case scenario for Paytm is to get a banking license, a proposition that isn't easy. It currently has a license to operate a payments bank, which is more or less a clearing house without the permission to issue credit, which would be the ideal goal for any company in its place. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com\u002Fmarkets\u002Fexpert-view\u002Fpaytm-is-a-great-company-but-in-the-wrong-country-it-cant-disrupt-banks-digant-haria\u002Farticleshow\u002F87776269.cms?from=mdr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDigant Haira of GreenEdge Wealth Services\u003C\u002Fa\u003E points out, even if it becomes a company that has $15 billion in loans, other established banks already exist, and they certainly don't face the negative valuations that Paytm does.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoreover, more than 30% of Paytm is Chinese owned and at a time of geopolitical tensions between China and India, the future looks difficult at best, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com\u002Findustry\u002Fbanking\u002Ffinance\u002Fthe-china-angle-that-could-hamper-paytms-forward-march\u002Farticleshow\u002F87774896.cms?from=mdr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eaccording\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to stock analyst outfit Macquarie. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo add to its worries, the company has had a number of high-profile executives \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbctv18.com\u002Fmarket\u002Fstocks\u002F3-senior-executives-quit-paytm-in-quick-succession-report-11910342.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edepart\u003C\u002Fa\u003E recently including its chief operating officer of Paytm Payments Bank, the COO of its offline payments division and Abhishek Gupta, senior vice-president and COO of Paytm. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarren Buffett, a man revered for his astute, value-driven stock market picks that are embedded in the sound fundamentals of earning power and strong future growth, is surely \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fortuneindia.com\u002Fenterprise\u002Fwarren-buffett-pockets-16-million-in-paytm-ipo\u002F106226\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekicking himself\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated at 12:18pm IST, 4 March 2022:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Clarified which notes were demonetised.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMore from India\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Freserve-bank-of-indias-deputy-governor-likens-cryptocurrency-to-a-ponzi-scheme\u002F\"\u003EReserve Bank of India's deputy governor likens cryptocurrency to a Ponzi scheme\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Ffoxconn-and-vedanta-to-manufacture-semiconductors-in-india-under-new-jv\u002F\"\u003EFoxconn and Vedanta to manufacture semiconductors in India under new JV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Fjio-platforms-and-ses-form-joint-venture-to-deliver-satellite-broadband-services\u002F\"\u003EJio Platforms and SES form joint venture to deliver satellite broadband services\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Fdigital-rupee-e-passports-and-5g-networks-all-set-to-launch-in-india-next-fiscal-year\u002F\"\u003EDigital rupee, e-passports and crypto tax all set to launch in India next fiscal year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Findias-is-home-of-tech-unicorns\u002F\"\u003EThe year of tech unicorns: India's startup ecosystem sees record-breaking growth\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-facebook-prevent-its-algorithm-from-facilitating-a-communal-bloodbath-in-india\u002F\"\u003ECan Meta prevent its algorithm from facilitating a communal bloodbath in India?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-02 03:34:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Analysts believe that Paytm's problems were masked by promoter and banker-driven hype.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"1789db40-9976-4ed9-a29e-49dde9c74adb",image:{id:"d190428d-d931-49b7-892b-afd6e97aa2e3",filename:"paytm-sharma-gettyimages.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-02 03:32:39",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"paytm-sharma-gettyimages.jpg",credits:"Image: Punit Paranjpe\u002FAFP via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F02\u002Fd190428d-d931-49b7-892b-afd6e97aa2e3\u002Fpaytm-sharma-gettyimages.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1024,height:683,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"the-fall-of-paytm-warren-buffetts-only-indian-investment",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The fall of Paytm: Warren Buffett's only Indian investment",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1078bb42-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"india",name:"India",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8b79a84f-0268-46c1-9862-43cacdf25060\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHome of the helpful algorithm.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2022-04-11-at-4-05-44-pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-04-11-at-4-05-44-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1452\" data-image-height=\"696\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAirlines are, by nature, entirely consistent.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey want free money from the government and they want customers to pay for every little thing that used to be, well, free.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EOh, you have a bag? Please put $25 into our CEO's retirement fund, thank you. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the more galling 'service' changes airlines made was to charge passengers for every seat on the plane. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe sliding scale that began with the best seats near the front or by a window or aisle, and ended with the seats you easily slide off near the back.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's nothing so delicious as using technology to annoy customers during the purchasing process. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EOh, you want seat 26A? Aw, that'll be another $75, thanks. Our CEO has two yachts, you know.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was moved, therefore, to contemplative teeth-chattering on hearing that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdelta-says-it-wants-the-very-best-customers-then-it-treats-them-like-this\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDelta Air Lines\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was introducing something that passengers have actually craved for so long.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParticular passengers, that is.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor many a year, traveling with a group of any size involved additional expense, as well as the additional concern that you won't be able to sit together.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAirlines tended to be merciless about this. You're a family? Aw, that's going to cost you, isn't it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDelta seems suddenly to have recognized the cruelty of this. So, as the \u003Cem\u003EPoints Guy\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthepointsguy.com\u002Fnews\u002Fdelta-air-lines-seat-blocking-families\u002F?utm_source=pocket_mylist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereported\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Delta borrowed a word from Uber and introduced \"dynamic' seat maps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo, this isn't a seat map that jiggles in front of you, making it even harder to select a seat. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, it's a service that blocks certain rows on each plane so that families -- and, who knows, groups of adventurous nuns -- can actually sit together in perfect harmony, while each staring at some kind of screen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBehind it all, you'll be glad to hear, is an algorithm. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis tries to gauge what kind of flight it is and what sorts of people tend to book that flight. Then, the algorithm constantly updates itself. So that, if no families are flying to Disney World that day for political reasons, it releases the reserved seats to single people looking for love in the Mousehole.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDelta explained this is all part of its brand essence: \"Being a customer-centric brand means we're constantly working to offer optimal experiences across travel. Taking a dynamic approach with our seat map displays is one way of doing that by providing preferred seating choices in all cabins -- at the time of booking or at the gate when working with an agent – for customers traveling alone or with a group.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo which more than one grizzly traveler might murmur: \"Oh, yeah. If you're so customer-centric, why didn't you do this before?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe answer, I imagine, is that the perfect algorithm hadn't been built yet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's another aspect to all this, of course. One that favors the airline. Families can be a dreadful nuisance when they can't all sit together. They get on the plane and beg resistant passengers to switch seats. This delays the flight, something airlines abhor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith this dynamic algorithm, Delta might be able to boast of better on-time departure numbers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EOh, you thought this was all just for you, dear passenger? Who do you think we are?\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-22 04:00:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Naturally, it's all thanks to a lovely new algorithm.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"168022bb-664e-4d6f-b361-533a1d9a578e",image:{id:"8b79a84f-0268-46c1-9862-43cacdf25060",filename:"screen-shot-2022-04-11-at-4-05-44-pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-11 23:06:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-04-11-at-4-05-44-pm.png",credits:"Screenshot by ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EHome of the helpful algorithm.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F11\u002F8b79a84f-0268-46c1-9862-43cacdf25060\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-04-11-at-4-05-44-pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1452,height:696,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"delta-air-lines-just-gave-customers-something-they-never-believed-possible",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Delta Air Lines just gave customers something they never believed possible",topic:{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"f011c72e-ed77-4c8a-a687-438e5833ebad",username:"vafshar",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Vala",lastName:"Afshar",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ab92dc3c-5d0e-4d35-930f-b8eb82c6f115",filename:"vala-afshar-author.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2018-02-05 19:33:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2018\u002F02\u002F05\u002Fab92dc3c-5d0e-4d35-930f-b8eb82c6f115\u002Fvala-afshar-author.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Vala Afshar is the Chief Digital Evangelist for Salesforce. Afshar is the author of The Pursuit of Social Business Excellence. Afshar is also the co-host of DisrupTV, a weekly show covering the latest digital business and innovation market trends.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"92f7c980-2c18-408a-a8f2-f9ec88b357d0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWelcome to the trusted experiences-led economy.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-547016709-597f21c89abed50010c87e5e.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-547016709-597f21c89abed50010c87e5e.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECustomer experience is now decidedly digital-first. Customers are empowered by choice and increasingly in control over their personal data, which means trust is their beacon. These are findings based on the fifth edition of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002Fresources\u002Fresearch-reports\u002Fstate-of-the-connected-customer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EState of the Connected Customer report 2022\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESalesforce\u003C\u002Fa\u003E survey of 13,020 consumers and 3,916 business buyers worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E Here's the executive summary of the report with four key takeaways: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Trust-Based Economy Moves to the Forefront:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E As customers navigate a rapidly changing world, questions of trust, values, and integrity are coming to the fore. 88% of customers believe trust becomes more important in times of change.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDigital Acceleration Sparks Demand for Personalization at Scale:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Digital channels continue to dominate customer engagement, but as public health restrictions ease, it will be important for organizations to bridge new ways of engagement with tried-and-true ones. 73% of customers expect companies to understand their unique needs and expectations.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Realities Test Brand Loyalties:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E As consumers' priorities and behaviors shift, established brand loyalties are undergoing tests of strength. 71% of consumers have switched brands at least once in the last year.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDigital-First Experiences Expand to Meet the Moment:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E While open questions remain, the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the customer experience are coming into sharper focus, with impacts across the full customer lifecycle. 68% of customers have purchased products in new ways over the past two years.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f3d94cbb-5d24-46ff-8a00-98cb9f1414c3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EState of the Connected Customer Report 2022 - Salesforce\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"picture5.png\" data-image-filename=\"picture5.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1120\" data-image-height=\"822\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are 10 powerful statistics from the State of Connected Customer Report  2022: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E88% of customers believe trust becomes more important in times of change. Here are the top 5 actions to build trust: 1. Communicate honestly and transparently, 2. Use customer information responsibly, 3. Treat me as a person, not a number, 4. Resolve issues proactively, 5. Communicate proactively.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E74% of customers say communicating honestly and transparently is more important now than before the pandemic. 62% of customers feel an emotional connection to the brands they buy from most.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E52% of customers say they generally trust companies -- up from 48% in 2020. In addition, 88% of customers expect companies to clearly state their values, but only 50% of customers say they do. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E66% of customers have stopped buying from a company whose values didn't align with theirs -- up from 62% in 2020. The top reasons customers say influence their decision to buy from a competitor are 1. Treatment of customers, 2. Treatment of employees, 3. Environmental practices, 4. Actions on economic injustices, 5. Actions on racial injustices, and 5. Community involvement. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"367722f5-1b87-4a16-9c86-89924accdd4d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E&nbsp; Customer Expectations for Personalization Climb\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"picture1.png\" data-image-filename=\"picture1.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"635\" data-image-height=\"891\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cli\u003E88% of customers say the experience a company provides is as important as its product or services -- up from 80% in 2020. To improve the customer experience, start with the employee experience. Research shows that improving the employee experience leads to better customer experience and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fex-leads-to-revenue-growth\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erevenue growth\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. In fact, companies are leaving money on the table. Breaking silos between employee experience and customer experience can lead to a massive opportunity for revenue growth of up to 50% or more. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"twitter_tweet\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Vala Afshar","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FValaAfshar","cache_age":"3153600000","height":null,"html":"\u003Cblockquote class=\\"twitter-tweet\\"\u003E\u003Cp lang=\\"en\\" dir=\\"ltr\\"\u003ETo improve the customer experience, begin with the employee experience. \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FPKw3heezGI\\"\u003Epic.twitter.com\\\u002FPKw3heezGI\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fp\u003E&mdash; Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FValaAfshar\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1520750533128167424?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003EMay 1, 2022\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fblockquote\u003E\\n","provider_name":"Twitter","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com","type":"rich","url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FValaAfshar\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1520750533128167424","version":"1.0","width":550}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FValaAfshar\u002Fstatus\u002F1520750533128167424?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\" data-conversation=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cli\u003E61% of consumers are comfortable with companies using relevant personal information in a transparent and beneficial manner -- up from 52% in 2020. The report notes that 58% of Gen Zers prefer to purchase online, compared to only 38% of baby boomers.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"da3ab128-2fb1-4df4-9036-9b90e21d0d59\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EReasons Consumers Switched Brands in the Past Year\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"picture2.png\" data-image-filename=\"picture2.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"620\" data-image-height=\"524\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cli\u003E71% of consumers switched brands at least once in the past year. While better deals and product quality are the primary drivers of brand defection, myriad additional factors such as improved customer service, product availability, and convenience lure consumers away. 56% of consumers say they're more likely to buy from a brand with a loyalty program.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2c89b8c4-cd12-4b4d-8443-5370fc75d4e9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECustomers Embrace Channels with Speed\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"picture3.png\" data-image-filename=\"picture3.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"677\" data-image-height=\"906\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cli\u003E83% of customers expect to interact with someone immediately when they contact a company. The number of customers who prefer to engage on organizations' dedicated mobile apps is now almost equal to those who want to be met on messenger apps they use in their personal lives, like WeChat and Google Hangouts. Engagement is as omnichannel as ever, with customers turning to an average of nine different channels to communicate with companies.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fe6631c2-bf85-4b66-b7ee-32ff04947050\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUse and Expected Use of the Following Technologies\u002FServices\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"picture4.png\" data-image-filename=\"picture4.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"691\" data-image-height=\"868\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cli\u003E68% of customers have purchased products in a new way in the past two years. The uptake of the new services has been strikingly fast. For example, between 2020 and 2022, the share of customers to use curbside pickup nearly doubled, from 31% to 60%. More importantly, 61% of customers who shop via social media expect to do it more in three years.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E Only 13% of customers say it takes little effort to get cases resolved. In fact, 83% of customers expect to solve complex problems by speaking to one person, but 53% say most support interactions are fragmented. And 75% of business buyers say sales conversations are more asynchronous than they used to be. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"twitter_tweet\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Vala Afshar","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FValaAfshar","cache_age":"3153600000","height":null,"html":"\u003Cblockquote class=\\"twitter-tweet\\"\u003E\u003Cp lang=\\"en\\" dir=\\"ltr\\"\u003EResearch shows that breaking silos between employee experience (EX) and customer experience (CX) can lead to a massive opportunity for revenue growth of up to 50%.\\u00a0\\u2070\u003Cbr\u003EThe biggest reason for the disconnect: outdated technology and siloed data strategies \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FJXISRhFBLV\\"\u003Ehttps:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FJXISRhFBLV\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ft.co\\\u002FQIPmE1YTzV\\"\u003Epic.twitter.com\\\u002FQIPmE1YTzV\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fp\u003E&mdash; Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FValaAfshar\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1509552604434640896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\"\u003EMarch 31, 2022\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fblockquote\u003E\\n","provider_name":"Twitter","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com","type":"rich","url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FValaAfshar\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1509552604434640896","version":"1.0","width":550}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FValaAfshar\u002Fstatus\u002F1509552604434640896?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\" data-conversation=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe report concludes with a reminder of the importance of excellent customer service and support experiences with the following findings: 96% of customers say excellent customer service builds trust. In fact, 83% of customers say they're more loyal to companies that provide consistency across departments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about the State of Connected Customer Report 2022, you can visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002Fresources\u002Fresearch-reports\u002Fstate-of-the-connected-customer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2aecadad-f0db-49e1-83aa-7e32415a2aaf\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2aecadad-f0db-49e1-83aa-7e32415a2aaf\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-10 16:13:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Research found that 88% of customers say the experience a company provides is as important as its product or services -- up from 80% in 2020.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"767d9ebf-0469-438a-b802-4722b53d9929",image:{id:"e12bd7e8-6fd7-46a1-b9b3-dc015f001216",filename:"sainsburys-smartshop-scan-pay-go-trial-customers-scanning-their-shopping-with-their-smartphone-fo.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2018-08-14 09:36:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"picture1.png",credits:"Image: Sainsbury's",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ECustomer Expectations for Personalization Climb\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2018\u002F08\u002F14\u002Fe12bd7e8-6fd7-46a1-b9b3-dc015f001216\u002Fsainsburys-smartshop-scan-pay-go-trial-customers-scanning-their-shopping-with-their-smartphone-fo.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:770,height:474,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^CXO",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"welcome-to-the-trusted-experiences-led-economy",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Welcome to the trusted experiences-led economy",topic:{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0feec2d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"big-data",name:"Big Data",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"25139207-2139-4a8d-8343-bc3744208c0f",username:"RossRubin",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ross",lastName:"Rubin",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6a5590cf-f3c4-4e5a-aadf-99894c4e385d",filename:"rossrubinsmileweb-square.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-09-28 19:03:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F28\u002F6a5590cf-f3c4-4e5a-aadf-99894c4e385d\u002Frossrubinsmileweb-square.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ross Rubin is the founder and principal analyst at Reticle Research, editor of the Reticle Research Report newsletter, and co-host of the Techspansive podcast. Ross has been an industry analyst focusing on innovation in the technology, media and telecom markets for over 20 years. Prior to founding Reticle Research, he was executive director and principal analyst at The NPD Group. Prior to NPD, he founded and developed the consumer access and technology service at Jupiter Research (acquired by Forrester Research), where he served as vice president and chief research fellow. He has written hundreds of articles and columns for publications such as CNET, Fast Company, Engadget, and ABCNews.com and is a graduate of Cornell University.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7a149045-12a0-4664-8b7e-2588c1cfcba1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"By Rawpixel.com -- Shutterstock\" data-image-alt-text=\"fraud.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"fraud.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F09\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. consumers reported losing more than $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021, an increase of 70% from the previous year. As anyone who's gotten a fraud alert from their credit card company knows, tech has long played a role in stopping fraudulent transactions. Now, though, machine learning is helping retailers and carriers offer consumers more confidence that the products and services being offered to them are legitimate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA jungle out there\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the first place, many consumers go to find products; Amazon has a central role to play in keeping the purchase process as safe and reliable as possible. And as with so much about the company, it does so on a staggering scale. According to a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbrandservices.amazon.com\u002Fprogressreport\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrand protection report released in June\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the company notes it has over 12,000 people working on brand protection efforts. That includes a dedicated Counterfeit Crimes Unit that investigates suspected fraudsters, shuts down their accounts, and even helps in efforts to prosecute perpetrators. Amazon scans more than eight billion attempted changes to product pages each day and blocked more than four billion attempts to create fake seller accounts last year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to working with owners of big brands such as Procter & Gamble, GoPro, Yeti and Whirlpool to pursue counterfeiters, the company operates an IP accelerator to help small businesses connect with legal help to protect their intellectual property. And if it finds that a customer has purchased a counterfeit product on its website that slipped through, Amazon will proactively contact the customer and refund the purchase price regardless of which merchant sold it and without requiring any further action by the customer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen company calls\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScam calls have become such a scourge that many consumers now don't answer their phones unless they recognize the caller. A few months into the pandemic, T-Mobile rolled out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fmobile\u002Ft-mobile-scam-shield-app-will-cut-down-on-those-scam-likely-calls-heres-how\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EScam Shield\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a set of services to help protect callers from potential fraud. However, consumers' wariness has also gotten in the way of companies contacting consumers with updates on topics they care about, such as, for example, an appointment or reservation opening. Now, the company that powers Scam Shield, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffirstorion.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFirst Orion\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, is taking steps to not only offer consumers more confidence that a company calling them is what it purports to be.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst Orion's Inform services allow companies to replace the standard numeric Caller ID message with up to 32 characters that can include the company's verified name and even the reason it's calling. So if, for example, your preferred hotel chain calls you about a reservation update, you might be more inclined to answer the call than if it's reaching out to promote a timeshare program. While the branding extends into a consumer's call log, inform can't offer the same level of verification for texts, a means of fraud initiation for which the company says it's seeing high demand for a solution.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFirst Orion's other branded communications program, Engage, allows companies to have even more branding, including their logos, on the call screen. Inform can work with any smartphone that connects with a carrier partner, Engage, on the other hand, requires that consumers have the partner company's app installed on their smartphone but can work regardless of carrier. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-12 21:06:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Efforts from Amazon and First Orion are among the ways that companies are cracking down on perpetrators of consumer fraud.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b2716d15-2b39-4887-aaa4-a8dd0805583e",image:{id:"7a149045-12a0-4664-8b7e-2588c1cfcba1",filename:"fraud.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-09-16 13:08:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"fraud.jpg",credits:"By Rawpixel.com -- Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F16\u002F7a149045-12a0-4664-8b7e-2588c1cfcba1\u002Ffraud.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"fraud-protection-efforts-target-fake-corporate-identities-online-and-offline",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Fraud protection efforts target fake corporate identities online and offline",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"d17ddd02-232e-4fbe-84af-201e48b9b852",slug:"companies",name:"Companies",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a92f02d0-a31e-4e6f-ad6c-9f50322126b8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThoughtful marketing? Who'd have thunk it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"StackCommerce\" data-image-alt-text=\"zd-mothers-day-special.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"zd-mothers-day-special.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"800\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelling is an art that drifts toward extremities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen brands decide they must peddle certain wares for certain occasions, they paint their excitement with broad brushes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-mothers-day-gift\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMother's Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is one of those times. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the last couple of weeks, I've had a lot of emails telling me to make my mom happy. It seems she'd be very happy if I bought her a new iPhone, a new Amazon Echo or a thousand other frightfully useful things.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a touch difficult to make her happy -- even with such exalted wares -- as she's dead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet marketers don't seem to know whether or how to address such mundane realities. So they plow on with expected, relentless messages and spray them over everyone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was moved, therefore, to an odd rapture by a piece of email marketing from a yarn store.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, it was sent to my wife rather than to me, but she forwarded it to me as she, too, found it moving.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.castawayyarnshop.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECast Away Yarn Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Santa Rosa, California, offered these words: \"We know that Mother's Day means something different for everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust that first sentence tells you that the brand stopped to at least consider its customers. All its customers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the email continued: \"If you're looking to treat your mom to something special, we would be happy to recommend quick patterns and gifts in the shop.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis seemed like fairly standard, moderately phrased messaging. But then true customer focus arrived: \"If you are grieving or ignoring the day, perhaps we can help you find a little treat for yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomeone sat down and truly considered all their customers and the potential ramification of Mother's Day for each of them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomeone concocted a piece of marketing that will likely not only move those desperately in search of a Mother's Day gift for their moms but also those for whom Mother's Day represents meh, or even pain.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is the rare occasion, I suspect, where everyone who reads this email will feel an additional pull toward the brand. Purely because of its thoughtfulness and the tone in which it expresses itself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's very, very hard to please everyone. Largely, it feels impossible. But this store, which brands itself as \"The Biggest Little Yarn Shop Around,\" showed that it's possible to make everyone feel as if they're being heard, rather than herded.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow odd that a tiny little yarn store can do it while so many big brands -- and yes, quite a few in tech -- can't.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-08 12:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Mother's Day is an intense sales period. Sometimes, though, brands ignore the true realities.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"bd38a56a-469a-4eb6-95a7-328cdf8b7a9a",image:{id:"cb40fd3d-95b6-4b34-bd41-0627866dfd71",filename:"zd-mothers-day-special.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-12 14:59:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"zd-mothers-day-special.jpg",credits:"StackCommerce",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThoughtful marketing? 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In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1e114873-68b5-429d-b0a2-eb923fe3548d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EInspired?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-4-05-24-pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-4-05-24-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1362\" data-image-height=\"700\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'd never really thought about it, as I'd dismissed the very possibility.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETravel, after all, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdelta-says-it-wants-the-very-best-customers-then-it-treats-them-like-this\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecan be a numbing experience\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It invites tolerance while excluding notions of predictability -- or, quite often, basic civility. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou know you'll be buffeted, one way or another. You're just not entirely sure when and where the buffeting will occur.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"f77c9fb0-3be3-4137-b49e-f102fdc12d0b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ff77c9fb0-3be3-4137-b49e-f102fdc12d0b\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor many, airports offer the kind of joyous experiences usually reserved for those undergoing surgery without anesthetic. The lines, the peculiar stares from members of the TSA, the crowds milling around every square foot, as if no one really knows where they're going at all.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd then there are those early morning flights.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou navigate your own consciousness, while you steer your way toward a coffee. Any coffee. Just let it be hot and motivating. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOften, however, you stand in a long line, trying to control your faculties. The people ahead of you, equally shorn of alert consciousness, search their crania for words and needs. Then they search their pockets and purses for credit cards they've unaccountably mislaid.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you know it, you finally get your coffee just as your flight is being called. And spill half of it on your hand, causing you to curse the very notion of the trip. And life itself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOddly, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstarbucks-just-made-a-startling-change-to-your-coffee-experience\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStarbucks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has given you a thought. It just doesn't want you to know it has.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI judge this from a surprising piece of information that I recently learned. \u003Cem\u003EThe Points Guy\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthepointsguy.com\u002Fnews\u002Fstarbucks-continues-mobile-order-rollout\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereported\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that Starbucks was expanding mobile ordering at airports. All over America.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe service apparently began in June of last year at Washington Dulles International Airport. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne might have imagined that Congresspeople would get first dibs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps you, like me, had no idea this was a thing. Perhaps you, like me, might, for the first time in your life, consider that mobile ordering actually has a virtue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease forgive me, but when I \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-just-watched-a-controversial-starbucks-idea-in-action-it-put-me-off-coffee\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecently saw one of Starbucks' pick-up only stores in action\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I felt for humanity and its imminent plight.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECold and soulless like an iced coffee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReaders -- well, one -- chided me for suggesting that those (somewhat) younger than myself were only interested in staring at phones rather than talking to people. This reader, who may have even been a barista, accused me of \"entitlement\" and \"contempt.\" (Am I not entitled to a little contempt? Isn't everyone, once in a while?)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe accused me of \"not keeping up with the times,\" which struck me as a rather old-fashioned phrase. And he added: \"We make connections with people that matter, not every prick who thinks he gets a conversation with a latte.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENaturally, connections with people that matter are made through a gadget, rather than in real life. Naturally, I was hurt. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, with the discovery that I can skip the Starbucks airport line, I wanted to reassess my entitled contempt.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERelated:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-single-serve-coffee-maker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best single serve coffee makers\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-cold-brew-maker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best cold brew coffee makers\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-french-press\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best French press coffee makers\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI concluded that airports are different because they're far more utilitarian. If you go to your local Starbucks day after day, you may fall into a friendly relationship with one or more of the employees. At an airport, however, you're a desperate person looking for an instant kick (which has been said about me several times before). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou really are there to buy and fly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EErgo, I'm saddened that Starbucks didn't roll out this airport service as soon as it created its mobile app. What wonders it would have achieved. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, everyone at the airport can book an appointment at Starbucks. Isn't that precisely the sort of way tech companies always said they'd make the world a better place?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-09 10:40:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"It's one of those things I never thought I'd appreciate.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"51292564-2765-4cab-887d-f66c8aed8108",image:{id:"1e114873-68b5-429d-b0a2-eb923fe3548d",filename:"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-4-05-24-pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-05 23:05:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-4-05-24-pm.png",credits:"Screenshot by ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EInspired?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F05\u002F1e114873-68b5-429d-b0a2-eb923fe3548d\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-04-05-at-4-05-24-pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1362,height:700,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"starbucks-is-quietly-expanding-a-service-that-may-make-customers-drool",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Starbucks is quietly expanding a service that may make customers drool",topic:{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"68899c8c-766d-4f91-90c4-d1a4deafdf5e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA touch desperate?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2022-03-28-at-4-33-14-pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-03-28-at-4-33-14-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1462\" data-image-height=\"630\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have no strong feelings about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsouthwest-airlines-made-a-huge-change-separating-the-haves-from-the-have-nots\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESouthwest Airlines\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, no strong negative feelings. Anymore.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, the airline once unfairly left me behind at LAX, but I've forgiven it. Mostly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd I've flown Southwest a lot in the past, always for short, utilitarian trips that were perfectly enjoyable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, however, the airline has admitted to its own tortured feelings. And failings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt can't hire pilots and flight attendants quickly enough. Its technological offerings \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsouthwest-airlines-just-made-a-confession-that-may-make-customers-weep\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eare still on the slightly dated side\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's also been one of the airlines that have cancelled far too many flights this year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis may, of course, be related to not being able to hire pilots nor having the best technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was positively moved, though, when the airline announced it had stopped to think about the people. It is, after all, the people's airline: no seat assignments and a general air of everyone being in it together.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGet Away. Really.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis time, Southwest had concocted a new type of fare. This is called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthepointsguy.com\u002Fnews\u002Fsouthwest-airlines-fares-wanna-get-away-plus\u002F?utm_source=pocket_mylist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWanna Get Away Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, four words is a little much for a brand name. But this fare class will allow business types on a budget -- ergo, a non-refundable fare -- to make same-day changes without penalty. It will also allow, should you need to cancel, for the flight credit to be passed to a loved one. Or to a loved one your official loved one knows nothing about.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough it's unclear how much more this Plus will cost, it's surely an exercise in actual human thoughtfulness. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA couple of people at the airline -- or perhaps a whole planeload -- asked themselves what customers would actually think helpful and found a way to deliver it. (For a price.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstantly, I felt more positive about Southwest.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENo, please get away.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet the timing of this move has been a little awkward. For me, at least.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou see, Southwest has suddenly become extremely needy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsouthwest-airlines-has-excellent-news-for-everyone-except-bill-gates\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESouthwest Airlines has excellent news for everyone (except Bill Gates)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere, in the past, I might get a couple of emails a month, offering some marvelous -- but inappropriate -- deal, March saw a frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt began with the offer of $59 flights that were \"about to leave town.\" It continued with my last chance to earn a Companion Pass. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere was a reversion to offering low fares. Perhaps those $59 flights had endured engine trouble -- or a pilot shortage -- and the planes were still at my home airport.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithin days, Southwest was desperate to tell me that I could \"save up to 40% on points right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFive days later: \"$49 sale. You lucky duck!\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd we weren't even through half the month.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere followed entreaties to more low fares, a repeat of the points savings, an offer to earn 40,000 points toward my \"next adventure\", and then an offer to save 20% if I booked with points.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA total of 15 emails in 28 days.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone of these offers was compelling. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis all felt like a former lover who simply wouldn't let go. Even after they'd found someone else.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow much luv is too much luv?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegular readers will know I have a certain concern about businesses that email you too many times. Yes, you can unsubscribe from the list, but then you might miss something useful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet an email every couple of days says little about the receiver and a lot about the sender. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famerican-airlines-pilots-want-customers-to-know-how-bad-things-have-gotten\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmerican Airlines pilots want customers to know how bad things have gotten\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, I enjoyed a splendid customer experience at Best Buy. This didn't stop the company from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-went-to-best-buy-four-weeks-ago-and-they-still-wont-let-me-go\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemailing me 18 times in a very short period\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmail marketers don't seem to agree on how many emails are too much. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA customer, however, becomes attuned to how often a particular company chooses to contact them. When that rhythm is disrupted, you feel as if there's something wrong. With the company, that is.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not as if all airlines have done this. American Airlines, for one, has been pleasantly measured in how they've emailed me and what messages they've used.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis sudden neediness won't stop me from flying Southwest -- which prides itself on \"LUV\" -- should the occasion dictate. But it does make me wonder just how aggressively the airline will market itself in the future -- and whether that'll work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESouthwest enjoys an enormous amount of customer goodwill. It has, however, an imperfect record with email marketing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year, Southwest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsouthwest-airlines-keeps-insulting-me-and-i-think-ive-had-enough\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekept emailing me\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to say I'd left a flight to a woebegotten city in my cart when I hadn't even contemplated flying to said woebegotten city.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was deeply annoying. And now Southwest is coming across as a touch desperate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's going to be OK, Southwest. You're one of four airlines that, together, hold more than 80% of all the seats in America.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have a feeling you'll do alright when the masks finally come off and business really picks up.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnless you still can't hire enough staff, that is.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-02 12:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"With many businesses, don't just listen to what they say. Watch what they do.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"66f362a5-b5c6-4d1c-834e-eb5892af0322",image:{id:"68899c8c-766d-4f91-90c4-d1a4deafdf5e",filename:"screen-shot-2022-03-28-at-4-33-14-pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-28 23:33:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-03-28-at-4-33-14-pm.png",credits:"Screenshot by ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EA touch desperate?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F28\u002F68899c8c-766d-4f91-90c4-d1a4deafdf5e\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-03-28-at-4-33-14-pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1462,height:630,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"southwest-airlines-has-a-great-new-idea-for-customers-then-it-ruined-things",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Southwest Airlines had a great new idea for customers (then it ruined things)",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"44ae38fb-10d8-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Rajiv Rao",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Rajiv",lastName:"Rao",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"fb35bdd8-1174-11e4-9732-00505685119a",filename:"rajiv-rao-author.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2013-11-25 15:49:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2013\u002F11\u002F25\u002Ffb35bdd8-1174-11e4-9732-00505685119a\u002Frajiv-rao-author.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Rajiv is a journalist and filmmaker who is interested in how new technologies, innovation, and disruptive business forces are shaking things up in India.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8c386c4a-8881-4fbf-85e1-540c40e9d219\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1239416791-elon-musk-profile2.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1239416791-elon-musk-profile2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"2592\" data-image-height=\"1944\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Elon Musk decided to buy Twitter, he caused both \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnymag.com\u002Fintelligencer\u002F2022\u002F04\u002Fwall-street-owns-elon-musk-after-the-twitter-deal.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epanic and euphoria\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the US. These responses were catalyzed by talk of what he may or may not do around freedom of expression on Twitter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat remains unclear is what exactly free speech in the US really is -- and what Musk thinks it is. Moreover, what implications could it have for India, a country arguably going through its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforeignpolicy.com\u002F2021\u002F05\u002F26\u002Fmodi-hindu-nationalism-hindutva-hurts-hindus-too\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emost wrenching time since the partition\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of the subcontinent in 1947? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0ad66c73-f708-4d3e-96ee-ba1084a7d9a2\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0ad66c73-f708-4d3e-96ee-ba1084a7d9a2\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"By 'free speech,' I simply mean that which matches the law. I am against censorship that goes far beyond the law. If people want less free speech, they will ask government to pass laws to that effect. Therefore, going beyond the law is contrary to the will of the people,\" he recently \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Felonmusk\u002Fstatus\u002F1519036983137509376\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etweeted\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESure. But what exactly is free speech? And what is the relationship of law to the life, liberty and happiness of all of its citizens? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you look at the US historically, freedom and law have often not co-existed. Legal scholars point out the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.catalyst.org\u002Fresearch\u002Fstructural-racism-black-americans\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einherent structural racism in US laws\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that exist even today, while millions of Black Americans are often disenfranchised, incarcerated, harassed and killed while the law turns a blind eye to these crimes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn reverse: \u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Felon-musk-plans-to-reverse-donald-trumps-permanent-ban-on-twitter\u002F\"\u003EElon Musk plans to reverse Donald Trump's permanent ban on Twitter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \"freedom of speech\" offered in the US Constitution -- an addition made when Black Americans could be enslaved -- was actually intended to protect against the government's potential to restrict an individual's expression. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis begs the multi-billion dollar question: What does the law say when a private corporation restricts speech? There is no fixed answer. Legal interpretations of the First Amendment have been see-sawing through history. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theatlantic.com\u002Fideas\u002Farchive\u002F2021\u002F01\u002Ffirst-amendment-regulation\u002F617827\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Atlantic points out\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, liberal justices on the US Supreme Court during FDR's New Deal, and then during Justice Thurgood Marshall's reign some 30 years later, battled hard to prevent private corporations from being allowed to ban free speech on their property. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe irony apparently got even thicker later when, under President Nixon, the Court justices deemed that a private corporation has no obligations to allow people it doesn't like on its platforms. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother name for this is content moderation -- and Musk seems to disapprove of it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fzdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmusks-twitter-goal-of-authenticating-all-users-is-good-for-ending-bots-but-bad-for-humans\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMusk's Twitter goal of authenticating all users is good for ending bots but bad for humans\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E What Musk will inherit in India \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhatever happens in the US with Musk's bespoke version of free speech, it will not compare to the chaos set to confront him in a country home to a seething, dangerous, and volatile \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthewire.in\u002Fcommunalism\u002Ffrom-speech-to-crime-to-genocide-its-clear-to-see-how-hate-travels\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereservoir of hate and human rights crimes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- namely India. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnically speaking, free speech in India is governed by a multitude of laws spread over different penal codes that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fnews\u002Fworld-asia-india-61090363\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecriminalizes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E those who promote \"enmity between different groups on grounds of religion\" as well as \"deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's in theory.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone of those laws have proven to be actionable under the right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who sounds serious about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.newyorker.com\u002Fmagazine\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F09\u002Fblood-and-soil-in-narendra-modis-india\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econstructing a Hindu nation purged of its minorities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- notably Muslims. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn India, politicians associated with Modi's party have consistently \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hrw.org\u002Fnews\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F21\u002Findia-biased-investigations-2-years-after-delhi-riot#\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eincited violence against Muslims\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, such as during the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Fworld\u002F2021\u002Ffeb\u002F28\u002Fdelhi-muslims-fear-they-will-never-see-justice-for-religious-riot-atrocities\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDelhi riots\u003C\u002Fa\u003E two years ago where two-thirds of the victims were Muslim. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn numerous instances, Muslims have also been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fnews\u002Fworld-asia-india-40402021\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elynched by Hindus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for allegedly eating beef, or for allegedly illegally transporting cattle -- even when the victims have concrete proof of their innocence. The lynchings then gain \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.npr.org\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F21\u002F751541321\u002Fthis-is-it-im-going-to-die-indias-minorities-are-targeted-in-lynchings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etacit approval by the public\u003C\u002Fa\u003E following the incidents.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJustice for the crimes has been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fnews\u002Fworld-asia-india-58406194\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eelusive\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERight now, BJP central and state governments are in the midst of arresting and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforeignpolicy.com\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F21\u002Findia-muslims-deported-terrified-citizenship-amendment-act-caa\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edeporting\u003C\u002Fa\u003E millions of Indian Muslims, who settled in the country some 50 years ago, for not being able to provide official papers of citizenship. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, numerous Muslim men have been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.firstpost.com\u002Findia\u002Fnumerous-cases-of-up-police-falsely-implicating-arresting-muslims-under-charges-disproportionate-to-the-crime-reveals-report-5951521.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eincarcerated\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the BJP state of Uttar Pradesh on trumped up charges; couples are being attacked and sometimes killed due to inter-faith, Hindu-Muslim marriages -- that are now increasingly \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fnews\u002Fworld-asia-india-56330206\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eoutlawed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in many Indian states; Muslim homes are being \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.independent.co.uk\u002Fasia\u002Findia\u002Fjahangirpuri-demolition-bulldozer-delhi-riots-b2062120.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebulldozed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with no notice, while those of Hindu neighbors are being spared; Muslim girls \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.npr.org\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F15\u002F1086602745\u002Findia-court-upholds-ban-on-hijab-in-schools-and-colleges\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewearing hijabs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are being prevented from entering their colleges to write exams; Hindu festivals now play techno-hate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fabcnews.go.com\u002FInternational\u002FwireStory\u002Findia-hate-filled-songs-weapon-target-muslims-84236649\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esongs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Muslim neighborhoods that call for violence against Muslims. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe police have even reportedly \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Fworld\u002F2020\u002Fmar\u002F16\u002Fdelhis-muslims-despair-justice-police-implicated-hindu-riots\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejoined\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in on the violence. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo those who have not subscribed to this apocalyptic vision of India, it has been a sustained reign of terror that seems only to be gathering steam.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe problem for Musk is that much of the ground work for these atrocities is taking place on social media -- of which Musk's Twitter is an important constituent. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Technology enables hate \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe intersection of technology and hate, specifically hate-speech, has resulted in colossal human suffering ever since the spoken word was first transmitted in the form of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Foxford.universitypressscholarship.com\u002Fview\u002F10.1093\u002Facprof:oso\u002F9780198077305.001.0001\u002Facprof-9780198077305\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epropaganda\u003C\u002Fa\u003E via the invention of the printing press. But it is in the last several decades that technology has truly realized its horrifying promise. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, social media is harnessed to enact crimes against humanity. In Myanmar -- formerly Burma -- the military and allied civilians \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-facebook-prevent-its-algorithm-from-facilitating-a-communal-bloodbath-in-india\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emurdered\u003C\u002Fa\u003E over 7,000 Rohingya Muslims in 2017 and forced a million refugees to flee to Bangladesh. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere, the chief \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reuters.com\u002Farticle\u002Fus-myanmar-rohingya-facebook-idUSKCN1GO2PN\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eculprit\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was Meta's Facebook, indicted by whistleblowers like Francis Haugen and the United Nation's fact-finding mission into the Myanmar genocide as playing a \"determining role\" in the genocide. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn India, Facebook's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thequint.com\u002Fvoices\u002Fopinion\u002Ffacebook-delhi-riots-how-does-the-platform-keep-evading-responsibility-on-hate-speech\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einaction\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has been blamed for India's many communal clashes, including one in the nation's capital Delhi that killed 40 Muslims and 13 Hindus two years ago. This inaction continued to provide a comfortable home to a tsunami of hate speech, as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wsj.com\u002Farticles\u002Ffacebook-services-are-used-to-spread-religious-hatred-in-india-internal-documents-show-11635016354\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWall Street Journal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has chronicled. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe technique remains the same: Bombard people with the idea that your targets are inhuman -- India's Home Minister Amit Shah calls Bangladeshi Muslim refugees \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.indiatoday.in\u002Felections\u002Flok-sabha-2019\u002Fstory\u002Fbjp-amit-shah-hindu-refugees-mamata-bannerjee-1499691-2019-04-11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etermites\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- until it becomes an unassailable truth and an imperative. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also: \u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Fno-elon-twitter-will-never-be-a-platform-for-free-speech\u002F\"\u003ENo, Elon, Twitter will never be a platform for 'Free Speech'\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Hating away your minorities \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is now fashionable in India, bordering on banal, to spew online invectives against minorities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExhortations for the mass \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthewire.in\u002Fcommunalism\u002Fbjp-mahila-morcha-leader-says-hindus-should-gangrape-muslim-women-gets-expelled\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egang-rape\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of Muslim women on social media are almost everyday affairs. Many Muslim women woke up last year to find themselves on fly-by-night smartphone apps where their images and profiles were arranged as if in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSulli_Deals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebazaar\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \"sale\" and available for bidding. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn December 2021, one of the holiest congregation of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2021\u002F12\u002F24\u002Fworld\u002Fasia\u002Fhindu-extremists-india-muslims.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHindu priests\u003C\u002Fa\u003E publicly called for a genocide of Muslims, specifying which instruments to buy and use. Aspirational \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2021\u002F12\u002F24\u002Fworld\u002Fasia\u002Fhindu-extremists-india-muslims.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenocidaires\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are springing up all over India, screaming on social media postings for the spilling of Muslim blood in return for a political platform or salvation -- or both. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Indian media, except for some independent new sites, are not just \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqz.com\u002Findia\u002F1570899\u002Fhow-narendra-modi-has-almost-killed-indian-media\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etoothless\u003C\u002Fa\u003E; they have become the baying bloodhounds of the government, partly out of economic realities -- they get a good chunk of their funds from government or government-related ads -- and partly out of abject fear. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the real media maestros are the members of the BJP \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vice.com\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F597mwk\u002Fmodis-trolls-are-ready-to-wreak-havoc-on-indias-marathon-election\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etroll army\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- a group of dedicated servants on Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and YouTube whose primary job is to single-mindedly and relentlessly infiltrate forums and chat rooms to dehumanize Muslims. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey are all assisted, of course, by American social media companies that have provided the platform for this carnage, especially Facebook and its offspring messaging platform WhatsApp. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Tesla's Indian dreams \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's into this vortex of carnage and despair that Musk and his free speech agenda has parachuted. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut there is a further complication. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe other, parallel narrative unfurling beside Musk's Twitter purchase is his ambition in India for Tesla. Musk has been frustrated by a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ndtv.com\u002Findia-news\u002Ftesla-goes-to-pm-narendra-modis-office-requests-tax-cut-on-electric-vehicles-report-2582550\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E100% import duty on Tesla's cars\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that are over $40,000, and 60% on those that are under that amount. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We are hopeful that there will be at least a temporary tariff relief for electric vehicles,\" Musk tweeted while his lieutenants visited Modi to make \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftimesofindia.indiatimes.com\u002Fauto\u002Fnews\u002Fwant-to-but-import-duties-highest-in-the-world-says-elon-musk-on-launching-tesla-cars-in-india\u002Farticleshow\u002F84701371.cms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea personal plea\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"That would be much appreciated.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe twist in this saga is that Twitter has been one of the few channels that was able to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwith-modi-squeezing-twitter-indias-love-for-big-tech-may-be-ending\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edisplay\u003C\u002Fa\u003E posts containing accurate information about the massive farmer's protest against Modi's new, regressive laws. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt also was a site where Indians could share information and vent their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.npr.org\u002F2021\u002F05\u002F11\u002F995446333\u002Fthis-government-has-failed-us-anger-rises-in-india-over-pm-modis-covid-response\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efury\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at Modi for his ineptitude and callousness in handling the first waves of the Covid-19 pandemic. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet, these heroics were short-lived, as the Indian government was able to eventually \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fnews\u002Fworld-asia-56883483\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estrong arm\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Twitter into taking down as many as 500 posts that were critical of the Prime Minister and then raided its Indian offices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the other hand, Zuckerburg and Facebook are less concerned about hiding their agenda. Zuckerburg installed a devout Modi fan and former BJP election consultant as its policy chief, who for years, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wsj.com\u002Farticles\u002Ffacebook-hate-speech-india-politics-muslim-hindu-modi-zuckerberg-11597423346\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eaccording\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to a Wall Street Journal expose, refused to take down incendiary speech against Muslims by BJP politicians. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is hard to miss the metaphor in the myriad of photos available of Modi and Zuckerburg in fond embrace at a town hall meeting, which may look even more sinister when you consider that Modi's close friend and the richest man in India, Mukesh Ambani, has sold 9.9% of his telecom-internet company Jio to Zuckerburg's Meta and has a partnership with Meta's messenger WhatsApp. Google is another investor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn Vietnam, Zuckerberg has shown to be a reliable \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.msnbc.com\u002Fopinion\u002Ffacebook-papers-show-free-speech-hypocrisy-vietnam-n1282331\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eally\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of the country's authoritarian government, which he has happily shut down criticisms of -- ostensibly because of the $1 billion in revenue that hangs in the balance. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWill Musk go the Zuckerburg way in India? Will he tweak Twitter in such a way as to ingratiate himself with a government that has a messianic vision for its minorities? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E What now for free speech? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt turns out that one of the people who appeared in Musk's crosshairs following his deal was Twitter's top policy executive, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com\u002Ftech\u002Ftechnology\u002Fwho-is-vijaya-gadde-the-twitter-executive-in-elon-musks-crosshairs\u002Farticleshow\u002F91256748.cms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVijaya Gadde\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, who is of Indian descent. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe has been chiefly responsible in the last few years for pushing back firmly against the furious efforts of the Modi government to take critical tweets of itself down. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the deal was announced, Musk immediately targeted Gadde on Twitter for being the Twitter censor they didn't need -- instigated mainly by a Hunter Biden article that she suppressed at the time. She was promptly \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thetimes.co.uk\u002Farticle\u002Felon-musk-accused-of-bullying-twitter-executive-over-removal-of-article-on-hunter-biden-wfsjn2w67\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etargeted\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by Musk's fans as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhichever way Gadde's career goes, the fact remains that free speech appears to be a myth. Content has been always moderated based on a shifting idea of a society's mores. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA New York Times article \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F28\u002Ftechnology\u002Ftwitter-musk-content-moderators.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etalks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E about how a decade ago, Twitter's stewards in the early years had similar views to Musk's, trumpeting freedom of expression and the need to adhere to local laws. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ensuing outpouring of dangerous and bullying posts was so rife that it quickly realized that content moderation was the only answer to a situation that was spinning alarmingly out of control. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPossibly the best way to understand what Musk's preferred style of engagement would be for his newly purchased company would be to look at his tweeting record. With 80 million followers on Twitter, a large number of which are bots, Musk can be witty and playful. But he can also be sexist, brittle, and vindictive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe finds it funny to make public jokes about women's breasts; he's been accused of spreading misinformation about Covid-19 and climate change, which Bill Gates thinks could get \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.co.uk\u002Fnews\u002Farticle-10784003\u002FBill-Gates-warns-Elon-Musk-make-misinformation-worse-Twitter-acquisition.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eworse\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with him buying Twtter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMusk couldn't \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fsites\u002Fdanidiplacido\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F15\u002Felon-musks-trollish-tweet-to-bernie-sanders-provokes-backlash-even-from-elon-musk-fans\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehandle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Bernie Sanders telling him that he should pay taxes and responded: \"I keep forgetting that you're still alive.\" Hilarious as a joke over a pint at the pub, but scary if this is the man who is going to determine the code of conduct over one of our largest means of mass communication. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo someone like Jennifer Grygiel, a Syracuse University professor who puts social media under her scanner and gives her students Musk's tweets to mull over, the message behind his Twitter takeover is very clear. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It paints him as some sort of rebel leader who will take control of the public square to save it. That is a myth he has constructed,\" she \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.detroitnews.com\u002Fstory\u002Ftech\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F27\u002Fwhat-musks-past-tweets-reveal-twitters-next-owner\u002F9556461002\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esays\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the Washington Post. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"He's a very smart man, and when he replies to people that criticize him, he knows what he's doing,\" Grygiel adds. \"To me that's not championing free speech, it's weaponizing free speech, and I think that's what he'll do owning this platform.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only thing that could be worse than having the above reality translated to India is if Tesla is also given a big tax break to enter the country.  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E It may prove to be a most fatal quid pro quo, where Twitter becomes both the mouthpiece as well as the censor of a ruthlessly efficient \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthewire.in\u002Frights\u002Ffull-text-damage-to-indian-democracy-under-modi-is-lasting-pratap-bhanu-mehta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eauthoritarian\u003C\u002Fa\u003E state. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Related Coverage \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Ftwitter-accepts-elon-musks-44-billion-buyout\u002F\"\u003ETwitter accepts Elon Musk's $44 billion buyout\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Felon-musk-explains-what-he-wants-to-change-about-twitter\u002F\"\u003EElon Musk explains what he wants to change about Twitter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-we-need-more-than-one-twitter\u002F\"\u003EWhy we need more than one Twitter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"\u002Farticle\u002Fforget-the-algorithm-heres-what-really-makes-twitter-unique\u002F\"\u003EForget the algorithm: Here's what really makes Twitter unique\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-11 03:06:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"OPINION: His position may allow a lethal flow of hate speech targeting minorities to flourish on Twitter, while Tesla could be given a special deal in return for a free pass to stifle Twitter-based criticism of the Modi government.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e568717f-3b3d-4a52-adde-5b0a3ee33200",image:{id:"8c386c4a-8881-4fbf-85e1-540c40e9d219",filename:"gettyimages-1239416791-elon-musk-profile2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-15 14:22:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"gettyimages-1239416791-elon-musk-profile2.jpg",credits:"Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EFor all intents and purposes, \"Elon Musk\" does not exist, any more than any other entity. It is a name attached to a series of text snippets residing in a database constantly sorted and sifted by a platform owner at their sole discretion.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F15\u002F8c386c4a-8881-4fbf-85e1-540c40e9d219\u002Fgettyimages-1239416791-elon-musk-profile2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2592,height:1944,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Social Media",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"musks-vague-ideas-of-free-speech-and-tesla-ambition-could-spell-doom-for-indias-minorities",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Musk's vague ideas of free speech and Tesla's ambition could spell doom for India's minorities",topic:{id:"114c901c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"social-media",name:"Social Media",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"114c901c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"social-media",name:"Social Media",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1055b0a2-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"government",name:"Government",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1078bb42-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"india",name:"India",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"564007eb-5eb0-4e94-895e-46017e74b245\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAre they coming back?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2022-03-01-at-3-47-00-pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-03-01-at-3-47-00-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1264\" data-image-height=\"702\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen a company wants to believe something, it does everything in its power to make it happen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of those powers is, of course, hype.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou tell people something is coming, it's close, it's-so-right-there-you-can-smell-it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy, many companies are using the onset of March to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wsj.com\u002Farticles\u002Fcompanies-see-an-opening-for-office-reopening-11646130602?mod=mhp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eannounce\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that, yes, this is the month when everyone will go back to the office. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"a63f50c9-f9a5-479f-a20d-ddd75914a5f8\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fa63f50c9-f9a5-479f-a20d-ddd75914a5f8\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd guess what airlines are saying? Yes, that business travel is back, well, is kind of back, well, will be back, well, is showing concrete signs of backness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was moved to paroxysms of excitement, therefore, when Southwest Airlines offered a veritably bullish expression of business travel's imminence.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking to \u003Cem\u003ERoutes Americas\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, Southwest's vice-president of business, Dave Harvey \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.routesonline.com\u002Fnews\u002F29\u002Fbreaking-news\u002F297603\u002Fsouthwest-airlines-a-caged-lion-for-growth\u002F?utm_source=pocket_mylist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eteased\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \"sexy new cities.\" Where are they? Well, they're somewhere out there. Truly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut here's the big one. He said: \"The business passengers are coming back.\" Finally. At last. It took so long. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh, I don't know why I still feel a touch skeptical. Perhaps it's because I've been getting a lot of emails from Southwest about astonishing $59 flights available to many cities, sexy and non-sexy alike.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDoes this mean that, perhaps, business passengers haven't quite come back all the way?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMight not Bill Gates have been unsexily correct when he \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2020\u002F11\u002F17\u002Fcoronavirus-bill-gates-says-more-than-50percent-of-business-travel-will-disappear-long-term.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epredicted\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that, after the pandemic, business travel would sink to less than 50 percent of previous levels?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHarvey isn't having it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGates, he said, is \"dead wrong.\" Many businesspeople will, he insisted, travel to restore company culture and specific operations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe confessed that people have rather liked \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fworking-from-home-the-future-of-business-is-remote\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eworking remotely\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. He insisted, though: \"The road warrior might not travel as much, but there is this new swathe of business traveler who will more than make up for that.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's a new swathe? \"Is it a sexy new swathe?\" I hear you wonder. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHarvey explained: \"In operations such as recruitment and training, businesses haven't found a good way to do that in the virtual space.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis may be true -- or it may not -- but are there enough businesspeople who didn't travel so much before who'll now need to increase their frequent flyer status?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can choose to side with Gates. Or you can be cheered by Zoom \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fzoom-gives-weak-q1-outlook-but-sets-sights-on-bigger-customers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eannouncing disappointing financial results\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's clear, though, is that the patterns of business have changed and airlines aren't entirely sure how to address them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy, as the \u003Cem\u003EPoints Guy\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthepointsguy.com\u002Fnews\u002Funited-airlines-cuts-domestic-routes\u002F?utm_source=pocket_mylist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereported\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, United Airlines just removed 17 domestic routes from its offering.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe airline's statement offered a clue to a vital component of the Southwest vs Gates battle. It said: \"United makes regular adjustments to its schedule in response to market demand and staffing resources to ensure we can best serve our customers.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the pandemic, airlines made large efforts to shed staff. Any sort of rapid return of business travel might be thoroughly thwarted by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthepointsguy.com\u002Fnews\u002Fpilot-shortage\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea lack of pilots and flight attendants\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut let's try and think positive. Let's cut to one of Harvey's sexy cities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking to the \u003Cem\u003ELas Vegas Review-Journal\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, he \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reviewjournal.com\u002Fnews\u002Fnews-columns\u002Froad-warrior\u002Fsouthwest-executive-forecasts-strong-return-to-business-travel-2536616\u002F?utm_source=pocket_mylist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eforesaw\u003C\u002Fa\u003E enormous conference activity from, well, March onwards. Yes, like a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fces\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECES\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with more than seven people there.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo is Southwest right? Will businesspeople flock back to travel as they (may) flock back to their offices? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr might Mystic Bill still have the last high-pitched chuckle?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-05 12:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"When an airline goes up against one of tech's most famous figures, whose side are you on?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"65aa8710-6d0e-4691-b9d1-a28f71562b51",image:{id:"564007eb-5eb0-4e94-895e-46017e74b245",filename:"screen-shot-2022-03-01-at-3-47-00-pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-01 23:47:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-03-01-at-3-47-00-pm.png",credits:"Screenshot by ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EAre they coming back?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F01\u002F564007eb-5eb0-4e94-895e-46017e74b245\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-03-01-at-3-47-00-pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1264,height:702,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"southwest-airlines-has-excellent-news-for-everyone-except-bill-gates",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Southwest Airlines has excellent news for everyone (except Bill Gates)",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"e970e485-10d7-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Zeus Kerravala",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Zeus",lastName:"Kerravala",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"3695d1d2-ef0f-47f1-bb0e-39d4f3d56ff9",filename:"zeus-kerravala3-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-06-23 13:11:45",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F23\u002F3695d1d2-ef0f-47f1-bb0e-39d4f3d56ff9\u002Fzeus-kerravala3-2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Zeus Kerravala is founder and principal analyst with ZK Research. He spent 10 years at Yankee Group and prior to that held a number of corporate IT positions. Kerravala is considered one of the top 10 IT analysts in the world by Apollo Research, which evaluated 3,960 technology analysts and their individual press coverage metrics.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EAll organizations want to provide the best customer experience, yet many don't know where to begin. It all starts with content, which drives every customer engagement. No matter the industry, customers and employees are increasingly demanding a personalized experience across different digital channels and devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"fe07e774-77b4-4a0e-908a-c22934474f6e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ffe07e774-77b4-4a0e-908a-c22934474f6e\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the past, organizations failed to access the right content at the right time due to legacy enterprise content management (ECM) systems and outdated manual processes. Most have since embarked on a digital transformation journey, digitizing content-centric processes — such as documents, emails, video, web, mobile, and social media — using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. Additionally, organizations are moving from an on-premise IT infrastructure to the cloud, so content can be shared more efficiently. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDigital transformation is a step in the right direction, but it can be complicated and messy when dealing with many different systems producing unstructured data. Organizations must focus on bridging information silos and enabling anytime-anywhere access to content; that is, providing relevant information to customers and employees, since a great customer experience starts with a great employee experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBusinesses must rethink how they handle content \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMerely embedding content services into a company's processes is not enough. A content-centric digital transformation strategy is what can help organizations address these challenges. As part of the strategy, organizations should ask themselves: How can the employee experience be improved first? How can the customer experience become central to the transformation? How can process automation and communication management be combined to achieve content modernization? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are several ways in which organizations can successfully carry out this strategy using today's technology. One: by leveraging content services platforms to personalize interactions with customers and employees. Two: by extracting intelligence from content using AI and ML-driven analytics to transform operations. Three: by using content management tools to create tighter control of the content lifecycle. Four: by forming a digital workplace where content is managed by a robust platform.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ENewgenONE accelerates the development of content-centric cloud apps \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne example of such a platform is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewgensoft.com\u002Fplatform\u002F\"\u003ENewgenONE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a low-code digital transformation platform developed by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewgensoft.com\u002F\"\u003ENewgen Software\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. NewgenONE allows organizations to rapidly develop and deploy content-driven cloud apps. Newgen works with many global system integrators (Infosys, Wipro, HCL), technology partners (Amazon Web Services, SAP, Oracle), and consulting partners (Deloitte, Accenture, BCG) to integrate NewgenONE with business apps, back-end systems, and third-party systems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy implementing NewgenONE, organizations can add an \"Amazon-like\" user experience to their core processes. The platform provides omnichannel customer engagement, contextual communication, sentiment analysis, and multichannel interactions—all of which can be configured in simple dashboards by users. For example, a banking or insurance company can onboard customers 100% digitally through a digital customer identification program (CIP) by processing uploaded ID documents and collaterals and extracting all the relevant information in real-time without human intervention. Insurers can use this to offer on-the-spot approvals of claims based on the media, such as videos, pictures, and voice recordings submitted by the insured from the incident site.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EFour pillars of content-centric digital transformation \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the near future, organizations undergoing a content-centric digital transformation will likely invest in four key areas: a digital workplace (a virtualized office environment where employees can communicate and collaborate); contextual automation (leveraging content that adapts to the needs of the customer); content intelligence (using AI and ML-driven analytics to measure the impact of content); and regulatory compliance (using digital technologies to comply with laws, policies, and regulations). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlatforms such as NewgenONE provide business continuity as organizations shift their focus from managing content to using content in ubiquitous ways. Content is the driving force behind all employee and customer engagements. So, with the right platform in place, organizations can create experiences that are tailored to specific employee and customer needs. This is a crucial part of every organization's content-centric digital transformation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-22 18:45:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Accelerating digital on your mind? 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Ross has been an industry analyst focusing on innovation in the technology, media and telecom markets for over 20 years. Prior to founding Reticle Research, he was executive director and principal analyst at The NPD Group. Prior to NPD, he founded and developed the consumer access and technology service at Jupiter Research (acquired by Forrester Research), where he served as vice president and chief research fellow. He has written hundreds of articles and columns for publications such as CNET, Fast Company, Engadget, and ABCNews.com and is a graduate of Cornell University.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c6fe6359-fe99-4f10-a55c-44a8218aaff4\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc6fe6359-fe99-4f10-a55c-44a8218aaff4\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the early days of Amazon.com, the faceoff between the e-commerce pioneer and Barnes & Noble was reduced first to a showdown between online pure plays vs. brick-and-mortar retail, and then, after the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Fbarnes-noble-launches-book-site\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elaunch of Barnesandnoble.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, online pure plays vs. \"bricks and clicks.\" Fast-forward a few decades and Amazon had become what Bloomberg technology editor Brad Stone popularized as \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Fbezos-wife-gives-1-star-review-for-the-everything-store-book\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe everything store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" as Barnes & Noble became one of many retail category leaders to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcan-barnes-noble-save-the-bookstore\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estruggle mightily\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut Amazon was never dogmatically opposed to opening a physical store. In 2015, it entered physical retail with the same category that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Famazon-to-begin-selling-books-in-its-own-bookstore\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estarted it all\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for the retailer online. Rather than fill substantial floor space with physical volumes, though, the company pursued a curated collection and allowed customers to have books sent from its website vs. leaving with the paper-based product. Amazon tried another spin on the curation model with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fpictures\u002Famazon-opens-4-star-store-in-nyc\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E4-Star Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E selling an eclectic selection of products that had all earned four stars on its website (which, if you've spent much time shopping on Amazon.com, you know doesn't winnow down the selection much).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the surface, it seems like strange timing that the company will be \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Famazon-to-shutter-amazon-books-as-grocery-becomes-focal-point\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshuttering these stores\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as the threat of COVID-19 continues to recede and the prospect of consumers returning to retail looks the brightest it's been in years. Among many retailers that succumbed to the lockdowns, another Big Tech retail foray, the Microsoft Store, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-is-closing-its-physical-retail-stores\u002F#:~:text=Microsoft%20is%20closing%20its%20physical%20retail%20stores%2C%20and%20instead%20will,a%20blog%20post%20on%20LinkedIn.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edid not survive\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. However, much has changed in the world of Amazon's retail since its physical retail debut. For one, the battle with Barnes & Noble for books has been replaced with one with Walmart for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Fwalmart-plus-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-grocery-delivery-service\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejust about everything\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but especially the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ibisworld.com\u002Findustry-statistics\u002Fmarket-size\u002Fsupermarkets-grocery-stores-united-states\u002F#:~:text=The%20market%20size%2C%20measured%20by,is%20%24765.2bn%20in%202022.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$765 billion U.S. grocery market\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which led to Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fnews\u002Famazon-to-buy-whole-foods-best-twitter-jokes-jeff-bezos-alexa-amazon-echo-whole-paycheck\u002F?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=38788018\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2017 purchase of Whole Foods\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Whole Foods' 500 stores may not offer a ubiquitous retail presence, at least compared with Walmart's 4700+, Amazon has also dipped into the convenience store space with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Famazon-go-futuristic-automated-store-seattle-no-cashiers-cashless\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Go\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The leader in that category, 7-Eleven, has over 9,500 stores., But more than an attempt to compete aggressively with the purveyor of Slurpees, a partner in Amazon's Locker program, Go has been the testbed for Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjustwalkout.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJust Walk Out cashierless tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which the company has brought to its latest Whole Foods in Seattle and is slated to appear next at a Whole Foods store in LA, with others surely on the roadmap. (7-Eleven has also experimented with a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F7-elevens-self-checkout-a-low-tech-answer-to-amazon-go\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elower-tech approach to cashierless checkouts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F28\u002Ftechnology\u002Fwhole-foods-amazon-automation.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENew York Times story\u003C\u002Fa\u003E referred to the recent Seattle implementation as \"the complete Amazonification of Whole Foods,\" but that's hardly the case. As I \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Falexa-is-becoming-the-anti-windows\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewrote after the company's Alexa developer online event last year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Amazon has contemplated how Alexa in the car might be used to auto-notify a retailer like Whole Foods to prepare a curbside drop-off and even direct staffers (or robots) to the proper parking spot at which to load the order. Perhaps, in a decade or so, your car will make the trip without you en route to taking care of a few other errands on your behalf.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for now, with Whole Foods adopting Just Walk Out, it remains to be seen whether the smaller Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores will eventually go the way of Amazon's other smaller retail stores. With efforts that include Amazon Locker, its return network of UPS Stores and Kohl's, its own \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Froadshow\u002Fnews\u002Famazon-electric-delivery-van-rivian\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eelectrified fleet\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and Flex delivery network, and a future that's anticipating both robotic \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fnews\u002Famazon-expands-tests-for-scout-delivery-robot-to-more-states\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eground\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and air delivery (the last still a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Ftech-industry\u002Famazon-scales-back-prime-air-drone-delivery-project-in-the-uk\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edistant dream\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), It's no longer an imperative for the company to build out a significant location footprint.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, there are at least three reasons why they may stick around for a while, First, these outposts should prove more useful in encouraging consumers to get on board with Just Walk Out technology than its first stores did; their focus on perishables is more complementary to Amazon's online business and drives more frequent transactions than books and products that were sold in the 4-star stores. Second, they could prove useful if Amazon seeks to expand its recently launched \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-pharmacy-launched-to-provide-prescription-deliveries\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epharmacy service\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to customers more comfortable with the idea of picking up drugs in person. And third, they allow Amazon to wedge touchpoints into urban areas that are far too small to accommodate a Walmart.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-04 13:35:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"While it seems like strange timing for the e-commerce giant to be shuttering these stores, here are three reasons why Amazon's other brick-and-mortar locations may stick around for a while.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"780490ea-aef1-4d56-aa86-ed1cb4d334a3",image:{id:"b5f5c582-3c91-4a8c-824c-557c6bcb8c0e",filename:"amazon-go-store.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-01-25 16:54:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"amazon-go-store.jpg",credits:"Amazon",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F25\u002Fb5f5c582-3c91-4a8c-824c-557c6bcb8c0e\u002Famazon-go-store.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1975,height:1315,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"despite-retail-closures-amazon-still-has-plenty-in-store",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Despite retail closures, Amazon still has plenty in store",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b7942c0-00e5-4b54-bcb6-bb7c795b9e83\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"burger king\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1371350950.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFast-food enterprises are doing rather well, thank you very much.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pandemic gave them a captive audience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnology gave them a headstart in making it easy for customers to order and pick up. Or to come along to the drive-thru and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-just-watched-mcdonalds-new-ai-drive-thru-and-ive-lost-my-appetite\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeven have a robot take their orders\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll this gave the likes of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-mcdonalds-keeps-getting-embarrassed-by-simple-technology\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMcDonald's\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchick-fil-a-has-a-problem-thats-out-of-control-and-technology-cant-fix-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChick-fil-A\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and the rest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F21\u002Fbusiness\u002Ffast-food-prices-inflation.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe ability to raise their prices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Dollar deals were no more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'd think, though, that fast-food brands would use technology to create brand affection rather than something different.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo tales from the past week may make you wonder.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcDonald's decided to release its Szechuan Sauce. Yet again. Should you have been fortunate enough to miss this experience, it all started with the \u003Cem\u003ERick and Morty\u003C\u002Fem\u003E TV show mentioning the sauce. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcDonald's played along by sending the show's creators a large bottle. In 2017, the company released the sauce in minute quantities. This, quite naturally, caused consternation, traffic jams and a lot of angry customers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-mcdonalds-keeps-getting-embarrassed-by-simple-technology\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow McDonald's keeps getting embarrassed by an engineer's little app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis time around, beginning March 31, the sauce may be released in slightly greater quantities. But McDonald's is making it conditional. You have to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffinance.yahoo.com\u002Fnews\u002Fmc-donalds-is-bringing-back-szechuan-sauce-while-supplies-last-040055938.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edownload its app to qualify\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't know about you, but I find companies that force me to download an app force me to offload it the minute I get what I want.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForcing customers to do something is rarely a good thing. Imagine, too, if you download the app and the sauce is no longer available. This is all menacingly uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease, then, contrast it with something \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fburger-king-says-its-restaurants-are-awful-so-use-a-delivery-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBurger King\u003C\u002Fa\u003E did last week.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt suddenly struck the company that gas prices were going up. This would surely increase the costs for customers who choose to go to the drive-thru.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bandt.com.au\u002Fburger-king-france-lowers-price-of-the-whopper-in-support-of-motorists\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eas \u003Cem\u003EB&T\u003C\u002Fem\u003E reports\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Burger King's French arm decided to drop the price of its Whopper to 1 euro and 99 cents -- if the price of gas goes above the highly emotional 2 euros per liter mark.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Driving may not cost you less, but eating will,\" says the company's announcement ad. So it's dipping the price -- a Whopper may usually cost around 5 euros -- for drive-thru customers only.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, then, is the contrast.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere McDonald's focuses on self-interest and app downloads, Burger King centers its thoughts on its customers' emotions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcDonald's may, indeed, succeed in its initial mission. But how many will still resent that they have to download the app?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBurger King's customers, on the other hand, will surely feel far warmer. The brand has considered them and their current lives, rather than trying to gauge a commercial success from vulnerable customers -- vulnerable to the hype surrounding a highly average sauce, that is.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, being self-regarding isn't the best way to go about business.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd I'm not specifically talking about any tech company when I say that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-26 12:00:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Last week, two big brands offered customers an incentive to buy. Only one thought about the customer, rather than themselves.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"31ba4274-704d-41f2-a404-e439b15e56c0",image:{id:"1b7942c0-00e5-4b54-bcb6-bb7c795b9e83",filename:"gettyimages-1371350950.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-25 19:45:31",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-03-23-at-9-38-00-am.png",credits:"Screenshot by ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F25\u002F1b7942c0-00e5-4b54-bcb6-bb7c795b9e83\u002Fgettyimages-1371350950.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"burger-king-just-made-an-announcement-that-truly-embarrasses-mcdonalds",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Burger King just made an announcement that truly embarrasses McDonald's",topic:{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b7942c0-00e5-4b54-bcb6-bb7c795b9e83\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EClever psychology?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"burger king\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1371350950.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome companies choose to irritate customers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can understand the impulse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou've bought something from a brand and its marketing people really, really want to know what you really, really thought of the purchase experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, the enthusiasm to know gets a little much -- something \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-went-to-best-buy-four-weeks-ago-and-they-still-wont-let-me-go\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI recently experienced when I bought one or two things at Best Buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the first ten emails begging you to fill out a survey, your eyes glaze over, and you block the emails.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fburger-king-says-its-restaurants-are-awful-so-use-a-delivery-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBurger King\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, however, has decided on a different approach.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt'll give you a free Whopper when you offer your feedback on your purchase experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, to motivate you to do that, Burger King released \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=6EYiXjyMafQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea pungently humorous ad\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that shows what happens when a customer gives feedback to the wrong person.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fburger-king-just-made-an-announcement-that-truly-embarrasses-mcdonalds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBurger King just made an announcement that truly embarrasses McDonald's\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"BKIreland","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fuser\\\u002FBKIreland","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002F6EYiXjyMafQ?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002F6EYiXjyMafQ\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"FREE Whopper When You Send On Your Feedback","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002F6EYiXjyMafQ\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis particular customer is unhappy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe's at a Burger King drive-thru and complains that she's \"asked them four different times to make me a Western Barbecue Burger.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFour times does sound like a lot. What could possibly be the problem? Well, she says they're her \"a hamburger with lettuce, tomato and cheese onions, and I'm not leaving.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might assume, then, that she's called Burger King headquarters or perhaps the Better Business Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut no. She's called 911. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstarbucks-is-quietly-expanding-a-service-that-may-make-customers-drool\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStarbucks is quietly expanding a service that may make customers drool\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe dispatcher, as politely as she's able, tells her to go west and stop clogging up America's most serious helpline.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Madam, we're not going to go down there and enforce your Western Bacon Cheeseburger.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe mere thought of it, though, is captivating.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Burger King customer, however, insists deputies be sent to help her.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome might insist it's so very wrong to shame customers. But the notion that the customer is always right is often wrong.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome customers are just appalling. However, to my life-addled mind, calling them out publicly and using it to encourage feedback is a fascinating twist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, Burger King thought it so fascinating that it found \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=GVS72JxMT7A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eanother customer to shame\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis time, the customer is upset that he rolls up to a drive-thru and asks for lemonade, only to be told that the restaurant is out of lemonade. Naturally, he called 911 too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis complaint extended to being told that he'd have to wait fifteen minutes for his food because he talked too much.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Totalmedios Noticias","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002FTotalmediosNoticias","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FGVS72JxMT7A?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FGVS72JxMT7A\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"Burger King Irlanda - FREE Whopper - David - 911 \\u00bfCu\\u00e1l es su emergencia? - Late Lemonade","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FGVS72JxMT7A\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 911 dispatcher is unreasonably reasonable. She asks if the customer has handed over the money. He has not. He hasn't received food either. So she suggests that he could just drive away.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe complains he's hungry. \"Sir,\" she replies, \"Come on, come on. I know you don't seriously think the police need to make Burger King give you food faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmcdonalds-just-gave-customers-something-brilliant-but-only-some-customers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMcDonald's just gave (some) customers something brilliant\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESurely not. That's the job of robots.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Burger King, though, shaming these customers publicly will help others find a better -- and more profitable -- way to make legitimate complaints.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"If you have feedback to give, at least get something out of it,\" muses Burger King wryly. And that's when it takes the opportunity to sell its feedback URL and make its oddly generous offer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd there, I was thinking that the best way to get people to complain online is to get Elon Musk to buy your site.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI fear, though, that if the customer in the ad went to this URL and filled in the survey, she'd still be unhappy with her Whopper and would, yet again, call 911.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr worse, shame Burger King on Twitter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-04 12:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"How do you encourage customers to go online and tell you what they really think? Burger King's way is, well, different.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"415878b6-3161-4de0-9c3d-a3a5ba3b7157",image:{id:"1b7942c0-00e5-4b54-bcb6-bb7c795b9e83",filename:"gettyimages-1371350950.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-25 19:45:31",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"burger king",credits:"Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EClever psychology?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F25\u002F1b7942c0-00e5-4b54-bcb6-bb7c795b9e83\u002Fgettyimages-1371350950.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"burger-king-publicly-shamed-an-unhappy-customer-then-it-did-it-again",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Burger King publicly shamed an unhappy customer. Then it did it again",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f11dab84-fc51-446e-93bc-e8ef5de723d3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMore fulfillment?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"tupungato, Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"istock-807836562.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"istock-807836562.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2018\u002F11\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1067\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not been an easy couple of years, has it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou're desperate to get away, but the virus has kept you at home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou want everything to be back to normal, but you fear it never will be.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou simply want to \u003Cem\u003Efeel\u003C\u002Fem\u003E good again. You want fulfillment in your life, or at least something that resembles it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"a63f50c9-f9a5-479f-a20d-ddd75914a5f8\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fa63f50c9-f9a5-479f-a20d-ddd75914a5f8\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease don't worry, there's finally a solution and it comes from that fine purveyor of relaxing environments, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fcredit-cards\u002Fbest-marriott-credit-card\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMarriott\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe hotel chain is promising to give you a more fulfilling travel experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr, rather, \"a more fulfilling travel experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know this from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.marriott.com\u002Fnews\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F16\u002Fmarriott-international-introduces-travel-media-network-powered-by-yahoo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea press release the company emitted\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, one that attempts to weave universal joy into a testament of brand new moneymaking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow might you think Marriott will give you a more fulfilling travel experience? An automatic upgrade at every hotel, perhaps? Free breakfasts for life? $400 off your flight if you book a Marriott hotel?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot quite.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarriott is launching, oh, an ad network. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI hear you pause with the suddenness of Lot's wife. How might this make your life more fulfilling? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease let me offer you Marriott's words. The company, in partnership with Yahoo, will now be \"enabling curated content experiences and offerings to guests throughout their travel journey.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere. Doesn't that make you feel better? Isn't the one thing you want throughout your travel journey -- more than comfort, more than an on-time departure, more than the joy of having no one next to you on the plane, more than a hotel room that's actually been cleaned -- a curated content experience?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh, come on, admit it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlright, this is an attempt to attract advertisers. It worked for Amazon, why can't it work for Marriott? Marriott's own words again: \"For brand advertisers, the Marriott Media Network will offer an unprecedented combination of scale and personalized media to an audience of in-demand, high-intent travelers.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI sense your own high intent from here. I sense your high intent to scream at any second. Please wait. The time for that may come soon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarriott wants you to know it understands you to a profound degree: \"The Marriott Media Network will provide travelers with relevant products and services during their travel journey, including throughout their path of purchase, pre-arrival, and during their stay. Marriott's audience has intent, and travelers will be in the right mindset when receiving these offerings.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven though their flight's been delayed and their room isn't quite ready yet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHonestly, this almost sounds like Google every time the company promises to bring you more of the ads you truly want.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, you know you want to be in the right mindset when you see an ad or a fine piece of curated content. Marriott wants you to know it's sensitive to your requirements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company thinks, you see, that you're not very clever. It fears that when you're traveling, you mess up quite a lot.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow do I know this? Well, because the press release says so: \"For travelers, tailored brand experiences will drive smarter purchase decisions and a more fulfilling travel experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou see, Marriott wants you to stop buying stupid things and buy its fine, sponsored, curated wares instead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the path to true fulfillment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat do you mean you never knew that?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-21 12:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This is all about making travelers feel better. Really. Well, almost all about that.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"a93ddf0d-485e-4c9d-b13a-bb190d94ac2e",image:{id:"f11dab84-fc51-446e-93bc-e8ef5de723d3",filename:"istock-807836562.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2018-11-30 19:13:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"istock-807836562.jpg",credits:"tupungato, Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EMore fulfillment?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F30\u002Ff11dab84-fc51-446e-93bc-e8ef5de723d3\u002Fistock-807836562.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1067,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"marriott-has-a-twisted-new-idea-to-make-you-happy-you-may-need-to-lie-down",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Marriott has a twisted new idea to make you happy (you may need to lie down)",topic:{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a47613d3-c74c-4a1c-933d-8e36d9885c99\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tracy King\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon package on doorstep\" data-image-filename=\"amazonpackageparcelistock-888349810.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2018\u002F12\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"1213\" data-image-height=\"864\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Ftech-gift-guide\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe holidays are coming\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and, for many tech companies, the timing is a little awkward.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-layoffs-are-starting-at-elon-musks-twitter\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELayoffs abound\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with even the biggest names affected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the latest is Amazon, which is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F14\u002Ftechnology\u002Famazon-layoffs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereportedly laying off 10,000 workers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's hardly perfect, then, that the company chose this week to spread infinite joy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis, you see, is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=jQWLKhhWBTs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecompany's annual holiday ad\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which sometimes embraces humor and this year bathes in a veritable hothouse of, oh, joy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere we have a little girl who adores her snow globe. Who knows why? People have all sorts of predilections and why shouldn't she love her snow globe?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-amazon-black-friday-deals-november-18-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E20+ early Black Friday deals on Amazon\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis little girl does take it to extremes, however. She wants to take her snow globe to school. She needs it for comfort at the dentist. She places it on the opposite side of her at the dinner table.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe don't ever see her mom, so perhaps this globe has some deeper sentimental significance. Perhaps her mom has passed away.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe then see her dad behaving with stealth. He goes to neighboring houses and even, yes, picks up some unknown Amazon deliveries at his door. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat could he be doing? He ordered a shredder? Why? Is he involved in illegally sequestering government documents? Might he be working for the Russians?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"amazon","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F@amazon","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FjQWLKhhWBTs?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"Joy is made | Amazon Holiday Ad\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FjQWLKhhWBTs\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"Joy is made | Amazon Holiday Ad","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FjQWLKhhWBTs\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe's spending a lot of time in his basement, so the possibilties are vast.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, he takes his daughter out into the garden. Will he finally reveal all, in the open air, so that no listening device can capture the revelation?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot quite.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomehow, his daughter hasn't noticed that dad has been building her an enormous version of her snow globe. Right there in her back yard. In a greenhouse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fsmart-home-gift-guide\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom plugs to thermostats, 12 useful smart home gadgets to give as gifts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe whole thing is fetchingly done. The casting is winning, the sentiment well delivered.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wondered, though, where I'd seen something like this before. Recently, that is. Then it came to me. Just a few weeks ago, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Febay-finds-a-brilliant-way-for-you-to-forget-amazon\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EeBay in France presented the story\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of a daughter who used the site to buy simple things and repair her dad's precious camera, one that had been left to fester in an attic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf anything, the eBay ad was more affecting because it didn't rest on schmaltzy laurels, but snipped the atmosphere with humor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, there you have it. Amazon wants to spread joy this holiday season.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn its YouTube notes, Amazon declares,\"Joy is something we make.\" The ad itself, indeed, insists that \"Joy Is Made.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wonder if every Amazon employee will agree with that this year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-20 13:00:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The finest of plans sometimes come up against the most awkward interference.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"45b4e2a9-3cd3-4325-8c82-5f8481cf1884",image:{id:"a47613d3-c74c-4a1c-933d-8e36d9885c99",filename:"amazonpackageparcelistock-888349810.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2018-12-13 11:42:28",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon package on doorstep",credits:"Image: Tracy King\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F13\u002Fa47613d3-c74c-4a1c-933d-8e36d9885c99\u002Famazonpackageparcelistock-888349810.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1213,height:864,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazon-spreads-joy-while-firing-10000-people",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon spreads joy (while firing 10,000 people)",topic:{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0045bdc0-df66-4ccc-9881-09ae81d422ec\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EFunny? Or Not so much?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"United Airlines\" data-image-alt-text=\"United Airlines plane in the sky\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2017-05-15-at-07-05-18.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2017\u002F05\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1496\" data-image-height=\"968\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsouthwest-airlines-needs-your-love-its-got-a-marvelous-way-of-showing-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESouthwest Airlines\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Such a terrible company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHonestly, do these people even know what they're doing? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll those smiling flight attendants cover up a chasm of failure. Are they even aware of what's really going on? Southwest's passengers are suffering so much that perhaps they just don't have the energy to express how unhappy they are.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat? You thought this was all my opinion? How could you? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo, these seem to be the feelings of the suddenly descending-into-humor cohorts at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fa-united-airlines-pilot-made-a-big-speech-to-passengers-not-everyone-will-love-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUnited Airlines\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr should that be condescending into humor?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-travel-agent-is-an-ai-algorithm\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best travel agent is an AI algorithm\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI only ask because the airline has just launched a website, heralding a new service, revealing United's opinion that Southwest's customers are pitiable dolts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe site is called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnotgroupc.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENotGroupC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. And oh, what fun it is.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt begins with the tale of a Southwest flyer who forgot to check in 24 hours before their flight and ended up in the dreaded Group C -- especially dreaded right now because planes are so full.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might end up having to resort to the very worst seats on the plane.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, in an act of haughty generosity, United is offering to give these Southwest customers what it dubs a \"Courte-C Call\" to remind them of their potential doom.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow why would United want to do this, other than the happy hope of sucking up a little customer data? Oh, becuase it claims to be \"the airline that lets you choose your seat in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"What a fine jape!\" I hear you enthuse. \"United has come a long way from being the airline that everyone hated, because it got the heavies in to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthepointsguy.com\u002Fnews\u002Fwhats-changed-since-dr-dao-was-dragged-off-a-united-airlines-flight-five-years-ago\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erough up passengers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E who didn't like to be bumped from their seats.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fhow-to-keep-your-home-secure-when-you-travel\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to keep your home secure when you travel\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut in this case, United takes its joshing to far-off destinations. This website reminds Southwest customers United has \"no change fees. And lie-flat seats. And… airport lounges anyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause I really need a lie-flat seats and an airport lounge when I'm flying from San Francisco to LA.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease correct me if I'm being excessively tolerant, but I've never minded checking in 24 hours before a flight. It rather heightens the anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClearly, though, United believes this is heinous imposition, akin to exfoliating your own armpits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs your average business traveler going to be amused by all this? Is anyone? Perhaps. Many are moved by express cruelty these days. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou know, the sort of cruelty that makes you fly Basic Economy and gives you -- look it up -- no choice of seats. Unless you, pay more, that is. Gosh, isn't that what United does? Why, it is. And it's far more draconian in its Basic Economy offering than, say, Delta or American. How did that happen?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, though, is the (only) part that truly entertains me. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthepointsguy.com\u002Fnews\u002Funited-boarding-group-c-campaign\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPoints Guy muses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that the campaign is running in three markets -- Denver, Houston and Chicago.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn each of those cities' airports where United and Southwest compete, United has the greater share of traffic. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo why would United want to toss spittle Southwest's way -- especially over something so relatively trivial and dubious?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you're the market leader, you don't carp at those below you. It's not as if Apple does too many ads mocking Microsoft these days, is it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet here is a market leader mocking a smaller player. What might have brought that on?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt couldn't be fear, could it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2aecadad-f0db-49e1-83aa-7e32415a2aaf\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2aecadad-f0db-49e1-83aa-7e32415a2aaf\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-06 12:00:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Is this the best way to attract business travelers? Or anyone, in fact?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"eda1dd2f-37cb-4d69-b07a-7096ab257802",image:{id:"0045bdc0-df66-4ccc-9881-09ae81d422ec",filename:"screen-shot-2017-05-15-at-07-05-18.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2017-05-15 06:05:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2017-05-15-at-07-05-18.jpg",credits:"United Airlines",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EFunny? Or Not so much?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2017\u002F05\u002F15\u002F0045bdc0-df66-4ccc-9881-09ae81d422ec\u002Fscreen-shot-2017-05-15-at-07-05-18.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1496,height:968,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"united-airlines-thinks-youre-a-fool-if-you-fly-southwest",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"United Airlines thinks you're a fool if you fly Southwest",topic:{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"73606e75-6857-40fa-b524-20b768639527\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Airplane wing in flight\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1302813215-air-travel2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1435\" data-image-height=\"1076\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm constantly being told that data is all-important. I'm not quite convinced. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, the evidence of my own eyes and life experience -- subjective data, you might call it -- will always triumph over a spreadsheet, a graph, or a trumpeting startup founder.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wonder, then, what you might think of a site for sore eyes that desperately wants to make your life more beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I first saw \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdatascalp.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDataScalp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- I know, the name doesn't resonate with prettiness -- I wondered whether the creator's own eyes and life experience hadn't been quite what they could have been.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat name may inspire some to muse: \"Dear Lord, why?\" And the site, well, it looks like a forgotten concoction from 1997's less creative period.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet DataScalp's mission is to make your flying experience better thanks to, oh yes, data. And not data provided by DataScalp, but by miserable people like you who have endured terrible flying experiences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthese-are-my-5-must-have-devices-for-work-travel-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese are my 5 must-have devices for work travel now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat the site provides is a running score of airline cancellations, baggage accuracy, on-time performance, and cancellation time to refund.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut I ask you, can't you already find all this around the web? Doesn't this information already exist? And, perhaps, most importantly, given that Americans have so few actual choices when they fly, will this data influence any human behavior?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI asked DataScalp's creator, Dwight Harris Jr., about some of my misgivings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe told me: \"This content relies upon inferential statistics to mimic the information that airlines actually have, but withhold. DataScalp content is based upon commodity services. It's not based upon taste, like Yelp, which is subjective and does not allow ranking.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"a63f50c9-f9a5-479f-a20d-ddd75914a5f8\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fa63f50c9-f9a5-479f-a20d-ddd75914a5f8\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe also offered an intriguing thought: \"Consumers gravitating towards good performers leaves inventory abundance for airlines, which pushes prices down. Therefore consumers via DataScalp literally impact prices unlike any other platform.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-travel-vpn\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best travel VPNS\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wonder if that'll be the case. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd what of the name? Isn't it a little contentious? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot to Wright Jr.: \"You scalp tickets, so DataScalp removes the ambiguity around information. Coming up with any company name and website that has the word \u003Cem\u003Edata\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is extraordinarily difficult. DataScalp as a name is a godsend.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWho am I to argue when God is invoked?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the airlines have now got their act together, haven't they? At least that's what the airlines say. Why, the Thanksgiving period seemed relatively peaceful. Even Transportation \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FSecretaryPete\u002Fstatus\u002F1597228273721036801?s=20&t=Voh-KdYX0wdfMYeONcuMsQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESecretary Pete Buttigieg thought so\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAh, but Harris Jr., insists things will get worse. He told me: \"The only reason Thanksgiving travel was relatively easy was due to climate change, providing a relatively warm November.  But airlines haven't changed anything.  So, when the weather gets colder, it's going to exacerbate problems that have always been there.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, but it's always been this way, hasn't it? Especially on the east coast. Nothing can change the shifting tides of storms.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHarris Jr. doesn't agree. He said: \"Airlines aren't going to change until we get reliable customer feedback that can't be siloed or hidden in one of those customer feedback forms. While DataScalp isn't pretty, it's ready to fix an ugly problem: Airline travel.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finflight-wi-fi-is-a-nightmare-but-fixes-could-be-on-the-way\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn-flight Wi-Fi is a nightmare, but fixes could be on the way\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI confess to finding it hard to see how the collected thoughts of angry American flyers can make any difference at all. It never has. Airlines know that you can complain all you like, but when four airlines own more than 80% of the seats, you have to take what you can get and be grateful you got to your destination.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps this winter will be DataScalp's takeoff. Hark at Harris Jr.'s portentous tones: \"Winter is coming for the airline industry. I expect December travel to be some of the worst yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI suppose you have nothing to lose by offering your views to this new Reddit of the Air. And Wright Jr. insists his site will change human behavior. (Yes, really.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I've worked on Wall Street for a decade,\" he told me. \"I've successfully changed corporate behavior at the highest levels. This approach is proven to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut of course. Corporations are people, too, right?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-12-04 14:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Can this troublingly-named, pulchritudinously-vacant site improve things at America's top airlines?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0f63e240-8468-49cb-8a3b-8c1908381cb2",image:{id:"73606e75-6857-40fa-b524-20b768639527",filename:"gettyimages-1302813215-air-travel2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-27 16:34:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Airplane wing in flight",credits:"Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F27\u002F73606e75-6857-40fa-b524-20b768639527\u002Fgettyimages-1302813215-air-travel2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1435,height:1076,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"southwest-united-and-american-airlines-have-a-new-enemy-the-internets-ugliest-site",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Southwest, United, and American Airlines have a new enemy -- the internet's ugliest site",topic:{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"274922af-f8ec-41f7-b3d0-4d84541e769c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Al Drago\u002FBloomberg via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"square payment\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1653667720.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"5830\" data-image-height=\"3887\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile checking my morning email, I saw notes from several friends who run tiny businesses. Each told me that they rely on Square, the popular online payment system, and that it wasn't working for them and did I know how to fix it. I didn't. I still don't. I could tell them that they weren't alone. Many people using both Square and Cash App reported they couldn't make or take payments. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe disruptions began on Thursday afternoon at approximately 4:30 PM Eastern time, as indicated by a surge in reports on the outage tracking website, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdowndetector.com\u002F\"\u003EDownDetector\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-moment-i-realized-chatgpt-plus-was-a-game-changer-for-my-business\u002F\"\u003EThe moment I realized ChatGPT Plus was a game-changer for my business\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESquare reported it was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.issquareup.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einvestigating a disruption impacting \"Square Stands and Readers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E connected via USB on Point of Sale version 6.24. Impacted Sellers may see a message indicating that the reader has disconnected. If you are seeing this on your account, it is recommended that you connect to Bluetooth for the time being. If you have not updated to 6.24 yet, we recommend waiting to do so until we hear more information.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Thursday, Square saw a peak of over 18,000 outage reports, while Cash App had more than 9,000 reports by 7 PM Eastern. Although the number of reported issues decreased, they persisted into Friday morning, with both services receiving over 1,000 outage reports around 10 AM Eastern.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe result? Small businesses, from taco trucks to coffee shops, had to tell their customers they couldn't accept credit cards or e-payments. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESquare recommended that users switch to offline mode. That didn't work well either. Users reported, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fxtngnz\u002Fstatus\u002F1699960407996223679\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWe had thought [we] had taken offline payments\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, [but] when we went to check recently, there were hours of transactions unlogged.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmachine-learning-helps-this-company-deliver-a-better-online-shopping-experience\u002F\"\u003EMachine learning helps this company deliver a better online shopping experience\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company claims, however, that \"Offline Mode Payments …  are being uploaded, but there will be a slight delay before they appear as completed. Any new Offline Mode Payments will be completed as normal in the coming hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, with Cash App, the company urged users not to reattempt any payments or deposits that showed error messages and said users should not log out of the app. Why? We don't know. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn X, Cash now says, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FCashSupport\u002Fstatus\u002F1700161904637821134?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOur services are mostly back online.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E We're sorry if you haven't been able to use parts of the app.\" Which parts? The ability to send payments and get cash out. The main parts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECustomers are understandably upset. To put it more bluntly, as one did on X, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FBduece52\u002Fstatus\u002F1700169122481328285\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI NEED MY MONEY.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" Imagine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-retailer-is-using-rfid-tags-to-make-in-person-clothes-shopping-less-frustrating\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis retailer is using RFID tags to make in-person clothes shopping less frustrating\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth companies, subsidiaries of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblock.xyz\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlock\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, claim that all's well now. Customers tell another story.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDownDetector data showed that as of Friday morning, there were nearly 1,500 reports related to Square's app, website, and payment processing issues. Still, this was a significant drop from the 18,000 reports on Thursday night. Cash App had close to 1,700 reports concerning fund transfers and other payment issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe exact number of affected customers and the extent of the problem remain unclear. Both Cash App and Square have yet to respond to requests for comments on the matter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn its Friday update, Square mentioned that it is closely monitoring the situation after its engineering teams implemented a fix. The company anticipates \"slight delays\" in some transfers due to the disruption.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe outage's root cause remains undisclosed. Neither company has yet to provide an official statement on the matter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F\"\u003EIs Temu legit? What to know before you place an order\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKolton Andrus, CTO and founder of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gremlin.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGremlin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a company specializing in understanding software failure and how to avoid it, said this episode \"underscores just how serious the problem is. Software reliability remains a struggle. Why? Well, one reason is that most of the current best practices, like SLOs [service level objective] and incident response, are reactive: they only kick in after something bad has happened.\" Companies must develop strategies and best practices to proactively manage software reliability at an enterprise scale.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter all, Andrus continued, \"The downstream impact of outages can be severe: small businesses and retail stores not able to pay their rent this month can be a catastrophic outcome of software reliability failure. We've not thought enough about what happens downstream when software fails.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESquare and Cash App users can tell you exactly what it's like: Not good. Top-of-the-stack service companies need to address these issues, or they'll find their customers looking for someone who takes their service commitments more seriously. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-09-08 20:16:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Small businesses, from taco trucks to coffee shops, had to tell their customers they couldn't accept credit cards or e-payments.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"3f6d8489-d489-483e-bc41-ce80522e5778",image:{id:"274922af-f8ec-41f7-b3d0-4d84541e769c",filename:"gettyimages-1653667720.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-09-08 20:07:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"square payment",credits:"Al Drago\u002FBloomberg via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F08\u002F274922af-f8ec-41f7-b3d0-4d84541e769c\u002Fgettyimages-1653667720.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:5830,height:3887,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"cash-app-square-payment-systems-outage-what-small-businesses-need-to-know",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Cash App, Square outage: What small businesses need to know",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4f5e753b-d296-4d92-bc82-70e5045bff8a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon reviews\" data-image-filename=\"33333.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is constantly updating its e-commerce platform, from testing out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-now-using-generative-ai-to-summarize-customer-reviews\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI-generated reviews\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-clinic-expands-telemedicine-services-nationwide\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egrowing virtual healthcare services\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The latest is a change to how ratings are presented to shoppers browsing products.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Froku-is-adding-over-40-free-channels-including-local-news\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERoku is adding over 40 free channels, including local news\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReviews on Amazon are accompanied by a star rating based on a system of five stars, with one being poor and five being excellent. Before the change, searching for a product on Amazon yielded results from different sellers and different options, each with five stars under the product name shaded with yellow to depict the average rating. If a product had an average rating of 4.5 stars, the first four stars and half of the last star would look yellow under the product name, along with the number of reviews to the right.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"662892d3-b367-42b2-9776-53a4e2c4a559\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA look at search results before the update and after.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Before\u002Fafter Amazon reviews\" data-image-filename=\"beforeafter.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon changed the ratings to appear as a single yellow star under every product, followed by the percentage of reviewers that gave it five stars in parentheses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis shifts the focus away from the weighted average rating earned by a product. Amazon calculates its overall ratings using machine learning by processing the different review inputs from customers and taking into account which ones are from verified purchases and how recent the rating or review is. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fits-official-amazon-will-hold-a-second-prime-day-sale-in-october\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIt's official: Amazon will hold another Prime Day sale in October\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of the number of reviews a product has gotten to the right of the five stars, customers now see the percentage of customers that gave it five stars. This means that if an item has 10 reviews and five are five-star ratings while the other five are one-star ratings, you would see \"50% 5-star\" to the right of the full star instead of just three yellow stars out of five to represent the three-point rating. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdding the wording \"5-star\" to the right of the single full star could also be considered misleading, as some shoppers not used to the new system or quickly scanning for a product may not accurately process the information. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon did add the overall number rating to the left of the single yellow star, which some could find more helpful than the more vague shaded-star metric. This means that instead of looking at how many of the five stars are yellow under each product name to figure out its rating without clicking on the product listing, you can now see the overall rating to the left of the lone star -- albeit in tiny print.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-kids-tablet\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese are the top tablets for kids, according to parents\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe iPad 9th Gen, for example, has an overall rating of 4.8 stars. Before the update, this looked like five yellow stars, as the 0.2 remaining is a negligible amount of white to color into a roughly 18px-by-18px-sized star. When you search for an iPad after the update, all you see under the 9th Gen iPad is 4.8, a single yellow star, and (87% 50-star).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5b85a31d-c6fa-4dbc-9f83-822aee9ecbcb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis example shows the same listing with the old rating format (top) and the new one (bottom).\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003E(Disregard the price differences as the screenshots were taken at different times).\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"iPad mini example\" data-image-filename=\"ipad.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut when it comes to a lower-rated product, like a refurbished first-generation iPad mini with a 3.6-star rating, it gets potentially more confusing. Doing the same search for an iPad, a full star remains below the iPad mini product name, with a 3.6 to the left and a (54% 5-star) to the right. This replaces three full and one-half stars that used to appear before and the number of reviews to the right.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis new look may take time to get used to, but it results in a less user-friendly experience. It makes quickly scanning the products on a search result more difficult, especially if you're like me and seeing the number of reviews, plus the average rating, is what gets you to click on a product to learn more about it and, potentially, buy it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-deals\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Amazon tech deals: Save big on laptops, headphones, and more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis change comes as the company is caught up in a fight against fraudulent reviews, having \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aboutamazon.com\u002Fnews\u002Fpolicy-news-views\u002Famazons-latest-actions-against-fake-review-brokers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eannounced two new lawsuits\u003C\u002Fa\u003E against fraudsters this week. These misleading reviews on Amazon are an ongoing concern, as \"fake review brokers\" use different tactics to deceive customers like writing fabricated reviews without buying or using the product, giving away free products in exchange for positive reviews, and changing product listings after a product has amassed a high rating.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe change isn't available to all customers yet, it appears to be rolling out gradually.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-08-18 14:26:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you rely on customer reviews to choose the best product to buy on Amazon, you may be in for a challenge.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"c1f25af9-ca07-41a4-954a-7f0a222c7fd7",image:{id:"4f5e753b-d296-4d92-bc82-70e5045bff8a",filename:"33333.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-17 18:37:28",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon reviews",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F17\u002F4f5e753b-d296-4d92-bc82-70e5045bff8a\u002F33333.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1182,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazon-changed-how-product-ratings-look-and-its-just-not-helpful",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon changed how product ratings look, and it's just not helpful",topic:{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5aaf6440-d0c8-4bc3-b62f-a67a157d69e3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Future Publishing\u002FContributor\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Temu app on phone\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1244285483.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"683\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, I ordered a few fun items from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tried-4-tech-products-from-temu-heres-how-it-went\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe hyped shopping app Temu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Here's how this went down.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMe:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Honey, have you ever bought anything from Temu? I'm thinking of getting this. \u003Cem\u003E[I showed her a screenshot of an OUTATIME license plate from Back to the Future.]\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHer:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E No, but my friends have, and they say it's like another AliExpress...\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHer:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Ever heard of a site named ZDNET? They did an article on it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHer:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E I'm emailing you \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F\"\u003EIs Temu legit? What to know about this wildly popular shopping app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fmeet-the-team\u002Fjada-jones\u002F\"\u003EJada Jones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy wife was very amused with herself. Jada's article gave me enough confidence to place an order with a company that was spamming ads, but that I'd had no personal experience with. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe OUTATIME license plate was all of $3.98 and having long loved Back to the Future, I thought it would be perfect above my laser printer in the Fab Lab. I also decided to buy the ECTO-1 plate from Ghostbusters.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tried-4-tech-products-from-temu-heres-how-it-went\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI bought 4 brand-name tech gadgets on Temu for work. Here's how it went\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven though these items were coming to the US all the way from China, shipping was free if I was willing to wait a little while. But then I ran into a snag. My order was $7.96 and Temu has a minimum order of $20. That was \u003Cem\u003Enot\u003C\u002Fem\u003E obvious anywhere on the site before I gave up my credit card digits. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut what the heck? The fanboi license plates, if they didn't suck, were a good enough deal. I just looked around for something else. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat I found was a Lego kit for the WALL·E robot from the Pixar movie of the same name. Except the kit I found wasn't \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lego.com\u002Fen-gb\u002Fproduct\u002Fwall-e-21303\"\u003Ethe official Lego kit\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLego-Ideas-21303-Wall-E-676-Piece\u002Fdp\u002FB012RRA2H4\"\u003Enow retails on Amazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for $390 and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbrickset.com\u002Fsets\u002F21303-1\u002FWALL-E\"\u003Ewas $59.99\u003C\u002Fa\u003E before it was \"retired\" from Lego's product line. What I found on Temu was a $22.48 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthefifthagency.com\u002Ftrends\u002Ftrendsetters-what-is-dupe-culture-a-deep-dive-into-the-latest-trend-to-take-tiktok-by-storm\u002F\"\u003Edupe\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from an unnamed company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d72d1198-7998-4ecb-a97f-c11c0b6d68b8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"order-page\" data-image-filename=\"order-page.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"789\" data-image-height=\"447\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Placing the order \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, I went ahead and placed the order. I used a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fprivacy.com\u002F\"\u003EPrivacy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E card because I didn't want to give up the digits to a random company who spammed my Facebook page constantly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fwhats-the-best-way-to-ensure-your-privacy-with-a-web-browser\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhat's the best way to ensure your privacy with a web browser?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI didn't have long to wait. About 10 days after I placed my order, the package from Temu showed up. It was a little worse for wear because it was a soft envelope with no padding. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"69d6aafc-4a7a-4740-a8a0-beb7fb8ad9ef\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThree different views of the same, slightly dilapidated package.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"packaging\" data-image-filename=\"packaging.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2000\" data-image-height=\"889\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be honest, I was concerned that when I opened the envelope I'd find bent plates and broken fake Lego pieces. I was hugely relieved to find them all in good condition. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E The license plates \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you can see below, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002Fgoods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id=601099514604289\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe plates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E arrived in fine condition. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a3e423aa-2c38-4a55-ac0c-6354e0583605\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"license-plates\" data-image-filename=\"license-plates.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"4032\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey're both made of light steel. Magnets stick to them, so I know they're ferrous. The letters aren't raised or stamped, but appear to be silk-screened. Even so, for my decorative purposes, they're fine. Here's the one I hung in the Fab Lab over my \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laser-printer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elaser printer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b3603a78-8959-4247-b741-9cdd94f58d91\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"fablab\" data-image-filename=\"fablab.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"3024\" data-image-height=\"2597\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI haven't yet decided where the ECTO-1 plate will wind up. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E The fake Lego robot \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen, there was the fake Lego robot. I didn't have much in the way of high hopes for this, especially since the product was removed from Temu before it even arrived here. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a756b8ef-0069-4824-96d9-7fdfb164b609\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"discontinued\" data-image-filename=\"discontinued.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"290\" data-image-height=\"180\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe kit came in a plastic bag, containing other plastic bags, filled with parts. None of the parts arrived damaged, although there was no relationship between how the parts were bagged and the instructions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9a31ec5f-59ca-49e9-9d9f-4031fd6e3e6e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EFront and back views of the parts bag.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"lego-parts\" data-image-filename=\"lego-parts.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"6429\" data-image-height=\"4032\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of instructions, it's been a very long time since I built a Lego kit, but the full-color instruction book was as complete and helpful as the old instruction books Lego produced. Interestingly, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjaysbrickblog.com\u002Fnews\u002Flego-takes-one-step-forward-to-phasing-out-printed-building-instructions\u002F\"\u003ELego is phasing out printed instructions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which I personally find a bit disappointing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-apple-pay-in-stores-and-online\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to use Apple Pay in stores and online\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm not going to speculate on the level of piracy or lack of licensing associated with the knock-off I bought, but as you can see, both the bricks and the booklet looked about the same as typical Lego. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4974f899-b9fd-4aaa-8bde-86d5837ceea4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7409\" data-image-filename=\"img-7409.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt took a lot longer to build this thing than I remember. The bricks all held together like Legos should. The build time had little to do with the clone factor, and much more to do with how infuriatingly long it took to find the right part for the next step. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKids are generally considered impatient, but if they can put together Lego (or Lego-like kits), they must have the patience of saints. I have no idea how folks are patient enough to do all that sifting. By the time I was done, I had trotted out almost my entire library of well-honed programmer profanity and let it rip. But again, that's not the fault of the dupe kit, but with the medium of hundreds of tiny little parts with even tinier studs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT: Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI did have one tangible complaint. Towards the very end of the project, I found there were a few missing parts. These were kind of critical for the completion of the model. Because Temu had discontinued the product right after I ordered it, I had no hope of getting the parts I was missing. So I put on my engineer's hat (not the choo-choo one, but the builder one) and redesigned a part of the robot in such a way that I could liberate parts from an earlier module and apply them to the final steps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd here's what I ended up with: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"62e37343-b3a8-43b2-96cf-f6e7af1c6dd1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7413\" data-image-filename=\"img-7413.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI think it came out great. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E The bottom line \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's be clear. My experience with Temu is limited to just this one order of three items. I have not yet tried returning anything or getting any money back. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, with that caveat out of the way, I really have very few complaints. The products arrived in good condition despite their worrisome packaging. The license plates were exactly what I wanted, and hey, for less than four bucks each, what is there to complain about? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-apples-shop-with-a-specialist-over-video-to-buy-an-iphone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple's new service will help you buy an iPhone via video call\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe kit did have a few missing parts, but it was well documented and the bricks themselves were indistinguishable in quality from what I remember of official Lego parts. I was a bit concerned that the product was discontinued before it even arrived, but I still got a cute little yellow robot to put on my shelf. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI can't advise you whether to order from Temu or not. But I will tell you that if I find something else I want and it looks like fairly good value, I will try them again. My first experience definitely did not suck. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat about you? Have you ordered from Temu? Do you think you might? Let us know in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"aed32fa0-1ae6-4be7-9615-18dae5d2d87e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Faed32fa0-1ae6-4be7-9615-18dae5d2d87e\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-06-19 14:14:53",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Will I order from Temu again? Read on to find out.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b57fd28e-5f6f-4c18-9a52-f6f788eb571c",image:{id:"5aaf6440-d0c8-4bc3-b62f-a67a157d69e3",filename:"gettyimages-1244285483.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-06-19 13:59:51",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Temu app on phone",credits:"Future Publishing\u002FContributor\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F19\u002F5aaf6440-d0c8-4bc3-b62f-a67a157d69e3\u002Fgettyimages-1244285483.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1024,height:683,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"i-bought-some-off-brand-geeky-stuff-from-temu-and-wasnt-mad-about-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"I bought some off-brand geeky stuff from Temu (and wasn't mad about it)",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7f89f0ad-beb1-4267-a121-23bb4b1d07e0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThoughtful?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Chris Matyszczyk\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon packaging on wooden surface\" data-image-filename=\"p-bag-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2016\" data-image-height=\"1512\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo, I wasn't in a good mood. It had been raining here in the Bay Area for fourteen years. At least, that's what it felt like.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, I got grouchy. What are you going to do about it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-recycle-your-electronics-into-amazon-gift-cards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to trade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt times like these, I sit and read, sit, and watch sports, or sit on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-bike-that-got-me-through-the-pandemic-its-2000-less-than-a-peloton\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy stationary bike\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, read, and watch sports.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce a day, I ventured to the mailbox, just to see which nefariously-minded financial planner, mortgage broker, or realtor was trying to hawk their soiled wares.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere was only a postcard from a terrible plumber, but there were a couple of Amazon packages on the doorstep.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith a suitably absent mind, I picked them up and took them inside. It looked like I'd been ordering books again, a difficult habit to shake.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen, I looked at the parcel on top and stared for a few seconds. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere was a typical Amazon bubblewrap envelope. It contained just the one book, a paperback. Yet someone at Amazon had decided to slip it into a plastic bag, to protect it a little more from the downpour.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps this happens to you all the time. Perhaps you live somewhere where it rains far more than here. To me, this simple gesture conjured a real human being who'd bothered to consider the weather and do something to please another human being.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust because.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe plastic bag was similar to the ones which you put your fruit into at the grocery store. It wasn't Amazon branded. It was just a simple, transparent plastic bag, tied in a knot at the top.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I contacted Amazon to ask who in the supply chain may have been responsible for this tiny kindness. Was it someone at the warehouse? Was it the driver? Is there, in fact, some sort of company policy with respect to delivering packages in bad weather?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESadly, I received no revelations from the company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn our greed and laziness -- oh, come on, please admit it -- we often forget the people who work hard and, all too often, thanklessly. They deliver us something we might easily find in a store. If only we shifted ourselves off of the sofa and toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey go to warehouse work in the rain, while we work from home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey drive vans filled with surveillance technology to bring the nation its hairspray, underwear, and household goods. Sometimes, they don't even have time for urination.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, they're not even treated so well at work. Amazon still hasn't quite sold the world on its benevolence as an employer. Somehow, every time one listens to an Amazon executive, the only feeling it incites is a shiver.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-amazon-gift\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETop 12 tech gifts on Amazon\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet still someone, somewhere, still bothered to consider the lazy oaf at home that is me.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany say brands are created by brilliant minds and oddly-dressed ad agency personnel.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVery often, though, it's the actions of individual employees that reinforce, and sometimes even create, a positive image for a brand. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf only all companies could treat their employees as if they understood that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-01-21 12:00:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Never forget that even the most cold-hearted tech companies do still employ some humans.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"887d25b6-95ae-4000-bfcd-b559ec335fa0",image:{id:"7f89f0ad-beb1-4267-a121-23bb4b1d07e0",filename:"p-bag-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-01-17 01:38:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"p-bag-2",credits:"Chris Matyszczyk",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThoughtful?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F17\u002F7f89f0ad-beb1-4267-a121-23bb4b1d07e0\u002Fp-bag-2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2016,height:1512,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazon-floored-me-with-the-kindest-little-gesture-yes-i-said-amazon",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon floored me with the kindest little gesture (yes, I said Amazon)",topic:{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"41dfa1fd-f14c-4c32-ab16-925df4694432\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA good idea? Or perhaps not?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Susumu Yoshioka\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Person walking down aisle of airplane\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1392545229.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen things go wrong, it can be hard to set them right.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomehow, after you perpetrate one big mistake, you end up perpetrating several others without even trying.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat seems to have been the case lately with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsouthwest-airlines-just-made-a-confession-that-may-make-customers-weep\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESouthwest Airlines\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, the airline let hundreds of thousands of people down by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-i-learned-the-hard-way-about-southwest-airlines-awful-technology\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecanceling their flights over the Christmas period\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen, the airline tried to blame everything on the weather, when it was patently clear the main fault lay with Southwest's own technology. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, the software's complete ossification and incapability of coping with a major weather event.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut why not compound the errors? Southwest then went on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsouthwest-airlines-sent-me-a-personal-message-then-things-got-slightly-uglier\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eto communicate with all the innate sensitivity of a tech CEO\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, so much so that even its own pilots \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsouthwest-airlines-just-insulted-unhappy-customers-in-a-truly-spectacular-way\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewondered whether accountants were the best people to run an airline\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-travel-vpn\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 4 best travel VPNs\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'd think, then, that Southwest would cogitate very carefully before saying, well, anything to its customers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'd also think that the NFL should replace its Super Bowl game ball with a mango.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnly the other day, I received an excited, exciting email from Southwest. The subject line was breathless in its enthusiasm: \"You could still earn up to 125,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI could? I had no idea. What had I been missing? This sounded like quite a few bonus points. Wait, was it another inducement to sign up for an airline credit card that I definitely didn't want?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI couldn't help but open the email. Seconds later, I couldn't help but emit a sniffle and snort. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first line of the email read: \"You can still earn up to 125,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points by referring eligible companies to Southwest Business!\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthese-are-my-5-must-have-devices-for-work-travel-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese are my 5 must-have devices for work travel now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't you adore that exclamation point?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course I had to pause. This was the airline that had completely wrecked so many people's travel plans -- and had even caused CNBC's Jim Cramer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FSquawkStreet\u002Fstatus\u002F1618673673732296732\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eto scream at its CEO\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that clearly Southwest hadn't invested remotely enough in technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow it's trying to get its customers to act as its corporate sales agents?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is akin to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.washingtonpost.com\u002Flifestyle\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F26\u002Fgeorge-santos-volleyball-baruch-college\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGeorge Santos asking Baruch College\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to contribute to his next campaign, after he'd suggested he'd been a volleyball star there. (He wasn't.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy would Southwest customers want to recommend the airline to companies? Wouldn't the customer stop and think: \"Southwest would likely make a lot of money out of corporate business. And it wants to give me 25,000 points to help them secure it? Right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImagine the conversation between a customer and, say, a friend who's also CEO of a company:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Hey, I really, really think you should book Southwest for all your corporate travel.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I really think you should visit a medical professional.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the core of this begging is that Southwest has lagged behind the likes of United and American when it comes to corporate business. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fhow-to-keep-your-home-secure-when-you-travel\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHere's how to keep your home secure when you travel\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA year ago, Southwest actually \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsouthwest-airlines-made-a-huge-change-separating-the-haves-from-the-have-nots\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eallowed Kayak to feature its fares in the latter's business listings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- something that never happens with consumer listings. Southwest has always refused to allow comparison sites to feature its fares.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, you might think Southwest could at least acknowledge its recent shortcomings in this sales email. But no. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe rest of the email was a host of terms and conditions. Sample: \"Use the form linked below to refer each company's travel decision maker to Southwest Business. You could receive 25,000 bonus points for each company that completes the referral process, with the possibility of earning up to 125,000 bonus points.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAh, the tantalizing lure of possibility. The possibility of your flight taking off, for example.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne can understand, of course, that Southwest wants to act as if it's business as usual. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, though, it's worth pausing that notion in favor of considering the direction in which your customers' heads may currently be pointing and reacting appropriately to that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI fear too many heads aren't quite yet in the mood to say wonderful things about Southwest -- especially to corporate travel decision makers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2aecadad-f0db-49e1-83aa-7e32415a2aaf\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2aecadad-f0db-49e1-83aa-7e32415a2aaf\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-02-04 13:00:24",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"When you're desperate for business, is this the best thing you can do? Right now?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b36a5028-ada1-47bc-89ee-757d01f93a33",image:{id:"6d9b4bf7-e20a-41de-8e4b-85a113877d7e",filename:"gettyimages-1392545229.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-02-02 21:52:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Person walking down aisle of airplane",credits:"Susumu Yoshioka\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ECoulda, woulda, shoulda?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F02\u002F6d9b4bf7-e20a-41de-8e4b-85a113877d7e\u002Fgettyimages-1392545229.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"southwest-airlines-now-wants-customers-to-do-something-they-may-find-laughable",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Southwest Airlines now wants customers to do something they may find laughable",topic:{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3f95fcb4-e4fc-46bf-91d1-4b9ae78397b0",slug:"transportation",name:"Transportation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9e5e9910-b27a-42b5-97ae-f33f9032e7b0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"temu-package\" data-image-filename=\"temu-package.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's get the most important detail out of the way first: If you think you might return something to Temu, save the Temu-branded shipping materials. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F\"\u003EIs Temu legit? What to know before you place an order\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll talk more about this in a bit, but keep this advice in mind. And with that, let's get on with our story. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E My (failed) Temu purchase \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast month, I found a listing for a handheld gaming console with built-in emulators. The listing said the product came with 27,000 retro games. That sparked my interest, and I thought it would make for an interesting article (i.e., \"I bought 27,000 retro games on Temu for $110\"). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-bought-some-off-brand-geeky-stuff-from-temu-and-wasnt-mad-about-it\u002F\"\u003EI bought some off-brand geeky stuff from Temu (and wasn't mad about it)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, I was aware that the games' ROM files might not be strictly legal, but I thought that would make for an interesting discussion as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, I placed the order. About a week later, the little console arrived. It's actually a pretty nice piece of kit. But the promised games didn't actually arrive on the included micro SD cards.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"55fddabd-9bc1-4aa4-a201-a72de97210bd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7619\" data-image-filename=\"img-7619.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, there were a variety of emulators for popular retro games. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"783523b1-1141-4d85-a81a-365fdb07b15c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7626\" data-image-filename=\"img-7626.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd yes, there were folders for game collections from a variety of gaming platforms. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c132ee2e-7c5d-4cc7-8d95-15c42102faf2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7630\" data-image-filename=\"img-7630.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut all the folders were empty, with the exception of a tiny text file. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c79910b0-37d8-4fc9-a0cc-f3f1349652f8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7631\" data-image-filename=\"img-7631.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, Temu tends to remove the listings for products it no longer stocks, and I hadn't thought to capture a screen grab of the original order listing. So I can't show you how it was promoted. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne item of note: Yes, I know I could download the ROMs myself from a variety of sources. But I had no interest in hunting down and downloading 27,000 games. I wanted to write about the experience of buying and playing with a cool handheld gaming machine, preloaded with all those retro games directly from Temu. That's why I didn't keep the device and curate my own games collection. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftemu-vs-amazon-which-shopping-site-is-best-for-your-buying-needs\u002F\"\u003ETemu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBesides, for the first time in about a decade, I have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-i-built-the-ultimate-low-profile-starfield-gaming-pc-for-under-1200\"\u003Ea dedicated PC gaming machine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I am much more interested in putting new games on that machine than on a tiny handheld retro device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn any case, since the Temu product didn't meet my needs, I decided to return it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EInitiating a return\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo initiate a return, go to the Temu site, click on Your Orders, and click Return\u002FRefund. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5ddba0f5-71c8-4519-ada3-1c7990374351\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"your-orders\" data-image-filename=\"your-orders.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"3678\" data-image-height=\"1402\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll be asked for the reason you're returning the item. I answered that my unit was defective because it came with empty game directories. The form asks for photos, so be prepared to have some photographic evidence of the damage or problem that caused you to initiate the return. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3c91dd84-d139-4070-8024-b99ccd5fb530\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"reason-for-return\" data-image-filename=\"reason-for-return.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2998\" data-image-height=\"1768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, you need to specify how you want to ship it back, and whether you want your refund sent to your original payment method or want a Temu credit. At this point in the return process, Temu displays this warning: \"You are ONLY eligible for one FREE return for every order!\" when returning items via the post office. In my case, I only had one item to return, and our post office is a lot closer than the nearest UPS store. And, in the future, I'll make sure not to order multiple items in one order. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c396c5f3-87fd-452f-afc3-084b6e9d718f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"select-a-return-method\" data-image-filename=\"select-a-return-method.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2237\" data-image-height=\"591\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI haven't ordered a ton of items from Temu, and have been reluctant to do so until I found out how good they were about accepting returns and refunding money. I was really curious to see if they'd actually give me my money back, so I requested a refund to my original payment method. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4a69a3eb-cef1-42c8-9cdc-e0e61f76a435\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"select-a-refund-method\" data-image-filename=\"select-a-refund-method.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2243\" data-image-height=\"778\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we get to the Confirm Refund Method screen, more interesting details begin to emerge. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1ba01ae0-7b2d-4896-acd6-83c2ba3b2265\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"confirm-refund-method\" data-image-filename=\"confirm-refund-method.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1152\" data-image-height=\"1102\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, the company says it will only start the refund process once the product is received and has passed some sort of quality inspection. Getting your money back may take 5-14 days, and up to 30 days. So be prepared to wait for your money. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the next screen, we learn that products must be dropped off at the shipper within 14 days, and once again are reminded that the products will be inspected at Temu before a refund is issued. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f7a31ef3-3466-483a-a879-fb3a80c43196\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"14-days\" data-image-filename=\"14-days.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2898\" data-image-height=\"1030\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis brings to mind some interesting questions: What happens if the return doesn't pass quality inspection? Will Temu return the product to you? Will you be charged for the shipping cost of returning a product to you? Or do they accept all returns, but just tell you that it will be inspected to discourage spurious returns and limit return volume? I did ask Temu these questions, but I got no answer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext is the most interesting aspect of doing the return. Note the phrase I enclosed in a red box: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1a45352f-0f0d-4de5-96c9-e6a60fea3331\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"packaging\" data-image-filename=\"packaging.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2660\" data-image-height=\"2232\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt says:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease note you must pack items in the package the item itself came in, so we know this is our item. \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd yeah, that's why I cautioned you at the beginning of this article to not throw away your Temu-branded packing materials. What happens if you \u003Cem\u003Edo\u003C\u002Fem\u003E throw away the Temu-branded packaging? I also asked Temu this, and -- as with my other questions -- got no answer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've ever returned something to Temu without its original packaging, let us know what happened in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Sending the package back \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFortunately, I did still have the Temu envelope, so I dutifully packed up the unit in that wrapper and… let it sit for about 14 days on my counter. But let's count the day I shipped it as \"day 1\" and see how the return progressed, day by day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Day 1 - Sending the package \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't know why I didn't send it right out, but I'm guessing it was because I was busy. In any case, it allowed me to test whether Temu would accept a package shipped 14 days after the return was authorized. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Day 5 - Package arrives at Temu post office \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFour days later, I got this notice: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1203d1ae-7f8b-40ae-912e-22416dfd1439\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"post-office\" data-image-filename=\"post-office.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1650\" data-image-height=\"1224\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresumably, the post office they're referring to is \u003Cem\u003Etheir\u003C\u002Fem\u003E post office, not mine. About an hour after that notice, I got another message: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3d690628-d957-4a78-bde1-dd88a20bb913\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"return-processing\" data-image-filename=\"return-processing.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1506\" data-image-height=\"1306\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Day 6 - Return accepted, refund issued \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that was that, at least for that day. The next day, I got a notice telling me that my return had reached Temu's warehouse. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"48f28ab0-2b5c-414b-9f4b-7e036976c18f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"at-warehouse\" data-image-filename=\"at-warehouse.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1562\" data-image-height=\"1154\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few hours later, I was informed that my return had been accepted and a refund had been issued (although it would take time for the money to get to me). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a7944ce5-3ebd-4280-90ea-14e5212c4167\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"return-accepted\" data-image-filename=\"return-accepted.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1532\" data-image-height=\"1310\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Day 8 - Refunded money hits my credit card \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo days after that, the full amount I originally spent was back on my credit card. Temu had honored their money-back guarantee and given me my money back in full. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Thoughts on the experience \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI really can't complain about the return experience. It took a little over a week from dropping off the package to having my money back. That's fair, especially when international shipping is involved -- and I didn't have to pay for shipping in either direction. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI am concerned about what happens if you don't have the original Temu packaging, and what happens if you ship a product back that isn't accepted for a return. Hopefully, nobody will have a negative experience from those two instances. Perhaps Temu will get back to me and let me know what happens. If they do, I'll annotate this article and let you know. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, I was a bit annoyed that the product provided wasn't the product described. But the electronic device was of reasonably good quality, and there were no undue hassles in getting my money back. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-make-money-by-sharing-your-favorite-amazon-products-online\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to make money by sharing your favorite Amazon products online\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EObviously, your experiences may vary from mine. But so far, I have to say that my experiences with Temu, though it sometimes feels a little risky, have been essentially hassle-free. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"19e62104-73d9-4a02-aa55-0f0724e558b4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is still my go-to online retailer of choice, I won't hesitate to buy items from \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"caaa3080-a782-4c44-92a8-3e7d6a65c118\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Temu\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E knowing that a return is possible. I'll just take care to keep the shipping materials until I'm sure I want to keep my purchase, and buy each item in its own order. That's my recommendation to you, as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat has your experience with Temu been? Have you tried returning something? Will you buy from them again? And, seriously, what is it with Temu's obsession with wigs? Let us know in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"44b4d362-be16-4daf-b6e0-31ea9260f9d2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Pop vs Echo Dot\" data-image-filename=\"echopopvdot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Echo speakers are the best way to introduce the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-alexa-devices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Alexa ecosystem\u003C\u002Fa\u003E into your smart home. The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"98b5e7dc-7a52-4808-ac13-9cd73246434a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"eb03cbee-b942-46ef-b7bc-129dd3d1a1af\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B94RL1R\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, Amazon's two most compact smart speakers, are two of the most popular and affordable Echo devices available, at $40 and $50, respectively.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthe-blink-mini-2-is-the-best-wyze-cam-alternative-available\u002F\"\u003EThe waterproof Blink Mini 2 is the best Wyze Cam alternative available\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Pop is newer than the Echo Dot and is marketed as the company's most compact speaker. At about two-thirds of the size of the already-compact Echo Dot, the Echo Pop is best suited for small rooms and can be tucked away in the corner of a desk. The slightly larger Echo Dot is about the size of an Apple HomePod mini and delivers more potent sound.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead on to learn more about how the Echo Pop and Echo Dot compare and which is best suited for which sort of user.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should buy the Echo Pop if...\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f20554da-84a9-410c-b3b1-01d31dd652ac\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHere's an Amazon Echo Pop next to an Apple Magic Mouse, for reference.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Pop on a desk\" data-image-filename=\"echo-pop8.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F05\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 1. You need a compact speaker\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazon-echo-pop-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEcho Pop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is Amazon's smallest and most affordable smart speaker, perfect for a small room -- such as a dorm or kid's room. Because it doesn't feature a screen and can go unnoticed, it's a simple way to introduce yourself to the Alexa ecosystem or give someone access to Amazon's voice assistant in a simple, unintimidating way.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazon-echo-pop-review\u002F\"\u003EAmazon Echo Pop review: A portable smart speaker for small spaces\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Pop is a perfect option if you're looking for a compact speaker for your kid's desk, a guest room, or an area you don't use often. It can be unreliable in larger rooms or when tasked with bigger assignments, which brings me to my next point.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You plan on everyday music streaming, podcasts, or audiobooks\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Pop is surprisingly loud, but the sound quality decreases greatly when the volume increases. This is why the Echo Pop is meant for smaller rooms and is so much cheaper than other Echo devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-smart-home-device\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart home devices of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Pop won't be the life of the party at a backyard barbecue. Still, it's excellent for listening to music informally when hanging out in your room, catching up on your favorite podcasts, and listening to audiobooks. Having Alexa built-in makes it more enticing, as you can use the AI-powered voice assistant to control smart devices around your home.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"c9fa1dab-a101-41e4-a75b-b840dbbebacb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Echo Pop\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Pop","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"2dec1e47-e1f4-478f-bb44-4f7ddd65a8a8","filename":"echo-pop6.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F30\u002F2dec1e47-e1f4-478f-bb44-4f7ddd65a8a8\u002Fecho-pop6.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-05-30 18:03:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2dec1e47-e1f4-478f-bb44-4f7ddd65a8a8","imageFilename":"echo-pop6.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F05\u002F30"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09WNK39JN\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09WNK39JN?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"d76b5008-2a42-4c31-8327-341bf210ed59","slug":"introducing-echo-pop-full-sound-compact-smart-speaker-with-alexa-lavender-bloom","name":"Introducing Echo Pop | Full sound compact smart speaker with Alexa | Lavender Bloom","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"AUTOPID","mod":1722370075258,"displayDate":"Tue Jul 30 2024 16:07:55 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E You should buy the Echo Dot if... \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c450f7d0-d1bd-443e-b552-5b51efd4f2ed\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Dot (5th Gen)\" data-image-filename=\"1echodot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 1. You need Alexa to be more reliable\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause the Echo Pop is a smaller, more affordable smart speaker than the Echo Dot, it's also not as reliable. The Echo Dot is more responsive and capable of hearing me from across the room easily, whether it's playing music or not. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Pop, in turn, appears to have a simpler microphone array that is easily overpowered by high volumes. I've often found Alexa unable to hear me on the Echo Pop when the volume is too high, which can be frustrating, especially because it doesn't have an action button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-budget-android-tablets-ive-tested-is-not-made-by-samsung-or-google\u002F\"\u003EOne of the best budget Android tablets I've tested is not made by Samsung or Google\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Dot features a volume up button, a volume down button, a mute button, and an action button. The last one is a great way to wake Alexa without talking to it, which would be nice in the Echo Pop when it can't hear me. I've resorted to unplugging the Echo Pop when it can't hear me, so it stops blasting \"The wheels on the bus.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You want room-filling sound\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Dot isn't a high-end speaker, but it's great for most users. It can deliver room-filling sound from a small package, as the audio doesn't deteriorate as much as the Echo Pop's when the volume goes up. For example, you can pair two Echo Dots to function as external speakers for a TV and get stereo sound better than audio from most inexpensive TVs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fone-of-the-best-soundbars-ive-tested-is-not-made-by-bose-or-sonos-and-500-off-right-now\u002F\"\u003EOne of the best soundbars I've tested is not made by Sonos or Bose (and it's $500 off right now)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a device often discounted during Prime Day and holiday sales events, I'd recommend the Echo Dot to most users looking for a reliable smart speaker with Alexa built-in that can deliver sound from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"5c4a6f7c-219e-481a-bf61-941526cd635c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Echo Dot\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Dot smart 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You can even check your mobile optimization before launching each page, making sure functionality isn't lost on mobile devices.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDigital wallets\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: BigCommerce makes it easier for your customers to pay you for your awesome products, integrating PayPal, Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, and more.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInternational features\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Do you want to reach customers worldwide? BigCommerce helps you serve global shoppers by accepting payments in over 100 currencies. Their content delivery network ensures your site loads quickly for customers around the world.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESecurity and analytics\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: You can rest easy knowing your store's data is backed up and secure. 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She has experience editing countless advice pieces and has written over 8,000 articles -- including news, how-tos, explainers, and reviews on technology and even TV and entertainment-focused content -- for several leading online publications. \r\n\r\nPreviously, she was an editor at 9to5Mac and 9to5Google. She was also a US contributor at Pocket-lint. Before that, she worked as a beat reporter at different regional newspapers in Northeast America and freelanced for global websites such as the BBC. \r\n\r\nShe holds a Master of Fine Arts in writing from The New School in Manhattan and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.",profile:c,title:"Managing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d084f1d6-fca8-49a6-8109-238c6bcce272\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd084f1d6-fca8-49a6-8109-238c6bcce272\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the insurgence of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fnews\u002Fus-reports-more-than-1m-daily-covid-19-cases-amid-omicron-wave\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOmnicron variant\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, it appears the coronavirus is here to stay -- as will face masks. While the nationwide distribution of vaccines, including boosters, continues to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcovid-19-study-finds-some-recovered-and-vaccinated-individuals-maintain-good-immunity-to-omicron-variant\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehelp reduce the impact\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of the virus, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cdc.gov\u002Fcoronavirus\u002F2019-ncov\u002Fprevent-getting-sick\u002Fprevention.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECenters for Disease Control and Prevention\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Femergencies\u002Fdiseases\u002Fnovel-coronavirus-2019\u002Fadvice-for-public\u002Fwhen-and-how-to-use-masks#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Femergencies\u002Fdiseases\u002Fnovel-coronavirus-2019\u002Fadvice-for-public\u002Fwhen-and-how-to-use-masks%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22WHO%22%7D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWorld Health Organization\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are still urging people to wear face masks to stop the spread. And now, there's never been a greater need to use clinically-certified masks (N95, KN95, KF94) as opposed to cloth ones, as the latter lacks the filtration necessary to block out droplets and other bacterial substances from those around you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFortunately, this is year three of the pandemic. Gone are the days when people would scramble to their local pharmacies in hopes of snagging the last stock of masks and, worst yet, resell them at inflated prices. Today you can find high-quality masks online that are proven to help keep you and your loved ones safe from contagious diseases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere is a thoughtfully curated list of face masks and face coverings that are professionally-tested, effective in avoiding COVID, and available to buy right now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cross_content_listicle\" data-id=\"140bcd4a-044f-4a87-a338-5657a6706252\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EKN95 face masks are usually tighter on the face than the standard medical ones, but these by WWDOLL provide just enough curvature to wrap comfortably around your mouth, and hang securely on your ears. They're on FDA's Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) list and make for a safe pick if you plan to travel out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"WWDOLL KN95 face mask\" data-superlative=\"Breathable masks that rest comfortably on your face\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"wwdoll-kn95-face-mask","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"WWDOLL","imageData":{"id":"b6306a7f-246a-4551-9a93-c55271e5fbb8","title":"wwdoll-kn95-face-mask","filename":"horizon-fitness-t101.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F06\u002Fb6306a7f-246a-4551-9a93-c55271e5fbb8\u002Fhorizon-fitness-t101.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1549501,"width":3476,"height":1976,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-01-06 21:12:19","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-01-06 21:12:32","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"WWDOLL","alt":"wwdoll-kn95-face-mask","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b6306a7f-246a-4551-9a93-c55271e5fbb8","imageAltText":"wwdoll-kn95-face-mask","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"WWDOLL","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"horizon-fitness-t101.png","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F01\u002F06","imageWidth":3476,"imageHeight":1976,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"WWDOLL\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"49.74","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08JQMPGWN?","url":""}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cross_content_listicle\" data-id=\"7fc5a1f5-875b-4011-9a22-a8ce91ea6ade\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EVIDA is best known for art-inspired clothes and accessories, but the company has found a footing this past year developing reliable and recyclable face masks. 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Here's the definition of each, according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, which will help you better understand the benefits of each. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EN95\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Typically the most expensive and made in the US, N95 masks filter up to 95% of particles in the air when approved by NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health). These respirators tend to fit the tightest on the face, making them very effective in crowded and COVID-prevalent areas like hospitals. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKN95\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Imported from China, the KN95 is the international equivalent of the N95 masks from the US. Due to its looser fit, KN95 respirators are better suited for adults than children -- who are prone to touching their masks and breaking the seal around the nose and mouth. The certification process of KN95s is nearly identical to N95s, though the CDC does suggest using the latter for its tighter and secure fit.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKF94\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Imported from Korea, KF94 respirators are regarded as the most comfortable of the three thanks to its unique form-fitting shape. The masks meet the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cdc.gov\u002Fniosh\u002Fnpptl\u002Frespirators\u002Ftesting\u002Fresults\u002FMTT-2020-252.4_International_KMCorp_DrPuriKF94_TestReport_Redacted-508.pdf" target="_blank"\u003EKorean standard requirements\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with a 94% filtration efficacy. And while the 94% is less than the 95% of the N95 and KN95, the truth of which masks will protect you better comes down to one with the best fit. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can learn more about the different types of masks and respirators \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cdc.gov\u002Fcoronavirus\u002F2019-ncov\u002Fprevent-getting-sick\u002Ftypes-of-masks.html" target="_blank"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's the difference N95, KN95, and KF94 masks?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cae1bc02-0031-4675-a240-ec9ffec4e294\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EVaccines are \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cdc.gov\u002Fcoronavirus\u002F2019-ncov\u002Fvaccines\u002Feffectiveness\u002Findex.html" target="_blank"\u003Escientifically-proven\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to be the best way to protect yourself from catching COVID. Still, the CDC recommends wearing a face mask or face covering even if you've taken the vaccine -- booster included. The main reason for this is the widespread nature of the recent Omicron variant, which is strong enough to evade vaccinated hosts. However, that doesn't render vaccines useless as they are \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cdc.gov\u002Fcoronavirus\u002F2019-ncov\u002Fvaccines\u002Feffectiveness\u002Fwork.html" target="_blank"\u003Estill effective\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in preventing and reducing the symptoms of COVID. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're wearing an N95, KN95, KF94, or a cloth mask, having one is better than none. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Do I need to wear a mask if I am vaccinated?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"37fa1d7b-7330-4036-aa4a-0e0d6e886d6b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile the concept of a face mask is rather straightforward, the proper way to wear one does require a few steps more than looping it from ear to ear. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETo start, you should always wash and sanitize your hands before and after you touch your mask. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen putting the mask on, do so by only touching the ear loops and bands. This prevents any germs from getting on the actual covering itself. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFor a proper fit, the mask should cover your nose, mouth, and chin -- nothing less. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELastly, pinch the nose band so that the mask contours the curvature of your nose. If done properly, there should be little to no air seeping out the sides and of the mask when you talk.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA slight discomfort is normal when wearing a mask. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnless noted as reusable, you should always dispose your mask after a day's use, especially if it's damaged or visibly dirty. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I properly wear a face mask?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill looking for a face mask to buy online? 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Besides ZDNET, her work has been featured in Business Jet Traveler, MSN, CheatSheet.com, Freshome.com and SimpleDollar.com. She owns and operates a small digital marketing and public relations firm that works with select startups and women-owned businesses to provide growth and visibility. Cynthia splits her time between Los Angeles, CA and San Sebastian, Spain. She travels to Africa and the Middle East regularly to consult with women's NGOs about small business development.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003ESmall business owners, retailers, and crafters should take note -- a cash-only business may be limiting your potential for growth. More than half of consumers \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.atlantafed.org\u002F-\u002Fmedia\u002Fdocuments\u002Fbanking\u002Fconsumer-payments\u002Fdiary-of-consumer-payment-choice\u002F2020\u002F2020-diary-of-consumer-payment-choice.pdf\"\u003Euse cards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E such as credit or debit to purchase goods and services. They also tend to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41598-021-83488-3#Sec6\"\u003Espend more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E when they can pay with their credit card. After all, there is only so much you can buy if you can only pay with a limited amount of cash available in your wallet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmall businesses that don't accept card payments are potentially missing out on additional revenue. For many, the fears of card compliance, customer data protection, and expensive card processing fees are well-founded. Fortunately, there are a variety of best credit card readers for small business that are affordable, scalable, and simple to set up. They take care of most of the issues that may be holding you back from accepting credit and debit cards so you can focus on selling your product to the largest market possible. We've created a shortlist of four of the best card readers -- and the companies that offer them -- so you can start accepting card payments as soon as today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe following picks are \u003Cem\u003EZDNet\u003C\u002Fem\u003E's best credit card readers for small businesses based on features, pricing, and more. Whether you're just getting started or in search of a fuller-featured card acceptance solution, one or more of the following readers may be a good option to consider.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7c63a9f0-5ef7-47c2-9cf8-78174a19299c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESquare's free, entry-level solution is the best option for small businesses that are just getting started with card-based sales.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHardware specifications\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Android and iOS mobile devices\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhere to buy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsquare.sjv.io\u002FOR9yAr"\u003ESquare\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPricing\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Reader is free, 2.6% + 10¢ per swipe for Discover, Visa, Mastercard and American Express transactions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew businesses thinking of testing credit card transactions will like the simplicity of the Square card reader. There are no contracts, minimums, or monthly transaction fees to worry about. You'll only pay a processing fee when you process a card sale, and you can receive payment as fast as one business day. The pocket-sized reader plugs into your smart device's headset or lightning port and integrates with Square's free Point of Sale app to make credit card processing possible -- even when there is no internet connectivity.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESquare has alternate solutions as your business grows. To accept chip cards and Apple Pay, upgrade to the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSquare-Contactless-and-Chip-Reader\u002Fdp\u002FB01BSVGBKM?tag=zdnet-article-20"\u003ESquare Reader\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for $59.79 to wirelessly connect to multiple devices via Bluetooth. For the most versatile solution, the Square Terminal for&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsquare.sjv.io\u002FYgq2zB"\u003E$299\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;is an all-in-one credit card reader and receipt printer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFree magnetic stripe reader and app\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPortable\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo charging required\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo contracts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOffline payments possible\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETakes over your smart device's sole audio or charging outlet\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESwipe fee of 2.6% can get pricey for larger transactions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Square card reader\" data-superlative=\"Free, entry-level solution\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"square-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Square)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"7fcdd8eb-7b3d-4634-ae59-e30176a5c843","title":"square-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader","filename":"square-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F04\u002F7fcdd8eb-7b3d-4634-ae59-e30176a5c843\u002Fsquare-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Square)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":100422,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-04 15:41:05","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-04 15:41:15","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"square-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"7fcdd8eb-7b3d-4634-ae59-e30176a5c843","imageAltText":"square-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Square)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"square-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F04","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Square)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Square","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fsquare.sjv.io\u002FOR9yAr","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7741a865-9233-41d7-94bf-36347f56611a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFor a small but robust countertop credit card reader, the Clover Mini can work for a variety of small specialty businesses including restaurants and retail.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHardware specifications\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Android and iOS when using ShopKeep Register\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhere to buy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPoint-Sale-REQUIRED-AVAILABLE-MERCHANTS\u002Fdp\u002FB07612VFL7?tag=zdnet-deals-20"\u003EAmazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.clover.com\u002Fshop\u002Fproduct\u002Fmini-to-start-your-business\u002Fessentials"\u003EClover\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and many banks\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPricing\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: $450 to $899 for the reader, processing fees depend on the payment processing company you choose\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClover has entry-level to full-featured card readers. The Mini is our pick from Clover for best credit card readers for small businesses. It's a small, portable version of the company's comprehensive POS system with features that include an integrated receipt printer, customer-facing camera, a barcode scanner, NFC reader (for Apple or Google Pay), touch-screen PIN pad, and signature capture. You can tether two devices via USB when you'd like to have a terminal on the customer side and the register end. The&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.clover.com\u002Fappmarket"\u003EClover App market\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;provides a variety of apps for the Mini to customize its function based on your industry and needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESmall countertop design\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECustomizable\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECustomer and inventory management\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMultiple card payment options (swipe, tap, dip)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIntegrated camera doubles as a barcode scanner\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERequires a merchant account\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReader pricing depends on the merchant processor you choose\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Clover Mini\" data-superlative=\"Robust countertop credit card reader\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"clover-mini-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Clover)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"f1aa4c53-44b3-4179-8779-87a9b763341f","title":"clover-mini-best-credit-card-reader","filename":"clover-mini-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F04\u002Ff1aa4c53-44b3-4179-8779-87a9b763341f\u002Fclover-mini-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Clover)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":221299,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-04 15:41:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-04 15:41:28","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"clover-mini-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f1aa4c53-44b3-4179-8779-87a9b763341f","imageAltText":"clover-mini-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Clover)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"clover-mini-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F04","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Clover)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPoint-Sale-REQUIRED-AVAILABLE-MERCHANTS\u002Fdp\u002FB07612VFL7?tag=zdnet-deals-20","offerMerchant":"Clover\u002FAmazon","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPoint-Sale-REQUIRED-AVAILABLE-MERCHANTS\u002Fdp\u002FB07612VFL7","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPoint-Sale-REQUIRED-AVAILABLE-MERCHANTS\u002Fdp\u002FB07612VFL7?tag=zdnet-deals-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d3a10277-7448-47e9-9fa9-40a243cef498\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EPayPal Zettle offers convenient and flexible payment solutions through the Zettle Reader -- for an affordable, contract-less price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHardware specifications\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Bluetooth\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhere to buy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypal.com\u002Fus\u002Fbusiness\u002Fpos\u002Fpricing" target="_blank"\u003EPayPal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPricing\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: $29 for the first terminal ($79 for all addition),&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypal.com\u002Fus\u002Fwebapps\u002Fmpp\u002Fmerchant-fees"\u003E2.29%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;plus $0.09 per transaction, 3.5% for keyed transactions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPayPal Zettle aims to make accepting debit and credit cards as inclusive as possible. Its mobile credit card readers are Bluetooth-enabled, so your business can get paid nearly anywhere your mobile device works. As a first-time business shopper, PayPal sells the Zettle Reader for $29, charging $79 for each additional device. It accepts magnetic stripe, chip, tap and Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay. In addition, you can process PayPal or Venmo QR code payments via the Zettle companion app (iOS and Android).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's worth knowing how fund availability and reserves work when using PayPal's service. Most card transactions will appear in full in your PayPal account, ready to be transferred to your bank by the business day. In other cases, if PayPal notices that you've frequently processed refunds, chargebacks, or any other suspicious activity, it may keep a partial or all of your funds on reserve. Then, you may be required to wait up to 90 days before they are made available for your use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVery affordable multi-payment card reader\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAccepts magnetic stripe, chip, tap, and NFC payments\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInstant transfers to your bank account for 1.5% of the amount\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIntegrates with online invoicing\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInternational and Venmo transactions are also available\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPayPal funds may be reserved based on account activity\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMust manually transfer profits to your bank account\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECross-border fees if you sell to international customers\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"PayPal Zettle Chip and Tap Reader\" data-superlative=\"Affordable and convenient card processing option\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"paypal-chip-and-tap-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Paypal)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"51eaff40-7d13-4e2d-96fd-3be8968f2d82","title":"PayPal-Zettle-card-reader","filename":"logitech-crayon-digital-pencil.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F13\u002F51eaff40-7d13-4e2d-96fd-3be8968f2d82\u002Flogitech-crayon-digital-pencil.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":393435,"width":2668,"height":1632,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-01-13 18:03:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-01-13 18:03:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"PayPal-Zettle-card-reader","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"51eaff40-7d13-4e2d-96fd-3be8968f2d82","imageAltText":"paypal-chip-and-tap-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Paypal)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"logitech-crayon-digital-pencil.png","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F01\u002F13","imageWidth":2668,"imageHeight":1632,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Paypal)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fpaypal.prf.hn\u002Fclick\u002Fcamref:1011lozuK\u002Fpubref:[subid_value]\u002Fdestination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fus%2Fbusiness%2Fpos%2Fpayments%2Fcard-reader","offerMerchant":"PayPal","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypal.com\u002Fus\u002Fbusiness\u002Fpos\u002Fpayments\u002Fcard-reader","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fpaypal.prf.hn\u002Fclick\u002Fcamref:1011lozuK\u002Fpubref:[subid_value]\u002Fdestination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fus%2Fbusiness%2Fpos%2Fpayments%2Fcard-reader"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d50f1032-2ea1-48b1-b9e4-e96b547f92ca\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESmall businesses ready for bigger card volume will find that the more card sales you make using the full-featured Helcim Card Reader, the cheaper your processing costs will be.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHardware specifications\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Android, iOS and Windows\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhere to buy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.helcim.com\u002Fcredit-card-reader\u002F"\u003EHelcim\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPricing\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: $109 for terminal, fees of&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.helcim.com\u002Fpricing\u002F"\u003E0.30%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;plus $0.08 per transaction up to $25,000 in sales per month, and as low as 0.10% plus $0.05 based on volume\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHelcim is a good option for small businesses ready to get serious about accepting credit and debit cards. The company's card reader is the most full-featured of the top card readers reviewed, accepting contactless, swiped, tapped, and pin cards. In addition, the terminal is compatible with debit card chip-and-pin transactions.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the terminal itself is a big selling feature, Helcim's approach to card processing fees could be a big selling point for companies making a few thousand dollars or more of card sales per month. Helcim does not charge monthly fees and bases its processing fees on a sliding scale. The more volume, the less you'll pay in card fees, with rates starting at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.helcim.com\u002Fpricing\u002F"\u003E0.30%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;plus $0.08 for sales of $0 to $25,000.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo monthly fees\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe most robust reader reviewed, accepting all types of debit, credit cards, and mobile wallets\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECompatible with desktop computers, smartphones, and tablets\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELower processing fees for more card sales\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest for companies making consistent credit card sales\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Helcim Card Reader\" data-superlative=\"For those serious about accepting credit and debit cards\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"helcim-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Helcim)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"ae10b22d-f12c-49aa-bbca-4da4fa9d5aaf","title":"helcim-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader","filename":"helcim-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F04\u002Fae10b22d-f12c-49aa-bbca-4da4fa9d5aaf\u002Fhelcim-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Helcim)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":235770,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-08-04 15:42:06","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-08-04 15:42:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"helcim-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"ae10b22d-f12c-49aa-bbca-4da4fa9d5aaf","imageAltText":"helcim-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Helcim)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"helcim-card-reader-best-credit-card-reader.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F08\u002F04","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Helcim)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Helcim","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.helcim.com\u002Fcredit-card-reader\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d1583995-58cd-406a-a5f5-aebac4e593e8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo narrow the list of best credit card readers for small business to five, several criteria were considered. Simplicity was essential since most small business owners don't have the time to set up an intricate card payment process for their business. Devices that are "plug and play" and have solid customer support available were a priority.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to ease of use, costs were another important factor. Depending on what phase the small business is in, equipment costs, card processing fees, and monthly charges could affect a company's bottom line. We chose companies offering card readers with affordable, transparent pricing and a simple fee structure without a long list of hidden charges.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELastly, scalability was important. Knowing you can upgrade to a more advanced credit card reader with the same processor or platform can save you valuable time as your business grows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these credit card readers?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"10a8bc38-5d60-4a42-a7ba-bf748aa37bf9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're just getting started, Square offers a free credit card reader, fixed-rate processing fee, and no commitment, which is ideal for smaller, occasional sales. However, you may want to opt for a credit card reader compatible with your current e-commerce\u002Fretail setup. For example, Shopify or PayPal business owners can take advantage of the company's software and integrated payment processing hardware to keep card acceptance as simple as possible.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, once your business starts increasing the volume of online sales, scaling up may be more cost-effective if you shop around for a merchant processor with lower fees. Although a full-featured terminal may be more expensive, it will likely be worth the investment if it's more compatible with multiple card transaction types. Clover offers robust equipment that can be used with an independent processor such as a bank or merchant processing company. Helcim's credit card processing pricing gets cheaper once you start making more card sales.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right credit card reader for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"94987ccc-69e2-4c61-af5c-291306e7068e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are a variety of credit card readers. The most basic is a small magnetic stripe reader that plugs into your mobile device. Next is the chip and swipe reader which can also process chip cards that must be inserted instead of swiped. The latest readers are contactless, requiring a customer to tap their card on the terminal and NFC (near-field communication) compatible for mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMagnetic stripe readers such as Square's are often free, while full terminals such as the Clover Mini can accept all types of card payments and cost hundreds of dollars.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What type of credit card readers are available?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"29762173-b209-4ae3-89b0-1001346f9dda\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe business or merchant enters the amount of the transaction into the terminal and asks the customer to swipe, tap, or insert their card. The reader extracts the bank information from the customer's credit card (in the chip or magnetic stripe) and communicates with the financial institution wirelessly or through a telephone line. If the bank or institution authorizes the transaction, it will issue an approval code and receipt in just a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How does a credit card reader work?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"00657e48-578d-4509-b1ac-9b33747cb09c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the card processor, you may receive payment into your account in one or two business days. Some card processors may make same-day payments for an extra fee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When do I get paid after a credit card sale?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"62c84ee2-ef0e-49ff-a486-e308138caf7d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe following products didn't make our best credit card readers for small business list but are worth mentioning:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fdharmamerchantservices.com\u002Fservices\u002Fterminals\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDharma\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: Dharma isn't technically a card reader, but offers merchant services. You can purchase an independent terminal from Verifone or Ingenico (starting at $249) through Dharma or use your Clover terminal or third-party reader if the fees are adding up. Dharma has low card processing rates of 0.15% plus 7 cents per transaction. It's best for small businesses with higher-dollar sales. However, Dharma has a more stringent application process and pricier card readers.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.payanywhere.com"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPayanywhere\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: Although the basic credit card readers are free (for the first one), expect to pay at least $9.95 per month for service. You could opt for Pay As You Go to skip the fees, but you'll be charged&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.payanywhere.com\u002Fpricing"\u003E$3.99 per month\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;after 12 months of inactivity. A 2.69% transaction fee is applied to all card sales. However, keyed-in transactions are higher at 3.49% plus 19 cents each.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fintuit-quickbooks-launches-quickbooks-card-reader-for-49\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EQuickBooks mobile card reader\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Integration with Quickbooks may be a big selling point, but the five best credit card readers for small business edged the company out for hardware and fees. Quickbooks only offers one card reader. Processing costs $12.50 per month and fees start at 2.4% plus $0.25 per transaction plus an additional 1% fee if you key in a card purchase.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there alternative credit card readers worth considering?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-22 21:08:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The variety of best credit card readers for small businesses available on the market can overwhelm any business owner. 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She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing, and insurance. Her work has been published in financial publications and startups such as The Simple Dollar, LendingTree, Robinhood, and more.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EOne of the things you'll have to plan for when starting your own business is how your customers will pay you. Sure, cash might be the simplest payment method, but it's not the most popular. In fact, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.federalreserve.gov\u002Fpaymentsystems\u002F2019-December-The-Federal-Reserve-Payments-Study.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2019 Federal Reserve study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found that only a small percentage of payments today are made with cash and about 34% are made with credit cards.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's definitely in your best interest to accept credit cards for your small business. To help you get started, we've broken the process down into three simple steps -- and we've listed the three best payment processors to use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d4c8a493-e5d0-4fca-b28a-e69118e82ea2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 1: Decide how you'll accept payments\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, decide how you will accept credit card payments. The primary options are:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn-person payments\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnline payments\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMobile payments\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the type of business you run, it might be quite clear what type of payments you'll accept. For example, if you provide online services, chances are you'll solely accept online payments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor other types of businesses, you might need a combination of payment methods. For example, maybe you run an online e-commerce site where you sell crafts, but you also sell them in-person at craft fairs. In that case, you would likely need both online and mobile payments. On the other hand, a new restaurant might need to accept primarily in-person payments but also allow for online payments for to-go orders.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou know your business best, and only you can decide how you'll need to accept payments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 2: Choose your payment processor\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the past, you needed a merchant account to accept credit card payments for your small business. Your merchant account would provide payment processing, point of sale systems, and credit card terminals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile merchant accounts are still an option, they often require high fees and lengthy contracts. And thanks to technology, there are plenty of more affordable options available today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA payment processor or payment service provider provides a similar service as a merchant service without opening your own account. They allow for credit card processing and can provide any hardware you need without the costs and complications of a merchant account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you know how you'll accept payments, it's time to choose a payment processor. There are plenty of payment service providers to choose from, and it can be difficult to decide which one is best.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 3: Get the right hardware and software\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the type of business you run, you might need to have hardware or software in place. If you run an entirely online business, you'll need to set up your payment gateway on your business's website.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor businesses accepting in-person and mobile payments, you'll need actual hardware. Some payment processors will even provide you with the point of sale equipment you'll need to accept payments in person.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How to easily accept credit card payments as a small business\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6b6a9bcf-e6c3-4fca-9f61-0f01450fc562\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are many payment service providers choose from, but these three are the most popular with small businesses.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the best payment service providers?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"24cef245-0c76-4fb3-af55-9271918ba412\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EPayPal is one of the top online payment processors, making it easy for small businesses to accept both in-person and online credit card payments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, PayPal accepts credit card readers that you can keep at your place of business or take with you on the go. Another option for in-person payments is a QR code, which your customer scans. This contactless payment method allows the customer to pay from their phone. Finally, PayPal provides payment processing for entirely online transactions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPayPal updated its fees on March 31, 2022. All of the information about the new fees can be found \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypalobjects.com\u002Fmarketing\u002Fua\u002Fpdf\u002FUS\u002Fen\u002Fmerchant-fee-033122.pdf?locale.x=en_US" target="_blank"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"PayPal\" data-superlative=\"A name that everyone recognizes\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"paypal.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EImage: Shutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"f10a055f-138f-42a6-b853-d14870e2d9fc","title":"paypal","filename":"paypal.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F13\u002Ff10a055f-138f-42a6-b853-d14870e2d9fc\u002Fpaypal.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1553200,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-07-13 17:23:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-07-13 17:23:13","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"paypal.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f10a055f-138f-42a6-b853-d14870e2d9fc","imageAltText":"paypal.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EImage: Shutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"paypal.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F07\u002F13","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EImage: Shutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fpaypal.prf.hn\u002Fclick\u002Fcamref:1011lozuK\u002Fpubref:[subid_value]\u002Fdestination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fhome","offerMerchant":"PayPal","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypal.com\u002Fhome","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fpaypal.prf.hn\u002Fclick\u002Fcamref:1011lozuK\u002Fpubref:[subid_value]\u002Fdestination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fhome"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2b724cdf-4c51-4a8a-90c2-4f109a73efb5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESquare, from Block, has become a favorite for in-person and online businesses alike. When you sign up for Square, you can easily set up online payments on your website. Square also provides the hardware you need to accept payments at your place of business or on the go. Additionally, Square makes it easy to send invoices, which send the payer directly to a payment page.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsquareup.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fpayments\u002Four-fees" target="_blank"\u003ESquare's fees\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are as follows:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECard-present in-person payments: 2.6% + $0.10 per transaction\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECard-not-present in-person payments: 3.5% + $0.15 per transaction\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnline payments: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Square from Block\" data-superlative=\"A favorite for in-person and online businesses alike\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"square.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EImage: Shutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"206cd5fb-7f0c-445d-b024-4ac088ffb291","title":"square","filename":"square.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F13\u002F206cd5fb-7f0c-445d-b024-4ac088ffb291\u002Fsquare.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1809666,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-07-13 17:23:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-07-13 17:23:27","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"square.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"206cd5fb-7f0c-445d-b024-4ac088ffb291","imageAltText":"square.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EImage: Shutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"square.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F07\u002F13","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EImage: Shutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Square","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fsquare.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F566655\u002F9398?&sharedId=zdnet&subId1=[subid_value]","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fsquare.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F566655\u002F9398?&sharedId=zdnet&subId1=[subid_value]"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e0b03612-cfa1-4f14-9823-49758068805f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EStripe is well-known for its online payment processing, and you can easily create a checkout process on your website and collect payment information. You can also accept multiple currencies, with more than 135 available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor small businesses that send monthly invoices, you can also set up recurring subscriptions and billing for credit card payments.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, Stripe provides Stripe Terminal, a point-of-sale device you can use to collect credit card payments, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fstripe.com\u002Fpricing" target="_blank"\u003EStripe's fees\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are customizable based on your business, but the standard fee for a successful card charge is 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Stripe\" data-superlative=\"Well-known for its online payment processing\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"stripe.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EImage: Shutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"010f7f5e-4e2f-4435-9f52-634d4241b1f9","title":"stripe","filename":"stripe.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F13\u002F010f7f5e-4e2f-4435-9f52-634d4241b1f9\u002Fstripe.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1710016,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-07-13 17:23:41","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-07-13 17:24:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"stripe.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"010f7f5e-4e2f-4435-9f52-634d4241b1f9","imageAltText":"stripe.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EImage: Shutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"stripe.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F07\u002F13","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EImage: Shutterstock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Stripe","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fstripe.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"590c614b-7050-4889-8b6d-73d6e9dfa27b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt's not required that your small business accept credit cards, but you may miss out on business if you choose not to. Many consumers today choose to use credit cards to pay for goods and services.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is it necessary to accept credit cards for my small business?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9e0f6daa-a5e6-4b7b-a084-81258b2f55ce\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo accept credit cards for your small business, start by deciding what type of payments you'll need to accept: in-person, mobile, and\u002For online. Once you know that, you can research the best payment processors for your needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I start accepting credit cards for my small business?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"af85cf36-d8ab-4d24-9f5d-01156a7e1623\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENo one payment processor outshines the rest, but three of the most popular are PayPal, Square, and Stripe. You'll have to evaluate each one to determine which one best meets your needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best payment service provider for small businesses?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8e8e9719-7025-42a6-9d08-6ebc122ec497\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe cheapest way to accept credit card payments depends partially on whether you'll be accepting payments in-person or online. Payment service providers generally have different fees for different types of payments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the cheapest way for small businesses to accept credit card payments?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d5a3a21f-df88-4062-9491-aef1fb733000\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd5a3a21f-df88-4062-9491-aef1fb733000\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-27 06:50:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This step-by-step guide breaks down the process and highlights the best payment processors to use.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"3005c3ee-027c-4cd1-b8d4-b8679b818148",image:{id:"0df71f23-3039-4a03-acb7-841a285e30a8",filename:"image-32.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-08 03:55:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"replace-this-image.jpg",credits:"Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F08\u002F0df71f23-3039-4a03-acb7-841a285e30a8\u002Fimage-32.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Finance^Credit Cards",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The 3 best ways to accept credit cards as a small business",section:b,slug:"best-way-to-accept-credit-cards-for-small-business",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"3 best ways to accept credit cards as a small business",topic:{id:"a4a7fc0f-7c4e-4840-b2fa-d95299fe8023",slug:"credit-cards",name:"Credit Cards",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"a4a7fc0f-7c4e-4840-b2fa-d95299fe8023",slug:"credit-cards",name:"Credit Cards",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fe9b07a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"banking",name:"Banking",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"115511f0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"startups",name:"Startups",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"b9d55db1-c979-42b8-b467-3b3a67ca331f",username:"Marc Wojno",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Marc",lastName:"Wojno",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e932bec6-637b-457c-88c8-63587c47a71d",filename:"marc-wojno.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:24:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe932bec6-637b-457c-88c8-63587c47a71d\u002Fmarc-wojno.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Marc Wojno has been a writer and editor in the financial field for more than two decades, including for such media organizations as Kiplinger Washington Editors and Dow Jones Newswires. Most recently, Wojno contributed as a writer for US News & World Report and as a contributing editor for Bankrate, a Red Ventures company. Wojno has been featured as a personal finance expert in numerous local print, radio and television outlets throughout the country, including in such major markets as New York City, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. He received both his BA in radio and television communication and computer science, and his MBA in international business and information systems, from The George Washington University.",profile:c,title:"Senior Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"769499c8-89d2-4546-b60d-583c2dbf7ad6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Rodo\" data-image-alt-text=\"rodo.png\" data-image-filename=\"rodo.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F12\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"4320\" data-image-height=\"2430\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDigital automobile marketplace \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.rodo.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERodo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E announced that it has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prnewswire.com\u002Fnews-releases\u002Frodo-expands-on-demand-automobile-marketplace-to-include-highly-sought-after-used-cars-301446502.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eentered the used car market\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, enabling US consumers to instantly buy used vehicles from participating local dealers from their smartphones and computers -- without having to set foot in a dealer's lot.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince 2017, New York-based Rodo has provided an online marketplace for consumers to buy and lease new vehicles from local car dealers. \"We have dealerships who show their inventory. We have consumers who come to our app or website, and they're able to look for vehicles and see pricing and then place an order on the vehicle and have it delivered to their home,\" Rodo CEO Nathan Hecht told ZDNet. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's very different than the so-called legacy online platforms where... you eventually have to go into the dealership; here we've turned the new car transaction into an e-commerce transaction,\" he added.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERodo is now taking its practice of selling new and leased cars to the used car marketplace, going head-to-head with nationally recognized retailers like Cargurus, Carvana, and Vroom. The company maintains that their online platform is the only one which enables new, used, and trade-in automotive transactions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHecht told ZDNet that Rodo's competitors buy cars, recondition them, and sell their own inventories. He believes this limits customers to the pricing and availability of the seller's inventory. Rather than buy and maintain car fleets, Rodo partners with local car dealerships. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"What we're doing is showing you a large network of car dealers that will compete for your business, so inventory is much more robust, pricing will be much more competitive, and you will still get the advantages of buying online and having home delivery,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Froadshow\u002Fnews\u002Fnew-car-buying-tips\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe cost of buying a new car is skyrocketing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, averaging $45,000. You can blame a combination of supply chain issues and the limited supply of microchips needed for car computer systems as contributing factors. Hecht said that Rodo had plans to roll out a used car platform, but the latest pressures in the new car marketplace prompted the company to push its used car option live before the end of the year. Now, customers who are in the market for a car and can't find a new vehicle will have an easier time buying used, Rodo hopes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow it works\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike most online purchases, buying a car on Rodo can be as easy as a few taps and swipes from a smartphone. To begin searching for cars, you must first create an account and provide your personal information, which helps Rodo send you real and personalized prices for actual vehicles from local dealerships. Once you find a vehicle, you place your order and upload a few documents for the dealer to complete the application. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce the sale is approved and completed, you can either pick up the car at the dealership or schedule a free delivery to your home, all in the same day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to qualifying customers for financing, Rodo already has the data needed from lenders. \"We ingest all of that data into our system, so when the consumer 'comes in,' we already categorize them based on that data in the background. We know which lender is relevant to them, and then the system algorithmically applies the best ones for them automatically,\" Hecht said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the dealership's perspective, it's fast and convenient. Once the customer places an order, the dealer gets a completely packaged order: The dealer sees the vehicle the customer selected, as well as their personal information previously uploaded through Rodo's application process. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"So from the dealership's perspective, all they need to do is list the vehicle on our site, price it competitively, and it's a completed transaction. All they need to do is prep the vehicle, finalize the paperwork, and deliver the car to the consumer... If the consumer was shopping in their store, there'd be a sales process with a lot of overhead associated with that,\" Hecht said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPoised for growth\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERodo currently has half-a-million registered users and a network of 1,400 local dealerships throughout the country, mainly in the Northeast\u002FTri-State area, Florida, California, and the Midwest, Hecht noted. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company has plans to expand to 40 states over the next few years thanks to strong performance over the past two years. \"Business is fantastic,\" Hecht said, explaining that the company saw revenue growth this year about 10 times over what they saw in 2020, and they saw 10 times growth in 2020 over 2019. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite its recent successes, and its new endeavor into the used car marketplace, it will take time to determine if the company is driving in the right direction. \"A few years ago, consumers were more hesitant to do a large-ticket transactions online, but I think many more are coming around. Business has been good for us, but there's still big opportunities and a long road ahead,\" Hecht said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"aa46de76-899f-4423-83b7-a891c88392d8\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Faa46de76-899f-4423-83b7-a891c88392d8\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-12-17 16:00:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Online car retailer Rodo is helping customers buy vehicles from local dealers -- without ever stepping foot in a dealer's lot.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"a5d88080-0c9a-4371-ad87-f951798af402",image:{id:"25b7f80b-5cb1-4959-8c3d-7e847c493e0c",filename:"rodo-promo.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-12-16 22:57:09",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"rodo.png",credits:"Rodo",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F12\u002F16\u002F25b7f80b-5cb1-4959-8c3d-7e847c493e0c\u002Frodo-promo.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1200,height:628,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"buying-a-used-car-from-your-smartphone-just-got-easier",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Buying a used car from your smartphone just got easier",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"87ec6ace-0121-41fb-b122-922dab341f69",slug:"finance",name:"Finance",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"June serves as Technology Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When June isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Technology Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a4babb59-56ad-4ffd-9abf-6009078f57af\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"blackfridaytech.png\" data-image-filename=\"cybermondaytech.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1068\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdate: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EBlack Friday and Cyber Monday 2021 are done and dusted, so the deals below are no longer valid. Check out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fzdnet-recommends\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZDNet Recommends\u003C\u002Fa\u003E hub for a better look at the latest deals available or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fholiday-gift-guide-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZDNet's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E hub for recommendations on gifts for all. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis holiday season, major vendors across the board are wrestling against each other (and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fglobal-supply-chains-are-struggling-the-iot-could-help\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea supply chain crisis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) to win your money. While the Black Friday extravaganza started weeks in advance -- deals on our favorite tech products were listed as early as October -- Cyber Monday promises to bring just as many promotions for those who missed the party. To keep you in front of the pack, the ZDNet team of expert reviewers has gathered the best deals available below, by store and category. We'll continue to monitor, add, and update the catalog as more deals become available. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003ETop Black Friday\u002FCyber Monday deals by store\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake the most of your memberships and store credit cards. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t \t \t\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-buy-black-friday-2021-plans-and-best-deals-right-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest Buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest Buy currently has discounts on everyday tech. Check out the best that the brick and mortar has to offer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t \t \t\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-best-early-black-friday-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShop Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from A to Z. Get the most of your purchase with an Amazon Prime membership. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t \t \t\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fneweggs-early-black-friday-deals-pc-parts-gaming-chairs-more\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENewegg\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpruce up your computer rig with these sweet deals at Newegg. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t \t \t\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbjs-unveils-its-black-friday-2021-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBJ's\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFielding warehouses of tech deals all over the east coast, find the best offerings from BJ's here. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t \t \t\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwalmarts-early-black-friday-sales-include-87-samsung-chromebook\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWalmart\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom household appliances to TVs, these are the top promotions from Walmart.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t \t \t\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcostco-black-friday-deals-when-and-whats-on-sale\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECostco\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPut your Costco membership to good use and save big on the latest TVs, laptops, and tech. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E \t \t \t\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstaples-black-friday-deals-699-apple-ipad-pro\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStaples\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not the back-to-school season but Staples has a catalog of holiday deals that may entice to pay a visit.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Black Friday\u002FCyber Monday deals by category\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDiscounts on phones, laptops, smartwatches, headphones, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"448a9552-ac6a-4bee-852a-d0632c3fb8c9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surfacefamily922.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surfacefamily922.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F09\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"8000\" data-image-height=\"4500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-black-friday-tech-deals-phones-laptops-smartwatches-more\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERoundup: Black Friday\u002FCyber Monday tech deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYour one-stop-shop for all the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on gadgets and gizmos right now. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMobile devices\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartphone-black-friday-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPhones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe one-stop-shop for all the best phone promotions, guided by ZDNet's mobile expert, Matthew Miller.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-android-phone-deals-samsung-oneplus-google-motorola-more\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndroid phones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou don't have to buy an iPhone to get the best smartphone experience. These are the top Android offerings this holiday season.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch-black-friday-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmartwatches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep track of time and your fitness goals with the latest promotions on smartwatches. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-2021-best-early-headphone-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHeadphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETune out the noise with a new pair of headphones, including offers from Bose, Sony, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-tablet-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETablets\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom Android-powered tablets to that of Apple, ZDNet's Eileen Brown has you covered with the best tablet deals this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EMobile computing and PCs\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-deals-games-controllers-monitors-more\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGaming\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERank up and take your gaming peripherals to the next level with these sweet deals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-laptop-deals-macbook-pro-razer-blade\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELaptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom Chromebooks to MacBooks, these are the best offers on all things laptops. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-2021-best-early-monitor-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMonitors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnhance your office experience with the latest deals on monitors, from the standard to ultrawide. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-2021-best-early-storage-and-ssd-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStorage and SSDs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep your files and data safely stored with the best deals on storage products and SSDs \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EBrands\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-apple-deals-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelieve it or not, discounts on Apple products are real! Here are the best ones available on iPhones, iMacs, AirPods, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-kicks-off-samsung-week-joins-early-black-friday-festivities\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESamsung\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Korean tech giant has a plethora of deals on its mobile devices, smart appliances, and smart home accessories. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-microsoft-black-friday-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike the Xbox, you won't have to press your luck to snag a deal on Microsoft's Surface line of products.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flenovo-kicks-off-early-black-friday-deals-on-laptops-and-desktops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELenovo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShop the best deals on Lenovo laptops and desktops available right now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdell-unveils-its-black-friday-2021-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDell\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere you'll find the latest promotions that Dell has to offer, including Inspiron, XPS, and Alienware products.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-hp-black-friday-2021-deals-on-its-laptops-desktops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHP\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've scoured the internet for the best deals on HP products. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-gift-card-deals-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGift cards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith these festive gift card deals, you can spend less for someone to spend more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EAppliances and smart home\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-tv-bargains\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETelevisions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols highlights the best TV deals for your buck.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-2021-best-early-robot-vacuum-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERobot vacuums\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep the house clean of dust and crumbs with a new robot vacuum, now at discounted prices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-kitchen-and-household-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKitchen and household\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom blenders to air fryers, here are the best deals on all things kitchen and household, just in time for holiday gatherings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-2021-smart-home-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmart home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour smart-connected, fully-automated dream home is closer than ever thanks to these Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-black-friday-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGym and fitness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHoliday deals on fitness equipment will prevent your wallet from taking a hit -- while keeping you fit.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EStill looking?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out our \u003Ca 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Borrelli",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lena",lastName:"Borrelli",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"302892f5-e22d-48c6-91a3-5d45643222c9",filename:"lena-borrelli-author.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-07-06 17:17:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F06\u002F302892f5-e22d-48c6-91a3-5d45643222c9\u002Flena-borrelli-author.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lena Muhtadi Borrelli has several years of experience in writing for insurance domains such as Bankrate, allconnect, Healthline, Reviews.com, HomeInsurance.com, My Slumber Yard and MYMOVE. She is a financial expert who previously worked for Morgan Stanley and now specializes in all forms of insurance. Her work has also recently been published on sites like TIME, ADT, Fiscal Tiger, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar and Home Advisor, as well as many other websites and blogs around the world.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EIf quarantine taught us anything, it is the importance of knowing how to shop wisely online. Even as life adjusts to a new normal, the benefits of online shopping are with us for all-time. It's made easier by the sheer number of businesses that have adjusted their sales models to include online orders for curbside and delivery service.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, you may not be saving as much as you could. With the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fcredit-cards\u002Fbest-credit-card\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebest credit cards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for online shopping, there are exclusive rewards and savings that you can use when shopping online. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you fancy yourself as an online shopping enthusiast, then you'll want to take note of these best credit cards to help you and your family find the best shopping deals online.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6214eb23-0a9f-4438-8445-e782b59f305f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card starts off strong, giving you a $100 gift card immediately upon approval. You will need a Prime membership to receive the best rewards, including 5% back on your Amazon transactions, both online and in-store. Are you a fan of Whole Foods? This card rewards you there, as well, with 5% cashback on your Whole Foods Market purchases. From there, restaurants, gas stations, and drug stores all give 2% cashback, with 1% back on utilities, ridesharing services, and all other purchases.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the Amazon Prime Rewards card, you can receive 10% back on certain products when you use the Prime Card Bonus, an extra feature that spotlights certain categories or products each month for extra savings. When it comes time to pay it all off, you have time. Amazon offers customers the option to substitute their 5% cashback rate for an introductory 0% APR for the first six to 18 months on purchases of at least $50. When the promo APR period ends, the card reverts to one of the most competitive APRs on our list, at just 17.99% to start. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnlimited cash back\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIntroductory bonus\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo annual or foreign transaction fees\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo introductory APR\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBest rewards limited to Amazon\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card\" data-superlative=\"Best credit card for online shopping at Amazon\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-offer=\"{"id":"efc852d4-ea58-4359-8c1e-7410f4ec3488","slug":"amazon-prime-rewards-visa-signature","label":"Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature","edition":["US","ES"],"imageId":"","imgWidth":null,"imgHeight":null,"objectType":"content_product_series","typeLabel":"Series","imgUrl":null,"icon":""}\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"efc852d4-ea58-4359-8c1e-7410f4ec3488","name":"Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature","slug":"amazon-prime-rewards-visa-signature","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"PRISM","mod":1654473417673,"displayDate":"Sun Jun 05 2022 19:56:57 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"263a35bc-f966-4793-bb05-9000be763476\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card prioritizes flexibility, giving you the option to choose which categories will give you the most earnings. Your chosen category gives you 3% cash back, the highest cashback rate of any purchases you make with your card, in whichever category you choose, up to $2,500. It is an added flexibility that is missing from most cards, allowing you to take control of both your spending and your rewards.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou will also earn 2% cashback at grocery stores and wholesale clubs, up to $2,500, before changing to 1% cashback. You will also earn 1% cashback on all other purchases. There is a $200 online cash rewards bonus offer to get you started. Plus, there is an introductory 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers lasting 18 billing cycles, then 17.99% - 27.99% variable. There is no annual fee, either, with a competitive APR.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIntroductory APR\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBonus intro offer\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERotating categories\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMust have good credit\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESpending caps apply\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card\" data-superlative=\"Best credit card for online shopping if you want flexibility\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-offer=\"{"id":"964cc500-409a-43f9-86ee-b6de8d2ccbdf","slug":"bank-of-america-customized-cash-rewards-card","label":"Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Card","edition":["US","ES"],"imageId":"","imgWidth":null,"imgHeight":null,"objectType":"content_product_series","typeLabel":"Series","imgUrl":null,"icon":""}\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"964cc500-409a-43f9-86ee-b6de8d2ccbdf","name":"Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Card","slug":"bank-of-america-customized-cash-rewards-card","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"PRISM","mod":1654473460910,"displayDate":"Sun Jun 05 2022 19:57:40 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5bc41499-8197-44e2-a0ea-5c0ae3173b7c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card begins with 60,000 bonus points when you spend $4,000 within the first three months of having the card. If redeemed through Chase Ultimate Rewards, it equals $750 toward travel for an added boost. Other travel purchases through Chase Ultimate Rewards earn 5x the points, plus there is an additional $50 Annual Ultimate Rewards Hotel Credit that you can use to save some extra money. Another perk is 2x the cashback on other travel purchased with your card.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditional rewards include 3x the points on dining, including takeout and eligible delivery services. You also earn 3x the points on online grocery orders, although Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs like Costco are exempt. There is an annual fee, and the starting APR is a bit higher than the others on our list, but the rewards are generous after you sign up for the card.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIntro bonus offer\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBonus categories&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETons of extra perks\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAnnual fee applies\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo intro APR offer\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card\" data-superlative=\"Best runner-up credit card for online shopping\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-offer=\"{"id":"3ff4553e-3140-4697-8cf2-9495f7297d5e","slug":"chase-sapphire-preferred","label":"Chase Sapphire Preferred","edition":["US","ES"],"imageId":"","imgWidth":null,"imgHeight":null,"objectType":"content_product_series","typeLabel":"Series","imgUrl":null,"icon":""}\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"3ff4553e-3140-4697-8cf2-9495f7297d5e","name":"Chase Sapphire Preferred","slug":"chase-sapphire-preferred","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"PRISM","mod":1654473528120,"displayDate":"Sun Jun 05 2022 19:58:48 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Chase","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Foc.brcclx.com\u002Ft\u002F?lid=26682581&cr=28126&last_updated=1598401437","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ab8fd3d1-65d2-487c-b485-872e6f02ed2b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Discover it Cash Back Credit Card is all about cashback matching. You have to activate each category, but once you do that, Discover will match every dollar you charge to your card for the first full 12 months that you have the card. Regular rewards include 5% cashback based on rotating categories. For 2022, this includes places like Target from April to June, PayPal from July through September, and Amazon from October to December.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther categories include grocery stores, restaurants, and gas stations, taking care of your daily needs. From there, your other purchases earn an automatic 1% cashback rewards rate. As an added perk, this card skips the annual fee and instead rewards you with a 0% introductory APR on purchases for the first 15 months, then 16.99% - 27.99% variable APR.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh rewards rate\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERotating categories\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECashback matching for first year\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMust activate rewards\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESpending caps apply\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Discover it® Cash Back\" data-superlative=\"Best credit card for online shopping if you want rotating categories\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-offer=\"{"id":"939f2439-caed-4434-b978-f205d721855d","slug":"discover-it-cash-back","label":"Discover It Cash Back","edition":["US","ES"],"imageId":"","imgWidth":null,"imgHeight":null,"objectType":"content_product_series","typeLabel":"Series","imgUrl":null,"icon":""}\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"939f2439-caed-4434-b978-f205d721855d","name":"Discover It Cash Back","slug":"discover-it-cash-back","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"PRISM","mod":1654473712874,"displayDate":"Sun Jun 05 2022 20:01:52 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7d6c9679-c05c-4148-a79e-946d155382c2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECredit card for online shopping\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAPR (variable)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecommended Credit&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnnual fee&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E14.99% to 22.99%\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExcellent\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$0\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E17.99% to 27.99%\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGood, Excellent\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$0\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E21.24% to 28.24%\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGood, Excellent\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$95\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDiscover it Cash Back\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E0% for first 15 months; 16.99% to 27.99% thereafter\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFair, Good, Excellent\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$0\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best credit card for online shopping?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8cb07506-bf55-4cfc-b59d-110ed38284d5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ECredit cards can begin to blur together after a while, so we offer our expert suggestions to help you find the right online shopping credit card for your specific needs and preferences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv class="table--container" data-role="table" data-rows="6" data-columns="2" data-title="6x2 Table" draggable="true" ondragstart="hub.view.control.rte.RichTextEditorTable.hDragstart(event)"\u003E\u003Cdiv class="table-wrapper"\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProduct\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShop at Amazon and Whole Foods\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant control over your spending categories\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuy your groceries online\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDiscover it Cash Back\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike having different rewards\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which credit card for online shopping is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2f460a9f-a6f6-42af-9a96-cc0d86ad4879\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn our search for the best online shopping credit cards, we consider a number of factors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAPR\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: The interest rate, or APR, determines how much interest you will pay on each purchase. The lower the APR, the more money you will save on interest.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERewards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: There are many rewards that you could earn, from cash back to statement credits and exclusive perks and experiences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntroductory offer\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Many credit cards entice new customers with attractive introductory offers, like a low APR or special rewards that accompany a certain threshold of purchases.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECredit score\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Your credit score is a major factor in whether you are approved for a credit card or not. Credit card providers generally look for good to excellent credit, although there are many&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fcredit-cards\u002Fbest-credit-card-for-bad-credit\u002F"\u003Ecredit cards for bad credit\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFees\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Credit card fees can vary significantly, so it is best to look for a credit card that charges no fees, like those with no annual fee or foreign transaction fees.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these products?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d36da6b1-7d58-4353-bcb3-9f77033e665f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are many reasons why a credit card for online shopping is important. Depending on the card you choose, you stand to benefit from competitive APRs, excellent rewards, low fees, and exclusive access to sales and other events. Credit cards for online shopping are made to benefit the regular shopper, so you can count your earnings even while you spend. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why should I get a credit card for online shopping?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a6e499a5-dc50-478f-9383-155b91926841\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESeveral of your favorite retailers likely offer a store card, but not all credit cards may be best suited toward online shopping. Some of our favorite picks for online shopping credit cards include Amazon, Macy's, Costco, Target, and Walmart.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What stores offer the best credit cards for online shopping?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"eb645133-5286-4cff-9343-e0b88e91dd53\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are several alternative credit cards for online shopping that may fit your needs. These are some of the cards that almost made our list of the best online shopping credit cards.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECapital One Walmart Rewards® Mastercard®: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EBest for Walmart customers\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECostco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Made for Costco enthusiasts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETarget REDcard Credit Card:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Best for Target fans\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there alternative credit cards for online shopping worth considering?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile shopping for credit cards, consider our picks for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fcredit-cards\u002Fbest-credit-card-for-groceries\u002F\"\u003Ebest credit cards for groceries\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fcredit-cards\u002Fbest-store-card\u002F\"\u003Ebest store cards for shoppers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fcredit-cards\u002Fbest-rewards-credit-card\u002F\"\u003Ebest rewards credit cards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d5a3a21f-df88-4062-9491-aef1fb733000\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd5a3a21f-df88-4062-9491-aef1fb733000\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-17 14:33:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"What is the best credit card for online shopping? Credit cards for online shopping can help you score those deals with exclusive offers, competitive APRs, and excellent rewards programs.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0c1dff62-e8e7-446b-8ecd-74a5f3ad4124",image:{id:"ffbbf310-50b2-4dc6-a2c7-112f16a76801",filename:"pexels-photo-4968391.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-06 00:03:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Best Credit Card for Online Shopping",credits:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pexels.com\u002Fphoto\u002Fperson-using-a-macbook-and-holding-a-credit-card-4968391\u002F",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EZDNet presents the Best Credit Card for Online Shopping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F06\u002Fffbbf310-50b2-4dc6-a2c7-112f16a76801\u002Fpexels-photo-4968391.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2250,height:1500,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Finance^Credit Cards",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The 5 best credit cards for online shopping: Get your shop on",section:b,slug:"best-credit-card-for-online-shopping",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The 5 best credit cards for online shopping in 2022",topic:{id:"a4a7fc0f-7c4e-4840-b2fa-d95299fe8023",slug:"credit-cards",name:"Credit Cards",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"a4a7fc0f-7c4e-4840-b2fa-d95299fe8023",slug:"credit-cards",name:"Credit Cards",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"87ec6ace-0121-41fb-b122-922dab341f69",slug:"finance",name:"Finance",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"61c1e602-3e74-431a-ac7c-bd8d6ea28c5c",username:"almurray1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Allison",lastName:"Murray",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"7e9c49be-428d-4ec9-a8e5-fd042c608cad",filename:"allison-murray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:41:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F7e9c49be-428d-4ec9-a8e5-fd042c608cad\u002Fallison-murray.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Allison Murray is a writer based in Chicago. She has years of reporting experience on a wide variety of tech-related topics and breaking news at various outlets like Digital Trends and Lifewire. Her work has been published on ABC News, Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University where she majored in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EIn 2022, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-stock-soars-q4-results-outlook-miss-expectations-raising-prime-price\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon raised its Prime membership prices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from a $119 ($12.99 monthly) to $139 ($14.99 monthly) annual fee. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Amazon Prime has become an essential service for many -- especially for those who order household items and gadgets on a weekly basis-- the price hike hike is not ideal. Whether your shopping habits or budget can no longer justify the fee or you're simply looking for another supply hub, Amazon, or Amazon Prime, isn't your inly option. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-cancel-amazon-prime-membership\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to cancel your Amazon Prime membership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven though Amazon Prime does have perks like free one-day delivery and exclusive \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Famazon-prime-day-is-official-find-major-sales-on-tech-and-more-july-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E sale events, these other services also offer similar promotions and sales, like our top choice, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c22c5ebe-38ba-4a7c-94dd-836b685515be\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Walmart+\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Read on to see how other, grocery-specific and entertainment focused options compare. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe best Amazon Prime alternatives in 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9abfd057-dc3d-403c-8390-5cec8dfbc82b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWalmart+ features:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EShipping:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Free&nbsp;| \u003Cstrong\u003EGrocery delivery: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYes | \u003Cstrong\u003EE\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Entertainment: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EVideo streaming with Paramount + |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EPromotions and events:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Early access to sales, save on prescriptions, save up to .10 cents per gallon on gas&nbsp;| \u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E $12.95\u002Fmonth\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best one-to-one alternative to Amazon Prime is Walmart+. The superstore's subscription plan offers fast, free shipping on its bounty of groceries, household products, tech, and even medical prescriptions. With thousands of physical locations across the US, Walmart+ sources your local store to deliver the freshest products, with real-time inventory statuses. Those features are particularly handy if you typically have your groceries delivered. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor shipping, Walmart+ guarantees that all items that are "Shipped by Walmart" will arrive within two days -- no order minimum required. To compete against Amazon's Prime Day sales, Walmart+ members gain early access to special promotions and events, all year long. That includes Black Friday deals, new product releases, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Walmart+ plan costs $12.95 per month or $98 a year. We recommend the latter subscription plan for the best value. If you're a newcomer and want to test the waters first, you can also opt for a 30-day free trial.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Walmart+\" data-superlative=\"Best Amazon Prime alternative overall\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Two Walmart boxes on top of each other with household goods coming out of the top box","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Walmart\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"4b68a09d-991f-484a-9e9f-af0ea3a8279f","title":"walmart-plus-removebg-preview","filename":"walmart-plus-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F21\u002F4b68a09d-991f-484a-9e9f-af0ea3a8279f\u002Fwalmart-plus-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":96039,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-06-21 20:33:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-06-21 20:34:10","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Walmart\u002FZDNET","alt":"Two Walmart boxes on top of each other with household goods coming out of the top box","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["Walmart","Walmart+"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"4b68a09d-991f-484a-9e9f-af0ea3a8279f","imageAltText":"Two Walmart boxes on top of each other with household goods coming out of the top box","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Walmart\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"walmart-plus-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F06\u002F21","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Walmart\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fgoto.walmart.com\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565706\u002F9383?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fplus&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Walmart","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fgoto.walmart.com\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565706\u002F9383?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fplus&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Annual subscription is $40 cheaper than Amazon Prime~Groceries and products sourced from local Walmarts~VIP access to sales promotions and shopping events\" data-dislike=\"~Less item variety than Amazon\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"246db68e-de42-46be-bf68-c0f27258e963\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETarget RedCard features:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EShipping:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Free same-day shipping | \u003Cstrong\u003EGrocery delivery:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Yes | \u003Cstrong\u003EEntertainment: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EN\u002FA | \u003Cstrong\u003EPromotions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 5% off every purchase, additional return time, exclusive offers&nbsp;| \u003Cstrong\u003EPrice: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ENo annual or monthly fees\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETarget is another big-box store with an exclusive shopping program. But instead of the monthly and annual subscription plans, shoppers can register for a RedCard -- debit or credit -- that rewards 5% back for every purchase made in-stores and online. That's on top of the free shipping, special access to sales and discounts, and an additional 30-day period for returns and exchanges (60 days in total) that come with RedCard members. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApplying for a RedCard is free and so is the same-day shipping service for a plethora of Target-sold products. Like Walmart, Target sources your local stores when delivering produce and you can expect real-time inventory updates on hot items. With that information, it's also possible to place orders for pickup. The 5% discount that comes with the RedCard will still apply.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Target RedCard\" data-superlative=\"Best rewards-based Amazon Prime alternative \" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Three Target red cards","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Target\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"ebf21726-0a44-4fa3-9928-13f4c95de5eb","title":"target-redcard","filename":"target-redcard.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F21\u002Febf21726-0a44-4fa3-9928-13f4c95de5eb\u002Ftarget-redcard.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":87757,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-06-21 20:35:23","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-06-21 20:35:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Target\u002FZDNET","alt":"Three Target red cards","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["Target"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"ebf21726-0a44-4fa3-9928-13f4c95de5eb","imageAltText":"Three Target red cards","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Target\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"target-redcard.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F06\u002F21","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Target\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fredcard%2F&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Target","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.target.com\u002Fredcard\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fredcard%2F&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"No monthly or annual subscriptions needed~60-day return and exchange window for Target-sold items~Free same-day shipping ~In-store pickup \" data-dislike=\"Not for those who don't want another credit or debit card to pay off~No entertainment included\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"79046422-7f31-43c9-8bf3-9955a2e8bb07\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShopRunner features:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EShipping:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Free 2-day shipping | \u003Cstrong\u003EGrocery delivery:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E N\u002FA | \u003Cstrong\u003EEntertainment:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E N\u002FA | \u003Cstrong\u003EPromotions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E More than 100 retail partners and free returns | \u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E $79, or free for certain credit cardholders&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShopRunner can be thought of as the Uber Eats of online shopping. By partnering with more than a hundred retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Lenovo, Fanatics, and more, members can get free two-day shipping when they shop online and select the ShopRunner delivery option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA yearly subscription costs $79, but PayPal members, MasterCard World and World Elite holders, Chase, and American Express cardholders can register to ShopRunner for free. If you're not in any of those groups, you can still opt for a three-month trial at no cost. Maybe wait until peak-shopping seasons if you plan on doing so.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-online-thrifting-app\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EStack your closet, not your bills: Online thrifting apps we love\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"ShopRunner\" data-superlative=\"Best Amazon Prime alternative for online shoppers\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Fancy woman's arm holding a smartphone with the ShopRunner app on it","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"ShopRunner\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"bc94c4de-dd6c-47e8-8681-05d3e13b28eb","title":"shoprunner-removebg-preview","filename":"shoprunner-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F21\u002Fbc94c4de-dd6c-47e8-8681-05d3e13b28eb\u002Fshoprunner-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":187314,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-06-21 20:35:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-06-21 20:36:18","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"ShopRunner\u002FZDNET","alt":"Fancy woman's arm holding a smartphone with the ShopRunner app on it","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["app","shopping app"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"bc94c4de-dd6c-47e8-8681-05d3e13b28eb","imageAltText":"Fancy woman's arm holding a smartphone with the ShopRunner app on it","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"ShopRunner\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"shoprunner-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F06\u002F21","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"ShopRunner\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Shoprunner","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.shoprunner.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Great for those who frequently shop online~Free two-day shipping~Exclusive offers and discounts at partner stores\" data-dislike=\"~Catalog of retail partners may not include your preferred stores~No food items for delivery\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6cc670c2-31f8-4e86-8dfe-9da2225ab09a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstacart features: Shipping:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ESame-day shipping | \u003Cstrong\u003EGrocery delivery:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Yes | \u003Cstrong\u003EEntertainment: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EN\u002FA | \u003Cstrong\u003EPromotions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E In-app offers | \u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Delivery fee, service fee, and driver tip (fees will vary)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstacart is best known for its grocery delivery services, but has since expanded to cover a wider base of goods and products. Today, you can use the Instacart app (or website) to place an order from a catalog of grocery stores, warehouse clubs, and consumer brands, and a shopper will physically shop and deliver them to your house.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA subscription plan is not required to use Instacart; You only need to pay a delivery fee, which starts at $3.99 for same-day orders over $35, a service fee, and a recommended tip to your driver. That said, the fees will vary based on where you're shopping from, and do add up. But for its convenience and centralized shopping, we think Instacart is worth considering for the less-frequent shoppers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-food-delivery-app\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe best food delivery apps: DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, and more compared\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Instacart\" data-superlative=\"Best Amazon Prime alternative for groceries\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"A lime green grocery tote with fruits and veggies coming out of the top of it","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Instacart\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"216b5fe1-71f6-4a63-8e79-2fc578ab10a6","title":"instacart-removebg-preview","filename":"instacart-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F21\u002F216b5fe1-71f6-4a63-8e79-2fc578ab10a6\u002Finstacart-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":224648,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-06-21 20:36:30","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-06-21 20:36:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Instacart\u002FZDNET","alt":"A lime green grocery tote with fruits and veggies coming out of the top of it","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["Instacart","groceries"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"216b5fe1-71f6-4a63-8e79-2fc578ab10a6","imageAltText":"A lime green grocery tote with fruits and veggies coming out of the top of it","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Instacart\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"instacart-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F06\u002F21","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Instacart\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Finstacart.oloiyb.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F413183\u002F7412?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instacart.com%2F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Instacart","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instacart.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Finstacart.oloiyb.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F413183\u002F7412?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instacart.com%2F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"No subscription plan needed to use the service~Great selection of local grocery stores~Same-day shipping on orders over $35\" data-dislike=\"Delivery fee, service fee, and tip vary based on where you shop~Only for food items\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"046c7db4-d7a1-4790-9f57-bbc2da5f4c07\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHulu features: Shipping: N\u002FA | Grocery delivery: N\u002FA | Entertainment:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAccess to Disney+ and ESPN+, as well as live TV | \u003Cstrong\u003EPromotions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Download movies, add-free options | \u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E starts at $7.99\u002Fmonth&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoing without Amazon Prime also means leaving behind Prime Video. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives at lower price points that offer just as much, if not more, variety in the TV shows and movies that you can watch on demand. Our best pick is Hulu, which can be subscribed to for as low as $7.99 per month and like Prime Video, includes Hulu originals like Only Murders in the Building and The Handmaid's Tale.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the basic tier plan, you will have access to all of Hulu's exclusive shows, hit movies, Originals, kids shows, and more. The only caveat to the cheaper price is the addition of pre-roll ads, which is also prevalent on Amazon Prime Video.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA free one-month trial is available for first time customers of Hulu. For more Amazon Prime alternatives, check out our list for the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-streaming-service\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ebest video streaming services\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Hulu\" data-superlative=\"Best Amazon Prime Video alternative\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Hulu + Live TV","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Hulu\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"295ac100-0174-4723-a6ee-bd18a66051b4","title":"Hulu + Live TV","filename":"hulu-live-tv.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F30\u002F295ac100-0174-4723-a6ee-bd18a66051b4\u002Fhulu-live-tv.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":30285,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-05-30 03:01:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-05-30 03:01:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Hulu\u002FZDNET","alt":"Hulu + Live TV","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"295ac100-0174-4723-a6ee-bd18a66051b4","imageAltText":"Hulu + Live TV","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Hulu\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"hulu-live-tv.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F05\u002F30","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Hulu\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Ffs-bin\u002Fclick?id=IokOf8qagZo&offerid=913238.646&type=3&subid=0&u1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Hulu","offerPrice":"6.99","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hulu.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Ffs-bin\u002Fclick?id=IokOf8qagZo&offerid=913238.646&type=3&subid=0&u1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Affordable on-demand streaming~Vast assortment of popular TV shows and movies~Hulu Originals are exclusive from Prime Video\" data-dislike=\"Basic tier is ad-supported~No other perks other than entertainment\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"893a8b81-1007-4cca-9da7-6874ae758441\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best Amazon Prime alternative is Walmart+ since it comes in at a cheaper price point than Amazon, has free shipping, and even includes early access to sales and promotions.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x3 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Prime Alternative\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMain Features\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWalmart+ \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$12.95\u002Fmonth \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EVIP access to sales promotions and shopping events, products sourced from your local Walmart\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETarget RedCard \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E5% off every purchase, free same-day shipping, additional return time&nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShopRunner \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree or $79\u002Fyear \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2-day shipping, free for most credit cardholders \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstacart \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree delivery over $35, local grocery stores \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHulu \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $7.99\u002Fmonth \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccess to Disney+ and ESPN+, live TV, choose from 3,000 titles \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the best Amazon Prime alternatives?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8f8f4426-2851-4837-9260-45c6c4f33c69\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile any of these Amazon Prime alternatives are great options to replace your subscription, it ultimately comes down to what you shop most for, how much you're looking to pay, and if you prefer delivery versus in-store pickup.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x2 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this Amazon Prime alternative...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWalmart+ \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best overall option. You can get groceries or household essentials delivered, and you get included access to Paramount+.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETarget RedCard \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be able to pick up your items at a store. Opening up a credit or debit card is free, and will save you 5% on all purchases.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShopRunner \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccess to hundreds of retailers for the best online shopping. You can expect free two-day shipping.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstacart \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo order grocery delivery. No subscription is needed to order through Instacart.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHulu \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo replace your Amazon Prime Video subscription. With over 3,000 titles to choose from, you can also access live TV and Disney+.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which Amazon Prime alternative is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c0035eff-9423-4d51-8910-44e64a0df3d5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to online shopping, Amazon Prime has set the tone for convenience and speed. So when picking out the best alternatives, we not only sought out options that matched the two factors, but more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShipping:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;One of Amazon's main draws is super fast shipping, so we paid attention to services that offered two-day shipping or quicker.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPromotions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We paid attention to services that have exclusive offers to members, such as early access to sales or products, perks like extended or free returns, and ways to save money.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProducts or services offered:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We tried to include services that offer everything (or a little bit of everything) no matter if it was groceries, household items, electronics, clothing, or entertainment that you're looking for.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYou're probably looking to leave Amazon Prime due to the price, so we looked at services that are more affordable.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose the best Amazon Prime alternatives?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6d43563f-69ac-4082-9c28-2f9b225db18c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile that friendly Amazon customer service associate will honor your returns and exchanges, they won't be able to exempt you from the new prices. However, there are some methods to help you get the same experience for less. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmazon Prime Student: If you're a student, you can enroll into an \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-switch-to-a-prime-student-membership\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EAmazon Prime Student membership \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eusing your .edu email and reap the same benefits as a regular member for half off. That brings the monthly cost down to $7.49, or $69 per year. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGovernment assistance recipients and people who rely on EBT or Medicaid can qualify for a discounted Prime membership -- as low as $6.99 per month.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHave a friend or family who's also looking to pay less? Share an Amazon Prime account via Amazon Household and split the cost in two!\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is there a cheaper way for me to get Amazon Prime?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cf1417f4-176b-4387-b742-cf9805e8a18d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're like me and have been using Amazon Prime for as long as you can remember. You can actually still qualify for Amazon's fast shipping services without a membership. The only requirement is that you have to order at least $25 worth of eligible items, typically with a "FREE Shipping" signage on the product page. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can I get Prime shipping without a Prime membership?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"feadae3c-0206-49b5-8283-71e6d1b38498\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEven though Amazon is the e-commerce giant, there are still other options. 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She has years of reporting experience on a wide variety of tech-related topics and breaking news at various outlets like Digital Trends and Lifewire. Her work has been published on ABC News, Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University where she majored in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWe live in a time when you can buy virtually anything online. This includes products we once only considered buying in-store, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-meal-kit-delivery-service\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egroceries\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, cars, mattresses -- and even contact lenses.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuying contact lenses online is actually much easier than \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-online-glasses-store\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuying glasses online\u003C\u002Fa\u003E because you don't have to try them on to see if they fit and flatter your face well. Online stores that offer contact lenses also offer return\u002Fexchange policies (if you don't like the brand you chose), free or low shipping costs, and even discounts to help you save on your lenses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-online-glasses-store\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best places to buy glasses online\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur top pick for the best place to buy contacts online is \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fe3b42f8-bce3-49f2-be86-02d1d8721b0c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.warbyparker.com\u002Fcontacts\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Warby Parker\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, but we've also included other options -- all of which allow you to get contacts delivered straight to your door instead of having to visit your doctor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E The best places to buy contacts online in 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7d24a9b7-1e73-4b6a-bf6c-4b4ef87be1f0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWarby Parker features: Insurance accepted: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYes (FSA and HSA accepted) | \u003Cstrong\u003EShipping cost:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Free | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn policy:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Free returns and exchanges for 30 days\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may know Warby Parker because of its stylish glasses, but it also sells contacts. Warby Parker carries popular contact brands like ACUVUE, Precision1, BioTrue, and more. Warby Parker also sells its own brand of contacts, called Scout, which are made from hioxifilcon, a lens material that has 57% water content, 25 Dk\u002Ft oxygen permeability, and a space-saving flat pack design.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarby Parker accepts insurance as well as FSA and HSA, plus you can expect free shipping and free returns and exchanges. 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Plus, it offers free torn lens replacements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe retailer also has a best price match guarantee, as well as first-time buyer perks like 20% off your first order and an additional $5 off if you subscribe to receive your contacts of choice every 6-12 months.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1-800-Contacts\" data-superlative=\"Best place to buy contacts online for returns and exchanges\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"A box that says 1-800-Contacts on it","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"1-800-Contacts\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"f57654dd-9728-48bb-9878-82a0be3904fd","title":"1-800-contacts","filename":"1-800-contacts-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F19\u002Ff57654dd-9728-48bb-9878-82a0be3904fd\u002F1-800-contacts-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":168257,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:22:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:23:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"1-800-Contacts\u002FZDNET","alt":"A box that says 1-800-Contacts on it","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["contact lens","contacts"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f57654dd-9728-48bb-9878-82a0be3904fd","imageAltText":"A box that says 1-800-Contacts on it","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"1-800-Contacts\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"1-800-contacts-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F19","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"1-800-Contacts\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002F1-800contacts.2cw9.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F607431\u002F9944?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.1800contacts.com%2F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"1-800-Contacts","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.1800contacts.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002F1-800contacts.2cw9.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F607431\u002F9944?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.1800contacts.com%2F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Generous return and exchange policy~Price-matching~24\u002F7 customer service\" data-dislike=\"Customers can't take advantage of best price guarantee if purchasing through insurance\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8b5a4e99-75b8-4ba3-ae8a-dfbd69183bd3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGlasses USA features; Insurance: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAccepts FSA\u002FHSA | \u003Cstrong\u003EShipping cost:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Free | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn policy: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EReturns and exchanges on unopened products for 30 days\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for different and specific types of contact lenses, GlassesUSA has you covered. It carries single vision, toric, astigmatism, multifocal, and even colored contact lenses so that you can enhance or change the color of your eyes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll receive 30% off your first contacts order (10% more than the above retailers) and you can also use FSA\u002FHSA funds. Alternatively, you can opt to do interest-free payments so that you pay for your contacts over time.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Glasses USA\" data-superlative=\"Best place to buy contacts online for variety\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Three different contact brands next to each other","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"9680899b-d974-4927-bf8f-b41669364111","title":"glasses-usa","filename":"glasses-usa-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F19\u002F9680899b-d974-4927-bf8f-b41669364111\u002Fglasses-usa-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":89820,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:24:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:24:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET","alt":"Three different contact brands next to each other","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["contact lens","contacts"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"9680899b-d974-4927-bf8f-b41669364111","imageAltText":"Three different contact brands next to each other","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"glasses-usa-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F19","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Glasses USA\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fglassesusa.7eer.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F185846\u002F1546?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glassesusa.com%2Fcontact-lenses&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Glasses USA","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.glassesusa.com\u002Fcontact-lenses","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fglassesusa.7eer.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F185846\u002F1546?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glassesusa.com%2Fcontact-lenses&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Different types of contacts including colored and multifocal~30% off first order~Free shipping\" data-dislike=\"Limited amount of vision insurance companies is accepted\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"895a5a56-4384-4b57-9ccc-b371113a2071\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELens.com features: Insurance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Limited&nbsp;| \u003Cstrong\u003EShipping cost: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E$10 for standard shipping | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn policy: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E30 days for returns\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContact lenses are expensive, but you can get them for much less at Lens.com. 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Lens.com offers a five-minute online vision test for $16 if you need to update your prescription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Lens.com\" data-superlative=\"Best place to buy contacts online on a budget\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Red Lens.com logo","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Lens.com\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"a9674e13-5f11-4482-ba73-81c2228459c6","title":"lens-com","filename":"lens-com-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F19\u002Fa9674e13-5f11-4482-ba73-81c2228459c6\u002Flens-com-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":58444,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:26:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-19 16:26:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Lens.com\u002FZDNET","alt":"Red Lens.com logo","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["contact lens","contacts"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a9674e13-5f11-4482-ba73-81c2228459c6","imageAltText":"Red Lens.com logo","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Lens.com\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"lens-com-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F19","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Lens.com\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Lens.com","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lens.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Budget contact lenses from well-known brands~30-day return policy~Online vision test\" data-dislike=\"Shipping isn't free—standard shipping will cost you $9.95~Considered "out of network" by many vision insurance companies\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"748d6b26-097a-4993-a6a5-5f9afb53f261\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELensabl features: Insurance: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EYes, also offers own vision plans | \u003Cstrong\u003EShipping cost: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree | \u003Cstrong\u003EReturn policy:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 14 days\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELensabl carries more than 16 popular brands like Air Optix, Clariti, Dailies, ACUVUE, Avaira, and more, so no matter what brand you prefer, Lensabl probably has it in stock. Contact lens purchases include free standard shipping and a 14-day window to return.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat also makes Lensabl stand out is its annual vision plans that are personalized to the customer. Combined glasses and vision plans start at $22\u002Fmonth and include a one-year supply of contacts, one frame with prescription lenses and one lens replacement, and credit for an eye exam, which is a great option if you don't have good vision insurance coverage.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Lensabl\" data-superlative=\"Best place to buy contacts online for the most brands\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Three open boxes with glasses, contacts, and more surrounding them","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Lensabl\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"92e5d91e-b0cc-4f24-9d66-43b197be41cc","title":"lensabl","filename":"lensabl-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F08\u002F92e5d91e-b0cc-4f24-9d66-43b197be41cc\u002Flensabl-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":133876,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:49:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-08 15:50:14","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Lensabl\u002FZDNET","alt":"Three open boxes with glasses, contacts, and more surrounding them","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["glasses"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"92e5d91e-b0cc-4f24-9d66-43b197be41cc","imageAltText":"Three open boxes with glasses, contacts, and more surrounding them","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Lensabl\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"lensabl-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F08","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Lensabl\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Flensabl.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1284995\u002F15763?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensabl.com%2Fcontact-lenses&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Lensabl","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lensabl.com\u002Fcontact-lenses","url":"https:\u002F\u002Flensabl.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1284995\u002F15763?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensabl.com%2Fcontact-lenses&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"Plenty of brand names to choose from~Customized vision insurance plans~Free shipping\" data-dislike=\"Shorter return window than other options\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"966b2771-0865-4658-bcdf-8e0748bb7a81\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best place to buy contacts online is Warby Parker since it has a generous return window, free shipping, and carries popular brands. It even has its own brand of contact lenses.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x4 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlace to buy contacts online \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInsurance \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShipping cost \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReturn\u002Fexchange policy \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarby Parker \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes (FSA and HSA accepted) \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree returns and exchanges for 30 days&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1-800-Contacts \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes (FSA and HSA accepted)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree returns and exchanges, even if you bought contacts from somewhere else&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlasses USA \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccepts FSA\u002FHSA&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReturns and exchanges on unopened products for 30 days&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELens.com \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELimited&nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$10 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E30 days for returns&nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELensabl \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes--also offers own vision plans&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E14-day window for returns or exchanges&nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best place to buy contacts online?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d347b511-4455-4c84-9094-06ad5c7498da\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile we recommend any of these online stores to buy contacts from, the right store for you will depend on what brand(s) you're looking for, what you're willing to spend, and what kind of return policies\u002Fshipping policies are important to you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable data-title="6x2 Table"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoose this place to buy contacts online... \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want... \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarby Parker \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best overall option. You can choose from popular contact lens brands, or buy Warby Parker's contact lens brand, Scout. \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1-800-Contacts \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA generous return\u002Fexchange policy. Shipping is free, and you'll also receive 20% off your first order. \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlasses USA \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA variety of contact lenses like multifocal, colored, astigmatism, and more. You can opt to do interest-free payments so that you can pay for your contacts over time. \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELens.com \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA budget-friendly retailer. You'll pay less overall for name-brand contacts, but shipping will cost you $10.&nbsp; \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELensabl \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe largest number&nbsp;of contact brands. It also offers customizable vision insurance plans to help you save even more. \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which place to buy contacts online is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7bf3b8a2-e056-46d4-afb6-1f54ad606087\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe chose these stores based on customer reviews, price range, brands offered, and ease of use when ordering.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, these were the factors most important to us:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShipping and returns: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWe paid attention to retailers that offer free shipping, or expedited shipping (in case you need your contacts ASAP). We also considered retailers with generous return\u002Fexchange windows if you end up not liking your chosen contacts. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInsurance: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIf you have vision insurance (or FSA\u002FHSA), you can save more money when buying contact lenses. We considered retailers that accept different kinds of insurance companies. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice points:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Contacts can be expensive, so we tried to include stores that had competitive price points, price-matches, and discounts so that you aren't spending an arm and a leg on your contacts. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these places to buy contacts online?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"921e2480-e09c-448a-9d18-1cb22d85d1e3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn general, contacts will cost you anywhere between $250-$550 for a year's supply. This will of course depend on which brand you choose, your prescription, and the contact lens type.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How much do contacts cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a5e2213e-9799-466f-affd-63b1f7be61e6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou should wear&nbsp;your contacts for no more than 16 hours per day. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fhealth.clevelandclinic.org\u002Fhow-often-should-i-change-my-contact-lenses\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EExperts recommend switching your contact lenses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E every 1-2 weeks for disposable contacts, and every every 30 days for monthly contacts. Be sure to read the instructions on your contacts box since each brand and type is different and meant for different types of wear.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How long can you wear contacts for?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b4135f9f-2023-4413-afa8-8aa81d15f4d7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAside from our top picks, there are a few other options we would recommend checking out if you're looking to purchase your next set of contacts online. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there alternative places to buy contacts online?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"765054a0-33b7-48b3-a636-6656b7c3122c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can customize your subscription to receive Hubble's brand of contact lenses in a certain amount and when you need them--whether that's every month or every three months.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Hubble\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Hubble box with contacts next to it","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Hubble\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"e64dab01-7067-4a94-8f7c-8aba7e119836","title":"hubble","filename":"hubble-removebg-preview.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F19\u002Fe64dab01-7067-4a94-8f7c-8aba7e119836\u002Fhubble-removebg-preview.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":126885,"width":670,"height":372,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-19 17:00:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-19 17:01:14","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Hubble\u002FZDNET","alt":"Hubble box with contacts next to it","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["contacts"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"e64dab01-7067-4a94-8f7c-8aba7e119836","imageAltText":"Hubble box with contacts next to it","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Hubble\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"hubble-removebg-preview.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F19","imageWidth":670,"imageHeight":372,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Hubble\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"Best alternative for subscriptions\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Hubble","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hubblecontacts.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8fc8a085-5057-4987-b6c2-02cbc8e20dcd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis retailer offers frequent discounts so that you can save on brand name contacts. 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Preimesberger has been researching, reporting and analyzing IT news and trends since 1995, when as editor of an international newsletter, Sun's Hottest, he published an article defining a new protocol called Java. He served at eWEEK from 2005 to 2021, the last 10 years as editor of feature content and editor-in-chief, and has published more than 5,000 articles on the site. Previously, he served as editorial director at the Open Source Technology Group for such publications as Linux.com, Newsforge and IT Manager's Journal. He also has served as managing editor at Software Development magazine and DevX.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EThere are plenty of good reasons to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-build-a-website-for-your-business-your-step-by-step-guide\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuild your own personal website\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Perhaps you'd like to share archival photos and documents with friends and family members, exhibit your prized baseball card collection, publish a novel, or simply blog about your life and travels. These are all good motivators to sign up for a reliable and reasonably priced web content-management toolset.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the free \"personal\" web pages offered by Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and other social networks -- in which your personal information becomes part of the network's lingua franca -- there are several excellent yet free or inexpensive web services that offer alternative ways to establish your own internet stake in the ground. These website-building products enable users to design, provision, and maintain a personal website in minutes or hours, depending upon how much time and effort one chooses to spend on the project.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking with a website builder is relatively easy because they offer a what-you-see-is-what-you-get editing interface -- meaning what you see. At the same time, you edit your site is what you will actually see if your website was live and viewed in a browser. 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There are significant differences between&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fkinsta.com\u002Fblog\u002Fwordpress-com-vs-wordpress-org\u002F"\u003EWordPress.com and WordPress.org\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;that you'll want to know before picking the platform for your project. 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The creation of a blog or online store is also easily possible with many providers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the advantages of using DIY website builders?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a4f6e9ef-ea2e-482c-bf57-0cc7a282913e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThanks to ready-to-use templates (usually sorted by industry), you can quickly create the first draft. Afterwards, modules for texts, image galleries, videos, contact forms, and other elements can be placed on the page and filled with content. In most cases, they can be easily placed in the right position by simply dragging and dropping.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow much time you need varies greatly depending on the project, preparation, and maintenance. Some websites go online within five minutes; others take one to two days of work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How long does it take to create a homepage with a website builder?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"964d3d2d-0d4f-459e-a11a-9ce4bdaf6510\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMany providers offer their users a permanently free version of their website builder. Compared to the paid ones, however, the free plans come with some restrictions. This means that there may be tools and functions that you cannot use as a free user. 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He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. 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So if you're just starting to fulfill those holiday wish lists, let us help. Not only has the ZDNet team thoughtfully curated an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fholiday-gift-guide-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eongoing guide of the best holiday presents\u003C\u002Fa\u003E this season, but I also broke down the top stores that will deliver your presents on time -- even if you order on the day before. Check it out and start checking out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b24f7f13-21a6-4ffb-8303-eb88dd2b53d7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is the prime choice for timely deliveries of a catalog of gifts and goods.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWith \u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Famazon.com\u002Fprime\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003EPrime membership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;or \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html?nodeId=GZXW7X6AKTHNUP6H" target="_blank"\u003Ean order of $25 or more of eligible items\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Amazon may offer two-day, one-day, or same-day delivery on virtually all "Ships from Amazon" products. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn select US cities, Prime members can shop groceries and produce from the online Whole Foods Market pantry, and have it delivered within two hours. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShipping times will vary depending on the size and type of product you order, where you're shipping to, and whether the product is fulfilled by Amazon or by a third-party seller. 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But with so many POS products on the market, it can be challenging for small business owners to pick the right one for their needs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"dba6e7ff-780a-4823-975e-4aa2e021e4d1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fdba6e7ff-780a-4823-975e-4aa2e021e4d1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn terms of functionality, a typical POS system provides a way for businesses to accept payments made with credit cards, debit cards, and mobile devices. Best-in-class POS systems will include additional features, such as secure payment processing and integrated software that streamlines accounting and administrative tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo find the right POS system, you should consider which features you need for your business -- whether that's simple transaction processing, accounting and invoicing capabilities, or inventory management functionality. On top of that, you should also think about how much you're willing to spend on a POS system (including the hardware, software, rental fees, and payment processing costs).  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep reading to get our picks for the best POS systems of 2022. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f679572c-59a9-48a2-92a3-944dbe3b7936\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESquare's POS system is known for straightforward pricing, minimalist hardware, and a user-friendly interface. Beyond standard payment acceptance, Square's POS product offers a range of additional features including software for customer relationship management, invoicing, customer loyalty, inventory management, and reporting and analytics. Both Square's POS app and its sales-oriented Square Dashboard offer a variety of analytical reports, with statistics such as sales summaries, growth comparisons, busiest hours, and employee sales. 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Manually entered card payments cost a bit more (3.5% plus 15 cents), as online and over the phone transactions demand a higher fee due to greater fraud risks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESoftware add-ons make it easy to personalize for your business\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMultiple hardware options (including a free reader)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExtra costs to accept mobile payments\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditional fees for manually entered card payments\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Square\" data-superlative=\"Minimalist POS system with optional software add-ons\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"squarepos3.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"95aaa819-ead5-4de0-b3ef-2faea9aaed34","title":"squarepos3","filename":"squarepos3.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F16\u002F95aaa819-ead5-4de0-b3ef-2faea9aaed34\u002Fsquarepos3.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1799750,"width":1600,"height":1068,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-03-16 16:03:59","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-03-16 16:04:04","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"squarepos3.png","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"95aaa819-ead5-4de0-b3ef-2faea9aaed34","imageAltText":"squarepos3.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"squarepos3.png","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F03\u002F16","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1068,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Square","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fsquareup.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fhardware\u002Freader","url":""}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b419aadb-2aa4-4301-8b45-5680026ecb72\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClover's POS system is known for being highly flexible and deeply integrated with its hardware. Clover has several built-in features for sales and business management, and also offers a range of free apps that extend the capabilities of the software. The system is sold as a standalone POS system, which gives merchants the freedom to choose a payment processor. Alternatively, you can purchase a Clover Account service plan to get access to the company's payment processing software on your phone, laptop, or other device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClover's all-in-one POS system, Clover Station Solo, starts at $1,349 for the most comprehensive set of products. Clover Mini, another all-in-one POS system, sells for $749, and its Clover Flex card reader retails for $499. In terms of customer service, Clover offers free phone, email and web-based customer support to its existing merchants.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll-in-one bundles available\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E24\u002F7 phone support\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDoesn't offer a free hardware product like some competitors\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECan be expensive to get started\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Clover\" data-superlative=\"Seamlessly combines hardware and software for better business management\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"cloverpos2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"a7eef547-c8fb-47fb-822f-89359cbf1f78","title":"cloverpos2","filename":"cloverpos2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F16\u002Fa7eef547-c8fb-47fb-822f-89359cbf1f78\u002Fcloverpos2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":816654,"width":1600,"height":1068,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-03-16 16:02:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-03-16 16:03:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"cloverpos2.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a7eef547-c8fb-47fb-822f-89359cbf1f78","imageAltText":"cloverpos2.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"cloverpos2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F03\u002F16","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1068,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Clover","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.clover.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.clover.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"06b8e10e-5509-4cef-9121-adaa50fb9928\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ELightspeed offers specialized point-of-sale systems for restaurants, retail, and e-commerce operations. Its cloud-based software lets businesses manage inventory and marketing, monitor sales, manage employees, and process payments. The software also works with third-party platforms for additional marketing, customer loyalty, and employee management capabilities. Lightspeed's hardware is all iPad based, save for cash drawers, receipt printers and barcode scanners which are available bundled or a la carte through various hardware providers.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPricing depends on the package or bundle you choose, and for the most part, the company requires a customer quote for exact pricing. For software, its basic retail POS service (called Lightspeed Lean) starts at $69 per month and its Lightspeed Standard plan starts at $119 per month. A Lightspeed Advanced plan starts at $199 per month. In terms of support, the company has a 24\u002F7 support team and is reachable via phone, email and online chat.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn November 2020, Lightspeed \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flightspeed-to-acquire-point-of-sale-rival-shopkeep-for-440-million\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eacquired\u003C\u002Fa\u003E rival POS provider \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lightspeedhq.com\u002Fshopkeep\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EShopKeep\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which offered an iPad-based point-of-sale system for retailers and restaurants. An earlier version of this list highlighted ShopKeep as one of the best POS providers for businesses. According to Lightspeed's website, the company is still supporting existing ShopKeep merchants and updating ShopKeep's software and hardware offerings.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECloud-based software runs on your existing hardware or Lightspeed products\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHighly effective for inventory management\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERequires a subscription fee\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHigher-tier plan needed for accounting software integration\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Lightspeed POS\" data-superlative=\"Robust POS system with impressive features for retail businesses\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"lightspeedpos2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"3cbe2f83-028b-4ef6-b6c5-bd8805b6f770","title":"lightspeedpos2","filename":"lightspeedpos2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F16\u002F3cbe2f83-028b-4ef6-b6c5-bd8805b6f770\u002Flightspeedpos2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":755506,"width":1600,"height":1068,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-03-16 16:06:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-03-16 16:06:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"lightspeedpos2.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"3cbe2f83-028b-4ef6-b6c5-bd8805b6f770","imageAltText":"lightspeedpos2.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"lightspeedpos2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F03\u002F16","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1068,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Lightspeed POS","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lightspeedhq.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lightspeedhq.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"000c83b9-fd49-425b-875d-97c2079b3067\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EVend, also \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lightspeedhq.com\u002Fnews\u002Flightspeed-to-acquire-vend\u002F"\u003Eowned by Lightspeed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, is a cloud-based point-of-sale system for retailers known for its ease of configuration and customization. Vend offers a range of reporting and analytics tools to help manage sales, customer data, inventory, and customer experience. Vend offers free customer support via phone, email, and live chat for all plan levels.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVend's POS software is designed to work on various devices including Macs, PCs, and iPads, and is compatible with a range of third-party hardware, including receipt printers, barcode scanners, and cash drawers. Vend does not run its own payment processing network and instead integrates with third-party systems including PayPal, Square, and CardConnect. In terms of cost, Vend offers a Lite plan for $99 per month (when billed annually), a Pro plan for $129 per month (when billed annually), and an Enterprise plan that requires a customer quote.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFlexible plan options\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExcellent option for small retail businesses\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESoftware-only product means that you'll need to purchase third-party hardware for payment processing\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBasic plan doesn't include certain software integrations\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Vend POS\" data-superlative=\"Highly customizable POS system with several plan tiers\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"vendpos.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"a37b60f9-69e1-413f-9ebb-82dd2742a93a","title":"vendpos","filename":"vendpos.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F16\u002Fa37b60f9-69e1-413f-9ebb-82dd2742a93a\u002Fvendpos.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":368764,"width":1600,"height":1068,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-03-16 16:26:51","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-03-16 16:26:55","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"vendpos.png","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a37b60f9-69e1-413f-9ebb-82dd2742a93a","imageAltText":"vendpos.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"vendpos.png","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F03\u002F16","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1068,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Vend POS","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vendhq.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vendhq.com\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cdff4a21-5fe7-4fc2-acfb-fd48d570c548\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EShopify is known as an e-commerce platform provider, but the company also offers point-of-sale software for its small business merchants with both online and brick-and-mortar operations. The POS product is tightly integrated with Shopify's website platform and offers a range of reporting and analytics features including an actionable dashboard of sales, orders, and traffic, along with retail sales and finance reports.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShopify's POS software can run either on Android or iOS devices, but the company also sells its own branded hardware for merchants, including a tap and chip card reader. A standard retail hardware bundle sells for $159. On the software side, Shopify POS Lite comes included with all Shopify plans. Otherwise, you'll pay $29 per month for the Basic Shopify plan, which is designed for new ecommerce businesses with few in-person sales. There's also the more robust mid-level Shopify plan for $89 per month, as well as the Advanced Shopify plan that starts at $299 per month. Shopify also offers 24\u002F7 phone and email support for its merchant POS customers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAffordable plan options (especially for existing Shopify customers)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOffers an easy way to integrate physical and online sales\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot suitable for businesses with many physical locations\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBasic plan doesn't include reporting functionality\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Shopify\" data-superlative=\"Designed for businesses with online and physical storefronts\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"shopifypos.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"77e64eeb-c2c7-4ab1-9ada-67d9c2eb6323","title":"shopifypos","filename":"shopifypos.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F16\u002F77e64eeb-c2c7-4ab1-9ada-67d9c2eb6323\u002Fshopifypos.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":431376,"width":1600,"height":1068,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-03-16 16:56:32","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-03-16 16:56:37","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"shopifypos.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"77e64eeb-c2c7-4ab1-9ada-67d9c2eb6323","imageAltText":"shopifypos.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"shopifypos.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F03\u002F16","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1068,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Shopify","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fshopify.pxf.io\u002F5g9NG2","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fshopify.pxf.io\u002F5g9NG2"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"de701bef-bcb5-4f9d-82a5-b0e94f517774\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EToast makes a point-of-sale and management system exclusively for the restaurant industry. Toast's technology platform combines restaurant POS, front-of-house, back-of-house and guest-facing technology with a bevy of third-party applications. The POS software also offers detailed analytics into things like net sales and labor costs, as well as support for loyalty programs, online ordering, and digital gift cards.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToast's proprietary, ruggedized Android-based hardware suite includes a 14-inch terminal, a three-in-one payment processing device, and a terminal hub and printer. In terms of pricing, Toast offers new customers a zero-cost entry bundle that includes a Toast Flex POS terminal, a Toast Tap payment device and router and POS software. The Essentials plan starts at $165 per month and the Growth plan starts at $272 per month. Fees for each plan are charged per terminal and can include additional costs for desired software and hardware add-ons.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToast manages the payment processing for its customers and promises a flat, transparent rate that varies by customer and card mix. Toast is also regarded for its approach to customer support, which is available 24\u002F7 via multiple channels. In addition, the company offers an implementation team that will configure and install Toast for customers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuilt for all types of culinary establishments, including restaurants, bars, and food trucks\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree starter kit option\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPayment processing fees vary depending on your business\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGift cards, loyalty program, and marketing features only included in highest-tier package\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Toast\" data-superlative=\"Specialized POS and management system for bars and restaurants\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"toastpos.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"c24fb1f6-7914-41fc-a93d-f1a8d44b0a1e","title":"toastpos","filename":"toastpos.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F16\u002Fc24fb1f6-7914-41fc-a93d-f1a8d44b0a1e\u002Ftoastpos.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1217678,"width":1600,"height":1068,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-03-16 20:02:48","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-03-16 20:03:01","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"toastpos.png","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c24fb1f6-7914-41fc-a93d-f1a8d44b0a1e","imageAltText":"toastpos.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"toastpos.png","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F03\u002F16","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1068,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Toast","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fpos.toasttab.com","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fpos.toasttab.com"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2d01bff2-173a-469d-84f6-c4c8fd82574e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESince its inception, GoDaddy has been the go-to for over 20 million customers for all things web hosting, domain registrar services, and more. And with its most recent \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgodaddy-launches-payment-processing-services-as-it-aims-to-compete-with-shopify\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eacquisition of Poynt for $320 million\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the company has positioned itself to compete with the likes of Shopify within the e-commerce and in-person payments space. The expanded service, GoDaddy Payments, allows for customers to seamlessly integrate POS, payments processing, invoicing, and more into their existing businesses. The hybrid of the online and offline services makes for an ideal choice if you manage a storefront that utilizes online ordering and in-store pickups. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor offline payments, GoDaddy's POS charges customers a transaction fee of 2.3% + 0 cents. For online payments, transactions are 2.3% + 30 cents, making it one of the most competitive and small business-friendly offerings out there. The service accepts all major forms of payments including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. GoDaddy also sells its proprietary POS terminals with the GoDaddy Smart Terminal for $249 and the GoDaddy Card Reader with Docking Station for $40, both of which offer sleek and modern designs with a slew of nifty features like chip and tap functionality, GoDaddy Mobile app integration, and long-lasting battery life.&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETransaction fees priced among the lowest on the market\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIdeal for existing GoDaddy customers with WordPress and WooCommerce sites \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHardware sold separately\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBenefits an existing GoDaddy customer more than a new one\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"GoDaddy Payments\" data-superlative=\"Seamless online and in-person integration that's priced to compete\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"godaddy-payments.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"5ee38c04-9b92-44a0-b406-7a070ab2c96d","title":"godaddy-payments","filename":"godaddy-payments.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F10\u002F18\u002F5ee38c04-9b92-44a0-b406-7a070ab2c96d\u002Fgodaddy-payments.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1806572,"width":2699,"height":1800,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-10-18 15:10:57","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-10-18 15:11:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"godaddy-payments.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"5ee38c04-9b92-44a0-b406-7a070ab2c96d","imageAltText":"godaddy-payments.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"godaddy-payments.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F10\u002F18","imageWidth":2699,"imageHeight":1800,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002F[subid_value]\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.godaddy.com\u002Fsell","offerMerchant":"GoDaddy","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.godaddy.com\u002Fsell","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002F[subid_value]\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.godaddy.com\u002Fsell"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"233c368b-d5fa-415f-8254-3557040df61d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWix is known as a website-development platform provider, but the company now offers a wider range of commerce services, including point-of-sale hardware and software bundles for business owners who want to accept in-person payments connected to their Wix online storefront. The POS services are integrated with Wix ecommerce accounts, providing fully-synced inventory, orders, fulfillment, CRM, analytics, data, and reports. Sales are automatically reflected across the Wix POS device, Wix Business Manager, and Wix Owner app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Wix Retail POS hardware kits come with an HP terminal that is pre-installed with the Wix POS software, which Wix develops in-house and provides at no additional cost. Transactions are processed through Wix Payments via the Stripe Terminal card reader, with standard, fixed processing rates for in-person payments (2.6% per transaction + $0 USD).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWix sells its POS services in three different kits. The premium tier is equipped with HP hardware, including a terminal with customer display, cash drawer, barcode scanner, receipt printer and the Stripe Terminal card reader for $750. The Retail Essentials bundle includes a tablet with customer display, Wix POS software, compact card reader and its charging dock and costs $550. The Wix Mobile Card Reader sells for $49.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELower processing fees than other POS providers\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFantastic inventory, fulfillment, and analytics integration for Wix customers\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo free options available\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot as sleek as competitive products\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Wix\" data-superlative=\"Integrated POS and ecommerce management solutions\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"wixpos.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"7deb8e78-b1ac-4b59-ac9b-03edc580c811","title":"wixpos","filename":"wixpos.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F21\u002F7deb8e78-b1ac-4b59-ac9b-03edc580c811\u002Fwixpos.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":86609,"width":1920,"height":1080,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-06-21 14:06:06","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-06-21 14:06:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"wixpos.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"7deb8e78-b1ac-4b59-ac9b-03edc580c811","imageAltText":"wixpos.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"wixpos.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F06\u002F21","imageWidth":1920,"imageHeight":1080,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Wix","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wix.com\u002Fpos","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wix.com\u002Fpos"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9e41f2a2-05fa-414f-87d1-c107d90cb9a0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENCR Silver is an iPad-based point-of-sale system that touts ease of use, setup, and customization. The system offers robust reporting functionality, along with tools for customer loyalty, email marketing, employee management, and inventory management. Additional services such as accounting and bookkeeping are available via partners such as Intuit.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to NCR Silver, there are two NCR Silver Pro POS system bundles, which are designed specifically for restaurants: the Table Service Hardware Bundle and the Fast Casual &amp; Quick Service Hardware Bundle. You'll need to get in touch with an NCR sales representative to get specific pricing for your business.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company does not provide credit processing and therefore works with a range of third-party companies, which will add additional fees. In terms of support, NCR offers 24\u002F7 customer support via phone, email, chat, or text.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESubscription costs include hardware\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECloud-based software offers easy insight into sales, inventory, and more\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDoesn't support all third-payment processing providers\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImplementation not included in Silver Pro upfront costs\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"NCR Silver POS\" data-superlative=\"Basic POS system from a global financial software leader\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"ncrsilver-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"0c18d570-4232-4e2e-80b1-fbd24e836fbd","title":"ncrsilver-1","filename":"ncrsilver-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F17\u002F0c18d570-4232-4e2e-80b1-fbd24e836fbd\u002Fncrsilver-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":458407,"width":1600,"height":1068,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-03-17 18:22:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-03-17 18:22:25","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"ncrsilver-1.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"0c18d570-4232-4e2e-80b1-fbd24e836fbd","imageAltText":"ncrsilver-1.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"ncrsilver-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F03\u002F17","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1068,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"NCR","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncr.com\u002Fsilver","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncr.com\u002Fsilver"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"12acc1df-35b9-460e-a3b9-1c56aeb3a5a8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EQuickBooks' point-of-sale system integrates tightly with the company's small business accounting platform, making it an attractive option for existing QuickBooks customers. In addition to ringing sales and accepting payments, the QuickBooks POS also offers robust support for managing customers and inventory. With real-time inventory management, users can see what products are selling best, profits made from each sale, and when it's time to reorder merchandise.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuickBooks sells its POS software for a one-time, upfront cost. The Basic plan -- which lets users sync with QuickBooks accounting software, accept payments, track inventory, create reports, and ring sales -- starts at $960 and that does not include hardware. Additional plans with more functionality include the Pro plan, which costs $1,360 plus hardware, and the Multi-Store plan, which starts at $1,520. In terms of customer support, QuickBooks provides a variety of online resources but its phone support is limited to business hours Monday through Saturday.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPros\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne-time, upfront cost might appeal to some business owners\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStrong integration gives you comprehensive insight into your business finances\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECons\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnly a good option if you're an existing QuickBooks customer\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHardware sold separately\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Intuit QuickBooks POS\" data-superlative=\"Integrated POS and accounting solutions for small business\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"quickbookspos2.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"b764c3b6-3967-4473-8692-1933f31ed54b","title":"quickbookspos2","filename":"quickbookspos2.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F19\u002Fb764c3b6-3967-4473-8692-1933f31ed54b\u002Fquickbookspos2.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1883681,"width":1600,"height":1068,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-03-19 17:23:57","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-03-19 17:24:06","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"quickbookspos2.png","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b764c3b6-3967-4473-8692-1933f31ed54b","imageAltText":"quickbookspos2.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"quickbookspos2.png","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F03\u002F19","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1068,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Intuit QuickBooks","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fquickbooks.intuit.com\u002Fdesktop\u002Fpoint-of-sale\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fquickbooks.intuit.com\u002Fdesktop\u002Fpoint-of-sale\u002F"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E How did we choose these products? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe POS vendors included in this list were chosen based on an analysis of popular reviews combined with years of experience reporting on and writing about the payments space and its key players.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Which one is right for you? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a number of important factors to consider when comparing point-of-sale providers. For most business owners, it's helpful to narrow things down to the essentials: Cost, hardware and software options, payment method coverage, payment processing options, hardware and software interoperability, and customer support.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E FAQ \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e9bbbd74-a853-4396-aa17-b6e6cd4081f6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAt a minimum, your POS system should be able to process debit and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-credit-card-reader\u002F"\u003Ecredit card transactions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Ideally, it should also allow you to run sales reports and understand how your business is performing.\u003Cspan class="scribe-editor-marker" style="display: none;"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut on top of that, you'll also want a system that has extra features that are specific to your industry. For example, if you own a clothing store, you'll likely want a POS that allows you to manage your inventory. Or, if you run a restaurant, you might look for a POS that lets you see how many tables you have open. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What do you need in a POS system?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6855e973-9621-4522-9ab3-31f3c7db705a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\" It depends on which provider you choose. With companies like Square, you'll only pay for hardware (and payment processing fees). In comparison, providers like Toast charge a monthly or annual subscription fee for their software.\" data-hed=\"Will I need to pay a subscription fee for my POS system?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5abb9a37-12bf-476e-9f63-35c1bedee9c2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAt a minimum, your POS system should be able to process debit and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-credit-card-reader\u002F"\u003Ecredit card transactions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Ideally, it should also allow you to run sales reports and understand how your business is performing. But on top of that, you'll also want a system that has extra features that are specific to your industry. For example, if you own a clothing store, you'll likely want a POS that allows you to manage your inventory. Or, if you run a restaurant, you might look for a POS that lets you see how many tables you have open.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What do I need in a POS system?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a19dbc62-0735-481b-a64a-4dcaa0e77a9a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"It depends on which provider you choose. With companies like Square, you'll only pay for hardware (and payment processing fees). In comparison, providers like Toast charge a monthly or annual subscription fee for their software.\u003Cbr\u003E\" data-hed=\"Will I need to pay a subscription fee for my POS system? \" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"75d18030-4327-4d5f-96df-c7fb18fe72c1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"If you have a physical retail store or hospitality venue, you should have a POS system to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-accept-credit-card-payments-as-a-small-business\u002F"\u003Eaccept card payments\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, understand your cash flow, and analyze sales performance. But POS systems also allow you to do much more than basic payment processing, helping you market your business, reward loyal customers, and streamline your accounting.\u003Cbr\u003E\" data-hed=\"Do I need a POS system for my business?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2050da47-64d3-415a-a10c-feddc04c6ce0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn the list above, we've focused on robust POS systems from recognizable industry brands. But if you want something simpler or less well-known, you might consider one of these options:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.helcim.com\u002F"\u003EHelcim\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: $199 card reader, with no monthly fees and transparent credit card processing fees based on your business\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.touchbistro.com\u002F"\u003ETouchBistro\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: iPad required, with monthly fees starting at $69 and transparent credit card processing fees based on your business\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there alternatives worth considering?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-10-18 15:42:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Here's a look at 10 point-of-sale systems to consider for your business.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"178400c3-18fe-43f8-a66d-ec1195b909cd",image:{id:"bc89ffa7-bdfe-41e3-8ff1-adb3a9e28676",filename:"istock-1141493516.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-03-23 17:34:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"friendly waitress swiping bank card on pos terminal in restaurant",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003Efriendly waitress swiping bank card on pos terminal in restaurant during the day\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F23\u002Fbc89ffa7-bdfe-41e3-8ff1-adb3a9e28676\u002Fistock-1141493516.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2120,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The best POS systems: Get the right one for your business",section:b,slug:"best-point-of-sale-system",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Best POS system 2022: Which is right for you?",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10666ed8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"hardware",name:"Hardware",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"114a15be-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smb",name:"SMB",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"b6429775-062e-4e9a-b220-f9976c394efc",username:"jadjones",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jada",lastName:"Jones",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed",filename:"jada-jones.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-16 19:40:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F16\u002F83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed\u002Fjada-jones.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jada Jones is a journalist based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Jada is ZDNET's audio editor and regularly reviews the latest flagship headphones and earbuds.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"21fae3ae-6d24-4610-bd78-fba24aabf1cf\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshots of Temu and Amazon on the App Store\" data-image-filename=\"temuvsamazon.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you're just a casual online shopping fan, chances are you've placed plenty of orders on Amazon. If you're downright obsessive about online shopping, you're likely familiar with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETemu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a digital marketplace for low-priced goods.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIs Temu legit? What to know before you place an order\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've paid close attention, you may have noticed that some products on \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"462f0d2c-c6f2-4e98-84c0-3bf375874106\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E are also on \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6b151ce8-780a-48d0-a83d-1d451b70cde7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Temu\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. And if you're a savvy shopper preparing to order holiday gifts, you may be wondering: which online marketplace is the best?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are some guidelines to consider when deciding whether to buy something from Amazon or Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou should buy from Temu if... \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0ca1ab07-910b-4cfd-9b58-c99135892111\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of Temu's landing page\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-02-12-at-10-29-05am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F02\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"3424\" data-image-height=\"1906\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You're looking for tech accessories\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany people have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-phone\u002F\"\u003Esmartphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones\u002F\"\u003Eheadphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\"\u003Elaptops\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch\u002F\"\u003Esmartwatches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in their daily use rotation. That same group also likes personalizing their products with cases, stickers, wristlets, phone stands, and other accessories.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you like changing up your phone case or smartwatch band frequently, buying multiple Otterbox phone cases or Apple-branded \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-watch-band\u002F\"\u003EApple Watch bands\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can be a pricey luxury. Investing in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-iphone-14-pro-and-pro-max-case\u002F#:~:text=OtterBox%20Symmetry%2B%20Series,-Best%20iPhone%2014&text=It%20has%20Drop%2B%2C%20which%20protects,to%20keep%20your%20phone%20sanitary.\"\u003Eat least one sturdy case\u003C\u002Fa\u003E helps to extend your device's longevity. Additionally, experimenting with colorful accessories can be a fun way to express yourself through your devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Ftemus-return-policy-changes-what-happened-when-i-tried-returning-a-bunch-of-items\u002F\"\u003ETemu's return policy changes: What happened when I tried returning a bunch of items\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost people go to Amazon to find a wider assortment of accessories than they'd find in the tech department of big box stores like Walmart. However, Temu has an even wider assortment of tech accessories than Amazon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find all kinds of gadgets on Temu, and sometimes you'll see the same accessories advertised on Amazon. The upside is you'll find them much cheaper on Temu. There are even bonuses available. Purchase at least $20 worth of items (that's about four iPhone cases, based on Temu pricing), and you're guaranteed free shipping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI bought cases for my iPhone 14, MacBook Air, and AirPods Pro on Temu and have only been unhappy with two of the nine iPhone cases I purchased. Temu has more cases that protect the bezels around the iPhone camera, an area that tends to go unprotected in most Amazon iPhone cases.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"898b30a8-7f35-4d94-b61a-ced0c4cc8ce0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMy favorite iPhone 14 and AirPods Pro (2nd gen) cases I bought from Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"iPhone 14 cases and AirPods Pro cases from Temu\" data-image-filename=\"temu.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Temu, you can choose from thousands of AirPods Pro cases, ranging from clear cases with cute characters to cases that look like miniature Vaseline containers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy colleague, David Gewirtz, bought a few non-tech products from Temu and was pleasantly surprised with what he received. David offers some buying tips as well, so be sure to check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-bought-some-off-brand-geeky-stuff-from-temu-and-wasnt-mad-about-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehis article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI would not recommend any charging stations or cords from Temu for Apple devices. I prefer sticking to accessories that don't charge or interfere with my phone or AirPods' batteries because I don't want to risk damaging them with faulty accessories. There may be third-party chargers on Temu that won't damage your device's battery, but I don't like to risk it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fhow-much-tech-can-i-get-for-100-from-temu\u002F\"\u003EHow much tech can I get from Temu for $100 (and is it any good)?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you purchase third-party Lighting USB-C charging cables or MagSafe 3-in-1 charging stations, make sure they have a \"Made for Apple\" label.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat label means the manufacturer went the extra mile to ensure their third-party charging accessories are certified by Apple and safe for your devices. You can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmfi.apple.com\u002Faccount\u002Faccessory-search\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esearch Apple's database\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for which brands manufacture accessories that received a \"Made for Apple\" label. You can also peruse \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-usb-c-cables-for-the-iphone-15\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZDNET's best USB-C chargers list\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which includes products certified by Apple.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an Android phone, you should check your phone's charging standards, which you can find online on a smartphone manufacturer's official device spec sheet. Most Android phones use the USB-PD charging standard, so most third-party chargers should work fine as long as their wattage is compatible with your smartphone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You can wait a few weeks for your items\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of the items on Temu come from China, meaning that US shoppers will have to wait about 10 days from purchase to receive their Temu packages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, the items will come sooner; other times, they will appear on your doorstep at the last minute. So, if you're pinched for time, I wouldn't recommend buying from Temu. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-100-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 39 best Black Friday deals under $100 of 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll give you a scenario. A few months ago, someone stole my iPhone 11. Unsurprisingly, I went to the Apple store to buy a replacement. I was desperate for a case on my new phone, but I couldn't wait 10 days for the phone cases I bought from Temu later that day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, I rush-shipped a case from Amazon to have some protection on my phone until my cases from Temu came in. I got my Otterbox from Amazon in two days, but I don't plan on buying any more cases from anywhere other than Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. You want to experiment with \"dupes\"\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemu has many lookalike products, or \"dupes\", on its platform. However, if you see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002F@mickjaxx_\u002Fvideo\u002F7272972731518307626\"\u003Epeople online reviewing \"AirPods Max from Temu\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, they may look like AirPods Max, but the seller cannot advertise them as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fapple-airpods-max\u002F\"\u003Ereal AirPods Max\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost of the products you see on Temu that resemble authentic, name-brand tech products are \u003Cem\u003Enot\u003C\u002Fem\u003E legitimate. When \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tried-4-tech-products-from-temu-heres-how-it-went\u002F\"\u003EI reviewed some HP and Lenovo products from Temu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in June, an HP representative told me the company could not verify whether the HP products on Temu were \"from an authorized reseller or are authentic HP devices.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fscammers-are-increasingly-using-messaging-and-social-media-apps-to-attack\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScammers are increasingly using messaging and social media apps to attack\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince then, all the devices Temu advertised as HP products are no longer available on the site. Some tech products on Temu will work with your devices. The \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F--wireless-set-wireless---set--set--set-that---on-sd-tf--g-601099542363202.html?\"\u003EAirPods Max\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" you see on Temu may connect to your devices and sound decent, but you'll miss out on many of the features real ones deliver, and they may not offer you much longevity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, if you're okay with trying your luck on Temu dupes and want a pair of \"AirPods Max\" for only $14, Temu is your place.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7349e23a-4ea8-4c57-be37-6972978feae1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETemu is an online megastore offering items from car accessories to small kitchen appliances and everything in between.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Temu\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Temu logo on phone with Pinduoduo logo in background","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images","imageData":{"id":"1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4","title":"temu-logo","filename":"gettyimages-2121061753.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F16\u002F1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4\u002Fgettyimages-2121061753.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":11241988,"width":7898,"height":5265,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-04-16 20:56:18","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-04-16 20:56:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images","alt":"Temu logo on a smartphone","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4","imageAltText":"Temu logo on phone with Pinduoduo logo in background","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"gettyimages-2121061753.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F04\u002F16","imageWidth":7898,"imageHeight":5265,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images\" data-linktext=\"SHOP AT TEMU\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Ftemuaffiliateprogram.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1580294\u002F18350?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.temu.com%2F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Temu","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Ftemuaffiliateprogram.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1580294\u002F18350?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.temu.com%2F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should buy from Amazon if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8ed604b3-d4bf-4992-bcd1-fdfc0ee00bd1\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot of Amazon Renewed landing page\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2023-11-09-at-1-49-21-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"3456\" data-image-height=\"1827\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You're a last-minute gift-giver\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ca95f03c-e8de-436b-a0e6-4968c00a4d9f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Prime account\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (these days, who doesn't?), your items are eligible for same-day, one-day, and two-day shipping. If you're buying a last-minute gift for a friend's birthday or anniversary, your best bet -- aside from visiting a physical store -- is ordering from Amazon with Prime shipping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstocking-stuffer-gift-guide\u002F\"\u003EThe 12 best tech stocking stuffers people will actually want\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, even without a Prime membership, Amazon boasts faster shipping times. All Amazon customers can expect most items to arrive in four to five business days. So, even if you're a week away from giving your gift, you'll get it faster from Amazon than from Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you're not a Prime member, you'll have to purchase at least $35 worth of products to qualify for Amazon's free shipping. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You're looking for reliable tech\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to buy a reputable piece of tech, choose Amazon. Amazon is a reliable seller whether you're buying refurbished or brand-new tech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has a comprehensive open-box policy, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCertified-Refurbished\u002Fb?ie=UTF8&node=12653393011&discounts-widget=%2522%257B%255C%2522state%255C%2522%253A%257B%255C%2522refinementFilters%255C%2522%253A%257B%257D%257D%252C%255C%2522version%255C%2522%253A1%257D%2522\"\u003EAmazon Renewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E products are tested, inspected, and given a rating and price based on their condition. For example, a 2022 13-inch MacBook Air with an M2 chip, 8-core GPU, and 256GB SSD costs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fus-edu\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-mac\u002Fmacbook-air\u002F13-inch-starlight-apple-m2-chip-with-8-core-cpu-and-8-core-gpu-256gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$899 at Apple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\"\u003EAmazon just launched four new Kindles, including a full-color model. Here's what's new\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"274d206a-7776-41d2-b2ac-1e518d16b2bd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MacBook-13-inch-Storage-Starlight\u002Fdp\u002FB0CB75GVMY?\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MacBook-13-inch-Storage-Starlight\u002Fdp\u002FB0CB75VH7G\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"The same laptop from Amazon Renewed is $745\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and in excellent condition, meaning the screen has no scratches, and the body has no signs of significant cosmetic damage. The refurbished MacBook Air also has the same accessories as a brand-new MacBook Air. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrand-new tech often goes on sale at Amazon, and refurbished tech can be returned and refunded within 90 days of purchase. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. You want easier returns\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost items on Amazon can be returned within 30 days of receipt. Although Temu has a forgiving \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002Freturn-and-refund-policy.html?_x_sessn_id=3yuqhu7fea&refer_page_name=home&refer_page_id=10005_1699556892251_s64meknjcn&refer_page_sn=10005\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E90-day return policy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, returning items to Amazon is much more convenient.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F48-of-people-have-been-scammed-while-holiday-shopping-online-what-to-watch-for\u002F\"\u003E48% of people have been scammed while holiday shopping online - what to watch for\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can return items purchased from Amazon at an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fulp\u002Fview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Hub locker in your area\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or drop them off at your nearest UPS Store, Kohl's, Whole Foods, Staples, or Amazon Store. You don't have to worry about printing labels or shipping boxes, as Amazon will provide you with a QR code to present to the attendant at the return location. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter you scan the code, you give your items to the attendant, and you should receive a refund soon after.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"620cf550-1a78-4cf4-84c4-530bec6b43e8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is an online marketplace that offers fast shipping and low prices to subscribers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Amazon\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Amazon logo on phone","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8","title":"Amazon Haul","filename":"pxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F13\u002F05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8\u002Fpxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1851500,"width":3840,"height":2160,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-13 16:11:29","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-11-13 16:11:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET","alt":"amazon-haul","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8","imageAltText":"Amazon logo on phone","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"pxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F13","imageWidth":3840,"imageHeight":2160,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"SHOP AT AMAZON\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bottom line: if you're looking for legitimate, name-brand products, consult Amazon. In the tech accessories department, Temu holds the crown. However, the platform may lose its throne.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has recently launched a new service called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-amazon-haul-aims-to-beat-temu-and-shein-with-its-20-or-less-store\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Haul\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which operates similarly to Temu. Everything there is sold for less than $20. You can find electronics, beauty products, clothing, and more. Shipping is $4 for orders under $25, but once you go over $25, shipping becomes free. Because the website is so new, we don't know if it will usurp Temu as the premier place to buy low-cost products. Only time will tell.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-amazon-haul-aims-to-beat-temu-and-shein-with-its-20-or-less-store\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow Amazon Haul aims to beat Temu and Shein with its $20-or-less store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, people \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002Ft\u002FZT8YrJqJg\u002F\"\u003Etook to TikTok to accuse Temu of stealing their payment information\u003C\u002Fa\u003E after finding their bank accounts drained of funds. Amazon, meanwhile, has had its fair share of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html?nodeId=G3KGTPA8B42CKBJ4\"\u003Epayment scams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I've never encountered these issues, probably because I've never supplied any online retailer with my debit card information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI recommend never using your debit card when completing transactions online. Instead, you can buy a Visa or Amazon gift card, load money onto it, and use that. You can also use Apple Pay or PayPal on Temu, which are less likely to be hacked. If the gift card method isn't viable, I recommend using Apple Pay or PayPal on any online store you buy from. You can also opt to use your credit card, as credit card companies usually offer more fraud protection for unauthorized purchases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-apple-pay-in-stores-and-online\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use Apple Pay in stores and online\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.apple.com\u002Fen-us\u002FHT203027\"\u003EApple Pay doesn't store your card information\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on Apple's servers, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypal.com\u002Fc2\u002Fwebapps\u002Fmpp\u002Fpaypal-buyer-protection?locale.x=en_C2\"\u003EPayPal offers $0 liability\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for items charged to your bank account that you didn't purchase. It's complicated for bad actors to hack a gift card, and should they succeed, they can't access the funds in your bank accounts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHappy shopping!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-15 23:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Our buying guide helps you decide what products -- and when -- you should purchase from Amazon or Temu",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"adc7c20e-86c0-4603-90ab-29a3f15b7243",image:{id:"21fae3ae-6d24-4610-bd78-fba24aabf1cf",filename:"temuvsamazon.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-30 15:04:10",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Screenshots of Temu and Amazon on the App Store",credits:"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F30\u002F21fae3ae-6d24-4610-bd78-fba24aabf1cf\u002Ftemuvsamazon.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-multi",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"temu-vs-amazon-which-shopping-site-is-best-for-your-buying-needs",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Temu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d}],componentLabel:"Deep-dive, compare, decide",description:c,filters:c,paging:c,slug:"dynamic-topic-3-story-carousel-product-research",title:"Product Research",label:c,viewMoreText:c,viewMoreUrl:c,relatedItems:c},{id:"49cbd472-fb49-40ab-832b-366ddd22eb32",meta:{componentName:"49cbd472-fb49-40ab-832b-366ddd22eb32",componentDisplayName:"How-to Guides",componentType:"ContentList"},metadata:{},links:{self:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002F49cbd472-fb49-40ab-832b-366ddd22eb32\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=e-commerce&componentType=ContentList&componentName=49cbd472-fb49-40ab-832b-366ddd22eb32"}},items:[{author:{id:"b6429775-062e-4e9a-b220-f9976c394efc",username:"jadjones",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jada",lastName:"Jones",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed",filename:"jada-jones.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-16 19:40:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F16\u002F83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed\u002Fjada-jones.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jada Jones is a journalist based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Jada covers all things tech news such as augmented and virtual reality, cloud news, e-commerce, and digital health and wellness.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"92947bc1-fefb-41b0-84a6-7ff50700d7de\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Photo Illustration by Idrees Abbas\u002FSOPA Images\u002FLightRocket via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"the Temu logo is seen displayed on a mobile phone screen\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2161155208.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"5000\" data-image-height=\"3333\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're an avid online shopper, chances are you've probably heard of an e-commerce site called \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1aea5878-2a1e-4fb2-9c21-b49f0777a51e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Temu\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. The Chinese-owned digital marketplace has exploded, with millions of Americans downloading and purchasing items using the mobile app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany online digital creators frequently post the items they bought from the site, and you might be wondering what the website is all about and if you should do the same. According to Statista, Temu sees over 30 million new downloads monthly, making it the number one shopping app in Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftemu-vs-amazon-which-shopping-site-is-best-for-your-buying-needs\u002F\"\u003ETemu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've hesitated to place an order, you may be unsure if the items are genuine, how long they take to get to your door, and whether they're good quality. After all, how good can a $1 handbag even be? Well, look no further because this article addresses all your questions about Temu. Let's get into it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"a850b922-cb94-4964-85d0-ef76477fa651\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"What is Temu? Take a look for yourself\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4","filename":"gettyimages-2121061753.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F16\u002F1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4\u002Fgettyimages-2121061753.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-04-16 20:56:18","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4","imageFilename":"gettyimages-2121061753.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F04\u002F16"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.shopyourlikes.com\u002Fpi\u002F70812f22ffc2e1a9c38cecdf52030170a1b5b314?afId=614548&afCreativeId=2994&afCampaignId=subid_value&afPlacementId=2\" data-offermerchant=\"Temu\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8a79cdf6-96a2-4943-b936-5b39cd67c80a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETemu is an online shopping megastore offering almost any product you can imagine. You can buy car accessories, clothing, kitchen appliances, electronics, outdoor furniture, power tools, baby clothes, and everything in between.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Ftemus-return-policy-changes-what-happened-when-i-tried-returning-a-bunch-of-items\u002F"\u003ETemu's return policy changes: What happened when I tried returning a bunch of items\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemu's stand-out feature is that many of the site's products are incredibly cheap. You can buy shoes for $15, necklaces for $1, and wireless keyboards for $10. In fact, whatever you can think of is probably on Temu for less than $50.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is Temu?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"85416618-e5c3-4ae2-9dba-4a386813cbd5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A screenshot of Temu's landing page\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-04-04-at-12-44-26pm-2.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F04\u002F04\" data-image-crop=\"1920x958+0+123\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome people compare Temu to sites like Shein, Wish, and AliExpress, but Temu is slightly different. Shein primarily focuses on fashion and clothing items, while you can buy almost anything on Temu. Wish and AliExpress are known for having lower-quality items, longer shipping times, and a shorter item return window.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today - US\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemu launched in late 2022 and quickly rose to the top spot in the App Store's and Play Store's shopping categories. People found out about Temu from ads and were attracted to the site's low prices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f69d6528-6b93-4f75-be71-c386723cd399\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt depends on your definition of "legitimate". Yes, most of the products on Temu are real; you will receive them, and it takes about 10 days for them to reach your doorstep.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, any tech products you order on Temu are not name-brand unless there is a blue checkmark on their product listing. You can buy items like laptops, smartphones, and tablets, but they're from lesser-known manufacturers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-bought-some-off-brand-geeky-stuff-from-temu-and-wasnt-mad-about-it\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI bought some off-brand geeky stuff from Temu (and wasn't mad about it)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome customers have found that the items they ordered looked slightly different from those on the website or were lower quality than expected.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy colleague David Gewirtz&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fhow-much-tech-can-i-get-for-100-from-temu\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Epurchased a few tech items from Temu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and detailed the quality and value of each item. From my experience, you can find many good quality tech accessories on Temu, like phone cases, AirPods cases, and laptop covers. However, I would not recommend buying device charging cables, stations, off-brand, or "dupe" tech items from Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is Temu a legitimate website?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"df3e18de-f8c7-4012-9470-8fb684fbe535\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI can't definitively tell you that it's safe or unsafe to buy items from Temu. However, here are some safeguards you should implement when purchasing from Temu and any other online retailer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you have an iPhone, consider using the "\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.apple.com\u002Fguide\u002Fiphone\u002Fcreate-and-manage-hide-my-email-addresses-iphcb02e76f7\u002Fios" target="_blank"\u003EHide My Email\u003C\u002Fa\u003E" feature when you sign up for a Temu account. This feature generates a random email address and will forward messages to your iCloud email. If you receive too many spam messages to the hidden email address, you can easily deactivate it.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you don't have an iPhone, don't fret. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fafter-i-learned-this-easy-email-trick-the-clutter-vanished-from-my-inbox\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EEmail providers offer aliases\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that you can create for websites you don't fully trust or don't want clogging up your inbox.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENever link your bank account or debit card to an online retailer. A hacking attempt can compromise your payment information. Instead, consider buying and using Visa gift cards or paying with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal. These payment methods are much more challenging for bad actors to access.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is it safe to buy from Temu?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"657cb1ec-f187-4919-94b9-b93f528a9fd7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo buy items from Temu, follow the same formula for any e-commerce site. Find things you like, add them to your cart, and check out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is one wrinkle before you purchase your items: you must have at least $10 worth of items in your cart before you can check out. Temu says the $10 minimum covers shipping fees for users who want free shipping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemu offers a $5 credit for packages purchased with standard shipping if your items arrive late. The company will also credit you $13 for packages purchased with express shipping that&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002Fsupport\u002Fc3\u002Fwhy-is-my-order-taking-longer-to-process-than-normal-f-48-s-139.html" target="_blank"\u003Earrive late\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fhow-much-tech-can-i-get-for-100-from-temu\u002F"\u003EHow much tech can I get from Temu for $100 (and is it any good)?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other cases, the items can arrive on time, be decent or good quality, and be exactly how they look on Temu's website. Product quality can be unpredictable, which is not so different from offerings in other online stores.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your items don't look like their online listing, arrive damaged, or don't arrive at all, your order is eligible for Temu's&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002Ftemu-purchase-protection.html" target="_blank"\u003EPurchase Protection Program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This program guarantees your money back with a full refund if you return your items within 90 days of purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItem prices on Temu fluctuate constantly. If you buy an item and its price decreases after your purchase, you can request a price adjustment. The difference will be available on your account as a Temu credit within minutes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What can I expect when I place an order?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"08630fa7-df45-40ea-ae3f-f42d87c086c7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe US government accused Temu of potential data risks after Google suspended its sister site, e-commerce platform Pinduoduo, for containing malware. According to&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F17\u002Ftemu-accused-of-data-risks-amid-tiktok-pinduoduo-fears.html" target="_blank"\u003ECNBC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, analysts say Temu is less of a threat, and the risks associated with Pinduoduo were targeted at Chinese users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeparately, the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party published a report that states Temu does not take the necessary steps to ensure the products on the site comply with the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbp.gov\u002Ftrade\u002Fforced-labor\u002FUFLPA" target="_blank"\u003EUyghur Forced Labor Act\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe same report asserts that Temu exploits a US commerce loophole that allows the company to avoid paying tariffs and complying with US commerce laws and regulations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why is Temu controversial?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"972d24e6-3109-47ed-acd4-c0e1c83e010f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETemu is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and has an average rating of two-and-a-half out of five stars. Many \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbb.org\u002Fus\u002Fma\u002Fboston\u002Fprofile\u002Fonline-shopping\u002Ftemucom-0021-553943"\u003Erecent complaints about Temu on the BBB website\u003C\u002Fa\u003E say that items never arrived or took weeks or even months to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fios-18-will-let-you-use-apple-pay-on-any-browser-on-any-pc\u002F"\u003EiOS 18 will let you use Apple Pay on any browser on any PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany people are pleased with their Temu purchases on social media, particularly on \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002Fdiscover\u002Ftemu?lang=en" target="_blank"\u003ETikTok\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. From little gadgets and household items to clothes and shoes, Temu is one of TikTok's popular obsessions.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've tried products from Temu, and I encountered minimal problems. Of course, some items are cheaply made, but that's to be expected when you pay&nbsp;$1 or $3. The items on Temu are generally what you would expect them to be.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are the products on Temu good quality?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c48c6fc0-84a3-4eae-b7d5-fb555f1e784c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe answer to this question is a personal one. At ZDNET, we've only tested tech-related items from Temu. One of ZDNET's contributing experts, David Gewirtz, bought a handheld gaming console that claimed to have 27,000 retro games installed on it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, upon using the console, David found that none of the games were downloaded, and the product listing was misleading.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've tested a pair of earbuds, headphones, a wireless keyboard, and a mouse from Temu, and they all worked as expected. Of course, they were lower quality, and you could find better-quality tech items elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-noise-canceling-earbuds\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe best noise-canceling earbuds you can buy: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've also purchased many AirPods and iPhone cases from Temu and have been pleasantly surprised. The cases are usually of excellent color, fit, and durability.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, the best advice we can give you is to avoid electronics and big-ticket items. Instead, choose accessories and small gadgets.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which products should I avoid on Temu?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"15f167a1-9282-4e4e-91cf-bb9477011f4b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETemu's parent company is PDD Holdings, a multinational commerce group headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. PDD Holdings owns Temu and its sister company, Pinduoduo.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt isn't easy to pinpoint Temu's exact origins.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sec.gov\u002FArchives\u002Fedgar\u002Fdata\u002F1737806\u002F000110465923014742\u002Ftm235930d1_6k.htm" target="_blank"\u003EIn a February 2023 SEC 6-K filing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Pinduoduo changed its name to PDD Holdings in a special resolution. The company also moved its principal executive offices from Shanghai, China, to Dublin, Ireland.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe executive office relocation isn't necessarily a red flag, as many tech companies -- including American ones -- move to Ireland because of the country's \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theverge.com\u002F2021\u002F10\u002F7\u002F22715229\u002Fireland-status-tax-haven-google-facebook-apple" target="_blank"\u003Elow corporate tax rates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tried-4-tech-products-from-temu-heres-how-it-went\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI tried 4 tech products from Temu. Here's how it went\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemu says the company was founded in Boston in 2022, but the site's "About Us" page does not mention its parent company, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.washingtonpost.com\u002Ftechnology\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F02\u002Fwhat-country-tiktok-lemon8-temu\u002F?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJpZCI6IjI2OTU4NDk1IiwicmVhc29uIjoiZ2lmdCIsIm5iZiI6MTY4MzYwNDgwMCwiaXNzIjoic3Vic2NyaXB0aW9ucyIsImV4cCI6MTY4NDkwMDc5OSwiaWF0IjoxNjgzNjA0ODAwLCJqdGkiOiJiMmZiMDMyMC0wOTBkLTQ2Y2YtOGE4NS0wMmRhOTg2YmEzNzQiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YXNoaW5ndG9ucG9zdC5jb20vdGVjaG5vbG9neS8yMDIzLzA1LzAyL3doYXQtY291bnRyeS10aWt0b2stbGVtb244LXRlbXUvIn0.IfQJQeA0NwQmSbmBNrd2Lexa85WnIuxToZWPOMFLvTk" target="_blank"\u003Eaccording to The Washington Post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Temu's Boston office is not a warehouse full of products, but more than likely is the central office that's connected to Temu's other offices worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bostonglobe.com\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F26\u002Fbusiness\u002Fchinas-red-hot-online-store-temu-plants-its-flag-boston\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EBoston Globe\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Temu set up camp in Boston partially because of its proximity to Canada, where the company recently opened another office.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is Temu a Chinese company?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0391fd0e-9f56-4073-a5bb-88adffe3e67a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fretail-insider.com\u002Farticles\u002F2023\u002F03\u002Fis-temu-a-good-and-ethical-company-a-comprehensive-look-at-its-business-practices\u002F"\u003EAccording to Retail Insider\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Temu's reverse-manufacturing model helps the company decrease waste by gauging customers' desired products more accurately.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemu's \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faimg.kwcdn.com\u002Fupload_aimg\u002Fabout_us\u002FTemu-Third-Party-Code-of-Conduct.pdf"\u003EThird Party Code of Conduct\u003C\u002Fa\u003E stresses that the company has a zero-tolerance policy for vendors that use forced labor to manufacture products. All Temu vendors must comply with local wage and hour laws, and their working conditions must be safe and non-abusive.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the US House Select Committee's report states that Temu does not have an auditing or compliance program to ensure sellers comply with its Code of Conduct.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're wondering if Temu is environmentally ethical, that's a trickier topic. Sites like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress say they're committed to environmental sustainability by digitizing the economy, cutting supply chain waste, and offsetting carbon emissions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Ftemus-return-policy-changes-what-happened-when-i-tried-returning-a-bunch-of-items\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETemu's return policy changes: What happened when I tried returning a bunch of items\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, many of these companies also distribute \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbc.ca\u002Fnews\u002Fbusiness\u002Fmarketplace-fast-fashion-chemicals-1.6193385"\u003Eproducts containing harmful chemicals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that eventually \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffashion\u002F2022\u002Fapr\u002F10\u002Fshein-the-unacceptable-face-of-throwaway-fast-fashion"\u003Eend up in landfills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These companies also claim to offset their emissions by purchasing carbon credits to fund sustainability initiatives. However, how, when, and where these carbon credits help the environment is unclear.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, the US House Select Committee's report says that Temu does not correctly ensure its products are not the result of forced labor. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnn.com\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F21\u002Fus\u002Fus-import-ban-xinjiang-goods-forced-labor-china-intl-hnk\u002Findex.html" target="_blank"\u003EIt's illegal to sell items in the US that come from China's Xinjiang region\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChina's Xinjiang region has a convoluted and violent history between the Chinese government and the Uyghur people. It is common for items manufactured in this region to be the product of forced labor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Does Temu produce its products ethically?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0336d27b-5be4-492a-8295-e7137843e801\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Temu, the items on the site are so cheap because the supply chain runs directly from consumers to sellers. Without a go-between, Temu can slash prices. However, the exclusive use of third-party sellers raises questions about Temu's ethics.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why is Temu so cheap?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6987c990-66cb-48de-9f5f-d5fa06c848d8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAll e-commerce apps collect data when you create an account and visit the app's home page. This data can include your precise physical location, address, and device ID, as well as your search history, payment information, and contacts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome apps use this data to track you across apps and websites, to understand performance, and to target you with ads.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of this data is linked to your identity, and some isn't -- the connection depends on the app you're using. In recent years, people have been increasingly concerned about how their data is being stored and are wary specifically of data storage by Chinese-based apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-safe-its-single-layer-security-should-be-a-red-flag-to-savvy-online-shoppers\u002F"\u003EIs Temu safe? Why its single-layer security should be a red flag to shoppers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002Fprivacy-and-cookie-policy.html?title=Privacy%20%26%20Cookie%20Policy&amp;_bg_fs=0&amp;_x_vst_scene=adg&amp;_x_ads_sub_channel=search&amp;_x_ads_channel=google&amp;_x_ads_account=1213016319&amp;_x_ads_set=19694142866&amp;_x_ads_id=143413279342&amp;_x_ads_creative_id=648389969513&amp;_x_ns_source=g&amp;_x_ns_gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4WxtdKmyY0tac41ZY2Y7qRRV4L38ytOPDpkcMELqN8Rxgv7LyuCAGFzWMaAo1cEALw_wcB&amp;_x_ns_placement=&amp;_x_ns_match_type=e&amp;_x_ns_ad_position=&amp;_x_ns_product_id=&amp;_x_ns_target=&amp;_x_ns_devicemodel=&amp;_x_ns_wbraid=Cj4KCAiA_aGuBhBAEi4A7HN1Rpc2WVjYbK8QxGOkWPlHQP-uSnN68d3x9oaBgewZsvtsPp62xv_31Ok5GgL1Nw&amp;_x_ns_gbraid=0AAAAAo4mICGYuIYnGGv6vjq8MM_FW8GOg&amp;_x_ns_keyword=temu&amp;_x_ns_targetid=kwd-4583699489&amp;_x_sessn_id=7ketab1j8i&amp;refer_page_name=home&amp;refer_page_id=10005_1707763632858_j0ypdkkb7k&amp;refer_page_sn=10005" target="_blank"\u003ETemu's privacy policy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the company does not "sell" your data -- for money, at least. However, Temu does share your information with shipping affiliates, marketing providers, and consumer research companies, which generates revenue for Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemu also "shares" your data with third-party advertising, marketing, and analytics companies to target you with ads. In its privacy policy, Temu acknowledges that this transfer of data can be considered "selling" your data under applicable laws.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough concerns about sharing your data with Temu might be valid, it's important to remember that apps can and do collect and store your data with few limits. US citizens' user data \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002Fwirecutter\u002Fblog\u002Fstate-of-privacy-laws-in-us\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eis not federally protected under a\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;single law, so data collection remains unregulated in most states.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause American user data remains federally unregulated, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002Fprivacy-and-cookie-policy.html" target="_blank"\u003ETemu might access your credit history\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fcorporate.walmart.com\u002Fprivacy-security\u002Fwalmart-privacy-notice" target="_blank"\u003EWalmart might collect your biometric information\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (fingerprints, face geometry, and retina imagery), and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html?nodeId=GX7NJQ4ZB8MHFRNJ#GUID-8966E75F-9B92-4A2B-BFD5-967D57513A40__SECTION_87C837F9CCD84769B4AE2BEB14AF4F01" target="_blank"\u003EAmazon might collect your voice recordings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E when you speak to Alexa.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002F5-amazon-alexa-privacy-settings-you-should-change-right-away\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E5 Amazon Alexa privacy settings you should change right away\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Americans' user data is not wholly protected, it's up to the individual to decide how much of their data they want to relinquish -- and which platforms they want to give it to.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember, when you sign up for an account on any platform, you agree to the company's privacy policy. So, Temu is not "stealing" your data if you willingly sign up and purchase items.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bottom line is that if you don't consent to this kind of data collection, stay away from Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Does Temu steal or sell your data?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"c6683e3c-723f-4cfd-bb31-aeb29bca8745\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Check out what's available on Temu\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Temu on phone","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nikos Pekiaridis\u002FNurPhoto via Getty Images","imageData":{"id":"c88bd751-9054-4041-8b39-23f39f674dd0","filename":"gettyimages-1653668857.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F20\u002Fc88bd751-9054-4041-8b39-23f39f674dd0\u002Fgettyimages-1653668857.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-11-20 15:19:35","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"c88bd751-9054-4041-8b39-23f39f674dd0","imageFilename":"gettyimages-1653668857.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F11\u002F20"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nikos Pekiaridis\u002FNurPhoto via Getty Images\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.shopyourlikes.com\u002Fpi\u002F70812f22ffc2e1a9c38cecdf52030170a1b5b314?afId=614548&afCreativeId=2994&afCampaignId=subid_value&afPlacementId=2\" data-offermerchant=\"Temu\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6cae3616-13c5-4b46-af85-90046bfe9846\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnline shopping can be a gamble. Fake reviews are littered across American retailers, such as&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fnymag.com\u002Fintelligencer\u002F2022\u002F07\u002Famazon-fake-reviews-can-they-be-stopped.html"\u003EAmazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.businessinsider.com\u002Fftc-warns-amazon-walmart-hundreds-companies-fake-reviews-face-fines-2021-10"\u003EWalmart\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which damage consumers' trust in online stores.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-ways-amazon-can-make-an-ai-powered-alexa-subscription-worth-the-cost\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E5 ways Amazon can make an AI-powered Alexa subscription worth the cost\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItems can be lost in transit, stolen from your doorstep, broken during the shipping process, or show up looking completely different than they did online.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemu's standard shipping policy in the US is free, but your items aren't expected to ship for seven to 15 business days. Temu says that if your package never arrives, or you're told it's been delivered but hasn't been, you should contact customer service within 90 days of purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is Temu a good company to buy from?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-08-07 08:11:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Before you buy from Temu, you may wonder if it's safe, if the items are real, or if the website steals your data. These are frequently asked questions, so let's unpack them.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"fad94ae8-fe2a-4e7d-8be9-6a6aac7250c9",image:{id:"92947bc1-fefb-41b0-84a6-7ff50700d7de",filename:"gettyimages-2161155208.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-08-06 19:38:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"the Temu logo is seen displayed on a mobile phone screen",credits:"Photo Illustration by Idrees Abbas\u002FSOPA Images\u002FLightRocket via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F06\u002F92947bc1-fefb-41b0-84a6-7ff50700d7de\u002Fgettyimages-2161155208.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:5000,height:3333,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"is-temu-legit-everything-to-know-before-you-place-your-first-order",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Is Temu legit? Everything to know before you place your first order",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"35f3a758-3ae0-4a70-8502-9f5f0d7b37d3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Westend61 via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand taking e-book from book shelf - stock photo\" data-image-filename=\"westend61-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fc228b9d-36b6-4311-a905-a5420a59a802\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08KTZ8249\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle e-reader\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E has supercharged my love of reading. Books are already portable, but ebooks are next-level portable: All your books are handy in one single, compact device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-trade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to trade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut how do you get the most out of your Kindle? Let's start with how to buy books on the device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOther ways to get the most out of your Kindle:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-great-free-books-on-kindle\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22How%20to%20get%20(great)%20free%20books%20on%20Kindle%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-great-free-books-on-kindle\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003EHow to get (great) free books on Kindle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-share-or-loan-a-kindle-book\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22How%20to%20share%20or%20loan%20a%20Kindle%20book%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-share-or-loan-a-kindle-book\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003EHow to share or loan a Kindle book\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to buy books on Kindle\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"ZDNET","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002Fzdnetvideo","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FZuaHZfPithE?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"How to buy books on Kindle\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FZuaHZfPithE\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"How to buy books on Kindle","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FZuaHZfPithE\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b3cd35eb-bba2-4617-9fba-24cb394205f1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen you buy a new Kindle, you have the option to have it already linked to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003Eyour Amazon account\u003C\u002Fa\u003E when it's delivered. If you didn't choose this option at checkout, then log in to your Amazon account on your Kindle device or create an account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Link your Kindle device to your Amazon account\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b214afe7-2056-4a06-bd8c-1d5b4df8d5cc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Kindle's homepage will show Your Library, which contains the books you've bought or borrowed, and the store with books to purchase.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Go to the Kindle store\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"78b6ebd0-ca12-42f0-b129-e28483ed7f40\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A Kindle with its screen showing the Kindle store\" data-image-filename=\"kindle-1-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d56d9b3d-20fe-40c9-bdbb-b80ccb506745\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Kindle store lets you browse by genre and popularity, or it can find recommendations for you.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you see an interesting book in the Kindle's digital library, you can see a summary, the number of pages, and other information about the book. You can also scroll down to read reviews and learn more about what others are saying about the book.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Select a book to buy\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"53ed17d2-21c0-4848-8ff4-f2bf61f3fe00\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A finger selecting a book in the onscreen Kindle store\" data-image-filename=\"select-book.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"00b6e085-f9d7-4e9d-81ad-fec94a3bc3e9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've chosen a book, press the&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBuy for [$ price]&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eon your Kindle to purchase it. This process will charge your Amazon account for the Kindle version of the book, so whatever payment method you use on Amazon will be applied to the purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Buy the book\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"27aaab44-7afe-48b9-8072-8dc100c338c4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A Kindle screen showing the Tap on Buy button\" data-image-filename=\"buy-book.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the payment is processed, the book will begin downloading on your Kindle and will become available in your Kindle library (the Kindle's homepage) in a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d49244a6-4ad4-433e-ada6-ff439d3fd792\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe button changed from \u003Cstrong\u003EBuy for $8.99\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E to \u003Cstrong\u003ERead Now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E after purchasing the ebook.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Read Now button on the Kindle screen\" data-image-filename=\"read-now-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-e-reader\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best e-readers: Kindle, Kobo, and more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan I sample a book?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're not sure you're ready to buy a Kindle book, you can try a sample of it. Think of it as like reading some pages in a bookstore before committing to buy a book -- except you can do it from wherever you are with your Kindle or other device with the Kindle app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Kindle book sample tends to be either about 10% of the book or the first chapter or two. After you're done reading the sample, you can buy the book on your Kindle to download the rest of it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan I buy a book for my Kindle from my iPhone?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to buy Kindle books from your smartphone, you'll have to do so via a web browser on your iPhone or Android device and not on the Amazon app. Though you can have the Kindle and Amazon apps on your iPhone, buying books using those apps on an iPhone is unfortunately not supported. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo purchase Kindle books on your iPhone or Android device, follow these steps:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to a web browser (such as Safari, Google Chrome, or Firefox) on your mobile device.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to the Amazon website (\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"62ded48a-683c-4c0d-8a24-f2bdef49e5f1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.Amazon.com\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon.com\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E) and log in.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFind the Kindle book you want to buy.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect the Kindle format below the book title.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuy and check out.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe ebook will be downloaded to the Kindle e-readers logged in to this Amazon account.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhere can I buy the cheapest Kindle books?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the benefits of buying the Kindle format of a book is that it's already cheaper than the hardcover version. But there are ways to find even better deals when you're looking to buy ebooks. Amazon always features deals on its site, and you can find \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"632145c0-15ce-463a-8119-56ed96448130\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fb?node=11552285011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"daily Kindle deals\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c6fe2e02-c6fd-41ca-9e69-bc16feb7d7a6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fbrowse.html?rw_useCurrentProtocol=1&node=3441883011&ref_=KCdls_brws_kmd\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"monthly deals\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c0de9d1e-738e-4e0a-9399-1e21a3e21222\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fbrowse.html?rw_useCurrentProtocol=1&node=13245867011&ref_=KCdls_brws_kex\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Exclusive deals\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan you buy books in different languages on Kindle?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf it's in the Kindle virtual library, then it's available for purchase. There are plenty of translated books available in the Kindle store, and some books are available in multiple languages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimply search for the book you're interested in, in the language you want it, and see if it's available for purchase for Kindle devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today - US\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-02-13 18:43:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A Kindle is the perfect gift for any voracious reader in your life, but how easy is it to navigate? Here's how to buy and add ebooks on Amazon's e-reader.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f72eff7b-2b62-494c-86ea-24a3e8c4fdd7",image:{id:"35f3a758-3ae0-4a70-8502-9f5f0d7b37d3",filename:"westend61-copy.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-25 16:01:51",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Hand taking e-book from book shelf - stock photo",credits:"Image: Westend61 via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F25\u002F35f3a758-3ae0-4a70-8502-9f5f0d7b37d3\u002Fwestend61-copy.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1182,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Work Life^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-buy-books-on-kindle",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to buy books on Kindle",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"June serves as Technology Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When June isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Technology Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1260ab78-ad6c-4354-9dee-020a5f1f7b5d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"paypal-app\" data-image-filename=\"venmo-vs-paypal.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"4800\" data-image-height=\"2701\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to paying and receiving digital currency, PayPal has long been the industry leader. Created in 1998 as a means for users to transfer money between family, friends, and customers, PayPal has since amassed \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpaypal-stock-plunges-as-q4-eps-forecast-miss-expectations\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eover 426 million active accounts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. But with the ever-increasing demand in the commerce, cryptocurrency, and fintech spaces, the utility of peer-to-peer (P2P) services like Venmo has expanded into the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Feverything-you-need-to-know-about-venmo-for-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erealm of small businesses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, making for a worthy alternative to the old reliable. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're covering a friend's coffee or starting an e-commerce storefront, PayPal and Venmo are the preliminary choices for transactional services. While PayPal is the parent company of Venmo, there are some notable differences between the two that you should be aware of before deciding on one. Read on for a breakdown of their features, fees, transfer policies, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E At a glance \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable data-title=\"8x3 Table\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\t\t\t\t\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPayPal \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVenmo \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlatforms\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvailable on iOS, Android, and web\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvailable on iOS and Android \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EServices\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECredit, debit, bank transfer, and crypto \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECredit, debit, bank transfer, and crypto \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESeller fees \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2.99% + $0.30 with credit and debit card payments\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1.9% + $0.10 with credit and debit card payments\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPay limit\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp to $10,000 per single transaction, $60,000 per week\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp to $299.99 per single transaction, $6.999.99 per week for verified users\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWithdrawal times \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2 to 3 business days, or a 1.5% fee for instant transfers \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t(up to $15 of the total amount) \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1 to 3 business days, or a 1.5% fee for instant transfers (up to $15 of the total amount) \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBusiness features \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPayPal Zettle card reader integration, Seller Protection Program, chargeback support\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDedicated business profile, accept in-store payments, 24-hour monitoring\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAvailability\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver 200 countries including the US\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUS only\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Platforms and availability\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom a platform standpoint, PayPal and Venmo are free to use through iOS and Android apps, with near five-star ratings for both. That means you can conveniently make transactions, transfer money, and trade cryptocurrency right from your mobile device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe main difference, however, is on the web. Built for businesses, PayPal's website provides a more flexible and detailed outlook on your sales and transactions, and most importantly, allows you to send and receive money on the platform. Venmo's website lets you sign in to view and edit your profile, but you can't make any transactions. All of that must be done through the mobile app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother key difference is availability. Venmo's services are limited to US-based customers only, while PayPal can be used in over 200 countries -- including those in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. If you travel often or operate an international business, then PayPal is the clear winner here. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Peer-to-peer use \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor personal use and P2P transactions, both PayPal and Venmo offer casual, user-friendly methods to exchange money. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the PayPal app or website, you can send or request money through the Family and Friends service, which doesn't charge any buyer or seller fees. All that's needed is a linked credit card or bank account on your profile and the recipient's PayPal-registered phone number or email. Since this is a peer-to-peer transaction, the standard \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"68c58182-d4d3-4f51-ac90-a39a6389c958\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypal.com\u002Fus\u002Fwebapps\u002Fmpp\u002Fsecurity\u002Fseller-protection\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"seller protection policies\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E are not applicable here. PayPal also gives you the option to apply for a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c5b4abcd-a875-4071-8e77-8fe6e94c32cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypal.com\u002Fus\u002Fdigital-wallet\u002Fmanage-money\u002Fpaypal-debit-card\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Cash Card\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- a debit card that can be used in-stores and online, and is funded by the money that's on your PayPal account. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"df87a242-1637-4691-89f9-f1df55c9211b\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: PayPal\" data-image-alt-text=\"venmo-phone-ui-vertical\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2022-03-02-at-15-52-20-send-money-pay-online-or-set-up-a-merchant-account-paypal.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"661\" data-image-height=\"866\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELikewise, a bank account or credit card can be linked to Venmo for casual transactions. But unlike PayPal, Venmo takes a more social approach to money. By connecting your Facebook account or phone number, Venmo will network your profile with any mutual contact who's also registered, making it easier to send and request money. There's also a home feed on the app that publicizes the inflow and outflow of transactions within your social circle. It doesn't state the amount exchanged, but does show who the sender and receiver are and the caption, if permitted. If you're in favor of privacy, there's a visibility toggle before you make a payment on the app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can't go wrong with either service for personal use. PayPal follows a more traditional and fool-proof approach to sending and receiving money, whereas Venmo's social component makes for a more engaging and convenient choice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Business use \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest separation between PayPal and Venmo comes in business use-cases. As mentioned before, PayPal has built a robust and intuitive commerce platform throughout the years, while Venmo has just started to expand from its P2P ways. Still, here's what you need to know about the two as a business owner. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVenmo currently gives merchants the ability to accept payments in the app, online, or in person. By registering a dedicated business profile (separate from your personal profile), customers can pay for goods and services through a digital storefront page or by scanning your business' unique QR code. With a client list including Poshmark, Abercrombie & Fitch, and UberEats, Venmo also offers the ability to integrate a \"Pay with Venmo\" option within your e-commerce platform. All transactions come with 24\u002F7 monitoring and are fully encrypted for your security. Given the social aspect of the app, it can be argued that marketing your business on Venmo is much easier than on PayPal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Feverything-you-need-to-know-about-venmo-for-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEverything you need to know about Venmo for Business\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5d39a9bc-12ed-4830-9ac1-599aeec3ccac\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Venmo\" data-image-alt-text=\"venmo-screen.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"venmo-screen.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"4775\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere PayPal falls short on followers and likes, it makes up for with an arsenal of business tools and insights. PayPal's main sell is its web commerce platform, which serves as a dashboard for sales figures, billing agreements, invoices, and more. The service can also be integrated into various e-commerce platforms, virtual card terminals, and physical point-of-sale systems, for flexible payment options. Users can also opt into \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"032eb338-4717-4d7c-8332-d621067b08ac\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypal.com\u002Fus\u002Fbusiness\u002Fpos\u002Fpayments\u002Fcard-reader\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"PayPal Zettle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (formerly known as iZettle before its acquisition), an in-house card reader that transfers physical store transactions directly into your PayPal account. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-credit-card-reader\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest credit card readers for SMBs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo keep the merchant protected from fraudulent activity and scams, all business transactions are covered by PayPal's \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dd04a0d4-4f45-468b-a8ff-3399db2ec0c6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypal.com\u002Fus\u002Fwebapps\u002Fmpp\u002Fsecurity\u002Fseller-protection\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fraud and Seller Protection Program\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Whether you're buying or selling goods and services, the company provides 24\u002F7 monitoring, refunding services (for defective, damaged, or counterfeit items), and chargeback protection -- in the case a buyer makes a false claim. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Fees and transfer policies\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable data-title=\"5x3 Table\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPayPal\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVenmo\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPeer-to-peer fee\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree for debit, credit, and bank payments\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree for debit card and bank payments, 3% for credit cards\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBusiness fee\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2.99% + $0.30 for credit and debit cards\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1.9% + $0.10 for credit and debit cards\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPay limit\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp to $10,000 per single transaction, $60,000 per week \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp to $299.99 per single transaction, $6.999.99 per week for verified users\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWithdrawl time\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2 to 3 business days, or a 1.5% fee for instant transfers \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1 to 3 business days, or a 1.5% fee for instant transfers (up to $15 of the total amount) \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on whether you're receiving money as a gift or a payment for a service, PayPal and Venmo may charge a flat percentage fee. For casual use, transactions made via debit, credit, or a linked bank account are free of charge on PayPal. Venmo matches closely by offering fee-less payments through debit and bank accounts, but bills a 3% fee when using a credit card.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere the two differ is with business transactions. For such, PayPal charges a 2.99% fee plus $0.30 for every credit and debit card payment. The exception to this is when a buyer pays via an American Express card on the American Express app. Here's a breakdown of the rates for the different payment types that PayPal accepts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESend\u002Freceive money for Goods and Services: 2.89% + $0.30\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStandard credit and debit card payments: 2.99% + $0.30\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQR code transactions of $10.01 USD and above: 1.90% + $0.30\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQR code transactions of $10.00 USD and below: 2.40% + $0.30\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPayPal Checkout: 3.49% + $0.30\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInvoicing: 3.49% + $0.30\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVenmo, on the other hand, charges 1.9% + $0.10 for every credit and debit card transaction. That means that for every $10 that you earn as a merchant, Venmo will deduct $0.20, giving you $9.80 in profit. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fcredit-cards\u002Fbest-small-business-credit-card\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest small business credit cards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven PayPal's greater prioritization of merchants, users can send and receive up to $10,000 per transaction and up to $60,000 per week. All PayPal accounts must be verified in order to make a transaction, so there is no limit depending on your account status. Venmo, which focuses more on casual payments, caps single transactions at $299.99 for unverified users. Once verified, the threshold is expanded to $6.999.99 per week. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELastly, if you've received money in your PayPal or Venmo account, you can transfer the funds to your linked bank account for free within 1 to 3 business days. An instant transfer option is available on both services for a 1.5% fee, with a maximum of $15. That means you'll be paying, at most, $15 when instant transferring funds of $1,000 or more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Bottom line\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoosing between PayPal and Venmo boils down to three things: The purpose of your transactions, the amount of money going in and out, and whether the payments will take place within the US or outside. PayPal is your best option if you're a small business owner who's seeking flexibility and convenience when buying and selling goods. While the seller fees are more expensive than Venmo's, there's no beating the number of business insights and tools that PayPal provides to help manage your money. For quick money transfers and effortless payments at a tap, Venmo's app-only service is secure, reliable, and free to use. Ultimately, it doesn't hurt to use both services for different purposes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Alternatives\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're still on the fence, here are some worthy alternatives for your consideration:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"536e03f6-99fa-413d-b5bb-1b2835448e65\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpay.google.com\u002Fabout\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Google Pay Send\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Available on iOS and Android, Google Pay Send provides similar transactional services as PayPal and Venmo, but with no fees on debit card transactions. For P2P and business use, Google Pay Send can be integrated within e-commerce platforms and accepts payments from all major US credit and debit card issuers. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"37792832-adc5-444c-8dfe-460a4f32f643\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcash.app\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Cash App:\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E Arguably the third most popular P2P payment app on the market, Cash App (owned by Square) provides free money transfer services like Venmo, and the ability to invest in stocks and cryptocurrency. The service also accepts direct deposit payments and can transfer existing funds to your bank within 1 to 3 days. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-02 21:49:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"PayPal remains a popular choice for digital payments and transfers, but services like Venmo may give it a run for its money. See which is best for your needs below.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6ea0c428-74b0-4b79-adcb-6ef4933d8e56",image:{id:"1260ab78-ad6c-4354-9dee-020a5f1f7b5d",filename:"venmo-vs-paypal.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-02 21:10:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"samsung-s22-s22.jpg",credits:"Samsung",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: Shutterstock)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F02\u002F1260ab78-ad6c-4354-9dee-020a5f1f7b5d\u002Fvenmo-vs-paypal.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4800,height:2701,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"PayPal vs. Venmo: Which payment service is right for you?",section:b,slug:"paypal-vs-venmo",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"PayPal vs. Venmo: Which payment service is right for you?",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10d0341c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"mobility",name:"Mobility",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"b0fb3d1e-3e24-473d-9325-eaaf1980f7c7",slug:"android",name:"Android",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8d600230-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Jack Wallen",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jack",lastName:"Wallen",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899",filename:"jack-wallen.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:04:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ff03bef9a-858a-451d-bc30-8c603c2ba899\u002Fjack-wallen.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jack Wallen is what happens when a Gen Xer mind-melds with present-day snark. Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"00be941a-b11e-455d-bca3-8ec1c0f36a2c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Morsa Images\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Woman working on laptop\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-483241371.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwordpress.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWordPress\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was first released, it was a boon to bloggers everywhere. The platform made it incredibly easy for anyone to create posts on any subject and share their thoughts for anyone who would take the time to read them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs WordPress evolved, it became much more than a blogging platform. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-asked-chatgpt-to-write-a-wordpress-plugin-i-needed-it-did-in-less-than-5-minutes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWordPress\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is considered more a Content Management System (CMS) that can be used for simple blogging, affiliate shops, booking systems, real estate listings, directory websites, forums, crowdfunding, and e-commerce.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf selling products is what you're looking for, WordPress has you covered. If those products happen to be digital… even better because there's a plugin called Easy Digital Downloads you can install for free to make selling digital products very easy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-asked-chatgpt-to-write-a-wordpress-plugin-i-needed-it-did-in-less-than-5-minutes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI asked ChatGPT to write a WordPress plugin I needed. It did, in less than 5 minutes\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet me show you how to install and configure Easy Digital Downloads, so you can start selling all of your digital products.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to install and configure Easy Digital Downloads on WordPress\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERequirements\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo use Easy Digital Downloads, you'll need admin access to a WordPress site. I prefer to use self-hosted WordPress sites, so I'll demonstrate on a WordPress instance I deployed as a containerized application on my home network. If you opt for the hosted version, via \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwordpress.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewordpress.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the process for installing and configuring the plugin is the same. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's all you need. Let's get to work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"52051245-0cb3-4912-8edc-bdbc7d80c52c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo log in to the WordPress admin console, go to http:\u002F\u002FDOMAIN\u002Fwp-admin (where DOMAIN is the domain of your WordPress site). When prompted, log in to your WordPress site with an admin user account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Log in to WordPress\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fb717bfd-e89c-4348-a8f5-ce71260a0f19\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've logged in, click Plugins in the left navigation. On the resulting page, click Add New near the upper left corner.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Add a new plugin\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4b56f6f8-eed3-41d0-a93c-2305837e3324\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAdding a new plugin to WordPress is very easy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The WordPress plugin listing page.\" data-image-filename=\"edd1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"2001\" data-image-height=\"524\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0bd1e8e2-0f1a-4c33-acb8-33a4adebb443\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn the next window, type Easy Digital Downloads in the search field and hit Enter on your keyboard.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Locate Easy Digital Downloads\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3e89bbeb-f45a-494a-9f39-611d3faa05ab\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESearching for a WordPress plugin.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The WordPress Plugin add page.\" data-image-filename=\"edd2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"2001\" data-image-height=\"524\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"59314673-bc3c-40f6-a908-7cc8a554bc3c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick Install Now, associated with Easy Digital Downloads --&nbsp;Simple eCommerce for Selling Digital Files.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Install the plugin\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b71395fc-16e3-49e7-b8dc-fe78d59ffabc\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EInstalling Easy Digital Downloads is just a click away.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Easy Digital Downloads listing in WordPress.\" data-image-filename=\"edd3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"2001\" data-image-height=\"524\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"00813e82-1d30-40ad-bd7b-2689f68f8781\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter the installation completes, click Activate to make the plugin available to your site.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Activate the plugin\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cf252d85-c6f8-4737-a3dd-ce420307d70b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith Easy Digital Downloads installed, all you have to do now is activate the plugin.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Easy Digital Downloads activate button.\" data-image-filename=\"edd4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"2001\" data-image-height=\"524\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EConfigure Easy Digital Downloads\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the plugin installed, you'll see a new entry in the left navigation, labeled Downloads. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fclosing-the-cultural-and-skills-gaps-in-delivering-digital-customer-experiences\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClosing the cultural gap and skills gap in the digital customer experiences\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHover your cursor over that entry to reveal a popup menu. From that menu, click Settings. In the Settings window, you'll want to go through every tab (as well as the sub-tabs) and make all the necessary configurations for your site. In particular, you'll want to make sure to visit the following sections:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGeneral: At a minimum, make sure your business information is correct in the Store section, and configure your currency in the Currency sub-tab.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPayments: Select your payment gateway(s) in the general section, enforce SSL on Checkout and require an optional login to purchase files, and even add optional banned emails. In the Refunds section, you can change the default status from refundable to non-refundable and set a refund window. If you use Paypal as a payment type, you'll want to connect with PayPal in the PayPal section.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmails: You can select a default template, attach a logo, and set the from name and email in the General section. In the Purchase Receipts section you can create a template for emails that are sent after a purchase is made. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETaxes: This is where you enable taxes for your downloads.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b9eef1c3-61cf-43a6-9fe0-c2ce3a968d6d\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMake sure to navigate through all the tabs and configure every option that applies to your site and products.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jack Wallen\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Easy Digital Downloads Settings window.\" data-image-filename=\"edd6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1981\" data-image-height=\"1068\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose are the four sections you should consider must-configure. Beyond that, I would suggest you go through every tab to see if there are any options that apply to your needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've taken care of configuring Easy Digital Downloads, it's time to start adding downloads to be sold. Fortunately, the process of adding a new digital product is just as easy as creating a WordPress post. So, if you're familiar with adding content to WordPress, you won't have any problem adding a digital download to sell.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F14-innovation-trends-with-exponential-growth-potential-arks-big-ideas-2023\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E14 innovation trends with exponential growth potential\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that, my friends, is all there is to turning your WordPress blog into a site that can help you start making money off those digital downloads you've created. Enjoy that new revenue stream.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcd27c170-17d5-4ac8-be4e-f83e52a86f69\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-02-08 20:51:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you have digital products you want to sell from a WordPress site, there's only one plugin you need, Easy Digital Downloads.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"7db1294b-cc8f-46ca-8437-63056bbfe48a",image:{id:"00be941a-b11e-455d-bca3-8ec1c0f36a2c",filename:"gettyimages-483241371.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-02-08 20:19:08",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Woman working on laptop",credits:"Morsa Images\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F08\u002F00be941a-b11e-455d-bca3-8ec1c0f36a2c\u002Fgettyimages-483241371.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"How to install and configure Easy Digital Downloads on WordPress to simplify selling your digital products",section:b,slug:"how-to-install-and-configure-easy-digital-downloads-on-wordpress",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to install and configure Easy Digital Downloads on WordPress",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0765e4d4-53d3-4b04-878c-c0532f646fc4",username:"Sabrina Ortiz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sabrina",lastName:"Ortiz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"33a37b23-de0c-4830-a4df-0c5de6eee5bf",filename:"sabrina-ortiz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-25 20:11:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F25\u002F33a37b23-de0c-4830-a4df-0c5de6eee5bf\u002Fsabrina-ortiz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sabrina Ortiz is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She specializes in the intersection of technology and everyday life. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"907c7b26-4eba-4862-a0c4-22031eaf328c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"We Are\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"influencer collage\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1472143191.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Feverything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-prime-big-deal-days\u002F\"\u003EPrime Big Deal Days\u003C\u002Fa\u003E event has kicked off, you have probably scrolled past videos on your social media accounts of creators sharing their favorite deals and encouraging you to visit their Amazon storefront, but what does this actually mean? And how can you get your own Amazon storefront?  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reason influencers are always mentioning their storefront is because every time you buy something from their links, they earn a commission. These types of perks are typically limited to people with millions of followers, but not in this case. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-october-prime-day-deals-2023\u002F\"\u003EThe 100+ best October Prime Day deals you can buy: Live updates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpening your own storefront is as simple as applying for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faffiliate-program.amazon.com\u002Finfluencers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Influencer Program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Don't let the term \"influencer\" turn you away. Although the word sounds intimidating, you don't need millions of followers to be approved. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon allows content creators with attainable amounts of followers to participate, too. For reference, I have 1.6K followers on Instagram and 6.1K on TikTok. I am by no means an influencer or actively trying to be one, and still got approved. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-switch-to-a-prime-student-membership\u002F\"\u003ESwitch to a Prime Student membership to score October Prime Day discounts for less. Here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of solely looking at followers, Amazon looks at other metrics, such as post frequency and engagement. From personal experience, you will get approved as long as you are consistently creating content.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to become an Amazon influencer\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"99148fc9-7e7d-4b2b-8f74-0578f112adbf\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn your internet browser, open \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faffiliate-program.amazon.com\u002Finfluencers"\u003Ethis link to Amazon.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It will take you to the landing page to sign up for the Amazon Influencer Program. Then, click on the \u003Cstrong\u003ESign up\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Go to the Amazon website\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"76129c1d-270c-4dd6-a35e-ec1b36a4c555\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHere is the landing page to sign up for the Amazon Influencer Program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon storefront influencer program\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-08-23-at-3-08-09-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"2590\" data-image-height=\"1826\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"be66acd4-84f5-47a3-9d51-6af508c583d3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter you hit the \u003Cstrong\u003ESign up\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button, you will be taken to a page where you can select the Amazon account you'd like to link to your influencer account.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F"\u003EIs Temu legit? What to know before you place an order\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can use your existing Amazon account, which will allow you to access your shopping history, product reviews, and the lists you already have within your account. If you'd rather create a new account to keep both accounts separate, or if you don't have one, go ahead and open a new account.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Sign in to your Amazon account or create a new one\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"882bd7c1-3659-46ad-908e-31d767575a13\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESelect the Amazon account you'd like to link or create a new account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon storefront influencer program\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-08-29-at-9-49-32-am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"1224\" data-image-height=\"934\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c1521eed-5ef4-40d8-a9bc-42deec3879ce\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you link your account, it will prompt you to answer a couple more questions, and add your social media handles, which will help determine if you are eligible or not. Since your approval heavily relies on your social media accounts, apply during a time that you have been actively posting on them.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen the moment you've been waiting for -- *drumroll* -- you'll see if you get approved. If you don't get approved, don't be discouraged. You can work on your social media presence by posting more consistently and keep applying.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you did get approved, time to move to the next step.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Submit your info\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"59fba13d-e625-486f-89d4-50cc9af75e9a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're approved, the page should look like this.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon storefront influencer program\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-08-23-at-3-16-12-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"2570\" data-image-height=\"1528\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e7fb3aab-e446-469d-b2bb-c6fa91b5bbde\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ECongrats, you're approved! Now it's time to set up the storefront. You will want to create idea lists with your favorite Amazon items or recommendations. Preferably, make lists that match your content so that it interests your followers.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002F@carterpcs?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" target="_blank"\u003ECarterPC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is an influencer known for his coverage of tech. Therefore, his storefront is stocked with his favorite tech gadgets.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-why-everything-on-temu-is-so-cheap\u002F"\u003EHere's why everything on Temu is so cheap\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGetting approved is only half the battle. You won't make money until your followers purchase items from it. Full transparency, even though I got approved, I haven't made a single penny.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo make some money, you will want to share that link as much as you can. You can leverage your social media platforms and make content about your favorite Amazon finds to improve the visibility of your storefront.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Set up your storefront and share the link\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"72b6f4d1-2f7c-418c-9ddc-fe035ccd9029\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"CarterPC's Amazon Storefront\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2023-06-28-at-11-59-30-am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1226\" data-image-height=\"899\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is an Amazon storefront?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn Amazon storefront is a page on Amazon that showcases an \"influencer's\" favorite Amazon products. Having a storefront is mutually beneficial for creators and followers because followers can easily find product recommendations from people they trust, while influencers gain commissions from the followers' purchases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow much do you get paid as an Amazon Influencer?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe commission rates range from 1% to 20%, depending on the item and category. Amazon is transparent about the rates by posting a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faffiliate-program.amazon.com\u002Fhelp\u002Fnode\u002Ftopic\u002FGRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echart\u003C\u002Fa\u003E online that delineates the rate for each category. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat qualifications do you need to be approved as an Amazon Influencer?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon says, \"We accept applications from all types of influencers, provided you have a YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook account. When reviewing your application, we look at the number of followers you have in addition to other engagement metrics.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan I apply again if my application to become an Amazon Influencer is rejected?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, you can apply as many times as you'd like. If you get denied, don't give up! You can polish your social media presence by posting more often and then check again. Sometimes, it's just luck. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-10 18:16:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you join Amazon's Influencer Program you can make money by sharing your Amazon finds online, and you don't need tens of thousands of followers.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"d95178bf-36a5-4077-8967-c0f22b7aa336",image:{id:"907c7b26-4eba-4862-a0c4-22031eaf328c",filename:"gettyimages-1472143191.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-18 13:45:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Prime Parcel Package. 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Amazon.com is a premier online retailer I\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F18\u002F907c7b26-4eba-4862-a0c4-22031eaf328c\u002Fgettyimages-1472143191.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-make-money-by-sharing-your-favorite-amazon-products-online",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to make money by sharing your favorite Amazon Prime Day finds online",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"June, who often goes by Kerry, serves as Technology Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When June isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Technology Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f86d9870-1cef-4f1e-9155-26d389e783f2\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002FNicoElNino\" data-image-alt-text=\"email icon\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1397603780.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F04\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2309\" data-image-height=\"1299\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's officially decluttering season. But, as you get into the spring cleaning spirit, don't forget your online tidying. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's time to scan your inbox, discover what brands you didn't even know had your email address, and purge them from your virtual life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmy-favorite-keyboard-shortcut-of-all-time-and-it-works-on-every-browser\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMy favorite keyboard shortcut of all time (and it works on every browser)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe process of unsubscribing is fast and easy, and how long it takes will really depend on how many emails you'd like to opt out of. Here's how to do it on Gmail, Outlook, and other platforms.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to unsubscribe on any email platform\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo matter which email service you're using, there's a universal method for unsubscribing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f91b90f4-85ef-459e-b49d-9adf4547af6f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe standard way of unsubscribing requires scrolling down to the bottom of the selected email, scanning through the lines of suspiciously smaller text, and finding and clicking the "Unsubscribe" keyword. It may take a second or two for you to find the linked text, but every subscription-based mailing list is required to give you that option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open up the email and scroll down to "Unsubscribe"\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"264c47d5-f598-432d-9ade-b72d3606d67f\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe process is the same on mobile as it is on the web.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Gmail Unsubscribe Method 1 on mobile\" data-image-filename=\"ezgif-com-gif-maker-2.gif\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"500\" data-image-height=\"1051\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"179a2190-9a35-42f9-bdfd-bab2aa9b3dc5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the company, clicking the Unsubscribe link may direct you to a form page that asks you to confirm your email address for removal, and\u002For check off boxes for what messages and alerts you'd like to opt out of.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchange-this-android-setting-to-instantly-make-your-phone-feel-twice-as-fast\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChange this one Android setting to instantly make your phone feel twice as fast\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best case is when the Unsubscribe link automatically removes your email from the mailing list when you click on it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Remove your email address from the mailing list\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to unsubscribe on Gmail\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b79c3bfa-c677-4874-a643-1fd31dd501c4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty\u002FSOPA Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Gmail and Google app icons on screen\" data-image-filename=\"gmail-and-google-apps.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F28\" data-image-crop=\"4971x2794+0+0\" data-image-width=\"4971\" data-image-height=\"3314\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGmail has been on my \"nice\" list ever since it introduced the Promotions tab, a dedicated section that automatically stores incoming marketing emails so they don't clutter up your primary inbox. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat, on its own, should make unsubscribing from emails on the platform much simpler.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUsing the Unsubscribe shortcut\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the traditional method works in Gmail, there's an easier way to unsubscribe from emails that you may not know of. Once you click into a promotional email, instead of scrolling all the way down, there should be an Unsubscribe button next to the sender's address at the top (see reference image below). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-send-large-files-up-to-10gb-in-gmail\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to send really large files in Gmail\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll you have to do is click the button and then confirm that you'd like to stop receiving similar messages from the sender.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b2840e54-ea62-4e2e-b62b-fc80a5189763\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Gmail with arrow pointing to Unsubscribe Button\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-11-30-at-11-21-12-am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"633\" data-image-height=\"333\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to unsubscribe on Outlook\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f7a58e9e-5035-4aa0-b730-b8ca378cf208\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Thomas Trutschel\u002FGetty\" data-image-alt-text=\"Outlook icon on a screen with a finger about to touch it.\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1211180733.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-crop=\"1024x575+0+81\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"683\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOutlook has a shortcut of its own, too. The only catch is that the feature is only available on personal accounts and not organizational ones. Here's the rundown.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EManaging subscriptions  \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuried in Outlook's settings is a Subscriptions tab that lets you manage all of your inbound emails from marketers. The list is curated by scanning through your inbox for repetitive messages and ones that include keywords like \"promotion,\" \"sale,\" or \"unsubscribe.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-enable-and-configure-junk-mail-filtering-in-apple-mail\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to enable and configure junk mail filtering in Apple Mail\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo access this list, click the gear icon on the upper right menu bar, and from that list, choose \"View all Outlook settings\" down at the bottom, then Mail > Subscriptions. From here, you should see all the mailing lists that your email is subscribed to. Simply click Unsubscribe beside each company to stop receiving its messages. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fdefe180-5e63-4caf-9675-4471ee423a89\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Outlook Unsubscribe Steps\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-11-30-at-11-07-16-am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"2658\" data-image-height=\"1428\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow long does it take to unsubscribe from emails?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe process will depend on the company, but unsubscribing from a mailing list usually happens instantly. However, if you're still receiving emails even after unsubscribing, there's a good chance that you need to give it more time to process the change, or you may have an old email address that's still on the mailing list and is having the messages redirected to your current one. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EShould I unsubscribe from spam?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs sound as it seems to unsubscribe from junk messages and spam, the best practice is to not open any suspicious emails and delete them instead. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fscammers-target-older-people-online-here-are-the-warning-signs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScammers target older people online. Here are the 3 warning signs to watch for\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy clicking into spam and, worse yet, interacting with the links within, you can put your device at risk of malicious attacks and viruses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIs there a way to unsubscribe from emails in bulk?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPossibly the most effortless way to unsubscribe from email groups is with a plug-in\u002Fextension. For example, there are some Google-certified Chrome extensions like \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0a9ae919-ee4c-4904-933a-005d9098e31c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Funroll.me\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Unroll.me\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E that sync with your Gmail account and will let you unsubscribe to emails and delete previously sent messages all at once. These add-ons typically come with a free trial and will cost money the more you use it.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today - US\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-12-04 15:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This is your yearly reminder that you do have the power to unsubscribe from that flood of emails you're not even sure you signed up for.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"72f62122-6b29-4036-90bd-0cd1846f8cee",image:{id:"f86d9870-1cef-4f1e-9155-26d389e783f2",filename:"gettyimages-1397603780.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-04-21 14:58:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Google Pixel Car Crash Detection",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EParis: Male hand searching for product inside the open Amazon Prime logotype printed on cardboard box side. Amazon is an American electronic e-commerce company distribution worlwide e-commerce goods\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F04\u002F21\u002Ff86d9870-1cef-4f1e-9155-26d389e783f2\u002Fgettyimages-1397603780.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2309,height:1299,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"Too many marketing emails? Here's how to unsubscribe on Gmail, Outlook, and more",section:b,slug:"how-to-unsubscribe-from-emails-on-gmail-outlook-and-more",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to unsubscribe from emails on Gmail, Outlook, and more",topic:{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7c0e2e37-2131-4b5a-afcc-3904df4bc3e3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Computer screen showing Prime Early Access Sale landing page\" data-image-filename=\"early-access.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1819\" data-image-height=\"1024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've visited \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c131b486-297b-4e38-9336-93df851a949c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fearlyaccess\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fearlyaccess\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E in recent days, then you've probably been peppered with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprime-day-2-amazon-prime-early-access-sale\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon's Prime Early Access Sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Phrases like \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8a1639e7-f785-4334-88ee-3a2866dee6c6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdeals\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdeals\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lightning deals\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \"biggest savings\" may have your finger quickly hovering over the Add to Cart button. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut before you get sucked into buying because the deal is 50% claimed, have you wondered if that deal you're getting is actually a good deal?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the end, it's our hard-earned money we're using to buy something, so it's always a good idea to check that we're actually getting a good price. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftrade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards-heres-how\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards. Here's how\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to tell if that Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deal is really a deal\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2ef6a511-d2f9-4beb-aff4-2ff66cd73b73\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESince many of Amazon's competitors sell a lot of the same products as the e-commerce giant, they tend to host their own sales events simultaneous to Amazon's Prime Day. This Prime Early Access Sale is no exception: Target, for one, is rolling out \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.target.com\u002Fc\u002Fdeal-days\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003ETarget Deal Days\u003C\u002Fa\u003E this October, and Walmart is hosting \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fshop\u002Fdeals\u002Frollbacks\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003ERollback Days\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from October 10th through the 13th.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, you may not find every single thing you're eyeing on Amazon, especially if it's one of its own devices. Shopping around pays off, however, as oftentimes competitors may offer a lower price on an item than Amazon.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Shop around\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"27201c6d-7a5f-487c-90bb-194e13f7f091\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECompetitors like Target and Walmart also have sales around the Prime Early Access Sale.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Computer screen showing competitor websites\" data-image-filename=\"competito.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1819\" data-image-height=\"1024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgen-z-loves-walmart-far-more-than-apple-well-how-about-that\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGen Z loves Walmart far more than Apple. Well, how about that?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0fd6fcfd-53cc-4dcb-b5db-0d4138c9aec3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're an Amazon shopper, you've probably noticed that the company is always offering some sort of deals to sell products and, while many times these are truly great deals, it's good to know how to determine that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are third-party sites like \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fcamelcamelcamel.com\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003ECamelCamelCamel\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, for example, that let you simply copy the Amazon URL into it and find the price history on that item, complete with visual charts, lowest price history, and price trends. You can also add an extension to Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari, called the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fcamelcamelcamel.com\u002Fcamelizer\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003ECamelizer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.joinhoney.com\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003EHoney\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.priceblink.com\u002F\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003EPriceBlink\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;are two resources that provide Amazon price tracking in the form of a browser extension. Simply adding one of these extensions to your browser will trigger a popup to launch when you visit an Amazon product page, informing you if any other sellers have a lower price for that item.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, Amazon wouldn't live up to the term "tech giant" without adding its own price tracker to the mix. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002FBIT?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003EAmazon Assistant\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is another browser extension that compares prices on competitor sites and even lets you add those items to an Amazon wish list.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Use tools to your advantage\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Feverything-amazon-just-announced-and-how-to-buy-it-all\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEverything Amazon just announced and how to buy it all\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c19a133e-7c0a-456b-bfed-334e56a6e322\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI know, it's tedious, but reading reviews before buying is more important than you think. There are, unfortunately, trends of fake reviews on Amazon products, and the only way to spot them is by reading the reviews.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo spot fake reviews, check when there are too many similar ones written within a day or a few days of each other, or if they have similar pictures. Also, check older reviews. Many sellers change their highest-rated listings to take advantage of the 4.8\u002F5 star reviews without having to work for them. So that listing for smart LED light strip with five-star reviews could have been toilet paper rolls three months ago.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-strip-lights\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best light strips\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Read the reviews\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a66911f3-306f-4143-97a6-d778abec8342\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAlways read the reviews beyond their star rating.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Read reviews\" data-image-filename=\"reviews.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"5184\" data-image-height=\"2916\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"855d9acb-735f-4c0e-b5bf-fa82e27b6609\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDon't just trust anyone that tells you it's the lowest price ever; they are just trying to sell you on their product, after all. Read through trusted sources, like \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fdeals\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EZDNET's deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to explore and make sure you're getting the most bang for your buck.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Make sure it's legit\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-vs-amazon-business-prime-price-cost-benefits-perks-how-to-get\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Prime vs. Amazon Business Prime: Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've checked that you're actually getting a good deal, you can feel good adding that item to your Amazon cart and checking out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-04 19:05:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon is hosting two days of deals with a Prime Early Access Sale to boost holiday shopping. But with all the discounts popping up, how do you know you're actually snagging a good deal?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"1e7e219f-6670-45e2-859c-0df6a7b673c0",image:{id:"8d06f490-cfa3-4b98-8b85-8b9bc6c9df03",filename:"shutterstock-2012914718.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-11-01 12:58:45",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Woman shopping online on laptop",credits:"Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F01\u002F8d06f490-cfa3-4b98-8b85-8b9bc6c9df03\u002Fshutterstock-2012914718.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-tell-if-that-amazon-prime-day-deal-is-really-a-deal",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Is that Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deal really a deal?",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"ad35bfd1-6bd1-4815-8bd6-f43193d3d32f",username:"me51",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Greg",lastName:"Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d29f72d1-47ad-41d7-8bc0-135ec58db813",filename:"greg-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:23:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd29f72d1-47ad-41d7-8bc0-135ec58db813\u002Fgreg-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Greg Nichols covers robotics, AI, and AR\u002FVR for ZDNET. A full-time journalist and author, he writes about tech, travel, crime, and the economy for global media outlets and reports from across the U.S., South America, and Asia. He's a co-founder of Truly*Adventurous, a digital media platform that produces original tales of true adventure, and an award-winning author.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"047e01c3-0186-4a22-862c-a727f63709e5\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Greg Nichols\" data-image-alt-text=\"beni\" data-image-filename=\"beni.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"3218\" data-image-height=\"1804\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrace yourself, the holidays are upon us again. For many, that means wincing at the bundle of cash you're about to drop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuying secondhand, either for yourself or others, is a great alternative. Not only does it save a bunch of money, it reduces \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgoodonyou.eco\u002Fwaste-luxury-fashion\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewaste and keeps products out of landfills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Now there's a browser plugin from secondhand shopping retailer Beni that turns any product search into a digital thrift store outing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to use Beni's secondhand shopping browser extension\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst things first, it's time to de-stigmatize buying used stuff, and that includes buying gifts. The reduction of waste and packaging makes buying secondhand (or circular shopping, as it's known) a more forward-thinking alternative to new products. When it comes to many items, including electronics and clothing, buying lightly used can be a tremendous value with little downside. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince 2020, online resale fashion in the US has grown by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fc212.net\u002Fc\u002Flink\u002F?t=0&l=en&o=3635367-1&h=1441037691&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1HdWboCnwHrIhHrruLyi0aYsr20HL12lW%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&a=20%25\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E20%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdrive.google.com\u002Ffile\u002Fd\u002F1HdWboCnwHrIhHrruLyi0aYsr20HL12lW\u002Fview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E and is expected to reach $67B by 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Beni is tapping into that trend.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-online-thrifting-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 5 best online thrifting apps for clothes\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe plugin works by offering secondhand alternatives to your online shopping searches. It directs users to the same or similar products on resale marketplaces such as The RealReal, Rent the Runway, Vestiaire Collective, eBay, Kidizen, and others. The idea is to make it as simple as possible for users to find and buy secondhand items that offer better value and a smaller environmental footprint.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b97b62fb-72e5-4e30-9b8e-54662a6f94fa\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGrab the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fchrome.google.com\u002Fwebstore\u002Fdetail\u002Fbeni\u002Fefdgbhncnligcbloejoaemnfhjihkccj\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eplugin here\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The plugin is currently only available for Chrome, so users of other browsers are out of luck for the moment. Once you have the plugin pin it for easy one-click access.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne thing to note, be sure to read the privacy implications and adjust your plugin settings accordingly. In order to work properly, Beni must be able to read and change all your data on websites. There's an option to allow it in incognito mode as well, although we don't recommend this for any plugin as Google Chrome will not be able to prevent extensions from recording your browser history. Leave this option disabled.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Get the Beni plugin\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"190e28d6-ae33-47a6-ac97-85ac468db3b2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis is the easy part ... just shop how you normally do. To use Beni, simply browse your favorite retail websites (ie. Nordstrom) and find products that you'd like to buy for yourself or others. In order for the plugin to work properly it's important to click on a specific item's product page. Beni works with a variety of major retailers, including Patagonia, Nordstrom, Madewell, and over 600 others.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOkay, so you have your product in view. Now just click on the Beni browser extension and instantly see a curated list of secondhand alternatives from over 25 resale platforms. You'll see specific used items for sale that correspond with the product on the major brand page.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's it! Just jump over to the used item, check out the description, and if the price and condition are to your liking, go with the used alternative.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Using the Beni plugin\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"44b930da-09c6-4a97-a89a-57c799f69c02\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Greg Nichols\" data-image-alt-text=\"beni-2\" data-image-filename=\"beni-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"3220\" data-image-height=\"1816\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ba9cd7c7-c88a-4a0f-ad0c-3dc514952730\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBeni has some additional features that make it even more powerful. For example, you can filter by size, color, brand, and resale platform. You can also save your favorite items and create your own size profile.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat that means is that you can tune the plugin to your exact specs, allowing for even easier searching of popular used marketplaces.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELastly, you can sort by price, ensuring you get the best deal on awesome apparel while keeping goods out of landfills and avoiding adding new soft goods to the chain of obsolescence.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Filters\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIs Beni available for all browsers?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot at this time. Currently, Beni is only available for Chrome and more recently Safari. The plugin just launched, so it's a safe bet its availability and compatibility will grow.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre there other sites, apps or plugins that can help me shop secondhand?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbsolutely! Check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.depop.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDepop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmarketplace.asos.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAsos Marketplace\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. And Ebay is still great for all kinds of things, including electronics and gadgets, which have a far longer lifespan in many cases than you might expect. For local alternatives try Craigslist, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fofferup.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOfferUp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and local Facebook groups offering free or for-purchase used goods.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's so great about buying secondhand?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe fashion industry produces a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgoodonyou.eco\u002Fwaste-luxury-fashion\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etremendous amount of waste\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (to say nothing of its frequently \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hrw.org\u002Ftopic\u002Fwomens-rights\u002Flabor-rights-garment-industry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eawful labor practices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). Buying new feeds a cycle of production and consumption that uses vast resources for non-durable goods that generally end up in the landfill. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBesides that, the culture is changing. With \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thredup.com\u002Fresale\u002F#whos-thrifting-and-why\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E93% of US shoppers open to buying secondhand\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (up from 45% in 2016), the fashion resale industry has grown more popular. Shoppers now have access to a rapidly expanding number of resale options, including brand-owned resale offerings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-26 20:40:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This plugin makes secondhand shopping effortless by intercepting digital commerce queries and redirecting to secondhand alternatives.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"7dbbbaa4-0ad1-49b7-be27-75857fcb5d96",image:{id:"2e185a0d-d936-4d61-a6ec-db718dd95d6b",filename:"shutterstock-20129147181.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-12 16:02:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"beni",credits:"Screenshot by Greg Nichols",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F12\u002F2e185a0d-d936-4d61-a6ec-db718dd95d6b\u002Fshutterstock-20129147181.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-save-money-on-clothes-with-this-chrome-shopping-extension",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to save money on clothes with this Chrome shopping extension",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"ad35bfd1-6bd1-4815-8bd6-f43193d3d32f",username:"me51",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Greg",lastName:"Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d29f72d1-47ad-41d7-8bc0-135ec58db813",filename:"greg-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:23:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd29f72d1-47ad-41d7-8bc0-135ec58db813\u002Fgreg-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Greg Nichols covers robotics, AI, and AR\u002FVR for ZDNET. A full-time journalist and author, he writes about tech, travel, crime, and the economy for global media outlets and reports from across the U.S., South America, and Asia. He's a co-founder of Truly*Adventurous, a digital media platform that produces original tales of true adventure, and an award-winning author.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"41fee985-a8f7-44f7-9e20-802b96bd6d17\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Climeworks\" data-image-alt-text=\"Climeworks gift card surrounded by holiday decorations\" data-image-filename=\"climeworks-gift-card-s.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1986\" data-image-height=\"1265\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECarbon removal isn't just for giant corporations hoping to offset their environmental impact. You can give the gift of captured CO₂ and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsustainability\u002Famazon-customers-can-now-tell-alexa-to-grow-a-tree\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edo a solid for the planet\u003C\u002Fa\u003E while getting a guaranteed conversation starter for your friends and family. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"ab11a601-1ffd-4bf3-a879-f287018ebe46\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fab11a601-1ffd-4bf3-a879-f287018ebe46\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe leader in the space is Swiss company Climeworks, which operates a Direct Air Capture plant and actually performs the process of CO₂ removal and underground storage based on your purchase. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead on for instructions on giving carbon removals, plus other great environmentally friendly gift ideas this holiday season.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst things first, what exactly are we talking about here? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECarbon removal is such a mainstay of media coverage and corporate talking points that it can be easy to lose track of what exactly the various technologies are, and why they're being deployed as a tool in the climate change fight.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsustainability\u002Fbest-green-phone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best green phones\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDirect air capture (DAC) is a technology able to capture carbon dioxide directly from the air and, when it is combined with storage (DAC+S), it is possible to physically remove the CO₂ from the atmosphere, as it is pumped deep underground safely and permanently. This technology can be used anywhere in the world and, when powered by renewable energy, it's one of the purest forms of carbon dioxide removal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may have heard of Swiss company \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclimeworks.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClimeworks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from its first-generation business model, which involved reselling CO₂ to soda companies like Coca-Cola. The company has shifted its operations to DAC+S, which it considers a crucial move in combating climate change.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year Climeworks raised $650 million to support its operations. Part of its business model? Selling carbon removal to conscientious private consumers, including as giftable credits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to give carbon removal credits this holiday season\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"04260b4d-6470-48bc-be6d-54c492b8e773\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EHead to Climeworks' climate impact gift page and select a plan. Pre-populated plans start at $30 for removing 25 kg of CO₂ and go up to $102, accounting for 85 kg. You can also create a custom plan.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClimeworks also offers monthly plans for ongoing supporters. To date, about 17,000 people have signed up for one of the plans.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-indoor-plant\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best indoor plants\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Choose a gift plan\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7e0bbd4a-ab17-49d6-9601-a97769ad1c31\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Climeworks\" data-image-alt-text=\"Climeworks gift mobile price\" data-image-filename=\"climeworks-gift-mobile-priceb.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"3242\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fb1f9be5-6760-4a4a-a95c-b6c5acccd50a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere are four fields to fill out:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWho is the gift for?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETiming: Customize when the recipient should receive the gift.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDesign: Choose which design you'd like to use.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPersonal message: Write a personal message to your recipient. The message will be included in the gift email and the gift PDF (max 500 characters).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Answer the recipient questions\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"44b1c9cf-f07c-4864-af12-c3a55f708e48\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Climeworks, removal and storage of your gifted carbon capture will be performed within six years or earlier. The variables are Climeworks' plant utilization and operation schedules. Recipients get a certificate verifying their purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. How long does it take for the CO₂ to be removed?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"11a4de7f-b304-482e-9db3-8cf076cf9daf\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWant alternative gift giving options? There are lots of opportunities, starting with a donation to an organization doing good work on climate action. The Clean Air Task Force is a good example, a non-profit environmental organization that encourages resilient solutions to climate change, especially in promoting technology and policies that are required to get to a zero-emissions, high-energy planet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd you know what else captures CO₂ from the air? Trees! Give the gift of trees planted in U.S. National Forests.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fthetreesremember.com\u002F#:~:text=TREES CAN BE GIFTS?,and yields so many benefits." target="_blank"\u003EThe Trees Remember\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;is a nonprofit that makes planting trees in National Forests a priority. Alternatively,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fonetreeplanted.org\u002Fproducts\u002Fgift-trees" target="_blank"\u003EOne Tree Planted\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;gives gifts of newly planted trees in multiples of 1, 20, 50, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr maybe you're old-school and want to put something shiny under the tree? Gifting transportation technologies like bikes and e-bikes can help reduce reliance on cars for quick chores and even longer commutes. And since exposure to the outdoors is often a catalyst for environmental stewardship, nothing beats a pair of hiking boots or awesome&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fyard-outdoors\u002Fbest-camping-gear\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ecamping tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-electric-bike\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 5 best electric bikes\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Other environmental impact gifts you might consider\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"bbdf6be5-14f3-4867-b708-ff622e21f954\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"One Tree Planted\" data-image-alt-text=\"One Tree Planted logo\" data-image-filename=\"onetreeplanted.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1280\" data-image-height=\"720\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs carbon capture a viable solution? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.climatecouncil.org.au\u002Fresources\u002Fwhat-is-carbon-capture-and-storage\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecompelling criticism\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of carbon capture, which is that it actually enables industries to ramp up carbon emissions while still hitting emissions targets. Ultimately, even many supporters of carbon capture don't tout it as a solution, but rather a mitigation technology (and a fairly complicated one to boot) to help redress some of the damage caused by carbon-burning industries. How efficiently does it do that? It's actually pretty impressive. Here's a great \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclimate.mit.edu\u002Fask-mit\u002Fhow-efficient-carbon-capture-and-storage#:~:text=Most%20carbon%20capture%20technologies%20aim,to%20capture%20additional%20CO2.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erundown from MIT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E you might want to check out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAre these gifts tax-deductible?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Climeworks gift card is not tax-deductible, as Climeworks isn't a qualifying nonprofit organization. However, if you donate to one of the non-profit organizations listed in the alternatives section above, your donation is likely tax-deductible for those who itemize deductions on their tax return.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAre there any tools for calculating your carbon footprint?  \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYup, there are many out there, including ones \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclimeworks.com\u002Freduce-carbon-footprint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efrom Climeworks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The biggest polluters by far remain fossil fuel-burning industries, but you might be surprised how much of an impact individuals have.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-02 14:06:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The technology is impressive. 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EQuick Response codes, more commonly known as QR codes, are two-dimensional barcodes that contain information that is scanned, for example by a phone camera, and interpreted by the device. This information can lead to a website, database, multimedia content, or file, and it can be used in augmented reality, advertising, social media, and much more.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've all seen QR codes in our day-to-day lives. We've spotted them in marketing campaigns, on products at stores, and supplying menus at restaurants. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey can be a handy tool for getting more followers for your company's social media accounts -- or to simply get the word out about a product or business. Though be aware that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffbi-warning-crooks-are-using-fake-qr-codes-to-steal-your-passwords-and-money\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQR codes can be used for scams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthese-phishing-emails-use-qr-codes-to-bypass-defences-and-steal-microsoft-365-usernames-and-passwords\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ephishing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as well.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome tools for making QR codes for websites require a subscription, while others allow you to create them for free. Here, we'll show you the best free options.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E How to make a QR code for free \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1abd1e6e-3d97-4779-bc23-2db1007abb2e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNet & Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"QR code shown on a laptop screen in an office\" data-image-filename=\"create-qr-code.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are some examples things you could use QR codes to do: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELink to a website, business, or personal page\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShare multimedia (like video or images)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELink to social media accounts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShare files or text\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERequest feedback\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDownload an app on Android and iOS \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake monetary transactions (PayPal, Venmo, Cash App)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd WhatsApp and vCard contacts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESend emails\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConnect to Wi-Fi\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEven make a call or send an SMS\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are several websites and applications you can use to make a QR code. Here are the top ones: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Google Chrome \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3df2820f-ae14-42d3-ad34-6f2b2bd041ea\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EExample of a QR code for a website, created with Google Chrome.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"QR code with a T rex in the middle, above the words Google Chrome\" data-image-filename=\"google-chrome-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDid you know you can create QR codes for free using the Google Chrome browser? A simple right-click on the page you're on brings up Chrome's menu, with one option being \"Create QR code for this page.\" You can do the same on some images that are on websites, too. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f228ffa4-76b9-40b0-9376-ed3d4f5b5541\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECreate a QR code from a website by right-clicking on the page and choosing Create QR code&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot showing how to create a QR code from a website by right-clicking on the page and choosing Create QR code\" data-image-filename=\"qrcode-on-chrome-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe option to create a QR code is available on Google Chrome for desktop and on both iOS and Android. To create a QR code on Chrome from your mobile device, just tap on Share on iOS or the menu, then Share on Android, then select Create a QR code. Once your code is created, you can share it with others or save it to your device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, Google Chrome's option is primarily for sharing websites; this simple tool doesn't support other types of QR code uses, like to linking to an app download or a multimedia file, or sharing text or contacts.    \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E QRbot \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8469a05b-d1e9-4ff7-abb8-3aad4cf9a3f6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EExample of a QR code for a website, created with QRbot.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"QR code above the word QRbot\" data-image-filename=\"qrbot-example-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqrbot.net\u002Flocale\u002Fen\u002Fqr-generator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQRbot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is the best free option for desktop users, though it doesn't allow as much personalization as some others. On the website, you can choose to create a QR code for a URL, a contact card, to join a Wi-Fi network, to send a text or email, or to make a call. Then simply click on Download to save the QR code to your computer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2e964eb6-6981-416e-97c0-06a75c474296\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EQRbot is simple and straightforward: Simply choose the type of QR code and enter the info below.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: QRbot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot showing how to make a QR code with QRbot\" data-image-filename=\"qrbot-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are mobile versions of QRbot available for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fapp\u002Fqr-code-barcode-scanner\u002Fid1048473097\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=net.qrbot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E mobile devices. In addition to creating QR codes, you can use the app to scan QR codes and barcodes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"76e7a4fd-b380-4941-8597-fe14c15cf414\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EQRbot Mobile app examples\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: QRbot\" data-image-alt-text=\"QRbot Mobile app examples\" data-image-filename=\"qrbot-app-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis app does include ads. You can sign up for a subscription to remove advertising and allow access to advanced features, such as more themes and customization options. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA QRbot subscription costs $2.99 per month or $10.99 for lifetime use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E QR.io \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"31de41fe-7d57-41fc-9475-4a44239d4bf7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EExample of a QR code for a website, created with QR.io.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"QR.io example code with a ZDNet logo in the center\" data-image-filename=\"qrio-example-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreating a QR code with the QR.io website is pretty easy, though you will need to create an account to download the QR code. This will kick off a seven-day free trial. See more on pricing below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe website lets you link your QR code to many options, such as apps, social media pages, coupons, feedback or review forms, menus, and event details. Simply click on one, fill out the information for what you want your code to link to, and customize it. Then you can download your code in PNG or SVG formats. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a59ddc96-1380-4923-acdd-ffcb1c34bd8c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe QR.io website offers many options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: QR.io\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of QR.io website with customized QR code on the right\" data-image-filename=\"qrio-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002FQR.io\"\u003EQR.io\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a subscription service for creating static and dynamic QR codes. It \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqr.io\u002Fpricing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecosts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E $35 a month or $350 a year, and both options offer unlimited QR codes, unlimited scans, API access, custom landing pages, bulk creation, and scan statistics.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith a dynamic QR code, you can create a landing page that can be changed without having to update the code. With a dynamic code, you also have access to scan statistics, so you can see when and where your code was scanned. After the seven-day free trial, dynamic QR codes will freeze functionality while the static ones will continue to work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe other main benefits of having a QR.io account are that it allows you to create a large number of QR codes, easily customize the colors and shapes on your QR codes, upload logos, and add frames.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E QR Code Generator, powered by Bitly \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a94448bd-8beb-4329-aa81-62082409644d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EExample of a QR code for a website, created with QR Code Generator.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"A QR code with a ZDNet logo above the words QR Generator\" data-image-filename=\"qrgenerator.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.qr-code-generator.com\u002Ffree-generator\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQR Code Generator\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, powered by Bitly, the link-shortening service, is another subscription-based service used to easily create QR codes. As with QR.io, you can create codes that lead to a URL, vCard, text, email, SMS, Wi-Fi, Bitcoin, social media, PDF, mobile applications, and multimedia. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimply choose the option to link to your QR code, then enter the website URL or drop the file on the site. Then, customize and download the completed QR code. The whole process takes less than 5 minutes.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4c0b7c02-d7b3-47ff-994b-b3b5dc2698bc\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe QR Code Generator homepage, powered by Bitly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Bitly\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of the QR Code Generator homepage showing the options\" data-image-filename=\"qrcode-generator-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis page lets you create \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.qr-code-generator.com\u002Ftypes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estatic QR codes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for free, but you can sign up for a Pro account (which offers a 14-day free trial) to create dynamic codes with personalized landing pages. It also allows statistical monitoring, so Pro users can track their QR codes' stats with printable reports. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis service also lets Pro users use their QR code API to integrate QR code creation into their system with branded or black-and-white codes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.qr-code-generator.com\u002Fpricing\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for Bitly's QR Code Generator are billed annually and start at $9.99 a month and range up to $46.99 a month.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E QR Code Generator & QR Maker (iOS and Android) \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"efad9dca-f331-4c0b-b839-49bd1d0e8e45\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EExample of a QR code for a website, created with the QR Code Generator and QR Maker app from Gulooloo Tech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"QR code with the words Scan Me and QR Code Generator Mobile app\" data-image-filename=\"qrcodegent-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fguloolootech.com\u002F2021\u002F05\u002F25\u002Fqr-code-generator-qr-code-creator-qr-maker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQR Code Generator & QR Maker by Gulooloo Tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (not to be confused with Bitly's generator), a popular smartphone app used to create QR codes, is available for download on both \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fqr-code-generator-qr-creator\u002Fid1574018167\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=qrcodegenerator.qrcreator.qrmaker.createqrcode\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3ec914f7-5f2a-4824-a833-3fba12e7413b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EExamples of customization using Gulooloo Tech's QR Code Generator &amp; Maker mobile app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Gulooloo Tech\" data-image-alt-text=\"Examples of logo and color customization using QR Code Generator & Maker\" data-image-filename=\"mobile-app.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis app features more personalization due to its customizable templates. You can add photos, change colors, and make GIF QR codes. There is a free version with ads; a subscription costs $5.19 a month or $38.99 as a one-time fee for lifetime access.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E QR codes for social media accounts \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7b50a596-3211-49e3-9d3d-093e83108f97\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETwo examples of QR codes created natively in social media applications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"QR codes created in Instagram and TikTok.\" data-image-filename=\"social-media-examples-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESocial media has grown into a standard marketing tool for companies, entrepreneurs, and influencers alike. Creating a QR code to link to your company's social media offers a simple way for others to access your socials and quickly get more information about your company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can use QR codes that link to your personal profile or a company's profile on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, Snapchat, and other services, and some services make it easy by permitting you to create a QR code from within the app. These can be particularly helpful for public advertisements, events, or other marketing needs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E More about QR codes: \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"624f85e9-e694-4049-98ae-1343daa1fcda\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESome payment stations have a QR code that you can scan, and it will lead you to the payment gateway. This can make contactless checkout easier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut you can also set up a QR code for a user profile in payment apps like Venmo, Cashapp, and PayPal. That way, you can send or request money quickly just by scanning someone's code with your smartphone camera -- no need to search for anything.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I make a QR code payment?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0988da5f-f930-4978-8096-8c79fc1cbd22\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ECardstock business cards are out. If they weren't dead already, the pandemic and subsequent contactless options have finished them off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EElectronic business cards, vCards, or Virtual Contact Files (VCF) are the new business cards. These VCF or VCARD files are created in much the same format as a business card, giving a name, address, email, URL, images, and any other pertinent personal or business information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost of the websites mentioned above allow users to create QR codes that lead to vCards.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Should I make a QR code for my business?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-12 19:59:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"There are several ways to make a QR code, and we'll explore the easiest (and free) options here.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"be3c7fb8-30d4-4318-81a0-8cc114b8946d",image:{id:"1abd1e6e-3d97-4779-bc23-2db1007abb2e",filename:"create-qr-code.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-11 18:43:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"How to make a QR code for free",credits:"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet & Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F11\u002F1abd1e6e-3d97-4779-bc23-2db1007abb2e\u002Fcreate-qr-code.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1182,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-make-a-qr-code",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to make a QR code for free",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"114c901c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"social-media",name:"Social Media",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"3edc0faa-226b-4980-9b4a-f614df49135d",username:"tiernan1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Tiernan",lastName:"Ray",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"c2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89",filename:"tiernan-ray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 17:33:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fc2f70f95-253a-47e8-969f-8313ff044e89\u002Ftiernan-ray.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Tiernan Ray has been covering technology and business for 28 years. He was most recently technology editor for Barron's where he wrote daily market coverage for the Tech Trader blog and wrote the weekly print column of that name. He has also worked for Bloomberg and SmartMoney, and for the prestigious ComputerLetter newsletter covering venture capital investments in tech. His work has been published in the New York Times, Fortune magazine, and CNN Money. He is a graduate of Princeton University and a native of New York City.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"video\" data-uuid=\"e71057d5-34be-4cdb-abe3-7d79c52a7de7\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cb41dd68-8747-46ca-98c0-faeec625afa6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcb41dd68-8747-46ca-98c0-faeec625afa6\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou could be forgiven for wondering whether there's anything actually legitimate about cryptocurrencies.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf 2017 was the year that Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies such as \"Ether,\" broke big as mainstream phenomena, 2018 was the year crypto's risks became commonplace.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F2018s-most-high-profile-cryptocurrency-catastrophes-ico-failures-and-cyberattacks\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAs ZDNet's Charlie Osborne has related\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, crackers last year increasingly broke into \"wallets,\" the software programs that store Bitcoin and other currencies, absconding with funds, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmonex-to-revamp-coincheck-cryptocurrency-exchange-within-two-months\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecompromised exchanges\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, where traders of currency meet to place buy and sell orders. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a sign of the spread of confusion and chaos, one cryptocurrency software startup, Taylor, which has been trying to create improved programs for trading currencies, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fall-of-cryptocurrency-trading-app-taylors-funds-have-been-stolen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewas entirely cleaned out of its investment backing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, all held in virtual currency, by a cracking attack. The craze for \"initial coin offerings,\" or ICOs -- the issuance of novel currencies -- ran into serious trouble in 2018 as some efforts collapsed amidst \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.finder.com.au\u002Funpaid-kodakcoin-developers-reportedly-holding-code-ransom\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eaccusations of fraud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on the part of the offering parties.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe chaos caused the price of Bitcoin, which soared at the end of 2017, to plunge in 2018, dropping from a high price for each Bitcoin equivalent to over $19,000 to a low of under $4,000. Bitcoin is the coin of the realm, as they say, and represents over half of all trades by value, so it sets the standard. Other currencies followed the decline. The COVID-19 pandemic really pumped up Bitcoin, whose spot price has rebounded strongly: as of December, 2020, it currently trades for just under $23,000. Nvidia, a computer chip maker, and competitor Advanced Micro Devices, both of whose graphics processing units are the basis of crunching the codes for crypto, saw their publicly-traded stocks buffeted in the past year by the volatility in the crypto market.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn spite of that chaos and in spite of what seems outright fraud, a lot of activity still happens with cryptocurrencies, billions of it on a daily basis, in fact. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoinmarketcap.com\u002Fcharts\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThere is an estimated $643 billion worth of all cryptocurrencies in circulation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and over $184 billion worth of the things changing hands around the world every day. Crypto potentially has tons of benefits for business: the ability to create trading technologies for conducting transactions unique to a given industry, without the need for a central authority, is one of the biggest promises.    \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt makes sense to keep an eye on the action, as the sheer volume of activity means that crypto will find some role in business and society for years to come. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffacebook-debuts-libra-cryptocurrency-a-bitcoin-killer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe announcement by Facebook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that it will introduce its own cryptocurrency, the \"Libra,\" some time next year, cements the significance of the field. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat follows is a review of the basics and the leading edge of crypto that you need to know.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcryptocurrencies-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBitcoin and 11 more cryptocurrencies you need to know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBenefits: What is cryptocurrency?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"de2397e0-a6da-45c3-b85c-16e205f44569\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fde2397e0-a6da-45c3-b85c-16e205f44569\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best way to think about Bitcoin, and Ether, and other currencies, is as a contract between buyer and seller. They represent tacit agreements to conduct an exchange between counterparties, just as the U.S. dollar and other \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FFiat_money\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efiat currencies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have always been representations of the implicit promise of governments to uphold transactions.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe big appeal is that crypto money doesn't need to be issued by banks, and exchange rates don't need to be controlled by a central bank. A company can create its own contracts, just like creating a new programming language. As long as counterparties will agree to uphold the contract, a whole system of transactions can be set in motion without having to be ruled by the processes of normal monetary and banking authorities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's often said that Bitcoin is three things all rolled into one:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt's a store of value, first, in that one can convert fiat currencies -- money issued by governments, such as the U.S. dollar -- into a corresponding amount of Bitcoin, as well as storing the value of other items by exchanging them for Bitcoin. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt's a means of enacting transactions, in that one can present Bitcoin in exchange for goods and services, where it is accepted. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAnd thirdly, it's a record of transactions, given that each Bitcoin comes out of the operation of computers that track the global flow of all transactions in Bitcoin, via the digital ledger software called blockchain. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin.dance\u002Fresources\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECoin Dance's resources for getting started with \u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBitcoin and things like it are dubbed \"crypto\" because at the heart of the global software system of the blockchain is a cryptographic function that encodes successive transactions as \"hashes,\" which are codes formed with cryptographic functions that transform the data of successive transactions in such a way that no single computer can reverse the process. It is this transformation, by multiple computer users, that \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Ffinancialcryptography.com\u002Fmt\u002Farchives\u002F001325.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eserves as a third set of books\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to keep two parties to a transaction honest without a central authority.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9469973b-62c3-4651-a361-d5dd29b134f9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe idea that started everything: all the world's bitcoin transactions recorded one after another in a long chain of interlocking cryptographic hashes. This is the underlying technology that maintains the integrity of crypto-currencies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Bitcoin.org\" data-image-alt-text=\"blockchain-illustration.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"blockchain-illustration.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F06\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"2187\" data-image-height=\"955\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBitcoin alternatives\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough Bitcoin dominates cryptocurrency activity, like any software program, it has strengths and weaknesses; some would prefer a contract between participants that has different attributes from what Bitcoin has. Some don't like it as a store of value, or a means of transactions, and so alternatives have been proposed. There are now thousands of new currencies, and more keep being made, including another version of Bitcoin, called \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FBitcoin_Cash\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBitcoin Cash\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\"; \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FEthereum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEther\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, introduced in 2014 by a developer Vitaly Dmitriyevich as part of a new distributed application platform; \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FEOS.IO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,\" a coin that comes with a new computing protocol, from the Hong Kong-based startup Block.one; \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FLitecoin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELitecoin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,\" created by a Google engineer; and \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FRipple_(payment_protocol)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERipple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,\" created by startup Ripple Labs, to name just a few of the most prominent.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fa-tiny-tutorial-on-cryptocurrencies\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EA tiny tutorial on cryptocurrencies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"abd77eda-a229-4e08-983d-8ac461bca0a1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fabd77eda-a229-4e08-983d-8ac461bca0a1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach of these has its appeal, the same way one or another programming language attracts followers. According to data gathered by popular news site \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coindesk.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECoinDesk\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in its \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coindesk.com\u002Fdata\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrypto-Economics Explorer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,\" a kind of almanac of crypto, there are only a few currencies whose volume of trading, total value, and interest by developers comes anywhere close to Bitcoin, among them EOS, Ether, and Ripple. Most others have tiny fractions of the market capitalization as measured in dollar-denominated assets placed into them. The various offerings can have different advantages, such as being able to transact faster.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne big thing to keep in mind is that less-popular currencies will naturally have lower liquidity in cryptocurrency exchanges. As a result, it may be harder to cash out of them when you want to exchange them back for fiat currencies.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccepting Bitcoin at some point will be an important decision for many businesses simply because of the sheer volume of fiat currencies placed into these instruments. $260 billion or so worth of dollars and euros and pounds sterling means there is opportunity for a business that accepts payment in crypto to reap some of the money looking to be transacted.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EGetting started with wallets\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe easiest way to get involved with Bitcoin, Ether or another currency is to get some digital wallet software. The wallet program gives you a unique \"public key,\" a string of characters, which serves as an address you can give to a counter-party to which they can send you Bitcoin or other money, much the way you would give out an email address. Wallets such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwallet.mycelium.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMycelium\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coinomi.com\u002Fen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECoinomi\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are available on mobile devices running Android and iOS. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are also desktop programs such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Felectrum.org\u002F#home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EElectrum\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and web-based wallets you can use through a browser, such as the one offered for free by a Google-backed, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.blockchain.com\u002Fwallet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESilicon Valley startup named Blockchain\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. (Blockchain also has a mobile app version of the wallet.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFacebook's forthcoming wallet software, for use with its proposed Libra currency, will be called \"Calibra,\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewsroom.fb.com\u002Fnews\u002F2019\u002F06\u002Fcoming-in-2020-calibra\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe company said\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's useful to try out some wallets to get a sense of what's involved before Facebook's offering lands.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause you can load these wallets up with tiny amounts of money, you try several of them for a nominal expense and see how you like the user interface. Testing the user interface is an important element in selecting a program given that you want to be very clear about how and when you are placing orders to purchase or sell crypto. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the wallet you will see a list of accounts. This starts with an initial public key address, but you can have the program create new public keys if you want to store money received in separate keys. Some wallets, in fact, propose generating multiple addresses as a way to separate and to cloak transactions, a practice that will be useful to anyone wanting to obscure their total record of transactions, given that the global blockchain records transactions by public key address.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"57cd1fa8-03e9-414b-a90c-47db98d4740d\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESplash screen for the Coinomi mobile wallet for iOS. The first task will be to create the wallet words that will secure your wallet and then to back them up.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"coinomi-wallet-startup.png\" data-image-filename=\"coinomi-wallet-startup.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F06\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"1242\" data-image-height=\"2208\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"711c18b8-7da8-46d8-9141-52af6ae37a02\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECoinomi generation of random wallet words — record them somewhere else so you can always recall them if needed, and don't show them to anyone! (Unlike this article is doing!)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"coinomi-wallet-words.png\" data-image-filename=\"coinomi-wallet-words.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F06\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"1242\" data-image-height=\"2208\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you first install a wallet program such as Mycelium or Coinomi, they will ask you to record a unique string of several words whose combination will be used if you ever need to recover a wallet, such as if you lose your phone with the program on it. You should carefully note the words and record them in a safe place, as these words are the only way to recover a wallet, and without them, your wallet account and any money you have in the wallet will be lost. Once you're through that procedure, you will create a password of your own invention, which is the normal kind of procedure. The password is what you use with the wallet on a day-to-day basis, and is separate from your recovery set of words.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo receive bitcoin, you give someone your public key or keys, a string of characters you can see in the program. To send money, you enter into the program a public key that someone provides to you. In this way, you can also use multiple wallet programs and transfer funds between them.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith each transaction, either sending or receiving, a fee is extracted. The fee goes to the global \"mining\" community, those \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblockchain-cheat-sheet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecomputer users who form the third party, the blockchain\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, that participate in verifying all transactions for a given currency. When you send or receive, it takes some time for the amounts to be verified by miners, hence, your wallet may show grayed-out amounts until they are final. This can take up to several minutes for each transaction.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f0a68808-365f-4c59-bb96-66dbde9f8676\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe public key, which you give to a counter-party, either by reading off the combinations of characters at the top of the screen or by having them scan the barcode.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"coinomi-wallet-public-key.png\" data-image-filename=\"coinomi-wallet-public-key.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F06\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"1242\" data-image-height=\"2208\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven that the spot price for a single Bitcoin is around $23,000 today, your first purchase will show only a fraction of one bitcoin in your wallet, something like \"0.001\" Bitcoin for a $10 purchase, after fees. Other currencies are cheaper but it still can cost hundreds of dollars for a single coin of any currency.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe aware that that software wallets can be hacked. Crackers have used approaches such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fusers-report-losing-bitcoin-in-clever-hack-of-electrum-wallets\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esending false notice of software updates, to install malicious code\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. A wallet can be secured via two-factor authentication, such as a one-time passcode sent to a phone, however, crackers have compromised such authentication by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwave-of-sim-swapping-attacks-hit-us-cryptocurrency-users\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhat's known as \"SIM swapping,\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E getting a phone company to assign your cellular account to them, so that they can intercept such one-time codes. There's no way to absolutely prevent such attacks, one just has to be vigilant for any sign of things irregular, such as sudden notices of password renewal messages or sudden interruptions in phone service. As explained in the next section, such attacks can be limited or they can be exacerbated by the use of crypto exchanges.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThe world of Bitcoin ATMs\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWallets only allow you to send and receive the crypto-currencies, they are not for converting fiat money into crypto. If you don't have a counter-party from whom to receive your first Bitcoins or Ether coins, an easy way to get some is to locate one of the several thousand crypto ATMs installed in various cities, which will convert bills of fiat currency into crypto of your choice, depending on what the machine offers. These things often hang out in small shops, such as grocery stores, similar to normal ATMs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0aa64d8c-8c47-4dbc-a35c-9c584c72a1f5\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA General Bytes Bitcoin ATM.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"general-bytes-batmtwo-bitcoin-atm.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"general-bytes-batmtwo-bitcoin-atm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F06\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"1000\" data-image-height=\"665\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoinatmradar.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcheck-and-report-bitcoin-atm-status\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EA directory of such machines is maintained by CoinATMRdar\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with details about the features of the machines and whether a machine is in working order, updated by crowd-sourced reports. Using the machine starts with inserting money just like a slot machine. You then take out your smartphone wallet and bring up the bar code in the app that represents your public key. You hold the screen of the phone up to the machine's barcode reader for it to be scanned. Within a few seconds, your crypto shows up in the wallet, with a record of the details of the transaction including the fees charge, and lots of technical details about the blockchain process that probably will not be that interesting to you in the beginning.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuch machines can vary quite a bit, but you can get a sense of the features by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.generalbytes.com\u002Fbatmtwo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echecking out the product literature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of one popular manufacturer, General Bytes. Most machines are one-way, bills to crypto only, so you can't cash out of Bitcoin and the rest, although newer machines from General Bytes incorporate that option.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThe cold storage alternative\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause accounts can be compromised, you may want to consider turning to what's known as \"cold storage,\" a device that's not connected to a network. Startups have created physical USB tokens, similar to a thumb drive, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop.trezor.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrezor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkeepkey.zendesk.com\u002Fhc\u002Fen-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKeepKey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that you plug into a computer, and that ingest your crypto assets, acting as a hardware wallet that can be kept physically remote from your day-to-day activities.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBear in mind that the companies offering such devices have somewhat vague and incomplete user documentation, which means knowing who is selling you the device and all the details about how it works can involve some extra web searches or Reddit discussions.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"083f2161-1a29-4b16-89ac-06d3301b5f43\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Denarium gold coin comes pre-loaded with specified amounts of Bitcoin, as a "hard wallet" that's off the grid, for cold storage of your money.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"denarium-gold-coin.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"denarium-gold-coin.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F06\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"900\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinnish startup Prasos has a somewhat unique take on the whole matter: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdenarium.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fdenarium-1-btc-gold-bitcoin-wallet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esilver, platinum and gold coins, called \"Denarium,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" that are shipped by the company with an embedded hologram that counts as the tamper-resistant record of your collected coins. These are one-time devices, as once you rip open the cover of the hologram, if you want to spend it, the physical token loses its crypto value (though it's still precious metal, for what that's worth.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother curious artifact is the \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcryptosteel.com\u002Fhow-it-works\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECryptoSteel\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,\" from British firm Sword Ltd. The $79 steel slab, about the size of a credit card, comes with a set of tiny metal characters. You assemble the wallet words for your digital wallet by placing the type pieces into the grooves in the slab, rather like an old-fashioned type-setter laying out a print newspaper. It's a durable, simple way to make a record of wallet words that secures your wallet.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWorking with exchanges \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt some point, being strictly peer-to-peer, exchanging Bitcoin and the other money with single individuals, may seem too limiting. You may be ready to check out one of the numerous exchanges that bring together buyers and sellers, places such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bitstamp.net\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBitstamp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kraken.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKraken\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coinbase.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECoinbase\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbitcoincharts.com\u002Fmarkets\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBitcoincharts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is one starting place to see the selection of exchanges out there.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese institutions theoretically inject liquidity into the system, by making it possible for counter-parties to come together, although they carry a whole other set of risks as well.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConnecting from your wallet to an exchange is a matter of setting up an account on the exchange and then copying a unique public key address as the address to use in the wallet as the target for transferring your coins. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may have to wait up to two months to deposit fiat currencies while your identity is verified by the exchange. This is so the exchange can comply with anti-money laundering and similar rules. For individuals, it's a matter of standard proof of identification, proof of bank account, and proof of address.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0c9a2225-673c-4d5c-a96d-2557b410cea4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EExample trading screen from exchange Bitstamp.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"bitstamp-example-trade-screen.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"bitstamp-example-trade-screen.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F06\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"2387\" data-image-height=\"1454\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce your account is set up, depositing money with which to buy and sell on the exchange introduces its own wait time. A wire transfer is required to put U.S. dollars and other fiat currencies into your exchange account. It can take 48 hours to submit the paperwork just to get the ball rolling, and another five business days for the wire transfer to actually go through and the funds to show up in your account.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe exchange method can vary quite a bit. Places such as Bitstamp feature \"Buy\" and \"Sell\" buttons for placing trades, much like online trading software. These exchanges support trading in a variety of different coins, not just Bitcoin, and they offer different quotes for both the spot price of a given coin -- its value in fiat currency -- as well as the fees that will be charged for each transaction. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-a-job-in-bitcoin-or-blockchain-these-10-companies-have-the-most-openings\u002F?ftag=CMG-01-10aaa1b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWant a job in bitcoin or blockchain? These 10 companies have the most openings\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E TechRepublic \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA somewhat different approach is a service called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flocalbitcoins.com\u002Fabout\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELocalBitcoins\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's a kind of marketplace of buyers and sellers rather than a true exchange. It lets sellers of currency post listings of what currencies they will sell and for how much. When you go to buy the currency, or if you become a seller, any exchange of fiat currency with the other party is done via a variety of transfer mechanisms that can include Western Union, MoneyGram, or traditional bank transfers, so it expands your options for funding your trades. You can drill down into details about the counter-parties as well, if you want to geek out on the reputations of the other party.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaking out funds when you want to cash out to fiat currencies can take a week to two weeks, depending on the internal processes of the exchange you use. It's especially important to keep in mind these time frames for opening, funding, and cashing out, as they will be a drag to your momentum. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to individual trading, exchanges have been adding capabilities for enterprise accounts. These can include dedicated network connections and co-located server equipment for trade processing.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow to pick exchanges\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are tons of different exchanges, and picking one will involve a mix of assessing features and assessing operating history. On the first score, exchanges vary by the currencies they support, the prices they list for buying and selling, the volume of trading they offer (a proxy of liquidity), and, for companies, the enterprise features they offer.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the latter case, some time spent with the exchanges is required to get a sense of the true security they can offer over time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExchanges bring both safety and risk. On the one hand, professionals who manage infrastructure could keep your holdings safer than you would as an individual or a company, because it's their job. And some exchanges can insure deposits as a practice.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwill-blockchain-be-mainstream-by-2025\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWill blockchain be mainstream by 2025?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne the other hand, it is possible for the virtual currencies of exchanges to be compromised, something that has happened with many exchanges on numerous occasions. Just last month, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhackers-steal-41-million-from-cryptocurrency-exchange-binance\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ean exchange named Binance was cleaned out of $41 million\u003C\u002Fa\u003E worth of Bitcoin because of a massive security breach, echoing attacks in past such as the 2013, $350-million theft that shut down exchange Mt. Gox. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn many cases, exchanges continue to function, despite past problems. The example of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bitfinex.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBitfinex\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, an operation run by Hong Kong-based iFinex Inc., is salutary. The company in the summer of 2016 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coindesk.com\u002Fbitfinex-bitcoin-hack-know-dont-know\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esuffered a loss of over $60 million\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in customer funds. Bitfinex has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bloomberg.com\u002Fnews\u002Farticles\u002F2018-11-20\u002Fbitcoin-rigging-criminal-probe-is-said-to-focus-on-tie-to-tether\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ealso been accused of artificially inflating the price of Bitcoin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and the New York Attorney General \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcryptoslate.com\u002Fbitfinex-tethers-cover-850-million-lost-funds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eobtained a court order in April\u003C\u002Fa\u003E against parent iFinex enjoining the company against continuing certain actions that may have defrauded customers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ERisks: How to make cryptocurrency safer\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven risks to both individual wallets and exchanges, it's important to consider best practices to mitigate the disasters that can happen. Those best practices include starting with only nominal amounts in crypto, to gain a convincing history of the quality of both wallet software and trading platforms. Consider experimenting with the offerings over a period of time that may be several months to a year. As a contract, a cryptocurrency, including both Bitcoin and newer offerings, is established via the evidence of stability over time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven that the biggest risks have come from things that are all too common in the software world, such as cracked passwords and backdoor software installs, it's important to both observe best practices in the maintenance of secrets but also to test out various offerings to establish the quality of programs and platforms.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd perhaps the best thing one can do is to avoid the mindless urge known as \"fear of missing out,\" or FOMO. A good part of the danger in crypto comes from the continually shifting nature of currencies and technologies. Jumping into anything increases risk. Avoiding rushing into anything crypto that is new simply because it is new will most likely greatly reduce the headaches and the heartache.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThe future of crypto: An evolving landscape\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnderstanding the landscape of crypto is only ever partial, as things continue to evolve. The currencies are evolving, the technology is evolving, and the rule of law is trying to evolve.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the currency front, people continue to come up with new coins, especially for the purposes of supposed stability. Startup \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftether.to\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETether, Ltd.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is owned by iFinex, promised to back all \"Tether\" coins in circulation with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftether.to\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F06\u002FFSS1JUN18-Account-Snapshot-Statement-final-15JUN18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emore hard currency than the dollar value of the coins, over $2 billion in assets\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. With the A.G.'s action in New York, others are rushing in to propose alternative ways to make such \"stable coins,\" as they're called. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-systems-their-profit-how-it-rights-can-be-abused-for-shadow-mining-of-cryptocurrency\u002F?ftag=CMG-01-10aaa1b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYour systems, their profit: How IT rights can be abused for shadow mining of cryptocurrency\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E TechRepublic \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA competitor, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftheanchor.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAnchor AG\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, claims the real challenge is to make trading more stable. It proposes to do so by tying its novel currency, the \"Anchor\" coin, to the total economic production of the world. Anchor is promoting something called the \"Monetary Measurement Unit,\" or MMU, which the company claims is calculated based on global gross domestic product using a unique, proprietary algorithm.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's all well and good, but as mentioned with Facebook's Libra, larger parties are getting into the crypto game. The company's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flibra.org\u002Fen-US\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eblog post claims\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Libra will be \"stable\" because it is \"backed by a reserve.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flibra.org\u002Fen-US\u002Fwhite-paper\u002F#the-libra-currency-and-reserve\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EA companion white paper offers a lot more detail\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The reserve will be created via a private placement of a second class of coin, which is a way to inject initial funds into the reserve. Facebook says this reserve will limit the extent of the fluctuations in Libra, though whether it prevents the wild swings seen with Bitcoin and the rest is an open question.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are whole other bunch of changes coming with Libra. Facebook's crypto will come with a whole new programming language, called \"Move,\" and there will be an association of founding member companies, such as Visa and Mastercard and Vodafone, that will control the mining of new coins, unlike Bitcoin, where anyone with enough computing power can mint new currency.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBottom line, Facebook's entry looks to be a seminal event for crypto, and will have an impact on the other coins in circulation and the future directions for existing wallet software and exchanges. With other tech giants besides Facebook offering technology related to crypto, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-managed-blockchain-now-generally-available\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon's blockchain service\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and Apple's \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthenextweb.com\u002Fhardfork\u002F2019\u002F06\u002F05\u002Fapple-cryptokit-blockchain-apps\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECryptoKit\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,\" there could be a wave of major-party crypto offerings. After all, cryptocurrencies are little more than a digital contract, something big tech should be able to provide to its loyal user base. That could lead to a fractured landscape, or perhaps some organization like Libra's will unite the various efforts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-managed-blockchain-now-generally-available\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Managed Blockchain now generally available\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe evolution of the mining community, those computer users who spend compute cycles on maintaining the blockchain, will be another continuing matter in coming years. Recent years have seen the concentration of compute power in the hands of single parties such as AntPool, Bixin, and CoinGeek. Their dominance of the blockchain for currencies feels long in the tooth and ripe for innovation.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ERegulation and taxes\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd then there's regulation. The wave of popularity in 2018 has resulted in a wave of scrutiny. The city of Vancouver, British Columbia, the site of the very first Bitcoin ATM, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thestar.com\u002Fvancouver\u002F2019\u002F06\u002F04\u002Fbitcoin-atms-are-ideal-for-money-laundering-vancouver-police-warn-but-businesses-are-eager-for-regulation.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eis considering a ban on crypto ATMs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which police say is an \"ideal money-laundering vehicle,\" following a raft of theft incidents with the machines.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChina, whose government has banned crypto trading, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchina-could-soon-ban-cryptocurrency-mining-report\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eis reportedly considering outlawing mining activity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which would be a big development, given that China is where the majority of mining takes place. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd don't forget taxes. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fsites\u002Fmatthougan\u002F2019\u002F06\u002F11\u002Fhow-bitcoin-is-taxed\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrypto today is treated as capital gains\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which basically means a 15% tax on users' profits. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coindesk.com\u002Fthe-irs-just-issued-its-first-cryptocurrency-tax-guidance-in-5-years\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eissued long-awaited guidance on crypto in October of 2019\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The IRS  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coindesk.com\u002Feven-the-irs-admits-some-crypto-tax-regulations-are-not-ideal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehas been getting more aggressive this year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in going after people about their holdings. If you exchanged Bitcoin, or another crypto currency, into fiat currency, you will have a complex process of calculating a \"cost basis\" for your holdings. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.irs.gov\u002Findividuals\u002Finternational-taxpayers\u002Ffrequently-asked-questions-on-virtual-currency-transactions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYou may want to start with the IRS's FAQ\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to know what's expected of you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's entirely possible that tax rates will change as legislation evolves to reflect the expanding practice of trading in crypto.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to crypto, keep an open mind but be careful. This is an immature technology, and an immature marketplace, so keeping your head amidst the chaos is essential.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ERelated coverage\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fnews\u002Ffacebooks-libra-cryptocurrency-reportedly-boasts-big-name-backers\u002F?ftag=CMG-01-10aaa1b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook's Libra cryptocurrency reportedly boasts big-name backers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003ECNET\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwave-of-sim-swapping-attacks-hit-us-cryptocurrency-users\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWave of SIM swapping attacks hit US cryptocurrency users\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Fresource-library\u002Fwhitepapers\u002Fcryptocurrency-an-insider-s-guide-free-pdf-copy1\u002F?ftag=CMG-01-10aaa1b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECryptocurrency: An insider's guide (free PDF)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003ETechRepublic\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-03-30 15:41:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"There’s promise and peril in the still-evolving world of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether. Here's everything individuals and businesses need to know about the basics of wallets, exchanges, and the next directions in this expanding ecosystem.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"847cfb09-c81c-46c1-b404-ccb52797492e",image:{id:"4b3a2e33-9129-49fc-96b9-dcc9aae95fcb",filename:"bitcoin.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2018-05-28 02:16:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"bitcoin.jpg",credits:"Sebaztian Barns",caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F28\u002F4b3a2e33-9129-49fc-96b9-dcc9aae95fcb\u002Fbitcoin.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1319,height:760,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Finance^Blockchain",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"cryptocurrency-101-what-every-business-needs-to-know",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"What is crypto? A guide for getting started",topic:{id:"7743b704-6c7c-42d8-b888-5811e7667d05",slug:"blockchain",name:"Blockchain",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"7743b704-6c7c-42d8-b888-5811e7667d05",slug:"blockchain",name:"Blockchain",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"108f2b14-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"ios",name:"iOS",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"73cc194f-d555-4dde-9954-530bc9c225f8",slug:"executive-guides",name:"Executive Guides",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"87ec6ace-0121-41fb-b122-922dab341f69",slug:"finance",name:"Finance",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b0065ac0-4ddb-45ae-be27-9b0013fe65ec\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAn Echo device, like the Echo Show 8, can give you deal notifications when one of the items you're watching goes on sale.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echo-show-8.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's prime time to prepare your Amazon wish lists as we near the company's second biggest sale event of the year on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-october-prime-day-deals-2023\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best October Prime Day deals you can buy right now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd if you're looking for help finding the best deals for October Prime Day, we have you covered, from the best selection of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-amazon-prime-day-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eearly deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E you can see right now to walking you through \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-sign-up-for-amazons-invite-only-prime-day-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehow to sign up for exclusive invite-only deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if you are looking forward to the big event and already enjoy the features that an Echo speaker delivers through Alexa, you'll be glad to learn that you can set up the voice assistant to find the best deals on items that interest you during Prime Big Deal Days.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to set up Alexa's deal notifications\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This feature is available for Prime members in the US on newer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-alexa-devices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEcho devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1851318d-f171-4a02-8996-d1235224bd97\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt's time to start window shopping. Any Amazon product listing for which you're interested in receiving a deal notification should go in either an Amazon \u003Cstrong\u003EWish List\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, your Amazon \u003Cstrong\u003EShopping Cart\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, or the \u003Cstrong\u003ESaved for Later\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E list.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-switch-to-a-prime-student-membership\u002F"\u003EHow to switch to a Prime Student membership ahead of October Prime Day (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't check out -- add them to one of these lists and keep them there.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Create your wishlists\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"90dd82ef-469f-4306-a64c-a939fddf31dc\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EI created my Office wish list and added some products ahead of October Prime Day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon wish list\" data-image-filename=\"wishlist.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"844\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"07bb919c-b83d-4145-88c9-57a544788f74\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOpen the Amazon Alexa app, not the Amazon shopping app. We will turn on the deal alerts for Alexa, so we must access the voice assistant's settings.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Go to the Alexa app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b96ce93e-1167-4e5e-a4e9-b58ce23f129d\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EGo to the Amazon Alexa App to change the Settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Alexa App\" data-image-filename=\"alexa-app.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"496129dd-9c59-47d3-b887-4b4253202fe7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo access Settings, go to the More menu on the bottom right of the screen, then tap on Settings.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Go to the Alexa Settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"02f3e203-47f6-495d-9a85-4b43fa6629e0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETap on the\u003Cstrong\u003E More\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E menu at the bottom right corner, and then go to\u003Cstrong\u003E Settings.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"More and settings\" data-image-filename=\"123.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c896a57f-4e39-42cf-82df-bbd43e3f5254\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EScroll through your Alexa Settings until you find Notifications. Tap on it to access it and enable the deal alerts and receive deal notifications from Alexa.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Tap on Notifications\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3d0ed7cf-93f3-4690-a85c-1f5c42d10a72\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Tap on Notifications\" data-image-filename=\"notification.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"844\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ec0556b3-8c92-491a-b8f0-212189a9e774\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis is where you can customize the notifications you receive on your Echo devices through Alexa.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffree-prime-day-how-to-get-access-to-deals-for-free-even-if-youre-not-a-prime-member\u002F"\u003EFree October Prime Day: Get access to deals even if you're not a Prime member\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELook for Amazon Shopping and select that one to access it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Select Amazon Shopping\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"984a2395-48b5-46fc-ae31-b80b45f8b284\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Select Amazon Shopping\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-shopping.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"844\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a2945081-2f4f-4716-ab84-a3a38c15a9f2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETurn on Deal Recommendations, a switch on the Amazon Shopping options. Ensure it is enabled or you won't get any notifications of any deals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Turn on Deal Recommendations\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"149431fb-e812-4409-8de0-0f2ee9d2a60c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Enable deals recommendations\" data-image-filename=\"enable-deals-rec.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8e812940-6428-43d2-949f-f95bd8b4305e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAny time there's a deal on any of the items in your Amazon \u003Cstrong\u003EWish List\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EShopping Cart\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, or \u003Cstrong\u003ESaved for Later\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E list, you will receive a notification on your Echo device. For Echo speakers, notifications appear as the yellow light ring on your device and a popup for Echo Show displays.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-trade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards\u002F"\u003EAmazon will pay you in gift cards to recycle your old electronics. Here's the secret\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll you have to do is ask, "Alexa, what are my notifications?" The voice assistant will then share any deals it's found so far.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Ask, "Alexa, what are my notifications?"\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow early will I receive a new deal from Alexa?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the deal, Alexa can have deals ready for you as early as 24 hours before a deal starts and will alert you with a notification to your compatible Echo smart device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan Alexa show me deals for items I haven't saved?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexa can show and tell you about deals for items you haven't saved in your Shopping Cart, Wish Lists, or Saved for Later queue, but only when you ask it to share some of the deals you're looking for. As an example, if you're interested in keyboards, even though you don't have any in any of your lists, you can always ask Alexa, \"What are the best deals on keyboards right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-09 14:05:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"According to Amazon, over half of its customers use Alexa to help them shop.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b0c914c0-6f8f-4618-a8bf-4d28a766d0e2",image:{id:"b0065ac0-4ddb-45ae-be27-9b0013fe65ec",filename:"echo-show-8.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-09-21 00:33:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Echo Show 8",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F21\u002Fb0065ac0-4ddb-45ae-be27-9b0013fe65ec\u002Fecho-show-8.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1182,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-set-up-alexa-to-receive-october-prime-day-deal-notifications",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to set up Alexa to receive October Prime Day deal notifications",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"June serves as Technology Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When June isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Technology Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a182b504-536d-4bb6-befb-109f04100601\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"iphone-trade-in\" data-image-filename=\"20220224-095537.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"3106\" data-image-height=\"1815\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen buying a new phone, carriers and retailers often pitch discounts in the form of trade-in offers. That is when you send in an old phone that meets the vendors' requirements in exchange for tens to hundreds of dollars off your new one. This process has become more aggressive over the past years, with stores like AT&T now willing to sell you the latest \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"71604c89-f9b5-4660-9996-d572cf7e18e0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Fsmartphones\u002Fgalaxy-s22-ultra\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"309be052-cece-4850-81b4-63c2deeb2ba9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fiphone-13-pro\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E device for free, as long as you trade in a functioning phone -- cracked or not. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fiphone-se-2022-release-date-features-specs-cost-5g\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EiPhone SE 5G (2022): Release date, features, and rumors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, trading in is not as simple as powering off your device and handing it to your local store associate. A phone that has not been properly factory reset, backed up, or shipped in the appropriate manner can delay the evaluation process for your discount and, in the worst case, be deemed as ineligible for any offer. That's why we've curated this guide to help you through all the steps and best practices for a burden-less trade-in experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"451df262-ad46-467e-b8da-8dfed02eb7b0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"ZDNet Recommends: Samsung S22 Ultra\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"1-18-galaxy-s22-ultra-group-image1-design-hi.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Samsung","imageData":{"id":"051438a7-aabc-4495-821e-e1b20e118fdb","filename":"1-18-galaxy-s22-ultra-group-image1-design-hi.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F08\u002F051438a7-aabc-4495-821e-e1b20e118fdb\u002F1-18-galaxy-s22-ultra-group-image1-design-hi.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-02-08 21:19:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"051438a7-aabc-4495-821e-e1b20e118fdb","imageFilename":"1-18-galaxy-s22-ultra-group-image1-design-hi.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F02\u002F08"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Samsung\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Fsmartphones\u002Fgalaxy-s22-ultra\u002Fbuy\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"1299.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Samsung\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBacking up your data (contacts, photos, etc.)\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first practice that you should always do when switching to a new phone is backing up the data and files on your old one. You wouldn't want to lose all those pictures, videos, contacts, and text messages, right? For iOS or Android, the backup process is fairly straightforward, with multiple options to get the job done. Just make sure that your phone is charged up (at least 75%, ideally) so that it doesn't power off in the middle of the transferring. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-a-new-iphone-or-android-smartphone-heres-how-and-where-to-sell-or-trade-your-current-model\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best places to sell or trade your current smartphone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBacking up an iPhone via iCloud\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"b047f50d-6562-48c9-afd3-26b40a526c7a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fb047f50d-6562-48c9-afd3-26b40a526c7a\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're switching between \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"76f89128-9fed-455c-af66-98479a8e9f13\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fiphone\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"iPhones\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, I'd recommend backing up your files through iCloud, Apple's cloud storage service. Not only will you be able to upload and download data from your Apple devices, but the service will also be available for you to peruse via the web (\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ff0d5f38-cfd9-4e01-a38a-bb08c12d9404\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.icloud.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"iCloud.com\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy default, Apple offers 5GB of free iCloud storage to keep your photos, contacts, notes, and more intact. If more is needed, you can opt into 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB storage plans for $0.99, $2.99, and $9.99 a month, respectively. For getting your files from one iPhone to another, I think paying for one month's service is definitely worth the convenience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETip:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E If you've never subscribed to an iCloud plan, Apple will actually offer you a free, one-time trial that lets you use as much iCloud storage as you need to transfer your data onto your new iPhone. To see if you're eligible, open up the settings app > tap \u003Cem\u003EGeneral\u003C\u002Fem\u003E > \u003Cem\u003ETransfer of Reset iPhone\u003C\u002Fem\u003E > \u003Cem\u003EGet Started\u003C\u002Fem\u003E within the \u003Cem\u003EPrepare for New iPhone\u003C\u002Fem\u003E bubble. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOtherwise, here's how to back up your iPhone data via iCloud:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen up the settings app > tap into your profile tab at the top > \u003Cem\u003EiCloud\u003C\u002Fem\u003E > toggle on or off all the items that you'd like to back up. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen you're set, tap\u003Cem\u003E iCloud Backup\u003C\u002Fem\u003E > \u003Cem\u003EBack Up Now\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe duration of the process will vary depending on how many files you're storing in the cloud. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a0694ed7-5e23-458f-b00b-cd71850bb05d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"iphone-backup\" data-image-filename=\"iphone-icloud-backup.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"859\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBacking up an iPhone via iTunes (computer)\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also backup your iPhone data onto a computer via Apple's iTunes program (yes, it's still active). While this method is a little more labor-intensive, it's free, and you will have most, if not all, of your files stored locally. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, make sure your MacOS or Windows-powered computer has iTunes installed. If not, you can \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0a61f6c1-0d5f-419c-b1d7-24187c1e1c62\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fitunes\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"download it here\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Once installed, here's how to back up your iPhone:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConnect your device to your computer with a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"73db8005-6c7b-4a4d-ad84-c253ff1a3d94\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MQGJ2AM-A-Lightning-USB-C\u002Fdp\u002FB07CMN7DCX\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lightning to USB-C\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"db04eaa6-503d-4b2e-93d4-5aa6dcdb6729\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MQUE2AM-A-Lightning-Cable\u002Fdp\u002FB07CPS16L4\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"USB-A\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E cable.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen the iTunes software on the computer and click the \u003Cem\u003EDevice\u003C\u002Fem\u003E button at the top left. The icon shows a small iPhone. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENow click \u003Cem\u003ESummary\u003C\u002Fem\u003E under your iPhone information > \u003Cem\u003EBack Up Now\u003C\u002Fem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EiTunes allows you to back up text messages, call logs, contacts, photos, videos, and more. You can see what's been backed up by clicking \u003Cem\u003EEdit\u003C\u002Fem\u003E > \u003Cem\u003EPreferences\u003C\u002Fem\u003E > \u003Cem\u003EDevices\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETip: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EApple's \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5dc252c8-788c-41b6-bc04-f623b2c60855\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fretail\u002Fgeniusbar\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Genius Bar\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E will help and walk you through the backup process for your iPhone. The service is free and requires a reservation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBacking up an Android device via Google\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"be588b04-7141-4b74-93a7-81ba189941a1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbe588b04-7141-4b74-93a7-81ba189941a1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike the iPhone and Apple's iCloud, the most convenient way to backup an Android device is through Google's cloud service, Google One. It's built into your Android phone -- whether it's a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ec25c2a-f809-4f91-becd-974fef985278\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Fsmartphones\u002Fgalaxy-s22\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8614b3a1-2b8a-41d2-b4af-a5827efc31b8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstore.google.com\u002Fus\u002Fproduct\u002Fpixel_6?hl=en-US\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Pixel\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9ed38493-6aae-4503-9969-f3071a2e1e4a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FOnePlus-Unlocked-Smartphone-Hasselblad-Wireless\u002Fdp\u002FB08Y727NMK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"OnePlus\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- and easily accessible. The catch is that Google only offers every user 15GB of free storage, so if you're in need of more space, you'll have to opt into one of its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7ad54a2b-1866-4e22-afb1-7775723a52ff\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fone.google.com\u002Fabout\u002Fplans?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"paid plans\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Pricing goes as follows: 100GB for $2 a month or $20 a year, 200GB for $3 a month or $30 a year, and 2TB for $10 a month or $100 a year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've decided on a plan, here's how to initiate the backup process: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen up your settings > \u003Cem\u003EGoogle\u003C\u002Fem\u003E > scroll down and tap \u003Cem\u003EBackup\u003C\u002Fem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFor a breakdown of your backup(s), you can download the free Google One app > tap the \u003Cem\u003EStorage\u003C\u002Fem\u003E tab under \u003Cem\u003EDevice Backup\u003C\u002Fem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf it's your first time doing this and you're backing up a lot of files, the process can take up to hours. So, make sure that your phone is either charged enough or plugged into a charger. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2e36a979-98af-4a78-98ab-c9d28f273ad6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"android-back-up.png\" data-image-filename=\"android-back-up.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"3524\" data-image-height=\"2400\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBacking up an Android device via PC (Windows)\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Android doesn't have an iTunes alternative, you can backup your data directly onto a Windows PC or external hard drive for free. To do this:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConnect your device to your PC with a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5c95c714-42e5-40b2-bda5-1ff4866ef3cb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAnker-2-Pack-Premium-Charging-Samsung\u002Fdp\u002FB07DC5PPFV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"USB-C\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b9b984f7-1962-4aff-8fc1-0e45b29dbc32\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAnker-Braided-Tangle-Free-Gold-Plated-Connectors\u002Fdp\u002FB01DEMTOQ6\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MicroUSB\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E) to USB-A cable. You may have one already that came with your old or new phone. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETo let your computer know that you're connecting the phone to transfer files and not just to charge it, slide down the notification panel on your phone > tap the \u003Cem\u003ECharging this device via USB\u003C\u002Fem\u003E notification > make sure \u003Cem\u003EFile transfer\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is selected.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen up your PC's \u003Cem\u003EWindows File Explorer\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and click on your phone's name on the left panel. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENow, you can copy any or all files within your phone's folders and paste them into your PC or external hard drive. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETip:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Not every folder is named in a user-friendly manner. For example, if you're copying over photos, you'll want to find a folder labelled \u003Cem\u003EDCIM\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, not \u003Cem\u003ECamera\u003C\u002Fem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResetting your phone\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that all of your information is safely stored, you'll want to factory reset your phone and give it a thorough cleaning before sending it out. Follow the steps below, and your phone will be as clean of a slate as can be, with no personal data left behind. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EFactory resetting an iPhone\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen your settings app > tap \u003Cem\u003EGeneral\u003C\u002Fem\u003E > scroll down to \u003Cem\u003ETransfer or Reset iPhone\u003C\u002Fem\u003E > \u003Cem\u003EErase All Content and Settings\u003C\u002Fem\u003E > \u003Cem\u003EContinue \u003C\u002Fem\u003E> type in your iPhone passcode to confirm the reset. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThis procedure will wipe the apps and data of your device, as well as remove your Apple ID, \u003Cem\u003EFind My\u003C\u002Fem\u003E setting, and Apple Wallet from the iPhone. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f96716ed-bd0b-4138-b830-170990393544\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"iphone-factory-reset\" data-image-filename=\"android-back-up.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"3524\" data-image-height=\"2532\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EFactory resetting an Android\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAccessing the factory reset settings on Android is a little more complicated as the pathway depends on what brand you're using. However, one method that works for all manufacturer devices is to open your settings and searching \"factory reset\" at the top. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you're on a Samsung device, open the settings > scroll down to \u003Cem\u003EGeneral management > Reset > Factory data reset > Reset\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. You'll then be prompted to type in your passcode.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce your phone has fully reset itself, power it off, and remove your SIM card and case.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-green-phone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest green phone: Sustainable and eco-friendly phones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShipping and handing off\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've followed through all the instructions above, you're just one last step away from trade-in bliss. Whether you're shipping your old phone out to trade in or handing it over at a physical store, you should always, always double-check that it's in the condition that you and the retailer agreed to. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor most trade-ins, retailers require your device to meet the following qualifications: No cracks or heavy wear, powers on and holds a charge, and is fully paid off with no past-due balances. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7fcd2e8a-1ce0-4791-a605-3ab209b34ef7\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EPhone boxes make for excellent packaging when trading in an old phone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"s21-phone-box.png\" data-image-filename=\"s21-phone-box.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"855\" data-image-height=\"1153\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen shipping any electronic device, ensure that it's securely packed with bubble wrap, peanuts, or other layers of cushioning. If you have the original box for your phone, use it! Phone boxes are designed to keep the device snug and protected. Most trade-in programs do not require you to pack the original charger and accessories, so set them aside. (That charger will come in handy if your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fno-charger-with-the-iphone-12-no-problem\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew phone arrives without one.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) Lastly, it won't hurt to mark the package with a \"Fragile: Handle with Care\" signage. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETip:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Before sending your old phone out, use a secondary device (or your new phone if you've received it) to document its condition. Take clear pictures and videos of the phone's screen, back, cameras, ports, and it turning on and off. This step is vital because once you ship your phone out, damage during delivery and other mishaps may occur, ultimately weighing into how much money a retailer will value the device for. With proof and documentation of its previous condition, you should have no trouble denying any suspicious evaluations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's it. Your phone is backed up, factory reset, and ready to be traded in. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDid you find this guide useful? Let us know by commenting down below, as well as any other tips or questions you have regarding the trade-in process.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-07 16:50:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you're preparing to trade in your old phone for that new iPhone or Android, follow these steps for a worry-free exchange.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"160a65c0-d7d5-42c5-b302-97311403983a",image:{id:"a182b504-536d-4bb6-befb-109f04100601",filename:"20220224-095537.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-02-24 16:35:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"ratings-breakdown-in-iphone-shell-animated.gif",credits:"hadrian - ifeelstock \u002F Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EParis: Male hand searching for product inside the open Amazon Prime logotype printed on cardboard box side. 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Here's how to factory reset it and everything else you need to know",topic:{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1093d9cb-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"iphone",name:"iPhone",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1136d09c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"samsung",name:"Samsung",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"b0fb3d1e-3e24-473d-9325-eaaf1980f7c7",slug:"android",name:"Android",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"db8a7e30-e253-4329-a9fc-f621ea07d11d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FMaria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon invitation\" data-image-filename=\"envelope-copy.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Amazon kicks off \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-day-2024-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E next week, some \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-amazon-prime-day-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egreat deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have already appeared. If years past are any indication, we expect to see even more significant discounts on July 16 and July 17, with little time to snag them before they're gone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-amazon-prime-day-2024-deals\u002F\"\u003EThe 25 best early Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-set-up-alexa-to-receive-amazon-prime-day-deal-notifications\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlexa can help you\u003C\u002Fa\u003E watch some highly sought-after deals, but Amazon has also opened a few \"invitation-only\" opportunities ahead of time. Requesting an invitation to one of these limited deals doesn't mean you'll get to save $255 on a Citizen watch, but it will give you a peek at some of the great deals Amazon is planning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to sign up for Amazon's invite-only Prime Day deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E A Prime subscription is required to access the Prime Day deals exclusive to members. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffree-prime-day-how-to-get-access-to-deals-for-free-even-if-youre-not-a-prime-member\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIf you don't have a membership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you can start a free 30-day trial, but you will be charged $139 for the year if you don't cancel it within 30 days. (If you're a student -- or you're between 18 and 24 years old -- you can save money on a subscription with a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-switch-to-a-prime-student-membership\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime student membership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e2b8c610-ccbd-4f45-b45e-64a375e8f4fd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGo to the Amazon website and log in with the credentials linked to your Prime subscription.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Log in to Amazon\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2b1e5f2a-797b-4b71-b21a-182d31eb805a\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Log in to Amazon\" data-image-filename=\"sign-in.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1182\" data-image-height=\"1382\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"79627906-a55c-4f24-b4d3-a64007f63e90\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere aren't many invitation-only deals yet, though more may come up as Prime Day approaches.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Find an invitation-only deal\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are some of the top invite-only deals (we will add more in the FAQ below as they appear):\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"af16305c-b8e7-4b85-a737-a4c624d933cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FOriginal-Peloton-Stationary-Immersive-Touchscreen\u002Fdp\u002FB0C4ZB3WT5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Peloton Indoor Exercise bike for $1011 (Save $434)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b2cd5b1b-5c41-49ef-a138-0525d177b5c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-Headphones-Bluetooth-Microphone-Cappuccino\u002Fdp\u002FB0BSGQL41X?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones for $36 (Save $44)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"746f8d55-369a-436a-9e43-db6a63b398cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSodaStream-Sparkling-Bundle-Canister-Carbonating\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1J7B2F1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"SodaStream Enso sparkling water maker bundle for $150 (Save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7414d4c1-50b8-461e-8c8f-9ca7fadb467f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen a deal is available by invitation only, you can either check out for the total price or click on "Request Invite." This is only for deals that will go live during Prime Day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Click on 'Request invite'\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"baa13825-f637-4c77-96bf-218eb7de1299\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Click on Request Invite\" data-image-filename=\"invite-deal.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1990\" data-image-height=\"1120\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"23fccb6c-565c-4441-9704-0a9c5a70c6b2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENow, you only have to wait for your confirmation email and then for Prime Day to arrive. A little popup will inform you that an email was sent after you requested the invite and explain the process for accessing the deal on Prime Day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe email will be sent to the email address associated with your Prime subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Get your confirmation email\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5c63d90a-ce5b-46a6-8ef6-ddf9259bebf3\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EI received a sample email after requesting an invite for a deal during a previous Prime Day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Invitation requested\" data-image-filename=\"email.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1182\" data-image-height=\"1382\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat are some invite-only deals?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's a growing list of the top invite-only Prime Day deals we've found:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"af16305c-b8e7-4b85-a737-a4c624d933cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FOriginal-Peloton-Stationary-Immersive-Touchscreen\u002Fdp\u002FB0C4ZB3WT5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Peloton Indoor Exercise bike for $1011 (Save $434)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ed50d95f-3258-4290-ba73-8df3bce71d60\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCitizen-Eco-Drive-Weekender-Chronograph-Preforated\u002Fdp\u002FB0CZ7LNYH8\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Citizen Men's EcoDrive Weekender watch for $170 (Save $255)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"65f982d6-5707-485b-a8f1-652485df6e1a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSpeedo-Champion-Signature-Swim-Bundle\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXBR95F3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Speedo Champion Signature Swim bundle box for $96 (Save $64)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b2cd5b1b-5c41-49ef-a138-0525d177b5c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-Headphones-Bluetooth-Microphone-Cappuccino\u002Fdp\u002FB0BSGQL41X?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones for $36 (Save $44)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6a7b5144-45df-4fb9-8b92-1778220d73c0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FFOREO-LUNA-mini-Bundle-Micro-Foam\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1RBP9XJ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Foreo Luna mini 3 facial cleansing brush for $103 (Save $143)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"746f8d55-369a-436a-9e43-db6a63b398cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSodaStream-Sparkling-Bundle-Canister-Carbonating\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1J7B2F1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"SodaStream Enso sparkling water maker bundle for $150 (Save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c35b09c3-1c6c-4b72-b898-6bc86cb4ffae\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLIFE-PRO-Lifepro-Blanket-Detoxification\u002Fdp\u002FB09Y9KK6XL\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LifePro Sauna Blanket for $108 (Save $72)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDoes requesting an invitation guarantee a spot for the deal during Prime Day?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo. When you request an invitation on an invite-only deal, you're not guaranteed access to the deal price during Prime Day, and items are limited in quantity; Amazon will not grant all invitation requests. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Amazon, if you are invited and given access to the deal price, you'll get an email with a unique link during the Prime Day event. This is to prevent people from sharing their deal links. This link will only be valid during the Prime Day event.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat if I get accepted but can't buy the item before the deal expires?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Amazon, if you are given access to purchase a deal-priced item during Prime Day by invitation, but the timer on the product page expires, you will lose the chance to buy the item. If applicable, you can request another invitation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-07-12 20:39:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon's Prime Day sales event is almost here, and Amazon is letting you secure your spot for some of the best deals.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2be997b8-8e00-408f-a83c-d2b2437b1ad8",image:{id:"db8a7e30-e253-4329-a9fc-f621ea07d11d",filename:"envelope-copy.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-05 21:32:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon invitation",credits:"Amazon\u002FMaria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F05\u002Fdb8a7e30-e253-4329-a9fc-f621ea07d11d\u002Fenvelope-copy.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-sign-up-for-amazons-invite-only-prime-day-deals",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Prime Day invitation-only deals are back on Amazon. Here's how to sign up",topic:{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"239fba33-cec9-4f4d-8408-a8feecb7f71e",slug:"tvs",name:"TVs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"b741e065-cb33-406d-81d4-d831bde1ab39",slug:"fitness-bands",name:"Fitness Bands",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"cdc289e6-e482-415e-be29-df6a040dbd9f",slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"cd0ef2cd-21ab-4c98-b015-e6be4bf4b35c",username:"Christina Darby",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Christina",lastName:"Darby",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41",filename:"christina-darby-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-22 14:16:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F22\u002F60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41\u002Fchristina-darby-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Christina Darby is a former ZDNET associate editor based in New York City. She has a bachelor's in Integrated Marketing Communication and Journalism from Wake Forest University. When Christina is not writing about quirky tech products, she's most likely searching for the best coffee shop in NYC.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a6ccc59d-7cbf-4157-8f55-237bcda8f79f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Student hero image\" data-image-filename=\"img-5105.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"3378\" data-image-height=\"1900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're a college student or a Gen Z navigating the complex task of adulting, you likely know that expenses stack up quickly. From ordering and renting textbooks and booking flights back home to buying groceries and essential tech, something always seems to add to your bills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-day-2024-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003EAmazon Prime Day 2024 is back July 16-17: Here's everything to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELucky for you, Amazon Prime's student membership can help you save. With \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-day-2024-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Prime Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E coming up on July 16 and 17, now is the perfect time to switch from your existing Prime account, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime?ie=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0&planOptimizationId=WLPStudentMonthlyEligiblePlans&primeCampaignId=studentWlpPrimeRedir\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esign up\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for one in general, or test the six-month free trial. To help you make the switch, here's more information about Prime Student, its cost, and (many) perks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat exactly is Prime Student? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime?ie=UTF8&planOptimizationId=WLPStudentMonthlyEligiblePlans&primeCampaignId=studentWlpPrimeRedir&ref_=sm_mkt_paper&tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=410029237840&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17688476521010283399&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1022762&hvtargid=kwd-40174110923&ref=pd_sl_7cy0nd6cg9_e&hydadcr=8893_11541712\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime Student\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a discounted Amazon Prime service that gives higher education students and young adults the same benefits as a regular Prime member for half the cost. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-amazon-prime-day-2024-deals\u002F\"\u003EThe best early Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, the membership gets users access to Prime Video, Amazon Music Prime, Prime Gaming, Grubhub+, a 3-month Calm subscription, one month of Course Hero free, two months of Kindle Unlimited, savings on rental textbooks, and the usual Prime member perks such as exclusive deals access, including Amazon Prime Day sales, and free two-day, one-day, and even same-day shipping. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWho is eligible for a Prime Student membership? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou're eligible if you meet one of these two criteria: You must be a student currently enrolled at a college or university or you must be between 18 and 24 years old. Whichever option you use -- student status or age -- Amazon will require you to verify your information with proof such as a .edu or school-linked email address or an ID, so make sure you have the credentials to back up your selection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow much does Prime Student cost?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrime Student users start with a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c27cfff8-3529-4472-b957-a90bb1756c52\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Student\u002Fb?ie=UTF8&node=668781011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"free six-month trial\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E that you can cancel at any time. So, even if you aren't interested in a long-term membership, you could time your trial so that it overlaps with a massive sale like Prime Day and cancel before the membership fee kicks in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the trial period, the membership will cost \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"62a11956-23b8-4a27-849d-04a2a54b9a46\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Student\u002Fb?ie=UTF8&node=668781011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$69 per year\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or $7.49 monthly, half what a regular Prime membership costs. If you subscribe now -- ahead of Prime Day -- you can go until December 2024 before paying anything for your discounted membership.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-make-money-on-amazon-by-sharing-your-favorite-products\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to make money on Amazon by sharing your favorite products\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a student with an existing Amazon Prime account but without the Prime Student perks, here's how to switch your existing Prime subscription to one more tailored to a student's lifestyle and price point. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to switch to a Prime Student membership from an existing Prime account \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8fd1d215-38d1-4b75-8d45-775e638765c1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYour first step is visiting the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime?primeCampaignId=studentWlpPrimeRedir" target="_blank"\u003EPrime Student page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, where you will be presented with options to start your free six-month trial. You can then select the option that works best for you, either verifying your age or student status. Then, click on the big yellow button that reads, "Try Prime Student."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Visit the Prime Student Page\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b47784be-6e41-4871-bcae-86f8749047ab\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Prime Student homepage\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-06-28-at-12-48-50pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"3450\" data-image-height=\"1598\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"158ee7c6-e150-4a36-860d-1491f619171c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn the mobile app or web browser, log in to your existing Amazon account using the same email you registered with. You don't need to cancel this existing account to sign up. If you don't have an account, you can click on the "Create your Amazon account" button to go through the quick and simple process of creating an account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Sign in to your existing Amazon Prime account\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"488b123f-d6e8-43b4-b39f-c75fc69c0efa\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon log-in\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-06-28-at-12-52-41pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"3312\" data-image-height=\"1508\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a70b5c78-4ecf-448c-956b-b69f6bcf30e2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the option you choose, after signing in, you'll be asked to submit proof of your credentials. For example, since I am not a college student but fall within the age limit, I chose the "Verify with Age" option. As a result, I was asked to verify my age with a photo of a valid ID such as a passport or driver's license.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you choose the "Verify with Student Status" option, you'll be asked to fill out a sign-up form and either use your .edu email address or submit proof of enrollment such as your student ID, your transcript, etc.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Fill out your credentials\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e8b64629-cd3d-4cf3-b248-f7b98dee31c8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Prime Student membership verification\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-06-28-at-12-26-30pm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2864\" data-image-height=\"1342\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to join Prime Student if you don't have an existing Amazon or Prime account\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to join Prime Student and don't have an account, you will need to sign up for an Amazon account, as seen in step 2 above. Then, you can follow all of the same steps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDo I get access to Prime Day sales with Prime Student? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. Since \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-day-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-june-27\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon's Prime Days is an exclusive sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for \u003Cem\u003Eall\u003C\u002Fem\u003E Prime members, Prime Students can benefit from the deals. And if you want to test the perks of Prime before fully committing, now might be a good time to take advantage of the six-month free trial. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow long does Prime Student last? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour membership lasts until you either stop being a student or turn 25, depending on the subscription tier you select. The free trial you get as soon as you enroll as a Prime Student expires after six months. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDo I have to cancel my current account to get Prime Student? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo, you do not have to cancel or deactivate your account. Just \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime?primeCampaignId=studentWlpPrimeRedir\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Euse this link \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eto transfer your account. Your current benefits, however, may change. For example, if you currently have a 20% discount on home appliances, that may be revoked in place of the other perks.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-28 18:46:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"With Amazon Prime Day around the corner, now's the perfect time to sign up for - or change your account to - a Prime Student membership. You don't even have to be a student!",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0011a8fe-3aab-4fa8-be15-c7813385f293",image:{id:"a6ccc59d-7cbf-4157-8f55-237bcda8f79f",filename:"img-5105.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-06-28 17:06:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Student hero image",credits:"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F28\u002Fa6ccc59d-7cbf-4157-8f55-237bcda8f79f\u002Fimg-5105.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3378,height:1900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"Switch to a Prime Student membership to score Prime Day discounts for less. Here's how",section:b,slug:"how-to-switch-to-a-prime-student-membership",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to switch to a Prime Student membership ahead of Prime Day (and why you should)",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"863fe219-de4d-4c2d-9e95-55e19301075a",slug:"education",name:"Education",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8d6e1960-a728-41e5-a935-922b0bd953ed",slug:"deals",name:"Deals",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6d8efc23-597d-47a0-b29e-7a66b30d06a9\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Angel Santana\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"applepay45gettyimages-1502949236\" data-image-filename=\"applepay45gettyimages-1502949236.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith contactless options now a standard form of payment in every transaction from deliveries and pickups to the good-old checkout counter, Apple Pay has become the go-to option for many iPhone users when paying online and in stores. Apple Pay's not hard to learn, either.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, it's downright simple to get started with Apple Pay: All you have to do is enter your credit or debit card number into the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fios-17-your-iphones-wallet-app-is-getting-two-big-updates-here-they-are\u002F\"\u003EWallet app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Once you set it up, you can use Apple Pay for contactless checkout at most retailers with your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapple.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F435031\u002F7613?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fiphone-14%2F&subId1=zd-__COM_CLICK_ID__-dtp\"\u003EiPhone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or even your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapple.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F435031\u002F7613?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-watch%2Fapple-watch&subId1=zd-__COM_CLICK_ID__-dtp\"\u003EApple Watch.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E You can also use it for checkout at the many online stores that accept Apple Pay. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-iphone\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best iPhone models you can buy right now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you get started using Apple Pay in stores and online, here's what you need to know.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to use Apple Pay online and in stores\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you need: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EiPhone, banking information\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"ZDNet","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002Fzdnetvideo","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002F9sG1Fq_-ozw?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"How to use Apple Pay\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002F9sG1Fq_-ozw\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"How to use Apple Pay","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002F9sG1Fq_-ozw\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6f34bea2-03ae-41bd-997e-a81c9a44a596\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBefore using Apple Pay as your contactless payment form, you need to set it up by adding your credit or debit cards to your iPhone. You can set up Apple Pay from your \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdont-change-five-these-iphone-settings\u002F"\u003EiPhone's settings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or simply by going to the Wallet app and adding your cards there.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Set up Apple Pay in the Wallet app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0829383e-db5f-482c-b5a1-188ff3cfcc5a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETap on the Wallet app to open it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of app icons with the Apple Wallet icon outlined in a blue box\" data-image-filename=\"wallet.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"002853d0-b90b-440f-803e-76543119dc1d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Wallet app, tap on the + (plus) sign at the top right of your screen to add a card. Then, choose the type of card you're adding; if it's a payment method, select Debit or Credit Card. The other options are for Transit Cards and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-add-your-drivers-license-to-the-apple-wallet-app\u002F"\u003EDriver's License\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-adds-drivers-licenses-state-ids-to-apple-wallet\u002F"\u003EState ID\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and are limited to a few states within the US.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-add-your-drivers-license-to-the-apple-wallet-app\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to add your driver's license to Apple Wallet\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, you'll be prompted to position your card in the frame to scan it. Alternatively, you can select Enter Card Details Manually to enter your card information and edit your settings, like choosing a default payment card. Apple will then make contact with the card issuer to verify your payment information is valid, and you'll be ready to use Apple Pay once this step is completed. It typically takes no more than a few minutes to verify your information with your bank or card issuer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Tap on the Add Card button and enter Apple Pay info\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"49083200-d49b-4a11-94eb-64d5d5726233\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETap on the button with a plus sign to add a card to your Apple Wallet and follow the prompts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Add card to Wallet\" data-image-filename=\"add-to-wallet.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a164ac0a-9cd4-45c6-a4cc-a939ea3d2935\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDouble-clicking, or, rather, double-pressing, the button on the right side of your iPhone brings up your available cards to use in Apple Pay. Do this when it's time to pay at the checkout counter, and you can then choose your preferred payment card when the Wallet comes up.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. During check-out, double-click the right-side button of your iPhone\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6d5624cb-4d0f-457c-b9ce-7a9d4501e823\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EDouble-press the iPhone's right-side button to access Apple Pay.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"iPhone with indicator by the side button\" data-image-filename=\"douplepress.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"3376\" data-image-height=\"6000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fa5953b1-9a8d-4d45-8ccc-bb9e90f7da47\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've tapped on a card from your iPhone's Wallet, you'll be prompted to enter your passcode or use Face ID to authorize and pay for your purchase using Apple Pay.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Enter your Apple Pay passcode or use Face ID to confirm payment\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9004bd48-4741-4b32-a859-5c6c09ab68f8\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EEnter your passcode to confirm Apple Pay payment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Enter Passcode screen showing numbers \" data-image-filename=\"enterpasscode.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"3376\" data-image-height=\"6000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"13d2000e-9812-4993-b450-266b2ea04ebc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEntering your passcode authenticates your payment, so all you need to do next is hold your phone within about an inch of the card reader to process the transaction.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-apple-products-you-shouldnt-buy-this-month-especially-these-iphones\u002F"\u003EApple products you shouldn't buy this month\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe payment with Apple Pay will only work if the payment terminal accepts contactless payments via NFC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Hold your iPhone near the payment terminal\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b77a4583-1d07-4690-ad2f-748963b098b3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce unlocked, hold your iPhone near the payment terminal to use Apple Pay.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Apple\" data-image-alt-text=\"Holding a phone near a self checkout terminal in a store\" data-image-filename=\"phone-pay.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's it! Apple Pay is as easy as apple pie. (Sorry, I had to.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow do I set up Apple Pay from my iPhone Settings?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo set up Apple Pay, you go to your iPhone's Settings and follow these steps:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFind Wallet and Apple Pay. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap on Add Card and follow the prompts to add your new card. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you add your card to your Wallet, you can edit your settings to suit your needs. You can choose to enable Apple Cash; enable the double-click side button to work as a shortcut for Apple Pay' add Express Transit Cards to pay for transit automatically without a passcode or Face ID; edit your transaction information like default card, shipping address, and contact info; and toggle payments on your Mac on and off. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhere can I use Apple Pay to pay in stores and online?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can use Apple Pay with an iPhone or Apple Watch at checkout wherever there is a payment terminal with NFC. Most retailers have them at the checkout counter, with some exceptions. Just look for the NFC symbol on the card reader or an Apple Pay logo. Some banks even support Apple Pay at NFC-enabled ATMs so you can make withdrawals or access your account. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is NFC?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENFC stands for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnear-field-communication-aims-to-simplify-our-lives\u002F\"\u003Enear-field communication\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's a technology that employs magnetic field induction to allow wireless communication between two electronic devices at a short range, typically less than 4 centimeters or 1.5 inches.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan I use Apple Pay online?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to using Apple Pay at stores, you also can use it in some apps and with the many online retailers that support it. In fact, the list of online retailers that \u003Cem\u003Edon't \u003C\u002Fem\u003Esupport Apple Pay is shrinking every day. As of this writing, Walmart and Home Depot are among the few major retailers that don't (yet) accept Apple Pay for online purchases.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn top of being more secure, using Apple Pay online is more convenient as you don't need to enter your shipping address or card number to check out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fvenmo-and-paypal-now-offer-tap-to-pay-on-iphone-for-businesses\u002F\"\u003EVenmo and PayPal now offer 'Tap to Pay' on iPhone for businesses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo use Apple Pay online, choose Apple Pay at checkout from your iPhone or other Apple device, if it's available. Next, you'll be prompted either to enter your passcode or use Face ID to authorize the payment. Then you'll be able to check out as usual with your Apple Pay information already filled in, so you won't need to sign in again or enter your card information. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is Apple Cash?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-apple-cash-family-to-help-kids-develop-good-money-habits\u002F\"\u003EApple Cash\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a digital card in your Apple Wallet that you can use to send or receive money through the Messages app. Similar to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpaypal-vs-venmo\u002F\"\u003EVenmo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fwhat-is-cash-app-and-how-does-it-work-a-comprehensive-guide\u002F\"\u003ECash App\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you can use Apple Cash to send a friend money to reimburse them for a meal, for example, and that friend can check out with their accumulated Apple Cash at merchants that support Apple Pay.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhave-you-used-cash-app-within-the-past-six-years-you-might-be-eligible-for-2500\u002F\"\u003EHave you used Cash App in the last 6 years? You might be eligible for $2,500\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome services from Apple offer rewards, like cash back on its credit cards, which also translate into Apple Cash. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to use Apple Pay on your Apple Watch\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe days of \"I forgot my wallet\" are long gone. Once you add a card to your Apple Wallet, you enable Apple Pay on your iPhone. But if you have an active Apple Watch linked to that iPhone, you can also use Apple Pay with just your watch, even if you don't have your iPhone with you when you check out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-watch\u002F\"\u003EThe best Apple Watches: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn order to use Apple Pay for contactless payments with your Apple Watch, you need to set up the Apple Wallet in your watch by adding your credit or debit cards to it separately. Just adding them to your iPhone won't enable them on other Apple devices. To add your payment card to your Apple Watch, follow these steps:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to the Wallet app within the Apple Watch.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap on Add Card.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E Choose Previous Cards to add any payment cards previously linked to your iPhone and you'll be prompted to enter the security code for each, or\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap on Debit or Credit Card to add a new one, or\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect Transit Card to add an eligible transportation payment card.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs Apple Pay secure?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing Apple Pay or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fgoogle-pay-vs-samsung-pay\u002F\"\u003EGoogle Pay\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at checkout is more secure than swiping or inserting your card. Apple Pay works by ensuring your credit or debit card number and information is encrypted and never shared with the merchant when you check out. A new code is created each time you pay somewhere that accepts Apple Pay, making your financial data safer from being cloned or stolen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-08-09 20:18:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"It's super convenient, more secure than swiping a card, and so simple to set up. 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"00707efa-af1a-4d68-b76f-e91798cb8f09\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOur Echo Pop, known as Ziggy, has become a staple in our home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-image-filename=\"echo-pop2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F05\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4dd29ebd-2a66-4fba-b62c-536862bccbd5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is Amazon's most compact mainstream speaker. It comes in four colors and has Alexa built-in. Thanks to this season's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday sales event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the Echo Pop is available for a limited time for $18 on Amazon, a 55% discount from its regular $40 price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"3e46bc52-7352-45d8-b4f4-755859b6f4c6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Echo Pop (save $22)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d","filename":"epop.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d\u002Fepop.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-22 04:31:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d","imageFilename":"epop.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F22"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5\" data-offerprice=\"18\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"d76b5008-2a42-4c31-8327-341bf210ed59","slug":"introducing-echo-pop-full-sound-compact-smart-speaker-with-alexa-lavender-bloom","name":"Introducing Echo Pop | Full sound compact smart speaker with Alexa | Lavender Bloom","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732249905866,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 21 2024 23:31:45 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon created the Echo Pop for those who don't want to commit to a full-sized smart speaker, who want a sleeker, more compact look than the spheric Echo Dot, or who want a more affordable smart speaker.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazon-echo-pop-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Echo Pop review: A portable smart speaker for small spaces\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's the perfect starter smart speaker for anyone looking to get Amazon Alexa and dive deeper into a smart home ecosystem. 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At $18, it's certainly worth the purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e0cb98a2-2b8f-4817-a6ac-b6878d516542\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F"\u003EThe 40+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 13:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"An Echo Pop is the perfect way to add a little pop of Alexa to your life during Black Friday sales (pun intended). The discount affects all four colorways.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"447a4441-1a12-4ecc-b460-eda2574c6b5a",image:{id:"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d",filename:"epop.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:31:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Echo Pop",credits:"Amazon\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d\u002Fepop.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Home Entertainment^Speakers",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The Echo Pop smart speaker is just $18 with this Black Friday deal",section:b,slug:"amazons-echo-pop-smart-speaker-has-dropped-to-18-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon's Echo Pop smart speaker has dropped to $18 for Black Friday",topic:{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0602602f-6e5a-4ddf-904d-311246e3487b",username:"lmapp",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lester",lastName:"Mapp",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"a32c8457-d46e-4d52-a22d-eaa584294f17",filename:"lm-new-headshot.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 20:30:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F18\u002Fa32c8457-d46e-4d52-a22d-eaa584294f17\u002Flm-new-headshot.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Les is an award-winning performance marketer and accomplished founder with a successful exit. Known for his expertise in storytelling, growth marketing, and strategic brand building, Les leverages real-time data and innovative strategies to drive growth for digital brands.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:c,awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c9cbf1dd-315c-4421-9e41-1674fb1dc2f8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Andriy Onufriyenko\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"AI search\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2162021891.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this article, I'll tell you how ChatGPT's new search feature threatens online businesses that depend on SEO and Search ads. 📉\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll even give you 3 strategies you can adopt today before you end up like a CD player salesperson at a streaming convention. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EBut before diving in, we must understand \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-just-upgraded-chatgpt-with-a-search-engine-to-rival-google\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT Search\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and why OpenAI is determined to make me unemployed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-absurdly-simple-trick-turns-off-ai-in-your-google-search-results\u002F\"\u003EThis absurdly simple trick turns off AI in your Google Search results\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EA few weeks ago, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-how-the-worlds-most-popular-ai-chatbot-can-benefit-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E rolled out its new search feature, giving Plus users access to real-time info straight from the web. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EPlus users can tap into the latest news, sports updates, stock prices, and more without leaving the chat. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1ead6c86-b11b-47d3-ad84-111d2d42a27a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ChatGPT Search via OpenAI\" data-image-alt-text=\"chatgpt-search-1\" data-image-filename=\"chatgpt-search-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1058\" data-image-height=\"595\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChatGPT Search offers effortless creativity and efficiency\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImagine working on a project that requires you to be creative but also requires accurate research. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EChatGPT Search allows you to do both in one place. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThis is a powerful feature for market research, competitive analysis, and trend spotting, helping you stay informed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-has-officially-replaced-google-search-for-me-heres-why\u002F\"\u003EChatGPT has officially replaced Google Search for me - here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EChatGPT Search can cut your time spent on essential tasks in half by streamlining your workflow, which lets you focus more on insights and strategy than on sifting through endless search results. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EAs a guy who spends lots of time searching the internet, this update is very cool. 😊 \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EHowever, as a guy who makes a living from online marketing by utilizing Search ads and SEO, \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThis blows harder than a Kenny G concert. 😩 \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EAnd here is why...\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIt drastically reduces brand visibility\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnline businesses rely on helpful content to promote their product or service. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThink of content as a highway, and the product or service is the billboard on the highway. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIn this scenario, search engines like Google and Bing are like GPS, directing users to their destination.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESEO and Search ads are how online businesses get their billboard noticed. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ENow, think of ChatGPT as a teleportation device that eliminates the need to travel on said highway. 🚀\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-changed-5-chatgpt-settings-and-instantly-became-more-productive-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EI changed 5 ChatGPT settings and instantly became more productive - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E   \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EUsers never get to see the billboard or have a chance to discover a new product or service. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThis is a fundamental change in user behavior, so it's easy to see how this could be detrimental for small businesses who rely on SEO and Search ads to get noticed and make a living.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8f3945b7-1f24-4002-911d-d281771028f9\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ChatGPT Search via Lester Mapp\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT Search\" data-image-filename=\"lm007-hero-image.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"628\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs this the end for search engines?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also easy to see how this is a major threat to search engines. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI imagine when the news dropped. Search engine execs collectively said a bad word at the same time 🤬. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI would tell you which one, but ZDNET's Editor-in-Chief doesn't like it when I cuss.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-search-engine\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI search engines of 2024: Google, Perplexity, and more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EJokes aside, what was once a bulletproof business model could be on the verge of being obsolete.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIf you own an online business and rely on SEO or search ads, you are probably thinking to yourself this sucks, but what do I do...\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EDon't panic, I got you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to capitalize on the new landscape\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the three strategies to help you get ahead of the situation and build a sustainable business.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Own your audience\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith so many applications competing for your customer's attention, you need to make that connection yours and only yours. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EMoving forward, no one should stand between you and those supporting your brand. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EHaving a direct connection with your audience won't be optional; it'll be a must, or reaching your audience will cost you big time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogles-new-ai-tool-could-be-your-new-favorite-learning-aid-and-its-free\u002F\"\u003EGoogle's new AI tool could be your new favorite learning aid - and it's free\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EOne of the best ways to establish this connection is through email. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EStudies show that email marketing delivers an average ROI of $42 for every $1 spent, and businesses that invest in direct channels see up to 20% higher engagement than those relying only on ads. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe objective is to eliminate the middleman between you and your customers. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ENo one should have the power to disrupt your connection. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPRO TIP: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWhen sending emails, remember it's a real person on the other end. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThey have good and bad days, just like you, so talk to them like a friend. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EWhatever you do, skip the fancy words; that's how young people know you're old. 😉\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Double down on content\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeing content-first is necessary for businesses to stand a chance in the next 5 to 10 years. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EMy friend, the writing is on the wall. Acquisition costs are insane, technology keeps changing, and we're in a full-blown attention economy where content is the currency. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ECompanies prioritizing content see 5x more engagement and 3x higher conversion rates than those relying solely on traditional advertising.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwomen-to-outpace-men-in-gen-ai-use-by-2025-research-predicts\u002F\"\u003EWomen to surpass men in gen AI use by 2025, research predicts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIdeally, you should post on as many channels as possible, but for now, pick one and commit. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe idea is that you start with one channel and focus on building and refining your voice. Once your revenue grows, you can expand your team and tackle other channels. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPRO TIP:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E When creating content, be yourself. Build an authentic connection with your audience. Make it relatable; let the reader feel like you're talking directly to them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Leverage social media\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis will sound crazy, but your social media page is now the top of your funnel, and I would argue that your social profile has replaced your website as the first touchpoint.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-bluesky-social-everything-to-know-about-the-popular-x-alternative\u002F\"\u003EHow to use Bluesky Social: Everything to know about the popular X alternative\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E   \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EWith this in mind, you must put your best foot forward and leverage your social media pages. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E75% of people use social media to research brands, and nearly 40% of Gen Z prefer discovering products on social media over traditional search engines.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, curate your page with helpful content and set up your profile to include essentials like who you are, who you serve, and the correct contact info.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPRO TIP:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Use platform-specific features like Instagram's product tags and shopping options, and create call buttons directly on your profile to make it easy for customers to connect instantly. These options turn your social media into a one-stop shop, allowing followers to browse, learn, and even contact you directly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen one door closes, another opens\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a lot of ways, this shift is a good thing. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI encourage you to keep an eye out for any advertising products OpenAI might introduce. You should be among the first to jump on it if they do. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EYou should be all over this opportunity like a finance bro at a Patagonia sale. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIf you implement these strategies ASAP, they can change the game and put you ahead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-free-ai-courses\u002F\"\u003EThe best free AI courses in 2024 (and whether AI certificates are worth it)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink of it as a proactive step to weather the storm ahead. Fast forward a few years, and this will be mandatory. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI'm not trying to be Chicken Little here and sensationalize what's coming, but you should get ahead of this. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe world is changing, and we need to change with it. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E😇 Hope this helps; I'm rooting for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EP.S. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E📩 \u003Cem\u003EWant more data-driven marketing insights? Sign up for my free newsletter, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nofluffjustfacts.com\u002Fsubcribe?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=lmarticle&utm_campaign=cta-footer&utm_id=zdnet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo Fluff Just Facts.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E I share what's working in the world of digital marketing, the latest trends, and the occasional pep talk to keep you inspired. If this sounds like your jam and you wanna be besties forever, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nofluffjustfacts.com\u002Fsubcribe?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=lmarticle&utm_campaign=cta-footer&utm_id=zdnet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here to sign up.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E It's totally FREE!\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 17:04:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"OpenAI's ChatGPT Search could be the beginning of the end for anyone who relies on Search ads and SEO. 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He is interested in the practical application of new technologies. His background is in research, business communications, and marketing, and he has a master's degree in English.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"540ce83c-5ed9-4be5-963d-bf6c24aee447\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Doorbell + Indoor Cam\" data-image-filename=\"ring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the biggest shopping day of the year, draws nearer, Amazon is already unveiling outstanding deals on home security devices, including from Ring and Echo. For a limited time, Prime members can get a second-generation \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3e95010f-e0e5-484d-84b5-c75c3c854434\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Indoor Cam and Ring Battery Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for only $80. That's a $60 discount on a duo of useful, ZDNET-tested smart home devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"e27bf795-cccb-425b-93ba-bca57b1d7183\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Ring Indoor Cam + Battery Doorbell for $80 (save $60)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon","imageData":{"id":"c41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818","filename":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F29\u002Fc41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818\u002Fring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-06-29 17:16:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"c41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818","imageFilename":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F06\u002F29"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"357f5626-7f49-446a-9027-bb37cf1d85a1","slug":"ring-battery-doorbell-with-ring-indoor-cam-2nd-gen-white","name":"Ring Battery Doorbell with Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (White)","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732046409577,"displayDate":"Tue Nov 19 2024 15:00:09 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year's Ring Indoor Cam was one of the first in its class to feature a manual privacy cover that you can swivel when you don't want any video or audio recorded. It's a simple addition that makes sense for an indoor security camera, providing you with more control over your home's minute-to-minute surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"link\" data-label=\"This Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\" data-asset-type=\"article\" data-uuid=\"c8f492cf-2715-47b5-ad8f-77c5665b7969\" data-slug=\"this-pro-level-ring-spotlight-cam-is-50-hitting-its-lowest-price-ever-before-black-friday\" data-link-text=\"\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\" data-target=\"_blank\" data-href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcms.zdnet.com\u002Fcontent\u002Farticle\u002Fc8f492cf-2715-47b5-ad8f-77c5665b7969\u002Fversion\u002Fus\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith 1080p-resolution video and color night vision, the Ring Indoor Cam can also capture Advanced Pre-Roll. This feature records a few extra seconds before every motion to provide the context of what happened in a complete picture. Like other Ring security cameras, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"032e213d-397c-4dfe-be2b-24fb1100465f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-generation-release-Two-Way\u002Fdp\u002FB0B6GLQJMV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Indoor Cam\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E features customizable motion zones to avoid false alarms and unnecessary alerts. It also has a live view with two-way talk and a siren you can trigger from the Ring app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexa integration makes viewing the camera feed on your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-prime-day-amazon-echo-device-deals-2024-07-15\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEcho device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E easy and alerts you if any motion is detected. Just know that a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fring.com\u002Fplans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERing Protect Plan\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is required to record and save video with cloud storage, get person detection, get photo preview in notifications, and set home and away modes. This subscription plan is also required to link cameras to the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"65ab089b-9efa-4b00-8f5e-a64e1ee36edd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Alarm-14-piece-kit-2nd\u002Fdp\u002FB08YMBQJ49\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Alarm\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 55+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0c8b753e-c1c1-4b2c-9ad1-f2ba5a7af08d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Battery-Doorbell-Head-to-Toe-Video-Satin-Nickel\u002Fdp\u002FB0BZWRSRWV\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E includes mostly the same features as the Indoor Cam -- a 1080p HD video camera with night vision, two-way audio, and advanced motion detection. You can recharge its built-in battery by simply detaching your doorbell from the wall mount and connecting its USB-C port to a power source. The Battery Doorbell is also controlled through the Ring smartphone app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Ring has introduced a newer iteration, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8d258e10-0b08-43e6-bb45-9b1ef56323c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-detection\u002Fdp\u002FB09WZBPX7K\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Plus\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, it costs $99 standalone and doesn't provide significant benefits over the previous model. Snatching the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3e95010f-e0e5-484d-84b5-c75c3c854434\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Indoor Cam and Ring Battery Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for only $80 is a convenient way to get a great value.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"413a5a37-e3f5-48f9-8618-87c9657b943e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-arlo-2k-video-doorbell-is-the-perfect-ring-replacement-especially-on-sale-at-80\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Arlo 2K video doorbell is the perfect Ring replacement, especially on sale at $80\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 16:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Even today, the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd generation) remains a reliable smart home purchase. On Amazon, you can get one bundled with a Ring Battery Doorbell for $60 off.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"060a17f1-a4ae-4266-9c36-1195c63b6808",image:{id:"1d2b78a8-f28f-4f14-a666-dda2e6ad192a",filename:"ring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 21:32:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Ring Indoor Cam",credits:"Ring\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F1d2b78a8-f28f-4f14-a666-dda2e6ad192a\u002Fring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Home Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"this-80-ring-camera-and-doorbell-combo-is-my-favorite-smart-home-deal-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"This $80 Ring camera and doorbell combo is my favorite smart home deal for Black Friday",topic:{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e4b7f151-0af4-4157-a826-7f8e2eb4e5c6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-image-filename=\"blinkci.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlink is an affordable smart home security brand from Amazon that offers big discounts during yearly sales events. As we gear up for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Blink is selling its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"275857de-022c-48f3-90cc-0fbd620da8b1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Mini-2-Camera-Black\u002Fdp\u002FB0BWX39R5W\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Mini 2 indoor\u002Foutdoor cameras\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"68e4dfff-ef88-4429-914d-25673c0eb21b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Outdoor-4th-Gen-Add\u002Fdp\u002FB0B1N7LJD3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Outdoor 4 camera\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for discounted prices. But one of the best deals you can find right now is the 50% off \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6b8ed965-969d-4e32-b324-246cefa64e10\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for only $30.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"67b6c37d-fca8-47c1-b82d-2fbcc52754f3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Blink Video Doorbell","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Blink\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"d24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496","filename":"blink.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002Fd24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496\u002Fblink.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-19 18:26:44","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496","imageFilename":"blink.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F19"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Blink\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"deb10b26-dda6-4154-ad7d-c1cea7be149a","slug":"blink-video-doorbell","name":"Blink Video Doorbell","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1731967897622,"displayDate":"Mon Nov 18 2024 17:11:37 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Blink Video Doorbell is already one of the most affordable video doorbells on the market, regularly priced at $60. It features 1080p-resolution video capture, infrared night vision, and two-way talk. It also features Person Detection and the new Blink Moments feature, which combines consecutive clips of a motion event captured by different Blink cameras around your home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-prime-day-amazon-echo-device-deals-2024-07-15\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Echo device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at home, you can pair this doorbell with Alexa to have the voice assistant give you alerts when someone is at your door and answer with two-way audio. Though the doorbell doesn't include a chime, a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"591d24db-92f6-496c-9221-9977697671b8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Mini-White-2Cam\u002Fdp\u002FB07X27VK3D\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Mini camera\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E in your home can work as a plug-in indoor chime.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthis-pro-level-ring-spotlight-cam-is-50-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-before-black-friday\u002F\"\u003EThis Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50 hit its lowest price ever before Black Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach Blink Video Doorbell includes a 30-day free trial of the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"93c10a14-3678-490a-b2c2-b4a4a026d1a0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08JHG867P\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Subscription Plan\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which gives you access to cloud video storage and the ability to save and share videos. If you'd rather skip the subscription plan, you can tack on a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ec840847-bd0a-4ceb-aa02-dfa3bdd12c52\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Sync-Module-2\u002Fdp\u002FB084RQ6MHJ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Sync Module 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with a USB flash drive, which connects to your doorbell and records videos directly onto the flash drive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"85c2a0a6-105c-417b-8a61-e41aacc3e405\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E can be installed using your home's doorbell wiring or wirelessly with two AA lithium batteries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"32f4c4f0-863c-450b-9f11-b1ce442fb575\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 18:31:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"When can you buy a video doorbell for the price of a trip to a fast-food restaurant? 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He has a bachelor's in journalism from UNC Charlotte and has been writing for over 15 years. On the weekends you'll find him leading haunted ghost tours of uptown Charlotte.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b9051034-c220-4c49-bcf8-fadd9d1c9d9e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"google-lens.png\" data-image-filename=\"google-lens.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1385\" data-image-height=\"796\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've ever left a store empty-handed because you weren't sure if a product was reliable or if you're getting a good deal, a new feature from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-lens-my-7-favorite-ways-to-use-this-amazing-image-tool\u002F\"\u003EGoogle Lens\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will help your in-store shopping experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 55+ best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle says people use Lens for nearly 20 billion visual searches every month, and 20% of those searches are related to shopping. Now, Google is updating Lens to be more useful for real-world shopping. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how the new feature works. When you snap a photo of a product with Lens in the Google app for iOS or Android, you'll see more information about it, prices from other stores to see how competitive your store is, and shopper reviews to help with your buying decision.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost people read reviews when shopping online these days, but trying to find reviews online while you're shopping in-store can be tricky. Now, with Lens, finding real feedback gets a lot easier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor now, you can use Lens to find out more about beauty products, toys, or electronics at stores that share their local inventory with Google. Google will add support for more products over time. You will need to share your location with Google to use the feature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company explained that this update comes thanks to major advancements in Google's AI image recognition technology. At the heart of the feature is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Fproducts\u002Fshopping\u002Fshopping-graph-explained\u002F\"\u003EGoogle's Shopping Graph\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a compilation of more than 45 billion product listings and in-stock inventory data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftraveling-for-the-holidays-google-maps-uncovers-hidden-gems-to-add-to-your-route-now\u002F\"\u003ETraveling for the holidays? Google Maps uncovers 'hidden gems' to add to your route now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust a week ago, Google introduced new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftraveling-for-the-holidays-google-maps-uncovers-hidden-gems-to-add-to-your-route-now\u002F\"\u003Eshopping features for Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- such as the ability to find \"hidden gems\" or interesting stops that travelers would have otherwise missed while road-tripping and the option to find stores that have a specific product in stock. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle says the new Lens features are available today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 14:04:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Just in time for holiday shopping, Google Lens is getting a new feature that may help you save time and money.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ee4f4a51-c556-4616-a4d1-4113bce2b1d9",image:{id:"b9051034-c220-4c49-bcf8-fadd9d1c9d9e",filename:"google-lens.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 03:07:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"google-lens.png",credits:"Screenshot by ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002Fb9051034-c220-4c49-bcf8-fadd9d1c9d9e\u002Fgoogle-lens.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1385,height:796,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Google",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"this-new-google-lens-feature-saves-you-time-while-shopping-irl-heres-how",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"This new Google Lens feature saves you time while shopping IRL - here's how",topic:{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d}],componentLabel:c,description:c,filters:c,paging:c,slug:"dynamic-topic-listing-right-rail-basic-latest",title:"Latest",label:c,viewMoreText:c,viewMoreUrl:c,relatedItems:c},{id:"2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29",meta:{componentName:"2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29",componentDisplayName:c,componentType:"ContentList"},metadata:{},links:{self:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002F2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=e-commerce&componentType=ContentList&componentName=2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29"}},items:[{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"00707efa-af1a-4d68-b76f-e91798cb8f09\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOur Echo Pop, known as Ziggy, has become a staple in our home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-image-filename=\"echo-pop2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F05\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4dd29ebd-2a66-4fba-b62c-536862bccbd5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is Amazon's most compact mainstream speaker. It comes in four colors and has Alexa built-in. Thanks to this season's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday sales event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the Echo Pop is available for a limited time for $18 on Amazon, a 55% discount from its regular $40 price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"3e46bc52-7352-45d8-b4f4-755859b6f4c6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Echo Pop (save $22)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d","filename":"epop.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d\u002Fepop.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-22 04:31:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d","imageFilename":"epop.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F22"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5\" data-offerprice=\"18\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"d76b5008-2a42-4c31-8327-341bf210ed59","slug":"introducing-echo-pop-full-sound-compact-smart-speaker-with-alexa-lavender-bloom","name":"Introducing Echo Pop | Full sound compact smart speaker with Alexa | Lavender Bloom","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732249905866,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 21 2024 23:31:45 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon created the Echo Pop for those who don't want to commit to a full-sized smart speaker, who want a sleeker, more compact look than the spheric Echo Dot, or who want a more affordable smart speaker.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazon-echo-pop-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Echo Pop review: A portable smart speaker for small spaces\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's the perfect starter smart speaker for anyone looking to get Amazon Alexa and dive deeper into a smart home ecosystem. 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At $18, it's certainly worth the purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e0cb98a2-2b8f-4817-a6ac-b6878d516542\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F"\u003EThe 40+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 13:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"An Echo Pop is the perfect way to add a little pop of Alexa to your life during Black Friday sales (pun intended). The discount affects all four colorways.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"447a4441-1a12-4ecc-b460-eda2574c6b5a",image:{id:"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d",filename:"epop.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:31:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Echo Pop",credits:"Amazon\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d\u002Fepop.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Home Entertainment^Speakers",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The Echo Pop smart speaker is just $18 with this Black Friday deal",section:b,slug:"amazons-echo-pop-smart-speaker-has-dropped-to-18-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon's Echo Pop smart speaker has dropped to $18 for Black Friday",topic:{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0602602f-6e5a-4ddf-904d-311246e3487b",username:"lmapp",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lester",lastName:"Mapp",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"a32c8457-d46e-4d52-a22d-eaa584294f17",filename:"lm-new-headshot.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 20:30:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F18\u002Fa32c8457-d46e-4d52-a22d-eaa584294f17\u002Flm-new-headshot.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Les is an award-winning performance marketer and accomplished founder with a successful exit. Known for his expertise in storytelling, growth marketing, and strategic brand building, Les leverages real-time data and innovative strategies to drive growth for digital brands.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:c,awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c9cbf1dd-315c-4421-9e41-1674fb1dc2f8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Andriy Onufriyenko\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"AI search\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2162021891.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this article, I'll tell you how ChatGPT's new search feature threatens online businesses that depend on SEO and Search ads. 📉\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll even give you 3 strategies you can adopt today before you end up like a CD player salesperson at a streaming convention. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EBut before diving in, we must understand \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-just-upgraded-chatgpt-with-a-search-engine-to-rival-google\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT Search\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and why OpenAI is determined to make me unemployed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-absurdly-simple-trick-turns-off-ai-in-your-google-search-results\u002F\"\u003EThis absurdly simple trick turns off AI in your Google Search results\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EA few weeks ago, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-how-the-worlds-most-popular-ai-chatbot-can-benefit-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E rolled out its new search feature, giving Plus users access to real-time info straight from the web. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EPlus users can tap into the latest news, sports updates, stock prices, and more without leaving the chat. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1ead6c86-b11b-47d3-ad84-111d2d42a27a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ChatGPT Search via OpenAI\" data-image-alt-text=\"chatgpt-search-1\" data-image-filename=\"chatgpt-search-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1058\" data-image-height=\"595\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChatGPT Search offers effortless creativity and efficiency\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImagine working on a project that requires you to be creative but also requires accurate research. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EChatGPT Search allows you to do both in one place. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThis is a powerful feature for market research, competitive analysis, and trend spotting, helping you stay informed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-has-officially-replaced-google-search-for-me-heres-why\u002F\"\u003EChatGPT has officially replaced Google Search for me - here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EChatGPT Search can cut your time spent on essential tasks in half by streamlining your workflow, which lets you focus more on insights and strategy than on sifting through endless search results. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EAs a guy who spends lots of time searching the internet, this update is very cool. 😊 \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EHowever, as a guy who makes a living from online marketing by utilizing Search ads and SEO, \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThis blows harder than a Kenny G concert. 😩 \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EAnd here is why...\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIt drastically reduces brand visibility\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnline businesses rely on helpful content to promote their product or service. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThink of content as a highway, and the product or service is the billboard on the highway. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIn this scenario, search engines like Google and Bing are like GPS, directing users to their destination.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESEO and Search ads are how online businesses get their billboard noticed. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ENow, think of ChatGPT as a teleportation device that eliminates the need to travel on said highway. 🚀\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-changed-5-chatgpt-settings-and-instantly-became-more-productive-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EI changed 5 ChatGPT settings and instantly became more productive - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E   \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EUsers never get to see the billboard or have a chance to discover a new product or service. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThis is a fundamental change in user behavior, so it's easy to see how this could be detrimental for small businesses who rely on SEO and Search ads to get noticed and make a living.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8f3945b7-1f24-4002-911d-d281771028f9\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ChatGPT Search via Lester Mapp\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT Search\" data-image-filename=\"lm007-hero-image.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"628\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs this the end for search engines?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also easy to see how this is a major threat to search engines. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI imagine when the news dropped. Search engine execs collectively said a bad word at the same time 🤬. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI would tell you which one, but ZDNET's Editor-in-Chief doesn't like it when I cuss.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-search-engine\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI search engines of 2024: Google, Perplexity, and more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EJokes aside, what was once a bulletproof business model could be on the verge of being obsolete.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIf you own an online business and rely on SEO or search ads, you are probably thinking to yourself this sucks, but what do I do...\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EDon't panic, I got you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to capitalize on the new landscape\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the three strategies to help you get ahead of the situation and build a sustainable business.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Own your audience\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith so many applications competing for your customer's attention, you need to make that connection yours and only yours. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EMoving forward, no one should stand between you and those supporting your brand. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EHaving a direct connection with your audience won't be optional; it'll be a must, or reaching your audience will cost you big time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogles-new-ai-tool-could-be-your-new-favorite-learning-aid-and-its-free\u002F\"\u003EGoogle's new AI tool could be your new favorite learning aid - and it's free\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EOne of the best ways to establish this connection is through email. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EStudies show that email marketing delivers an average ROI of $42 for every $1 spent, and businesses that invest in direct channels see up to 20% higher engagement than those relying only on ads. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe objective is to eliminate the middleman between you and your customers. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ENo one should have the power to disrupt your connection. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPRO TIP: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWhen sending emails, remember it's a real person on the other end. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThey have good and bad days, just like you, so talk to them like a friend. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EWhatever you do, skip the fancy words; that's how young people know you're old. 😉\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Double down on content\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeing content-first is necessary for businesses to stand a chance in the next 5 to 10 years. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EMy friend, the writing is on the wall. Acquisition costs are insane, technology keeps changing, and we're in a full-blown attention economy where content is the currency. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ECompanies prioritizing content see 5x more engagement and 3x higher conversion rates than those relying solely on traditional advertising.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwomen-to-outpace-men-in-gen-ai-use-by-2025-research-predicts\u002F\"\u003EWomen to surpass men in gen AI use by 2025, research predicts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIdeally, you should post on as many channels as possible, but for now, pick one and commit. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe idea is that you start with one channel and focus on building and refining your voice. Once your revenue grows, you can expand your team and tackle other channels. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPRO TIP:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E When creating content, be yourself. Build an authentic connection with your audience. Make it relatable; let the reader feel like you're talking directly to them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Leverage social media\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis will sound crazy, but your social media page is now the top of your funnel, and I would argue that your social profile has replaced your website as the first touchpoint.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-bluesky-social-everything-to-know-about-the-popular-x-alternative\u002F\"\u003EHow to use Bluesky Social: Everything to know about the popular X alternative\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E   \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EWith this in mind, you must put your best foot forward and leverage your social media pages. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E75% of people use social media to research brands, and nearly 40% of Gen Z prefer discovering products on social media over traditional search engines.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, curate your page with helpful content and set up your profile to include essentials like who you are, who you serve, and the correct contact info.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPRO TIP:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Use platform-specific features like Instagram's product tags and shopping options, and create call buttons directly on your profile to make it easy for customers to connect instantly. These options turn your social media into a one-stop shop, allowing followers to browse, learn, and even contact you directly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen one door closes, another opens\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a lot of ways, this shift is a good thing. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI encourage you to keep an eye out for any advertising products OpenAI might introduce. You should be among the first to jump on it if they do. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EYou should be all over this opportunity like a finance bro at a Patagonia sale. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIf you implement these strategies ASAP, they can change the game and put you ahead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-free-ai-courses\u002F\"\u003EThe best free AI courses in 2024 (and whether AI certificates are worth it)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink of it as a proactive step to weather the storm ahead. Fast forward a few years, and this will be mandatory. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI'm not trying to be Chicken Little here and sensationalize what's coming, but you should get ahead of this. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe world is changing, and we need to change with it. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E😇 Hope this helps; I'm rooting for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EP.S. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E📩 \u003Cem\u003EWant more data-driven marketing insights? Sign up for my free newsletter, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nofluffjustfacts.com\u002Fsubcribe?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=lmarticle&utm_campaign=cta-footer&utm_id=zdnet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo Fluff Just Facts.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E I share what's working in the world of digital marketing, the latest trends, and the occasional pep talk to keep you inspired. If this sounds like your jam and you wanna be besties forever, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nofluffjustfacts.com\u002Fsubcribe?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=lmarticle&utm_campaign=cta-footer&utm_id=zdnet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here to sign up.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E It's totally FREE!\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 17:04:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"OpenAI's ChatGPT Search could be the beginning of the end for anyone who relies on Search ads and SEO. Here are three strategies to protect your business before it's too late.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"60e1f7cb-bf43-4f55-825f-83e3478a2f31",image:{id:"c9cbf1dd-315c-4421-9e41-1674fb1dc2f8",filename:"gettyimages-2162021891.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 16:07:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"chatgpt-search-1",credits:"OpenAI",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F21\u002Fc9cbf1dd-315c-4421-9e41-1674fb1dc2f8\u002Fgettyimages-2162021891.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"chatgpt-search-could-destroy-online-businesses-how-you-can-stay-ahead",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"ChatGPT Search could destroy online businesses - how you can stay ahead",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"fd60477b-4a07-4806-b35d-55d4740fe5a6",username:"cbayer",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Bayer",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"abca4ce0-6709-4bfa-b11b-80f92e8cc495",filename:"bayer-5-17-2024.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-05-17 14:48:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F17\u002Fabca4ce0-6709-4bfa-b11b-80f92e8cc495\u002Fbayer-5-17-2024.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Bayer is a staff editor based in Louisville, KY. He is interested in the practical application of new technologies. His background is in research, business communications, and marketing, and he has a master's degree in English.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"540ce83c-5ed9-4be5-963d-bf6c24aee447\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Doorbell + Indoor Cam\" data-image-filename=\"ring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the biggest shopping day of the year, draws nearer, Amazon is already unveiling outstanding deals on home security devices, including from Ring and Echo. For a limited time, Prime members can get a second-generation \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3e95010f-e0e5-484d-84b5-c75c3c854434\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Indoor Cam and Ring Battery Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for only $80. That's a $60 discount on a duo of useful, ZDNET-tested smart home devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"e27bf795-cccb-425b-93ba-bca57b1d7183\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Ring Indoor Cam + Battery Doorbell for $80 (save $60)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon","imageData":{"id":"c41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818","filename":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F29\u002Fc41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818\u002Fring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-06-29 17:16:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"c41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818","imageFilename":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F06\u002F29"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"357f5626-7f49-446a-9027-bb37cf1d85a1","slug":"ring-battery-doorbell-with-ring-indoor-cam-2nd-gen-white","name":"Ring Battery Doorbell with Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (White)","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732046409577,"displayDate":"Tue Nov 19 2024 15:00:09 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year's Ring Indoor Cam was one of the first in its class to feature a manual privacy cover that you can swivel when you don't want any video or audio recorded. It's a simple addition that makes sense for an indoor security camera, providing you with more control over your home's minute-to-minute surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"link\" data-label=\"This Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\" data-asset-type=\"article\" data-uuid=\"c8f492cf-2715-47b5-ad8f-77c5665b7969\" data-slug=\"this-pro-level-ring-spotlight-cam-is-50-hitting-its-lowest-price-ever-before-black-friday\" data-link-text=\"\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\" data-target=\"_blank\" data-href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcms.zdnet.com\u002Fcontent\u002Farticle\u002Fc8f492cf-2715-47b5-ad8f-77c5665b7969\u002Fversion\u002Fus\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith 1080p-resolution video and color night vision, the Ring Indoor Cam can also capture Advanced Pre-Roll. This feature records a few extra seconds before every motion to provide the context of what happened in a complete picture. Like other Ring security cameras, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"032e213d-397c-4dfe-be2b-24fb1100465f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-generation-release-Two-Way\u002Fdp\u002FB0B6GLQJMV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Indoor Cam\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E features customizable motion zones to avoid false alarms and unnecessary alerts. It also has a live view with two-way talk and a siren you can trigger from the Ring app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexa integration makes viewing the camera feed on your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-prime-day-amazon-echo-device-deals-2024-07-15\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEcho device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E easy and alerts you if any motion is detected. Just know that a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fring.com\u002Fplans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERing Protect Plan\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is required to record and save video with cloud storage, get person detection, get photo preview in notifications, and set home and away modes. This subscription plan is also required to link cameras to the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"65ab089b-9efa-4b00-8f5e-a64e1ee36edd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Alarm-14-piece-kit-2nd\u002Fdp\u002FB08YMBQJ49\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Alarm\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 55+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0c8b753e-c1c1-4b2c-9ad1-f2ba5a7af08d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Battery-Doorbell-Head-to-Toe-Video-Satin-Nickel\u002Fdp\u002FB0BZWRSRWV\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E includes mostly the same features as the Indoor Cam -- a 1080p HD video camera with night vision, two-way audio, and advanced motion detection. You can recharge its built-in battery by simply detaching your doorbell from the wall mount and connecting its USB-C port to a power source. The Battery Doorbell is also controlled through the Ring smartphone app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Ring has introduced a newer iteration, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8d258e10-0b08-43e6-bb45-9b1ef56323c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-detection\u002Fdp\u002FB09WZBPX7K\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Plus\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, it costs $99 standalone and doesn't provide significant benefits over the previous model. Snatching the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3e95010f-e0e5-484d-84b5-c75c3c854434\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Indoor Cam and Ring Battery Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for only $80 is a convenient way to get a great value.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"413a5a37-e3f5-48f9-8618-87c9657b943e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-arlo-2k-video-doorbell-is-the-perfect-ring-replacement-especially-on-sale-at-80\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Arlo 2K video doorbell is the perfect Ring replacement, especially on sale at $80\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 16:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Even today, the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd generation) remains a reliable smart home purchase. On Amazon, you can get one bundled with a Ring Battery Doorbell for $60 off.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"060a17f1-a4ae-4266-9c36-1195c63b6808",image:{id:"1d2b78a8-f28f-4f14-a666-dda2e6ad192a",filename:"ring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 21:32:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Ring Indoor Cam",credits:"Ring\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F1d2b78a8-f28f-4f14-a666-dda2e6ad192a\u002Fring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Home Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"this-80-ring-camera-and-doorbell-combo-is-my-favorite-smart-home-deal-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"This $80 Ring camera and doorbell combo is my favorite smart home deal for Black Friday",topic:{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e4b7f151-0af4-4157-a826-7f8e2eb4e5c6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-image-filename=\"blinkci.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlink is an affordable smart home security brand from Amazon that offers big discounts during yearly sales events. As we gear up for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Blink is selling its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"275857de-022c-48f3-90cc-0fbd620da8b1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Mini-2-Camera-Black\u002Fdp\u002FB0BWX39R5W\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Mini 2 indoor\u002Foutdoor cameras\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"68e4dfff-ef88-4429-914d-25673c0eb21b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Outdoor-4th-Gen-Add\u002Fdp\u002FB0B1N7LJD3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Outdoor 4 camera\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for discounted prices. But one of the best deals you can find right now is the 50% off \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6b8ed965-969d-4e32-b324-246cefa64e10\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for only $30.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"67b6c37d-fca8-47c1-b82d-2fbcc52754f3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Blink Video Doorbell","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Blink\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"d24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496","filename":"blink.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002Fd24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496\u002Fblink.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-19 18:26:44","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496","imageFilename":"blink.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F19"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Blink\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"deb10b26-dda6-4154-ad7d-c1cea7be149a","slug":"blink-video-doorbell","name":"Blink Video Doorbell","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1731967897622,"displayDate":"Mon Nov 18 2024 17:11:37 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Blink Video Doorbell is already one of the most affordable video doorbells on the market, regularly priced at $60. It features 1080p-resolution video capture, infrared night vision, and two-way talk. It also features Person Detection and the new Blink Moments feature, which combines consecutive clips of a motion event captured by different Blink cameras around your home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-prime-day-amazon-echo-device-deals-2024-07-15\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Echo device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at home, you can pair this doorbell with Alexa to have the voice assistant give you alerts when someone is at your door and answer with two-way audio. Though the doorbell doesn't include a chime, a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"591d24db-92f6-496c-9221-9977697671b8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Mini-White-2Cam\u002Fdp\u002FB07X27VK3D\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Mini camera\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E in your home can work as a plug-in indoor chime.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthis-pro-level-ring-spotlight-cam-is-50-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-before-black-friday\u002F\"\u003EThis Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50 hit its lowest price ever before Black Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach Blink Video Doorbell includes a 30-day free trial of the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"93c10a14-3678-490a-b2c2-b4a4a026d1a0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08JHG867P\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Subscription Plan\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which gives you access to cloud video storage and the ability to save and share videos. If you'd rather skip the subscription plan, you can tack on a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ec840847-bd0a-4ceb-aa02-dfa3bdd12c52\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Sync-Module-2\u002Fdp\u002FB084RQ6MHJ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Sync Module 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with a USB flash drive, which connects to your doorbell and records videos directly onto the flash drive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"85c2a0a6-105c-417b-8a61-e41aacc3e405\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E can be installed using your home's doorbell wiring or wirelessly with two AA lithium batteries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"32f4c4f0-863c-450b-9f11-b1ce442fb575\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 18:31:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"When can you buy a video doorbell for the price of a trip to a fast-food restaurant? The Blink Video Doorbell is 50% off at Amazon through Black Friday.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"c2fe26c7-625c-4bcf-bc4d-3c1c2069c870",image:{id:"d24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496",filename:"blink.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 18:26:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Blink Video Doorbell",credits:"Blink\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002Fd24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496\u002Fblink.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Home Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"the-blink-video-doorbell-for-30-is-the-ultimate-smart-home-deal-ahead-of-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The Blink Video Doorbell for $30 is the ultimate smart home early Black Friday deal",topic:{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"81fcf152-44b9-45ff-8a25-04f5b2472176",slug:"yard-outdoors",name:"Yard & Outdoors",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a4c60cb0-1265-4fd2-bbc6-960ba1bca457",username:"abeaty",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Artie",lastName:"Beaty",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e",filename:"artie.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-06-08 15:26:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F08\u002Fe162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e\u002Fartie.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Artie Beaty is a freelance writer, based just outside Charlotte, with a passion for smart home tech and tech news. He has a bachelor's in journalism from UNC Charlotte and has been writing for over 15 years. On the weekends you'll find him leading haunted ghost tours of uptown Charlotte.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b9051034-c220-4c49-bcf8-fadd9d1c9d9e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"google-lens.png\" data-image-filename=\"google-lens.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1385\" data-image-height=\"796\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've ever left a store empty-handed because you weren't sure if a product was reliable or if you're getting a good deal, a new feature from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-lens-my-7-favorite-ways-to-use-this-amazing-image-tool\u002F\"\u003EGoogle Lens\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will help your in-store shopping experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 55+ best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle says people use Lens for nearly 20 billion visual searches every month, and 20% of those searches are related to shopping. Now, Google is updating Lens to be more useful for real-world shopping. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how the new feature works. When you snap a photo of a product with Lens in the Google app for iOS or Android, you'll see more information about it, prices from other stores to see how competitive your store is, and shopper reviews to help with your buying decision.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost people read reviews when shopping online these days, but trying to find reviews online while you're shopping in-store can be tricky. Now, with Lens, finding real feedback gets a lot easier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor now, you can use Lens to find out more about beauty products, toys, or electronics at stores that share their local inventory with Google. Google will add support for more products over time. You will need to share your location with Google to use the feature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company explained that this update comes thanks to major advancements in Google's AI image recognition technology. At the heart of the feature is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Fproducts\u002Fshopping\u002Fshopping-graph-explained\u002F\"\u003EGoogle's Shopping Graph\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a compilation of more than 45 billion product listings and in-stock inventory data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftraveling-for-the-holidays-google-maps-uncovers-hidden-gems-to-add-to-your-route-now\u002F\"\u003ETraveling for the holidays? Google Maps uncovers 'hidden gems' to add to your route now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust a week ago, Google introduced new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftraveling-for-the-holidays-google-maps-uncovers-hidden-gems-to-add-to-your-route-now\u002F\"\u003Eshopping features for Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- such as the ability to find \"hidden gems\" or interesting stops that travelers would have otherwise missed while road-tripping and the option to find stores that have a specific product in stock. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle says the new Lens features are available today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 14:04:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Just in time for holiday shopping, Google Lens is getting a new feature that may help you save time and money.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ee4f4a51-c556-4616-a4d1-4113bce2b1d9",image:{id:"b9051034-c220-4c49-bcf8-fadd9d1c9d9e",filename:"google-lens.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 03:07:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"google-lens.png",credits:"Screenshot by ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002Fb9051034-c220-4c49-bcf8-fadd9d1c9d9e\u002Fgoogle-lens.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1385,height:796,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Google",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"this-new-google-lens-feature-saves-you-time-while-shopping-irl-heres-how",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"This new Google Lens feature saves you time while shopping IRL - here's how",topic:{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"ab2ae5cc-62fd-4292-a0b0-fb223738c1de",username:"ksolino",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Kayla",lastName:"Solino",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"523fff3e-db1c-4997-8e16-2dfa40989bc3",filename:"img-2794.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-02 14:47:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F02\u002F523fff3e-db1c-4997-8e16-2dfa40989bc3\u002Fimg-2794.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Kayla Solino is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City and New Jersey. She has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Alabama. Some of her past bylines include Inc., Fortune, and The Crimson White. In her spare time, she enjoys keeping up with all things Crimson Tide, binging British Bake Off, and baking.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8d8d9799-174a-410c-aa0b-5f62e7e63bd0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Walmart\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"walmart-plus-black-friday\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-11-18-at-11-56-38-am-removebg-preview.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"640\" data-image-height=\"390\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThanksgiving is nearly here, and winter holidays are just around the corner. Plus, with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and holiday savings ramping up, there's no better time to scour the internet for deals, discounts, and top savings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-walmart-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday Walmart deals 2024: Early sales live now (that make great gifts)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps the best thing about the holiday season is that other major retailers are looking to cash in on the holiday shopping palooza, offering similar or better offerings on top products -- and even membership opportunities. Right now, Walmart is discounting its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"43c3ad5a-264a-48a7-b149-f7a077e37e16\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Walmart+ membership program\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E by 50%, ahead of its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"47e5a7e4-b6b4-408c-8656-a0750c7ba15c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fshop\u002Fdeals\u002Fblack-friday?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"upcoming Black Friday\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E sale, which begins on November. 25.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of paying $98\u002Fyear, you can sign up and pay only $49. This offer is valid through Dec. 2, 2024, so if you're looking to grab exclusive membership savings that you can benefit from all year, now's your chance. The last time we saw this offer was back in July ahead of Prime Day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-walmart-plus-and-how-does-it-compare-to-amazon-prime\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is Walmart+ and how does it compare to Amazon Prime?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"430155d4-075d-4f7c-b8c5-fcfe0fe7c2b9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Walmart+ Annual Membership for $49 (save $49 at Walmart)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"walmart","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Tharon Green\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"c29c3727-638d-4791-bb12-a0a65aff54be","filename":"walmart.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F14\u002Fc29c3727-638d-4791-bb12-a0a65aff54be\u002Fwalmart.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-14 15:13:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"c29c3727-638d-4791-bb12-a0a65aff54be","imageFilename":"walmart.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F14"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Tharon Green\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus\" data-offermerchant=\"Walmart\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgoto.walmart.com\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565706\u002F9383?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus&subId1=subid_value\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnagging this Walmart+ subscription also will unlock access to Walmart's upcoming Black Friday event, their second sale of the month, which begins Nov. 25 at 12 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members. All other customers can shop online at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 25 and in stores on Nov. 29 at 6 a.m. local time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"67cfc7b3-ce73-41ad-a00f-d277ab420d51\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Walmart+\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E provides a plethora of added benefits to customers, including free delivery from your store, free shipping with no order minimum, saving 10 cents per gallon at 13,000+ fuel locations nationwide (including Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, and Murphy stations), video streaming with \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3a6fb0c8-ad60-4084-a0ba-bfe710560d0f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paramountplus.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Paramount+\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, auto care services, returns from home, early access to exclusive savings, mobile scan and go, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't miss out on a chance to save on \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3243b326-05a7-48c8-8016-6674ba23443a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"membership perks\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E that can be used all year and access early savings ahead of everyone else this Black Friday. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a8f53c99-292b-44d2-aa73-f3284edaab73\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENow until Dec. 2, 2024, you can purchase a one-year annual&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus" target="_blank"\u003EWalmart+ membership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for just $49 (save 50%).&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDisclaimer: This offer is available only to new, expired, monthly, and current Walmart+ trial members. Members through Walmart+ Assist, or with InHome or Paramount+ with SHOWTIME are not eligible. After your promotional term, your plan will auto-renew for $98\u002Fyear plus any applicable taxes. If you are a trial member, your promotional term will start immediately, and the remainder of your free trial will be forfeited. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1f0e70e9-76d2-4af4-b8f9-e0afb1f893e3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWalmart will host a series of staggered&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fcorporate.walmart.com\u002Fnews\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F28\u002Fwalmart-black-friday-deals-events-dial-up-the-thrill-of-the-deal" target="_blank"\u003EBlack Friday Deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;events in November, starting with its first event kicking off on Nov. 11. Early Black Friday sales will include early access for paid Walmart+ members, new surprise deal drops, and a beta test of its new generative AI shopping assistant this year. Walmart's in-store hours are from 6 a.m.- 11 p.m., with no indications of expanded hours for the holiday shopping season. It's next holiday sale event will begin on Nov. 25 ahead of Black Friday, with early access for Walmart+ members.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWalmart will be closed on Thanksgiving. Here are all the details on Walmart's upcoming Black Friday sale events:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEvent 1:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EDeals begin online Monday, Nov. 11 at 12 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members, at 5 p.m. ET for all customers and in stores Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 a.m. local time.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEvent 2:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EDeals begin online Monday, Nov. 25 at 12 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members, at 5 p.m. ET for all customers and in stores Friday, Nov. 29 at 6 a.m. local time. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELive soon.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECyber Monday:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EDeals begin Sunday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members and 8 p.m. ET for all customers on Walmart.com and the Walmart app. (Walmart+ members will receive early access three hours early).&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"When does Walmart's Black Friday sale start?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cb73d5da-e975-457e-9fe9-e81b076b5fe2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWalmart+ typically costs $12.95\u002Fmonth or $98\u002Fyear (plus applicable taxes). This exclusive deal grants you an annual membership for only $49, which breaks down to about $4.08\u002Fmonth.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How much does a Walmart+ membership cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 17:01:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Right now, you can save $49 on an annual Walmart+ membership and get benefits like free delivery, early sale access, and more, just ahead of the retailer's Black Friday sale on November 25.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"446d1be1-1e4c-4522-b94c-1eac84bb14eb",image:{id:"8d8d9799-174a-410c-aa0b-5f62e7e63bd0",filename:"screenshot-2024-11-18-at-11-56-38-am-removebg-preview.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 16:57:17",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"walmart-plus-black-friday",credits:"Walmart\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F18\u002F8d8d9799-174a-410c-aa0b-5f62e7e63bd0\u002Fscreenshot-2024-11-18-at-11-56-38-am-removebg-preview.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:640,height:390,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"get-a-walmart-membership-for-half-off-and-snag-exclusive-access-to-upcoming-black-friday-sales",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Get a Walmart+ membership for half off and snag exclusive access to upcoming Black Friday sales",topic:{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"b6429775-062e-4e9a-b220-f9976c394efc",username:"jadjones",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jada",lastName:"Jones",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed",filename:"jada-jones.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-16 19:40:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F16\u002F83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed\u002Fjada-jones.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jada Jones is a journalist based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Jada is ZDNET's audio editor and regularly reviews the latest flagship headphones and earbuds.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"21fae3ae-6d24-4610-bd78-fba24aabf1cf\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshots of Temu and Amazon on the App Store\" data-image-filename=\"temuvsamazon.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you're just a casual online shopping fan, chances are you've placed plenty of orders on Amazon. If you're downright obsessive about online shopping, you're likely familiar with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETemu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a digital marketplace for low-priced goods.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIs Temu legit? What to know before you place an order\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've paid close attention, you may have noticed that some products on \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"462f0d2c-c6f2-4e98-84c0-3bf375874106\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E are also on \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6b151ce8-780a-48d0-a83d-1d451b70cde7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Temu\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. And if you're a savvy shopper preparing to order holiday gifts, you may be wondering: which online marketplace is the best?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are some guidelines to consider when deciding whether to buy something from Amazon or Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou should buy from Temu if... \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0ca1ab07-910b-4cfd-9b58-c99135892111\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of Temu's landing page\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-02-12-at-10-29-05am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F02\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"3424\" data-image-height=\"1906\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You're looking for tech accessories\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany people have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-phone\u002F\"\u003Esmartphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones\u002F\"\u003Eheadphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\"\u003Elaptops\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch\u002F\"\u003Esmartwatches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in their daily use rotation. That same group also likes personalizing their products with cases, stickers, wristlets, phone stands, and other accessories.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you like changing up your phone case or smartwatch band frequently, buying multiple Otterbox phone cases or Apple-branded \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-watch-band\u002F\"\u003EApple Watch bands\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can be a pricey luxury. Investing in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-iphone-14-pro-and-pro-max-case\u002F#:~:text=OtterBox%20Symmetry%2B%20Series,-Best%20iPhone%2014&text=It%20has%20Drop%2B%2C%20which%20protects,to%20keep%20your%20phone%20sanitary.\"\u003Eat least one sturdy case\u003C\u002Fa\u003E helps to extend your device's longevity. Additionally, experimenting with colorful accessories can be a fun way to express yourself through your devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Ftemus-return-policy-changes-what-happened-when-i-tried-returning-a-bunch-of-items\u002F\"\u003ETemu's return policy changes: What happened when I tried returning a bunch of items\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost people go to Amazon to find a wider assortment of accessories than they'd find in the tech department of big box stores like Walmart. However, Temu has an even wider assortment of tech accessories than Amazon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find all kinds of gadgets on Temu, and sometimes you'll see the same accessories advertised on Amazon. The upside is you'll find them much cheaper on Temu. There are even bonuses available. Purchase at least $20 worth of items (that's about four iPhone cases, based on Temu pricing), and you're guaranteed free shipping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI bought cases for my iPhone 14, MacBook Air, and AirPods Pro on Temu and have only been unhappy with two of the nine iPhone cases I purchased. Temu has more cases that protect the bezels around the iPhone camera, an area that tends to go unprotected in most Amazon iPhone cases.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"898b30a8-7f35-4d94-b61a-ced0c4cc8ce0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMy favorite iPhone 14 and AirPods Pro (2nd gen) cases I bought from Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"iPhone 14 cases and AirPods Pro cases from Temu\" data-image-filename=\"temu.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Temu, you can choose from thousands of AirPods Pro cases, ranging from clear cases with cute characters to cases that look like miniature Vaseline containers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy colleague, David Gewirtz, bought a few non-tech products from Temu and was pleasantly surprised with what he received. David offers some buying tips as well, so be sure to check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-bought-some-off-brand-geeky-stuff-from-temu-and-wasnt-mad-about-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehis article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI would not recommend any charging stations or cords from Temu for Apple devices. I prefer sticking to accessories that don't charge or interfere with my phone or AirPods' batteries because I don't want to risk damaging them with faulty accessories. There may be third-party chargers on Temu that won't damage your device's battery, but I don't like to risk it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fhow-much-tech-can-i-get-for-100-from-temu\u002F\"\u003EHow much tech can I get from Temu for $100 (and is it any good)?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you purchase third-party Lighting USB-C charging cables or MagSafe 3-in-1 charging stations, make sure they have a \"Made for Apple\" label.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat label means the manufacturer went the extra mile to ensure their third-party charging accessories are certified by Apple and safe for your devices. You can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmfi.apple.com\u002Faccount\u002Faccessory-search\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esearch Apple's database\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for which brands manufacture accessories that received a \"Made for Apple\" label. You can also peruse \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-usb-c-cables-for-the-iphone-15\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZDNET's best USB-C chargers list\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which includes products certified by Apple.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an Android phone, you should check your phone's charging standards, which you can find online on a smartphone manufacturer's official device spec sheet. Most Android phones use the USB-PD charging standard, so most third-party chargers should work fine as long as their wattage is compatible with your smartphone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You can wait a few weeks for your items\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of the items on Temu come from China, meaning that US shoppers will have to wait about 10 days from purchase to receive their Temu packages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, the items will come sooner; other times, they will appear on your doorstep at the last minute. So, if you're pinched for time, I wouldn't recommend buying from Temu. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-100-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 39 best Black Friday deals under $100 of 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll give you a scenario. A few months ago, someone stole my iPhone 11. Unsurprisingly, I went to the Apple store to buy a replacement. I was desperate for a case on my new phone, but I couldn't wait 10 days for the phone cases I bought from Temu later that day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, I rush-shipped a case from Amazon to have some protection on my phone until my cases from Temu came in. I got my Otterbox from Amazon in two days, but I don't plan on buying any more cases from anywhere other than Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. You want to experiment with \"dupes\"\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemu has many lookalike products, or \"dupes\", on its platform. However, if you see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002F@mickjaxx_\u002Fvideo\u002F7272972731518307626\"\u003Epeople online reviewing \"AirPods Max from Temu\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, they may look like AirPods Max, but the seller cannot advertise them as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fapple-airpods-max\u002F\"\u003Ereal AirPods Max\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost of the products you see on Temu that resemble authentic, name-brand tech products are \u003Cem\u003Enot\u003C\u002Fem\u003E legitimate. When \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tried-4-tech-products-from-temu-heres-how-it-went\u002F\"\u003EI reviewed some HP and Lenovo products from Temu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in June, an HP representative told me the company could not verify whether the HP products on Temu were \"from an authorized reseller or are authentic HP devices.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fscammers-are-increasingly-using-messaging-and-social-media-apps-to-attack\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScammers are increasingly using messaging and social media apps to attack\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince then, all the devices Temu advertised as HP products are no longer available on the site. Some tech products on Temu will work with your devices. The \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F--wireless-set-wireless---set--set--set-that---on-sd-tf--g-601099542363202.html?\"\u003EAirPods Max\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" you see on Temu may connect to your devices and sound decent, but you'll miss out on many of the features real ones deliver, and they may not offer you much longevity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, if you're okay with trying your luck on Temu dupes and want a pair of \"AirPods Max\" for only $14, Temu is your place.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7349e23a-4ea8-4c57-be37-6972978feae1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETemu is an online megastore offering items from car accessories to small kitchen appliances and everything in between.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Temu\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Temu logo on phone with Pinduoduo logo in background","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images","imageData":{"id":"1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4","title":"temu-logo","filename":"gettyimages-2121061753.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F16\u002F1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4\u002Fgettyimages-2121061753.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":11241988,"width":7898,"height":5265,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-04-16 20:56:18","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-04-16 20:56:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images","alt":"Temu logo on a smartphone","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4","imageAltText":"Temu logo on phone with Pinduoduo logo in background","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"gettyimages-2121061753.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F04\u002F16","imageWidth":7898,"imageHeight":5265,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images\" data-linktext=\"SHOP AT TEMU\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Ftemuaffiliateprogram.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1580294\u002F18350?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.temu.com%2F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Temu","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Ftemuaffiliateprogram.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1580294\u002F18350?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.temu.com%2F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should buy from Amazon if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8ed604b3-d4bf-4992-bcd1-fdfc0ee00bd1\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot of Amazon Renewed landing page\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2023-11-09-at-1-49-21-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"3456\" data-image-height=\"1827\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You're a last-minute gift-giver\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ca95f03c-e8de-436b-a0e6-4968c00a4d9f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Prime account\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (these days, who doesn't?), your items are eligible for same-day, one-day, and two-day shipping. If you're buying a last-minute gift for a friend's birthday or anniversary, your best bet -- aside from visiting a physical store -- is ordering from Amazon with Prime shipping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstocking-stuffer-gift-guide\u002F\"\u003EThe 12 best tech stocking stuffers people will actually want\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, even without a Prime membership, Amazon boasts faster shipping times. All Amazon customers can expect most items to arrive in four to five business days. So, even if you're a week away from giving your gift, you'll get it faster from Amazon than from Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you're not a Prime member, you'll have to purchase at least $35 worth of products to qualify for Amazon's free shipping. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You're looking for reliable tech\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to buy a reputable piece of tech, choose Amazon. Amazon is a reliable seller whether you're buying refurbished or brand-new tech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has a comprehensive open-box policy, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCertified-Refurbished\u002Fb?ie=UTF8&node=12653393011&discounts-widget=%2522%257B%255C%2522state%255C%2522%253A%257B%255C%2522refinementFilters%255C%2522%253A%257B%257D%257D%252C%255C%2522version%255C%2522%253A1%257D%2522\"\u003EAmazon Renewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E products are tested, inspected, and given a rating and price based on their condition. For example, a 2022 13-inch MacBook Air with an M2 chip, 8-core GPU, and 256GB SSD costs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fus-edu\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-mac\u002Fmacbook-air\u002F13-inch-starlight-apple-m2-chip-with-8-core-cpu-and-8-core-gpu-256gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$899 at Apple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\"\u003EAmazon just launched four new Kindles, including a full-color model. Here's what's new\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"274d206a-7776-41d2-b2ac-1e518d16b2bd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MacBook-13-inch-Storage-Starlight\u002Fdp\u002FB0CB75GVMY?\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MacBook-13-inch-Storage-Starlight\u002Fdp\u002FB0CB75VH7G\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"The same laptop from Amazon Renewed is $745\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and in excellent condition, meaning the screen has no scratches, and the body has no signs of significant cosmetic damage. The refurbished MacBook Air also has the same accessories as a brand-new MacBook Air. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrand-new tech often goes on sale at Amazon, and refurbished tech can be returned and refunded within 90 days of purchase. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. You want easier returns\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost items on Amazon can be returned within 30 days of receipt. Although Temu has a forgiving \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002Freturn-and-refund-policy.html?_x_sessn_id=3yuqhu7fea&refer_page_name=home&refer_page_id=10005_1699556892251_s64meknjcn&refer_page_sn=10005\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E90-day return policy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, returning items to Amazon is much more convenient.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F48-of-people-have-been-scammed-while-holiday-shopping-online-what-to-watch-for\u002F\"\u003E48% of people have been scammed while holiday shopping online - what to watch for\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can return items purchased from Amazon at an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fulp\u002Fview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Hub locker in your area\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or drop them off at your nearest UPS Store, Kohl's, Whole Foods, Staples, or Amazon Store. You don't have to worry about printing labels or shipping boxes, as Amazon will provide you with a QR code to present to the attendant at the return location. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter you scan the code, you give your items to the attendant, and you should receive a refund soon after.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"620cf550-1a78-4cf4-84c4-530bec6b43e8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is an online marketplace that offers fast shipping and low prices to subscribers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Amazon\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Amazon logo on phone","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8","title":"Amazon Haul","filename":"pxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F13\u002F05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8\u002Fpxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1851500,"width":3840,"height":2160,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-13 16:11:29","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-11-13 16:11:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET","alt":"amazon-haul","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8","imageAltText":"Amazon logo on phone","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"pxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F13","imageWidth":3840,"imageHeight":2160,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"SHOP AT AMAZON\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bottom line: if you're looking for legitimate, name-brand products, consult Amazon. In the tech accessories department, Temu holds the crown. However, the platform may lose its throne.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has recently launched a new service called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-amazon-haul-aims-to-beat-temu-and-shein-with-its-20-or-less-store\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Haul\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which operates similarly to Temu. Everything there is sold for less than $20. You can find electronics, beauty products, clothing, and more. Shipping is $4 for orders under $25, but once you go over $25, shipping becomes free. Because the website is so new, we don't know if it will usurp Temu as the premier place to buy low-cost products. Only time will tell.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-amazon-haul-aims-to-beat-temu-and-shein-with-its-20-or-less-store\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow Amazon Haul aims to beat Temu and Shein with its $20-or-less store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, people \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002Ft\u002FZT8YrJqJg\u002F\"\u003Etook to TikTok to accuse Temu of stealing their payment information\u003C\u002Fa\u003E after finding their bank accounts drained of funds. Amazon, meanwhile, has had its fair share of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html?nodeId=G3KGTPA8B42CKBJ4\"\u003Epayment scams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I've never encountered these issues, probably because I've never supplied any online retailer with my debit card information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI recommend never using your debit card when completing transactions online. Instead, you can buy a Visa or Amazon gift card, load money onto it, and use that. You can also use Apple Pay or PayPal on Temu, which are less likely to be hacked. If the gift card method isn't viable, I recommend using Apple Pay or PayPal on any online store you buy from. You can also opt to use your credit card, as credit card companies usually offer more fraud protection for unauthorized purchases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-apple-pay-in-stores-and-online\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use Apple Pay in stores and online\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.apple.com\u002Fen-us\u002FHT203027\"\u003EApple Pay doesn't store your card information\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on Apple's servers, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypal.com\u002Fc2\u002Fwebapps\u002Fmpp\u002Fpaypal-buyer-protection?locale.x=en_C2\"\u003EPayPal offers $0 liability\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for items charged to your bank account that you didn't purchase. It's complicated for bad actors to hack a gift card, and should they succeed, they can't access the funds in your bank accounts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHappy shopping!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-15 23:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Our buying guide helps you decide what products -- and when -- you should purchase from Amazon or Temu",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"adc7c20e-86c0-4603-90ab-29a3f15b7243",image:{id:"21fae3ae-6d24-4610-bd78-fba24aabf1cf",filename:"temuvsamazon.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-30 15:04:10",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Screenshots of Temu and Amazon on the App Store",credits:"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F30\u002F21fae3ae-6d24-4610-bd78-fba24aabf1cf\u002Ftemuvsamazon.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-multi",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"temu-vs-amazon-which-shopping-site-is-best-for-your-buying-needs",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Temu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a4c60cb0-1265-4fd2-bbc6-960ba1bca457",username:"abeaty",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Artie",lastName:"Beaty",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e",filename:"artie.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-06-08 15:26:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F08\u002Fe162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e\u002Fartie.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Artie Beaty is a freelance writer, based just outside Charlotte, with a passion for smart home tech and tech news. He has a bachelor's in journalism from UNC Charlotte and has been writing for over 15 years. On the weekends you'll find him leading haunted ghost tours of uptown Charlotte.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon-haul\" data-image-filename=\"pxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"3840\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've seen all the hype about Temu and Shein (here's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-everything-to-know-before-you-place-your-first-order\u002F\"\u003Eour primer on Temu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) but are a little leery about diving in, Amazon just made another alternative available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-bluesky-social-everything-to-know-about-the-popular-x-alternative\u002F\"\u003EHow to use Bluesky: Everything to know about the popular X alternative\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECalled \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1b6a440e-92d6-4647-ae74-ebda3f59d740\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fb?node=122341379011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Haul\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E,\" the store features clothing, electronics, beauty items, jewelry, gadgets, household goods, and more -- all for under $20 an item. A quick browse around the site showed things like a $5 jewelry organizer, a $3 laundry bag, a $5 car phone holder, a $2 AirPod case, $12 men's polo and button shirts, and $4 kitchen shears. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also a special \"Crazy Low\" category for the current lowest-priced items. To encourage you to spend more, Amazon offers 5% off orders from $50 to $74.99 and $10 off orders over $75.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShipping is $3.99 for orders under $25, but free once you hit $25. Shipping times are in line with or even faster than Temu and Shein, as most orders take a week or two to arrive. No Haul orders will be eligible for Prime shipping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 50+ best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReturns are a little more strict than the standard Amazon process, though. You cannot return items under $3, and items over $3 can only be returned within a 15-day window. Amazon says returned items must be in new, unused condition.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe checkout process is the standard Amazon one. Your saved cards are available to use in the Haul storefront and you can use any rewards or gift cards you have stored. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with similar sites, Amazon says it will import Haul items from other countries and ship them directly to you. You are listed as the importer for customs purposes, but Amazon handles the customs process for you. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-why-everything-on-temu-is-so-cheap\u002F\"\u003EA loophole in that customs process\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is what allows Temu, and now Amazon, to sell items so cheaply. It also means some of these goods may be produced using \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fselectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov\u002Fsites\u002Fevo-subsites\u002Fselectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov\u002Ffiles\u002Fevo-media-document\u002Ffast-fashion-and-the-uyghur-genocide-interim-findings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eforced labor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Haul is only available through mobile devices, and Amazon recommends using the official Amazon app. To access it, search \"Haul\" or tap Haul from the categories at the top. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-13 17:36:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you're wary of purchasing from popular discount apps, you now have a new, more familiar option with 'crazy low prices'.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e1590a08-bac4-4c29-8c86-d9a7baa60838",image:{id:"05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8",filename:"pxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-13 16:11:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"amazon-haul",credits:"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F13\u002F05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8\u002Fpxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3840,height:2160,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-amazon-haul-aims-to-beat-temu-and-shein-with-its-20-or-less-store",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How Amazon Haul aims to beat Temu and Shein with its $20-or-less store",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a4c60cb0-1265-4fd2-bbc6-960ba1bca457",username:"abeaty",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Artie",lastName:"Beaty",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e",filename:"artie.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-06-08 15:26:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F08\u002Fe162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e\u002Fartie.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Artie Beaty is a freelance writer, based just outside Charlotte, with a passion for smart home tech and tech news. He has a bachelor's in journalism from UNC Charlotte and has been writing for over 15 years. On the weekends you'll find him leading haunted ghost tours of uptown Charlotte.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"97cc7f33-ff6b-417b-8636-a00f18745cdb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Echo Frames 3rd Gen\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01124.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf new AR glasses work as intended, your Amazon deliveries might arrive a little faster.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reuters.com\u002Ftechnology\u002Famazon-developing-driver-eyeglasses-shave-seconds-off-deliveries-sources-say-2024-11-11\u002F\"\u003Erecent report from Reuters\u003C\u002Fa\u003E revealed Amazon is in the process of developing smart glasses for its drivers that not only show turn-by-turn navigation to get to a destination but also give directions inside buildings, such as where to walk off an elevator ride and show warnings about gates or aggressive dogs.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-metas-limited-edition-ray-ban-smart-glasses-and-theyre-a-near-perfect-wearable-for-me\u002F\"\u003EI tested Meta's limited edition Ray-Ban smart glasses, and they're a near-perfect wearable for me\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe don't know any specifics, but reportedly the device -- like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnew-meta-ray-ban-ai-features-roll-out-making-the-smart-glasses-even-more-tempting\u002F\"\u003EMeta's Ray-Ban glasses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- would have a small embedded screen to show important information. They could also likely give audible directions, as Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-lived-with-alexa-on-my-face-for-two-weeks-and-i-didnt-hate-it\u002F\"\u003Eexisting Echo Frame glasses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E do, and use the built-in camera capability to take photos, replacing the handheld device currently in use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERealistically, these glasses might only save a few seconds per each routine delivery or a few minutes if a driver gets lost. But when the average driver handles around 300 packages a day, and with millions of packages delivered around the world each day, those seconds add up and mean drivers might be able to handle a few more each day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-to-counter-new-meta-products-with-its-own-cheaper-headset\u002F\"\u003EApple to counter new Meta products with its own cheaper headset\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the project isn't public yet, Reuters said several anonymous employees confirmed it exists. Those sources also warned that the glasses are likely still several years away and still might never see the light of day if they don't work as intended or if employees don't embrace them. Comfort is a concern, but when Kerry Wan, ZDNET senior reviews editor, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmeta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-review\u002F\"\u003Etried out Meta's latest wearable\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, he found the glasses comfortable enough to replace his prescription lenses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs evidenced by the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-expands-its-drone-delivery-program-again-with-more-cities-coming-soon\u002F\"\u003Erecent expansion of Amazon's drone delivery program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- which can get packages to you in under an hour, the company has a renewed focus on shaving seconds off deliveries, especially in the last few miles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsnaps-new-spectacles-5-ar-glasses-are-very-large-and-not-for-sale-heres-why\u002F\"\u003ESnap's new Spectacles 5 AR glasses are very large and not for sale - here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmart glasses have struggled to find mainstream popularity, so it'll be interesting to see if Amazon can make them work for its employees. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-11 20:48:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A wearable device could replace Amazon's handheld scanner and shave a few seconds off your next package.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"71b424fe-595d-41c9-89ac-1e8e5b34588d",image:{id:"97cc7f33-ff6b-417b-8636-a00f18745cdb",filename:"dsc01124.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-01-26 19:32:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Echo Frames 3rd Gen",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F26\u002F97cc7f33-ff6b-417b-8636-a00f18745cdb\u002Fdsc01124.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4240,height:2384,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazon-developing-smart-glasses-to-help-drivers-deliver-packages-faster-report",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon developing smart glasses to help drivers deliver packages faster - 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The report covers six Southeast Asian markets: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study includes a projection on the region's profitability, which will hit $11 billion in 2024, up 24% from $9bn in 2023 and 101% from $4bn in 2022. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERevenues are expected to climb 14% year-on-year to hit $89bn in 2024, with GMV clocking a 15% increase from last year. Profitability is fueled by several factors, including deeper participation among digital consumers, effective monetization strategies, and new revenue streams such as advertising.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESoutheast Asia is estimated to have driven $30 billion in AI infrastructure investment in the first half of 2024, amid accelerated consumer interest in AI applications, and searches about the technology growing 11 times over four years. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe report notes that the region offers an attractive market for AI-enabled products and services because of its younger and growing population, and high digital literacy and smartphone penetration. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsingapore-releases-guide-for-securing-ai-systems-and-outlaws-deepfakes-in-electoral-campaigns\u002F\"\u003ESingapore releases guidelines for securing AI systems and prohibiting deepfakes in elections\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe region has a total population of 612 million, including 280 million in Indonesia and 119 million in the Philippines, and an online penetration rate between 73% and 83%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"From AI-powered travel planners to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (Gen AI) powered fraud detection, AI is driving value for the region's digital economy through sector-specific and broader business use cases,\" the Google-Temasek-Bain study noted. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Pro-innovation policies that support AI growth and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fenterprises-will-need-ai-governance-as-large-language-models-grow-in-number\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egovernance\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will help create more opportunities in the digital economy.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-your-inefficient-data-center-hampers-sustainability-and-ai-adoption\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow your inefficient data center hampers sustainability - and AI adoption\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research says there are accelerated investments in AI-ready data centers across the six Southeast Asian markets, with a 1.5 times increase in planned capacity. In the first half of the year, Malaysia committed to a $15bn investment to build AI-ready data centers, and Singapore and Thailand pledged $9bn and $6bn, respectively. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMalaysia is further estimated to increase its current data center capacity of 120 megawatts (MW) by 500%, while Thailand is looking to boost its current 60MW capacity by 550%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsingapore-looks-to-ai-future-with-plans-for-quantum-chip-and-data-centers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESingapore\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has over 1.4 gigawatts of data center capacity and is home to more than 70 cloud, enterprise, and co-location data centers. The city-state aims to add at least 300 megawatts of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsingapore-keeping-its-eye-on-data-centers-and-data-models-as-ai-adoption-grows\u002F\"\u003Eadditional data center capacity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \"in the near term\" and another 200 megawatts through green energy deployments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoutheast-asia-reiterates-pledge-to-collaborate-amid-growing-cyber-threat-in-ai-era\u002F\"\u003ESoutheast Asia reiterates pledge to collaborate amid growing cyber threats in AI era\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, in an increasingly complex online landscape, the Google-Temasek-Bain study notes that a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoutheast-asia-reiterates-pledge-to-collaborate-amid-growing-cyber-threat-in-ai-era\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecollective effort to build digital trust\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will be essential as cybercrimes continue to threaten the region's digital economies. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, cybersecurity enhancements are needed to mitigate the risk of online scams and the sophistication of cyberattacks, underscoring the role of AI in helping organizations keep up. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-governments-turn-ai-safety-talk-into-action\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan governments turn AI safety talk into action?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs it is, consumers in the region are showing more interest in the potential benefits of AI rather than concerns. While some 26% have searched for issues related to AI-associated risks, including the cons of AI and the jobs at risk from AI, 42% have sought out issues related to its advantages, such as the benefits of AI in daily life. The remaining 32% of searches contain \"neutral\" terms related to both the benefits and risks of AI, notes the report, citing Google's internal data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Southeast Asia's digital economy will be shaped by increasing user sophistication, the growing importance of digital safety and security, and the need to unlock greater business value from AI,\" said the report. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"To fully harness the transformative potential of Gen AI, businesses must advance beyond experimentation and invest in foundational elements,\" said Florian Hoppe, partner at Bain & Company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftime-for-businesses-to-move-past-generative-ai-hype-and-find-real-value\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETime for businesses to move past generative AI hype and find real value\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHoppe said this approach means aligning AI initiatives with core business objectives to address real-world problems and create tangible value, pointing to the need to build AI talent and \"scalable, adaptable infrastructure\" for sustained growth.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-08 10:56:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Research suggests Southeast Asian markets have already invested heavily in AI. 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It comes in four colors and has Alexa built-in. Thanks to this season's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday sales event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the Echo Pop is available for a limited time for $18 on Amazon, a 55% discount from its regular $40 price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"3e46bc52-7352-45d8-b4f4-755859b6f4c6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Echo Pop (save $22)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d","filename":"epop.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d\u002Fepop.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-22 04:31:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d","imageFilename":"epop.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F22"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5\" data-offerprice=\"18\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"d76b5008-2a42-4c31-8327-341bf210ed59","slug":"introducing-echo-pop-full-sound-compact-smart-speaker-with-alexa-lavender-bloom","name":"Introducing Echo Pop | Full sound compact smart speaker with Alexa | Lavender Bloom","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732249905866,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 21 2024 23:31:45 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon created the Echo Pop for those who don't want to commit to a full-sized smart speaker, who want a sleeker, more compact look than the spheric Echo Dot, or who want a more affordable smart speaker.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazon-echo-pop-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Echo Pop review: A portable smart speaker for small spaces\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's the perfect starter smart speaker for anyone looking to get Amazon Alexa and dive deeper into a smart home ecosystem. At just over half the size of an Echo Dot, the Echo Pop doesn't disappoint; it's no Sonos speaker but packs a mean punch in a small package.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-echo-show-8-is-the-best-smart-home-hub-and-speaker-right-now-heres-why\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's Echo Show 8 is the best smart home hub and speaker right now. Here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fccc7fc8-3a71-40e7-8ed0-ba8543e1e247\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5]\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E can fill a small room with sound, making it a great fit for a college kid's dorm room or for listening to audiobooks while relaxing at home. At $18, it's certainly worth the purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e0cb98a2-2b8f-4817-a6ac-b6878d516542\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F"\u003EThe 40+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 13:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"An Echo Pop is the perfect way to add a little pop of Alexa to your life during Black Friday sales (pun intended). The discount affects all four colorways.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"447a4441-1a12-4ecc-b460-eda2574c6b5a",image:{id:"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d",filename:"epop.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:31:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Echo Pop",credits:"Amazon\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d\u002Fepop.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Home Entertainment^Speakers",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The Echo Pop smart speaker is just $18 with this Black Friday deal",section:b,slug:"amazons-echo-pop-smart-speaker-has-dropped-to-18-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon's Echo Pop smart speaker has dropped to $18 for Black Friday",topic:{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0602602f-6e5a-4ddf-904d-311246e3487b",username:"lmapp",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lester",lastName:"Mapp",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"a32c8457-d46e-4d52-a22d-eaa584294f17",filename:"lm-new-headshot.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 20:30:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F18\u002Fa32c8457-d46e-4d52-a22d-eaa584294f17\u002Flm-new-headshot.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Les is an award-winning performance marketer and accomplished founder with a successful exit. Known for his expertise in storytelling, growth marketing, and strategic brand building, Les leverages real-time data and innovative strategies to drive growth for digital brands.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:c,awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c9cbf1dd-315c-4421-9e41-1674fb1dc2f8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Andriy Onufriyenko\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"AI search\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2162021891.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this article, I'll tell you how ChatGPT's new search feature threatens online businesses that depend on SEO and Search ads. 📉\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll even give you 3 strategies you can adopt today before you end up like a CD player salesperson at a streaming convention. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EBut before diving in, we must understand \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-just-upgraded-chatgpt-with-a-search-engine-to-rival-google\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT Search\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and why OpenAI is determined to make me unemployed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-absurdly-simple-trick-turns-off-ai-in-your-google-search-results\u002F\"\u003EThis absurdly simple trick turns off AI in your Google Search results\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EA few weeks ago, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-how-the-worlds-most-popular-ai-chatbot-can-benefit-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E rolled out its new search feature, giving Plus users access to real-time info straight from the web. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EPlus users can tap into the latest news, sports updates, stock prices, and more without leaving the chat. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1ead6c86-b11b-47d3-ad84-111d2d42a27a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ChatGPT Search via OpenAI\" data-image-alt-text=\"chatgpt-search-1\" data-image-filename=\"chatgpt-search-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1058\" data-image-height=\"595\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChatGPT Search offers effortless creativity and efficiency\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImagine working on a project that requires you to be creative but also requires accurate research. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EChatGPT Search allows you to do both in one place. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThis is a powerful feature for market research, competitive analysis, and trend spotting, helping you stay informed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-has-officially-replaced-google-search-for-me-heres-why\u002F\"\u003EChatGPT has officially replaced Google Search for me - here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EChatGPT Search can cut your time spent on essential tasks in half by streamlining your workflow, which lets you focus more on insights and strategy than on sifting through endless search results. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EAs a guy who spends lots of time searching the internet, this update is very cool. 😊 \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EHowever, as a guy who makes a living from online marketing by utilizing Search ads and SEO, \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThis blows harder than a Kenny G concert. 😩 \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EAnd here is why...\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIt drastically reduces brand visibility\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnline businesses rely on helpful content to promote their product or service. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThink of content as a highway, and the product or service is the billboard on the highway. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIn this scenario, search engines like Google and Bing are like GPS, directing users to their destination.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESEO and Search ads are how online businesses get their billboard noticed. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ENow, think of ChatGPT as a teleportation device that eliminates the need to travel on said highway. 🚀\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-changed-5-chatgpt-settings-and-instantly-became-more-productive-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EI changed 5 ChatGPT settings and instantly became more productive - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E   \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EUsers never get to see the billboard or have a chance to discover a new product or service. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThis is a fundamental change in user behavior, so it's easy to see how this could be detrimental for small businesses who rely on SEO and Search ads to get noticed and make a living.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8f3945b7-1f24-4002-911d-d281771028f9\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"ChatGPT Search via Lester Mapp\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT Search\" data-image-filename=\"lm007-hero-image.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"628\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs this the end for search engines?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also easy to see how this is a major threat to search engines. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI imagine when the news dropped. Search engine execs collectively said a bad word at the same time 🤬. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI would tell you which one, but ZDNET's Editor-in-Chief doesn't like it when I cuss.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-search-engine\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI search engines of 2024: Google, Perplexity, and more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EJokes aside, what was once a bulletproof business model could be on the verge of being obsolete.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIf you own an online business and rely on SEO or search ads, you are probably thinking to yourself this sucks, but what do I do...\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EDon't panic, I got you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to capitalize on the new landscape\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the three strategies to help you get ahead of the situation and build a sustainable business.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Own your audience\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith so many applications competing for your customer's attention, you need to make that connection yours and only yours. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EMoving forward, no one should stand between you and those supporting your brand. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EHaving a direct connection with your audience won't be optional; it'll be a must, or reaching your audience will cost you big time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogles-new-ai-tool-could-be-your-new-favorite-learning-aid-and-its-free\u002F\"\u003EGoogle's new AI tool could be your new favorite learning aid - and it's free\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EOne of the best ways to establish this connection is through email. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EStudies show that email marketing delivers an average ROI of $42 for every $1 spent, and businesses that invest in direct channels see up to 20% higher engagement than those relying only on ads. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe objective is to eliminate the middleman between you and your customers. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ENo one should have the power to disrupt your connection. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPRO TIP: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWhen sending emails, remember it's a real person on the other end. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThey have good and bad days, just like you, so talk to them like a friend. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EWhatever you do, skip the fancy words; that's how young people know you're old. 😉\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Double down on content\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeing content-first is necessary for businesses to stand a chance in the next 5 to 10 years. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EMy friend, the writing is on the wall. Acquisition costs are insane, technology keeps changing, and we're in a full-blown attention economy where content is the currency. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ECompanies prioritizing content see 5x more engagement and 3x higher conversion rates than those relying solely on traditional advertising.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwomen-to-outpace-men-in-gen-ai-use-by-2025-research-predicts\u002F\"\u003EWomen to surpass men in gen AI use by 2025, research predicts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIdeally, you should post on as many channels as possible, but for now, pick one and commit. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe idea is that you start with one channel and focus on building and refining your voice. Once your revenue grows, you can expand your team and tackle other channels. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPRO TIP:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E When creating content, be yourself. Build an authentic connection with your audience. Make it relatable; let the reader feel like you're talking directly to them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Leverage social media\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis will sound crazy, but your social media page is now the top of your funnel, and I would argue that your social profile has replaced your website as the first touchpoint.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-bluesky-social-everything-to-know-about-the-popular-x-alternative\u002F\"\u003EHow to use Bluesky Social: Everything to know about the popular X alternative\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E   \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EWith this in mind, you must put your best foot forward and leverage your social media pages. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E75% of people use social media to research brands, and nearly 40% of Gen Z prefer discovering products on social media over traditional search engines.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, curate your page with helpful content and set up your profile to include essentials like who you are, who you serve, and the correct contact info.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPRO TIP:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Use platform-specific features like Instagram's product tags and shopping options, and create call buttons directly on your profile to make it easy for customers to connect instantly. These options turn your social media into a one-stop shop, allowing followers to browse, learn, and even contact you directly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen one door closes, another opens\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a lot of ways, this shift is a good thing. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI encourage you to keep an eye out for any advertising products OpenAI might introduce. You should be among the first to jump on it if they do. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EYou should be all over this opportunity like a finance bro at a Patagonia sale. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIf you implement these strategies ASAP, they can change the game and put you ahead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-free-ai-courses\u002F\"\u003EThe best free AI courses in 2024 (and whether AI certificates are worth it)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink of it as a proactive step to weather the storm ahead. Fast forward a few years, and this will be mandatory. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI'm not trying to be Chicken Little here and sensationalize what's coming, but you should get ahead of this. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe world is changing, and we need to change with it. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E😇 Hope this helps; I'm rooting for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EP.S. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E📩 \u003Cem\u003EWant more data-driven marketing insights? Sign up for my free newsletter, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nofluffjustfacts.com\u002Fsubcribe?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=lmarticle&utm_campaign=cta-footer&utm_id=zdnet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo Fluff Just Facts.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E I share what's working in the world of digital marketing, the latest trends, and the occasional pep talk to keep you inspired. If this sounds like your jam and you wanna be besties forever, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nofluffjustfacts.com\u002Fsubcribe?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=lmarticle&utm_campaign=cta-footer&utm_id=zdnet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here to sign up.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E It's totally FREE!\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 17:04:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"OpenAI's ChatGPT Search could be the beginning of the end for anyone who relies on Search ads and SEO. Here are three strategies to protect your business before it's too late.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"60e1f7cb-bf43-4f55-825f-83e3478a2f31",image:{id:"c9cbf1dd-315c-4421-9e41-1674fb1dc2f8",filename:"gettyimages-2162021891.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 16:07:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"chatgpt-search-1",credits:"OpenAI",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F21\u002Fc9cbf1dd-315c-4421-9e41-1674fb1dc2f8\u002Fgettyimages-2162021891.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"chatgpt-search-could-destroy-online-businesses-how-you-can-stay-ahead",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"ChatGPT Search could destroy online businesses - how you can stay ahead",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"fd60477b-4a07-4806-b35d-55d4740fe5a6",username:"cbayer",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Bayer",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"abca4ce0-6709-4bfa-b11b-80f92e8cc495",filename:"bayer-5-17-2024.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-05-17 14:48:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F17\u002Fabca4ce0-6709-4bfa-b11b-80f92e8cc495\u002Fbayer-5-17-2024.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Bayer is a staff editor based in Louisville, KY. He is interested in the practical application of new technologies. His background is in research, business communications, and marketing, and he has a master's degree in English.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"540ce83c-5ed9-4be5-963d-bf6c24aee447\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Doorbell + Indoor Cam\" data-image-filename=\"ring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the biggest shopping day of the year, draws nearer, Amazon is already unveiling outstanding deals on home security devices, including from Ring and Echo. For a limited time, Prime members can get a second-generation \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3e95010f-e0e5-484d-84b5-c75c3c854434\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Indoor Cam and Ring Battery Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for only $80. That's a $60 discount on a duo of useful, ZDNET-tested smart home devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"e27bf795-cccb-425b-93ba-bca57b1d7183\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Ring Indoor Cam + Battery Doorbell for $80 (save $60)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon","imageData":{"id":"c41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818","filename":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F29\u002Fc41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818\u002Fring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-06-29 17:16:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"c41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818","imageFilename":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F06\u002F29"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"357f5626-7f49-446a-9027-bb37cf1d85a1","slug":"ring-battery-doorbell-with-ring-indoor-cam-2nd-gen-white","name":"Ring Battery Doorbell with Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (White)","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732046409577,"displayDate":"Tue Nov 19 2024 15:00:09 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year's Ring Indoor Cam was one of the first in its class to feature a manual privacy cover that you can swivel when you don't want any video or audio recorded. It's a simple addition that makes sense for an indoor security camera, providing you with more control over your home's minute-to-minute surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"link\" data-label=\"This Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\" data-asset-type=\"article\" data-uuid=\"c8f492cf-2715-47b5-ad8f-77c5665b7969\" data-slug=\"this-pro-level-ring-spotlight-cam-is-50-hitting-its-lowest-price-ever-before-black-friday\" data-link-text=\"\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\" data-target=\"_blank\" data-href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcms.zdnet.com\u002Fcontent\u002Farticle\u002Fc8f492cf-2715-47b5-ad8f-77c5665b7969\u002Fversion\u002Fus\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith 1080p-resolution video and color night vision, the Ring Indoor Cam can also capture Advanced Pre-Roll. This feature records a few extra seconds before every motion to provide the context of what happened in a complete picture. Like other Ring security cameras, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"032e213d-397c-4dfe-be2b-24fb1100465f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-generation-release-Two-Way\u002Fdp\u002FB0B6GLQJMV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Indoor Cam\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E features customizable motion zones to avoid false alarms and unnecessary alerts. It also has a live view with two-way talk and a siren you can trigger from the Ring app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexa integration makes viewing the camera feed on your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-prime-day-amazon-echo-device-deals-2024-07-15\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEcho device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E easy and alerts you if any motion is detected. Just know that a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fring.com\u002Fplans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERing Protect Plan\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is required to record and save video with cloud storage, get person detection, get photo preview in notifications, and set home and away modes. This subscription plan is also required to link cameras to the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"65ab089b-9efa-4b00-8f5e-a64e1ee36edd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Alarm-14-piece-kit-2nd\u002Fdp\u002FB08YMBQJ49\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Alarm\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 55+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0c8b753e-c1c1-4b2c-9ad1-f2ba5a7af08d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Battery-Doorbell-Head-to-Toe-Video-Satin-Nickel\u002Fdp\u002FB0BZWRSRWV\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E includes mostly the same features as the Indoor Cam -- a 1080p HD video camera with night vision, two-way audio, and advanced motion detection. You can recharge its built-in battery by simply detaching your doorbell from the wall mount and connecting its USB-C port to a power source. The Battery Doorbell is also controlled through the Ring smartphone app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Ring has introduced a newer iteration, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8d258e10-0b08-43e6-bb45-9b1ef56323c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-detection\u002Fdp\u002FB09WZBPX7K\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Plus\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, it costs $99 standalone and doesn't provide significant benefits over the previous model. Snatching the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3e95010f-e0e5-484d-84b5-c75c3c854434\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Indoor Cam and Ring Battery Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for only $80 is a convenient way to get a great value.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"413a5a37-e3f5-48f9-8618-87c9657b943e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-arlo-2k-video-doorbell-is-the-perfect-ring-replacement-especially-on-sale-at-80\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Arlo 2K video doorbell is the perfect Ring replacement, especially on sale at $80\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 16:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Even today, the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd generation) remains a reliable smart home purchase. On Amazon, you can get one bundled with a Ring Battery Doorbell for $60 off.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"060a17f1-a4ae-4266-9c36-1195c63b6808",image:{id:"1d2b78a8-f28f-4f14-a666-dda2e6ad192a",filename:"ring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 21:32:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Ring Indoor Cam",credits:"Ring\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F1d2b78a8-f28f-4f14-a666-dda2e6ad192a\u002Fring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Home Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"this-80-ring-camera-and-doorbell-combo-is-my-favorite-smart-home-deal-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"This $80 Ring camera and doorbell combo is my favorite smart home deal for Black Friday",topic:{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e4b7f151-0af4-4157-a826-7f8e2eb4e5c6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-image-filename=\"blinkci.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlink is an affordable smart home security brand from Amazon that offers big discounts during yearly sales events. As we gear up for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Blink is selling its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"275857de-022c-48f3-90cc-0fbd620da8b1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Mini-2-Camera-Black\u002Fdp\u002FB0BWX39R5W\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Mini 2 indoor\u002Foutdoor cameras\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"68e4dfff-ef88-4429-914d-25673c0eb21b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Outdoor-4th-Gen-Add\u002Fdp\u002FB0B1N7LJD3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Outdoor 4 camera\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for discounted prices. But one of the best deals you can find right now is the 50% off \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6b8ed965-969d-4e32-b324-246cefa64e10\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for only $30.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"67b6c37d-fca8-47c1-b82d-2fbcc52754f3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Blink Video Doorbell","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Blink\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"d24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496","filename":"blink.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002Fd24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496\u002Fblink.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-19 18:26:44","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496","imageFilename":"blink.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F19"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Blink\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"deb10b26-dda6-4154-ad7d-c1cea7be149a","slug":"blink-video-doorbell","name":"Blink Video Doorbell","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1731967897622,"displayDate":"Mon Nov 18 2024 17:11:37 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Blink Video Doorbell is already one of the most affordable video doorbells on the market, regularly priced at $60. It features 1080p-resolution video capture, infrared night vision, and two-way talk. It also features Person Detection and the new Blink Moments feature, which combines consecutive clips of a motion event captured by different Blink cameras around your home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-prime-day-amazon-echo-device-deals-2024-07-15\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Echo device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at home, you can pair this doorbell with Alexa to have the voice assistant give you alerts when someone is at your door and answer with two-way audio. Though the doorbell doesn't include a chime, a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"591d24db-92f6-496c-9221-9977697671b8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Mini-White-2Cam\u002Fdp\u002FB07X27VK3D\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Mini camera\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E in your home can work as a plug-in indoor chime.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthis-pro-level-ring-spotlight-cam-is-50-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-before-black-friday\u002F\"\u003EThis Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50 hit its lowest price ever before Black Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach Blink Video Doorbell includes a 30-day free trial of the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"93c10a14-3678-490a-b2c2-b4a4a026d1a0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08JHG867P\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Subscription Plan\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which gives you access to cloud video storage and the ability to save and share videos. If you'd rather skip the subscription plan, you can tack on a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ec840847-bd0a-4ceb-aa02-dfa3bdd12c52\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Sync-Module-2\u002Fdp\u002FB084RQ6MHJ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Sync Module 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with a USB flash drive, which connects to your doorbell and records videos directly onto the flash drive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"85c2a0a6-105c-417b-8a61-e41aacc3e405\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Video Doorbell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E can be installed using your home's doorbell wiring or wirelessly with two AA lithium batteries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"32f4c4f0-863c-450b-9f11-b1ce442fb575\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 18:31:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"When can you buy a video doorbell for the price of a trip to a fast-food restaurant? The Blink Video Doorbell is 50% off at Amazon through Black Friday.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"c2fe26c7-625c-4bcf-bc4d-3c1c2069c870",image:{id:"d24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496",filename:"blink.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 18:26:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Blink Video Doorbell",credits:"Blink\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002Fd24f569b-7837-44dc-9dae-56c34f4ac496\u002Fblink.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Home Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"the-blink-video-doorbell-for-30-is-the-ultimate-smart-home-deal-ahead-of-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The Blink Video Doorbell for $30 is the ultimate smart home early Black Friday deal",topic:{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"81fcf152-44b9-45ff-8a25-04f5b2472176",slug:"yard-outdoors",name:"Yard & Outdoors",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a4c60cb0-1265-4fd2-bbc6-960ba1bca457",username:"abeaty",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Artie",lastName:"Beaty",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e",filename:"artie.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-06-08 15:26:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F08\u002Fe162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e\u002Fartie.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Artie Beaty is a freelance writer, based just outside Charlotte, with a passion for smart home tech and tech news. He has a bachelor's in journalism from UNC Charlotte and has been writing for over 15 years. On the weekends you'll find him leading haunted ghost tours of uptown Charlotte.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b9051034-c220-4c49-bcf8-fadd9d1c9d9e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by ZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"google-lens.png\" data-image-filename=\"google-lens.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1385\" data-image-height=\"796\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've ever left a store empty-handed because you weren't sure if a product was reliable or if you're getting a good deal, a new feature from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-lens-my-7-favorite-ways-to-use-this-amazing-image-tool\u002F\"\u003EGoogle Lens\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will help your in-store shopping experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 55+ best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle says people use Lens for nearly 20 billion visual searches every month, and 20% of those searches are related to shopping. Now, Google is updating Lens to be more useful for real-world shopping. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how the new feature works. When you snap a photo of a product with Lens in the Google app for iOS or Android, you'll see more information about it, prices from other stores to see how competitive your store is, and shopper reviews to help with your buying decision.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost people read reviews when shopping online these days, but trying to find reviews online while you're shopping in-store can be tricky. Now, with Lens, finding real feedback gets a lot easier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor now, you can use Lens to find out more about beauty products, toys, or electronics at stores that share their local inventory with Google. Google will add support for more products over time. You will need to share your location with Google to use the feature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company explained that this update comes thanks to major advancements in Google's AI image recognition technology. At the heart of the feature is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Fproducts\u002Fshopping\u002Fshopping-graph-explained\u002F\"\u003EGoogle's Shopping Graph\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a compilation of more than 45 billion product listings and in-stock inventory data.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftraveling-for-the-holidays-google-maps-uncovers-hidden-gems-to-add-to-your-route-now\u002F\"\u003ETraveling for the holidays? Google Maps uncovers 'hidden gems' to add to your route now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust a week ago, Google introduced new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftraveling-for-the-holidays-google-maps-uncovers-hidden-gems-to-add-to-your-route-now\u002F\"\u003Eshopping features for Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- such as the ability to find \"hidden gems\" or interesting stops that travelers would have otherwise missed while road-tripping and the option to find stores that have a specific product in stock. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle says the new Lens features are available today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 14:04:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Just in time for holiday shopping, Google Lens is getting a new feature that may help you save time and money.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ee4f4a51-c556-4616-a4d1-4113bce2b1d9",image:{id:"b9051034-c220-4c49-bcf8-fadd9d1c9d9e",filename:"google-lens.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 03:07:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"google-lens.png",credits:"Screenshot by ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002Fb9051034-c220-4c49-bcf8-fadd9d1c9d9e\u002Fgoogle-lens.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1385,height:796,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Google",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"this-new-google-lens-feature-saves-you-time-while-shopping-irl-heres-how",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"This new Google Lens feature saves you time while shopping IRL - here's how",topic:{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"ab2ae5cc-62fd-4292-a0b0-fb223738c1de",username:"ksolino",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Kayla",lastName:"Solino",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"523fff3e-db1c-4997-8e16-2dfa40989bc3",filename:"img-2794.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-02 14:47:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F02\u002F523fff3e-db1c-4997-8e16-2dfa40989bc3\u002Fimg-2794.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Kayla Solino is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City and New Jersey. She has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Alabama. Some of her past bylines include Inc., Fortune, and The Crimson White. In her spare time, she enjoys keeping up with all things Crimson Tide, binging British Bake Off, and baking.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8d8d9799-174a-410c-aa0b-5f62e7e63bd0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Walmart\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"walmart-plus-black-friday\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-11-18-at-11-56-38-am-removebg-preview.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"640\" data-image-height=\"390\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThanksgiving is nearly here, and winter holidays are just around the corner. Plus, with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and holiday savings ramping up, there's no better time to scour the internet for deals, discounts, and top savings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-walmart-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday Walmart deals 2024: Early sales live now (that make great gifts)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps the best thing about the holiday season is that other major retailers are looking to cash in on the holiday shopping palooza, offering similar or better offerings on top products -- and even membership opportunities. Right now, Walmart is discounting its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"43c3ad5a-264a-48a7-b149-f7a077e37e16\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Walmart+ membership program\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E by 50%, ahead of its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"47e5a7e4-b6b4-408c-8656-a0750c7ba15c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fshop\u002Fdeals\u002Fblack-friday?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"upcoming Black Friday\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E sale, which begins on November. 25.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of paying $98\u002Fyear, you can sign up and pay only $49. This offer is valid through Dec. 2, 2024, so if you're looking to grab exclusive membership savings that you can benefit from all year, now's your chance. The last time we saw this offer was back in July ahead of Prime Day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-walmart-plus-and-how-does-it-compare-to-amazon-prime\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is Walmart+ and how does it compare to Amazon Prime?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"430155d4-075d-4f7c-b8c5-fcfe0fe7c2b9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Walmart+ Annual Membership for $49 (save $49 at Walmart)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"walmart","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Tharon Green\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"c29c3727-638d-4791-bb12-a0a65aff54be","filename":"walmart.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F14\u002Fc29c3727-638d-4791-bb12-a0a65aff54be\u002Fwalmart.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-14 15:13:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"c29c3727-638d-4791-bb12-a0a65aff54be","imageFilename":"walmart.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F14"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Tharon Green\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus\" data-offermerchant=\"Walmart\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgoto.walmart.com\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565706\u002F9383?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus&subId1=subid_value\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnagging this Walmart+ subscription also will unlock access to Walmart's upcoming Black Friday event, their second sale of the month, which begins Nov. 25 at 12 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members. All other customers can shop online at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 25 and in stores on Nov. 29 at 6 a.m. local time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"67cfc7b3-ce73-41ad-a00f-d277ab420d51\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Walmart+\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E provides a plethora of added benefits to customers, including free delivery from your store, free shipping with no order minimum, saving 10 cents per gallon at 13,000+ fuel locations nationwide (including Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, and Murphy stations), video streaming with \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3a6fb0c8-ad60-4084-a0ba-bfe710560d0f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paramountplus.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Paramount+\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, auto care services, returns from home, early access to exclusive savings, mobile scan and go, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't miss out on a chance to save on \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3243b326-05a7-48c8-8016-6674ba23443a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"membership perks\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E that can be used all year and access early savings ahead of everyone else this Black Friday. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a8f53c99-292b-44d2-aa73-f3284edaab73\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENow until Dec. 2, 2024, you can purchase a one-year annual&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fplus" target="_blank"\u003EWalmart+ membership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for just $49 (save 50%).&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDisclaimer: This offer is available only to new, expired, monthly, and current Walmart+ trial members. Members through Walmart+ Assist, or with InHome or Paramount+ with SHOWTIME are not eligible. After your promotional term, your plan will auto-renew for $98\u002Fyear plus any applicable taxes. If you are a trial member, your promotional term will start immediately, and the remainder of your free trial will be forfeited. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1f0e70e9-76d2-4af4-b8f9-e0afb1f893e3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWalmart will host a series of staggered&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fcorporate.walmart.com\u002Fnews\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F28\u002Fwalmart-black-friday-deals-events-dial-up-the-thrill-of-the-deal" target="_blank"\u003EBlack Friday Deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;events in November, starting with its first event kicking off on Nov. 11. Early Black Friday sales will include early access for paid Walmart+ members, new surprise deal drops, and a beta test of its new generative AI shopping assistant this year. Walmart's in-store hours are from 6 a.m.- 11 p.m., with no indications of expanded hours for the holiday shopping season. It's next holiday sale event will begin on Nov. 25 ahead of Black Friday, with early access for Walmart+ members.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWalmart will be closed on Thanksgiving. Here are all the details on Walmart's upcoming Black Friday sale events:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEvent 1:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EDeals begin online Monday, Nov. 11 at 12 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members, at 5 p.m. ET for all customers and in stores Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 a.m. local time.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEvent 2:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EDeals begin online Monday, Nov. 25 at 12 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members, at 5 p.m. ET for all customers and in stores Friday, Nov. 29 at 6 a.m. local time. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELive soon.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECyber Monday:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EDeals begin Sunday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members and 8 p.m. ET for all customers on Walmart.com and the Walmart app. (Walmart+ members will receive early access three hours early).&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"When does Walmart's Black Friday sale start?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cb73d5da-e975-457e-9fe9-e81b076b5fe2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWalmart+ typically costs $12.95\u002Fmonth or $98\u002Fyear (plus applicable taxes). This exclusive deal grants you an annual membership for only $49, which breaks down to about $4.08\u002Fmonth.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How much does a Walmart+ membership cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 17:01:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Right now, you can save $49 on an annual Walmart+ membership and get benefits like free delivery, early sale access, and more, just ahead of the retailer's Black Friday sale on November 25.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"446d1be1-1e4c-4522-b94c-1eac84bb14eb",image:{id:"8d8d9799-174a-410c-aa0b-5f62e7e63bd0",filename:"screenshot-2024-11-18-at-11-56-38-am-removebg-preview.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 16:57:17",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"walmart-plus-black-friday",credits:"Walmart\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F18\u002F8d8d9799-174a-410c-aa0b-5f62e7e63bd0\u002Fscreenshot-2024-11-18-at-11-56-38-am-removebg-preview.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:640,height:390,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"get-a-walmart-membership-for-half-off-and-snag-exclusive-access-to-upcoming-black-friday-sales",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Get a Walmart+ membership for half off and snag exclusive access to upcoming Black Friday sales",topic:{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"b6429775-062e-4e9a-b220-f9976c394efc",username:"jadjones",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jada",lastName:"Jones",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed",filename:"jada-jones.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-16 19:40:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F16\u002F83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed\u002Fjada-jones.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jada Jones is a journalist based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Jada is ZDNET's audio editor and regularly reviews the latest flagship headphones and earbuds.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"21fae3ae-6d24-4610-bd78-fba24aabf1cf\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshots of Temu and Amazon on the App Store\" data-image-filename=\"temuvsamazon.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you're just a casual online shopping fan, chances are you've placed plenty of orders on Amazon. If you're downright obsessive about online shopping, you're likely familiar with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETemu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a digital marketplace for low-priced goods.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIs Temu legit? What to know before you place an order\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've paid close attention, you may have noticed that some products on \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"462f0d2c-c6f2-4e98-84c0-3bf375874106\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E are also on \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6b151ce8-780a-48d0-a83d-1d451b70cde7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Temu\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. And if you're a savvy shopper preparing to order holiday gifts, you may be wondering: which online marketplace is the best?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are some guidelines to consider when deciding whether to buy something from Amazon or Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou should buy from Temu if... \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0ca1ab07-910b-4cfd-9b58-c99135892111\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of Temu's landing page\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-02-12-at-10-29-05am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F02\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"3424\" data-image-height=\"1906\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You're looking for tech accessories\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany people have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-phone\u002F\"\u003Esmartphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-headphones\u002F\"\u003Eheadphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\"\u003Elaptops\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smartwatch\u002F\"\u003Esmartwatches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in their daily use rotation. That same group also likes personalizing their products with cases, stickers, wristlets, phone stands, and other accessories.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you like changing up your phone case or smartwatch band frequently, buying multiple Otterbox phone cases or Apple-branded \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-watch-band\u002F\"\u003EApple Watch bands\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can be a pricey luxury. Investing in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-iphone-14-pro-and-pro-max-case\u002F#:~:text=OtterBox%20Symmetry%2B%20Series,-Best%20iPhone%2014&text=It%20has%20Drop%2B%2C%20which%20protects,to%20keep%20your%20phone%20sanitary.\"\u003Eat least one sturdy case\u003C\u002Fa\u003E helps to extend your device's longevity. Additionally, experimenting with colorful accessories can be a fun way to express yourself through your devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Ftemus-return-policy-changes-what-happened-when-i-tried-returning-a-bunch-of-items\u002F\"\u003ETemu's return policy changes: What happened when I tried returning a bunch of items\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost people go to Amazon to find a wider assortment of accessories than they'd find in the tech department of big box stores like Walmart. However, Temu has an even wider assortment of tech accessories than Amazon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find all kinds of gadgets on Temu, and sometimes you'll see the same accessories advertised on Amazon. The upside is you'll find them much cheaper on Temu. There are even bonuses available. Purchase at least $20 worth of items (that's about four iPhone cases, based on Temu pricing), and you're guaranteed free shipping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI bought cases for my iPhone 14, MacBook Air, and AirPods Pro on Temu and have only been unhappy with two of the nine iPhone cases I purchased. Temu has more cases that protect the bezels around the iPhone camera, an area that tends to go unprotected in most Amazon iPhone cases.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"898b30a8-7f35-4d94-b61a-ced0c4cc8ce0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMy favorite iPhone 14 and AirPods Pro (2nd gen) cases I bought from Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"iPhone 14 cases and AirPods Pro cases from Temu\" data-image-filename=\"temu.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Temu, you can choose from thousands of AirPods Pro cases, ranging from clear cases with cute characters to cases that look like miniature Vaseline containers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy colleague, David Gewirtz, bought a few non-tech products from Temu and was pleasantly surprised with what he received. David offers some buying tips as well, so be sure to check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-bought-some-off-brand-geeky-stuff-from-temu-and-wasnt-mad-about-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehis article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI would not recommend any charging stations or cords from Temu for Apple devices. I prefer sticking to accessories that don't charge or interfere with my phone or AirPods' batteries because I don't want to risk damaging them with faulty accessories. There may be third-party chargers on Temu that won't damage your device's battery, but I don't like to risk it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fhow-much-tech-can-i-get-for-100-from-temu\u002F\"\u003EHow much tech can I get from Temu for $100 (and is it any good)?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you purchase third-party Lighting USB-C charging cables or MagSafe 3-in-1 charging stations, make sure they have a \"Made for Apple\" label.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat label means the manufacturer went the extra mile to ensure their third-party charging accessories are certified by Apple and safe for your devices. You can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmfi.apple.com\u002Faccount\u002Faccessory-search\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esearch Apple's database\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for which brands manufacture accessories that received a \"Made for Apple\" label. You can also peruse \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-usb-c-cables-for-the-iphone-15\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZDNET's best USB-C chargers list\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which includes products certified by Apple.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an Android phone, you should check your phone's charging standards, which you can find online on a smartphone manufacturer's official device spec sheet. Most Android phones use the USB-PD charging standard, so most third-party chargers should work fine as long as their wattage is compatible with your smartphone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You can wait a few weeks for your items\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of the items on Temu come from China, meaning that US shoppers will have to wait about 10 days from purchase to receive their Temu packages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, the items will come sooner; other times, they will appear on your doorstep at the last minute. So, if you're pinched for time, I wouldn't recommend buying from Temu. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-100-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 39 best Black Friday deals under $100 of 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll give you a scenario. A few months ago, someone stole my iPhone 11. Unsurprisingly, I went to the Apple store to buy a replacement. I was desperate for a case on my new phone, but I couldn't wait 10 days for the phone cases I bought from Temu later that day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, I rush-shipped a case from Amazon to have some protection on my phone until my cases from Temu came in. I got my Otterbox from Amazon in two days, but I don't plan on buying any more cases from anywhere other than Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. You want to experiment with \"dupes\"\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemu has many lookalike products, or \"dupes\", on its platform. However, if you see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002F@mickjaxx_\u002Fvideo\u002F7272972731518307626\"\u003Epeople online reviewing \"AirPods Max from Temu\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, they may look like AirPods Max, but the seller cannot advertise them as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fapple-airpods-max\u002F\"\u003Ereal AirPods Max\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost of the products you see on Temu that resemble authentic, name-brand tech products are \u003Cem\u003Enot\u003C\u002Fem\u003E legitimate. When \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tried-4-tech-products-from-temu-heres-how-it-went\u002F\"\u003EI reviewed some HP and Lenovo products from Temu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in June, an HP representative told me the company could not verify whether the HP products on Temu were \"from an authorized reseller or are authentic HP devices.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fscammers-are-increasingly-using-messaging-and-social-media-apps-to-attack\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScammers are increasingly using messaging and social media apps to attack\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince then, all the devices Temu advertised as HP products are no longer available on the site. Some tech products on Temu will work with your devices. The \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F--wireless-set-wireless---set--set--set-that---on-sd-tf--g-601099542363202.html?\"\u003EAirPods Max\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" you see on Temu may connect to your devices and sound decent, but you'll miss out on many of the features real ones deliver, and they may not offer you much longevity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, if you're okay with trying your luck on Temu dupes and want a pair of \"AirPods Max\" for only $14, Temu is your place.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7349e23a-4ea8-4c57-be37-6972978feae1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETemu is an online megastore offering items from car accessories to small kitchen appliances and everything in between.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Temu\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Temu logo on phone with Pinduoduo logo in background","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images","imageData":{"id":"1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4","title":"temu-logo","filename":"gettyimages-2121061753.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F16\u002F1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4\u002Fgettyimages-2121061753.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":11241988,"width":7898,"height":5265,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-04-16 20:56:18","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-04-16 20:56:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images","alt":"Temu logo on a smartphone","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"1016522f-8e45-432a-ac98-b870a6a76ea4","imageAltText":"Temu logo on phone with Pinduoduo logo in background","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"gettyimages-2121061753.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F04\u002F16","imageWidth":7898,"imageHeight":5265,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"NurPhoto\u002FGetty Images\" data-linktext=\"SHOP AT TEMU\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Ftemuaffiliateprogram.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1580294\u002F18350?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.temu.com%2F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Temu","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Ftemuaffiliateprogram.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1580294\u002F18350?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.temu.com%2F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should buy from Amazon if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8ed604b3-d4bf-4992-bcd1-fdfc0ee00bd1\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot of Amazon Renewed landing page\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2023-11-09-at-1-49-21-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"3456\" data-image-height=\"1827\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You're a last-minute gift-giver\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ca95f03c-e8de-436b-a0e6-4968c00a4d9f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Prime account\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (these days, who doesn't?), your items are eligible for same-day, one-day, and two-day shipping. If you're buying a last-minute gift for a friend's birthday or anniversary, your best bet -- aside from visiting a physical store -- is ordering from Amazon with Prime shipping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstocking-stuffer-gift-guide\u002F\"\u003EThe 12 best tech stocking stuffers people will actually want\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, even without a Prime membership, Amazon boasts faster shipping times. All Amazon customers can expect most items to arrive in four to five business days. So, even if you're a week away from giving your gift, you'll get it faster from Amazon than from Temu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you're not a Prime member, you'll have to purchase at least $35 worth of products to qualify for Amazon's free shipping. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You're looking for reliable tech\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to buy a reputable piece of tech, choose Amazon. Amazon is a reliable seller whether you're buying refurbished or brand-new tech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has a comprehensive open-box policy, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCertified-Refurbished\u002Fb?ie=UTF8&node=12653393011&discounts-widget=%2522%257B%255C%2522state%255C%2522%253A%257B%255C%2522refinementFilters%255C%2522%253A%257B%257D%257D%252C%255C%2522version%255C%2522%253A1%257D%2522\"\u003EAmazon Renewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E products are tested, inspected, and given a rating and price based on their condition. For example, a 2022 13-inch MacBook Air with an M2 chip, 8-core GPU, and 256GB SSD costs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fus-edu\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-mac\u002Fmacbook-air\u002F13-inch-starlight-apple-m2-chip-with-8-core-cpu-and-8-core-gpu-256gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$899 at Apple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\"\u003EAmazon just launched four new Kindles, including a full-color model. Here's what's new\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"274d206a-7776-41d2-b2ac-1e518d16b2bd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MacBook-13-inch-Storage-Starlight\u002Fdp\u002FB0CB75GVMY?\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MacBook-13-inch-Storage-Starlight\u002Fdp\u002FB0CB75VH7G\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"The same laptop from Amazon Renewed is $745\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and in excellent condition, meaning the screen has no scratches, and the body has no signs of significant cosmetic damage. The refurbished MacBook Air also has the same accessories as a brand-new MacBook Air. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrand-new tech often goes on sale at Amazon, and refurbished tech can be returned and refunded within 90 days of purchase. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. You want easier returns\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost items on Amazon can be returned within 30 days of receipt. Although Temu has a forgiving \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002Freturn-and-refund-policy.html?_x_sessn_id=3yuqhu7fea&refer_page_name=home&refer_page_id=10005_1699556892251_s64meknjcn&refer_page_sn=10005\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E90-day return policy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, returning items to Amazon is much more convenient.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F48-of-people-have-been-scammed-while-holiday-shopping-online-what-to-watch-for\u002F\"\u003E48% of people have been scammed while holiday shopping online - what to watch for\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can return items purchased from Amazon at an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fulp\u002Fview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Hub locker in your area\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or drop them off at your nearest UPS Store, Kohl's, Whole Foods, Staples, or Amazon Store. You don't have to worry about printing labels or shipping boxes, as Amazon will provide you with a QR code to present to the attendant at the return location. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter you scan the code, you give your items to the attendant, and you should receive a refund soon after.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"620cf550-1a78-4cf4-84c4-530bec6b43e8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is an online marketplace that offers fast shipping and low prices to subscribers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Amazon\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Amazon logo on phone","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8","title":"Amazon Haul","filename":"pxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F13\u002F05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8\u002Fpxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1851500,"width":3840,"height":2160,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-13 16:11:29","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-11-13 16:11:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET","alt":"amazon-haul","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8","imageAltText":"Amazon logo on phone","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"pxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F13","imageWidth":3840,"imageHeight":2160,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"SHOP AT AMAZON\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bottom line: if you're looking for legitimate, name-brand products, consult Amazon. In the tech accessories department, Temu holds the crown. However, the platform may lose its throne.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has recently launched a new service called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-amazon-haul-aims-to-beat-temu-and-shein-with-its-20-or-less-store\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Haul\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which operates similarly to Temu. Everything there is sold for less than $20. You can find electronics, beauty products, clothing, and more. Shipping is $4 for orders under $25, but once you go over $25, shipping becomes free. Because the website is so new, we don't know if it will usurp Temu as the premier place to buy low-cost products. Only time will tell.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-amazon-haul-aims-to-beat-temu-and-shein-with-its-20-or-less-store\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow Amazon Haul aims to beat Temu and Shein with its $20-or-less store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, people \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002Ft\u002FZT8YrJqJg\u002F\"\u003Etook to TikTok to accuse Temu of stealing their payment information\u003C\u002Fa\u003E after finding their bank accounts drained of funds. Amazon, meanwhile, has had its fair share of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html?nodeId=G3KGTPA8B42CKBJ4\"\u003Epayment scams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I've never encountered these issues, probably because I've never supplied any online retailer with my debit card information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI recommend never using your debit card when completing transactions online. Instead, you can buy a Visa or Amazon gift card, load money onto it, and use that. You can also use Apple Pay or PayPal on Temu, which are less likely to be hacked. If the gift card method isn't viable, I recommend using Apple Pay or PayPal on any online store you buy from. You can also opt to use your credit card, as credit card companies usually offer more fraud protection for unauthorized purchases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-apple-pay-in-stores-and-online\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use Apple Pay in stores and online\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.apple.com\u002Fen-us\u002FHT203027\"\u003EApple Pay doesn't store your card information\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on Apple's servers, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.paypal.com\u002Fc2\u002Fwebapps\u002Fmpp\u002Fpaypal-buyer-protection?locale.x=en_C2\"\u003EPayPal offers $0 liability\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for items charged to your bank account that you didn't purchase. It's complicated for bad actors to hack a gift card, and should they succeed, they can't access the funds in your bank accounts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHappy shopping!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-15 23:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Our buying guide helps you decide what products -- and when -- you should purchase from Amazon or Temu",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"adc7c20e-86c0-4603-90ab-29a3f15b7243",image:{id:"21fae3ae-6d24-4610-bd78-fba24aabf1cf",filename:"temuvsamazon.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-30 15:04:10",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Screenshots of Temu and Amazon on the App Store",credits:"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F30\u002F21fae3ae-6d24-4610-bd78-fba24aabf1cf\u002Ftemuvsamazon.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-multi",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"temu-vs-amazon-which-shopping-site-is-best-for-your-buying-needs",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Temu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a4c60cb0-1265-4fd2-bbc6-960ba1bca457",username:"abeaty",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Artie",lastName:"Beaty",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e",filename:"artie.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-06-08 15:26:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F08\u002Fe162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e\u002Fartie.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Artie Beaty is a freelance writer, based just outside Charlotte, with a passion for smart home tech and tech news. He has a bachelor's in journalism from UNC Charlotte and has been writing for over 15 years. On the weekends you'll find him leading haunted ghost tours of uptown Charlotte.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon-haul\" data-image-filename=\"pxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"3840\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've seen all the hype about Temu and Shein (here's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-everything-to-know-before-you-place-your-first-order\u002F\"\u003Eour primer on Temu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) but are a little leery about diving in, Amazon just made another alternative available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-bluesky-social-everything-to-know-about-the-popular-x-alternative\u002F\"\u003EHow to use Bluesky: Everything to know about the popular X alternative\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECalled \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1b6a440e-92d6-4647-ae74-ebda3f59d740\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fb?node=122341379011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Haul\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E,\" the store features clothing, electronics, beauty items, jewelry, gadgets, household goods, and more -- all for under $20 an item. A quick browse around the site showed things like a $5 jewelry organizer, a $3 laundry bag, a $5 car phone holder, a $2 AirPod case, $12 men's polo and button shirts, and $4 kitchen shears. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also a special \"Crazy Low\" category for the current lowest-priced items. To encourage you to spend more, Amazon offers 5% off orders from $50 to $74.99 and $10 off orders over $75.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShipping is $3.99 for orders under $25, but free once you hit $25. Shipping times are in line with or even faster than Temu and Shein, as most orders take a week or two to arrive. No Haul orders will be eligible for Prime shipping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 50+ best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReturns are a little more strict than the standard Amazon process, though. You cannot return items under $3, and items over $3 can only be returned within a 15-day window. Amazon says returned items must be in new, unused condition.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe checkout process is the standard Amazon one. Your saved cards are available to use in the Haul storefront and you can use any rewards or gift cards you have stored. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with similar sites, Amazon says it will import Haul items from other countries and ship them directly to you. You are listed as the importer for customs purposes, but Amazon handles the customs process for you. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-why-everything-on-temu-is-so-cheap\u002F\"\u003EA loophole in that customs process\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is what allows Temu, and now Amazon, to sell items so cheaply. It also means some of these goods may be produced using \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fselectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov\u002Fsites\u002Fevo-subsites\u002Fselectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov\u002Ffiles\u002Fevo-media-document\u002Ffast-fashion-and-the-uyghur-genocide-interim-findings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eforced labor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Haul is only available through mobile devices, and Amazon recommends using the official Amazon app. To access it, search \"Haul\" or tap Haul from the categories at the top. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-13 17:36:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you're wary of purchasing from popular discount apps, you now have a new, more familiar option with 'crazy low prices'.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e1590a08-bac4-4c29-8c86-d9a7baa60838",image:{id:"05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8",filename:"pxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-13 16:11:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"amazon-haul",credits:"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F13\u002F05864721-974d-47d7-b9ce-3ad804251cf8\u002Fpxl-20241113-160912453-portrait.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3840,height:2160,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-amazon-haul-aims-to-beat-temu-and-shein-with-its-20-or-less-store",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How Amazon Haul aims to beat Temu and Shein with its $20-or-less store",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a4c60cb0-1265-4fd2-bbc6-960ba1bca457",username:"abeaty",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Artie",lastName:"Beaty",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e",filename:"artie.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-06-08 15:26:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F08\u002Fe162cc7e-cfeb-49ed-8d5a-d98d162d327e\u002Fartie.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Artie Beaty is a freelance writer, based just outside Charlotte, with a passion for smart home tech and tech news. He has a bachelor's in journalism from UNC Charlotte and has been writing for over 15 years. On the weekends you'll find him leading haunted ghost tours of uptown Charlotte.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"97cc7f33-ff6b-417b-8636-a00f18745cdb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Echo Frames 3rd Gen\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01124.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf new AR glasses work as intended, your Amazon deliveries might arrive a little faster.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reuters.com\u002Ftechnology\u002Famazon-developing-driver-eyeglasses-shave-seconds-off-deliveries-sources-say-2024-11-11\u002F\"\u003Erecent report from Reuters\u003C\u002Fa\u003E revealed Amazon is in the process of developing smart glasses for its drivers that not only show turn-by-turn navigation to get to a destination but also give directions inside buildings, such as where to walk off an elevator ride and show warnings about gates or aggressive dogs.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-metas-limited-edition-ray-ban-smart-glasses-and-theyre-a-near-perfect-wearable-for-me\u002F\"\u003EI tested Meta's limited edition Ray-Ban smart glasses, and they're a near-perfect wearable for me\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe don't know any specifics, but reportedly the device -- like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnew-meta-ray-ban-ai-features-roll-out-making-the-smart-glasses-even-more-tempting\u002F\"\u003EMeta's Ray-Ban glasses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- would have a small embedded screen to show important information. They could also likely give audible directions, as Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-lived-with-alexa-on-my-face-for-two-weeks-and-i-didnt-hate-it\u002F\"\u003Eexisting Echo Frame glasses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E do, and use the built-in camera capability to take photos, replacing the handheld device currently in use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERealistically, these glasses might only save a few seconds per each routine delivery or a few minutes if a driver gets lost. But when the average driver handles around 300 packages a day, and with millions of packages delivered around the world each day, those seconds add up and mean drivers might be able to handle a few more each day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-to-counter-new-meta-products-with-its-own-cheaper-headset\u002F\"\u003EApple to counter new Meta products with its own cheaper headset\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the project isn't public yet, Reuters said several anonymous employees confirmed it exists. Those sources also warned that the glasses are likely still several years away and still might never see the light of day if they don't work as intended or if employees don't embrace them. Comfort is a concern, but when Kerry Wan, ZDNET senior reviews editor, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmeta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-review\u002F\"\u003Etried out Meta's latest wearable\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, he found the glasses comfortable enough to replace his prescription lenses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs evidenced by the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-expands-its-drone-delivery-program-again-with-more-cities-coming-soon\u002F\"\u003Erecent expansion of Amazon's drone delivery program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- which can get packages to you in under an hour, the company has a renewed focus on shaving seconds off deliveries, especially in the last few miles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsnaps-new-spectacles-5-ar-glasses-are-very-large-and-not-for-sale-heres-why\u002F\"\u003ESnap's new Spectacles 5 AR glasses are very large and not for sale - here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmart glasses have struggled to find mainstream popularity, so it'll be interesting to see if Amazon can make them work for its employees. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-11 20:48:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A wearable device could replace Amazon's handheld scanner and shave a few seconds off your next package.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"71b424fe-595d-41c9-89ac-1e8e5b34588d",image:{id:"97cc7f33-ff6b-417b-8636-a00f18745cdb",filename:"dsc01124.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-01-26 19:32:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Echo Frames 3rd Gen",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F26\u002F97cc7f33-ff6b-417b-8636-a00f18745cdb\u002Fdsc01124.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4240,height:2384,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazon-developing-smart-glasses-to-help-drivers-deliver-packages-faster-report",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon developing smart glasses to help drivers deliver packages faster - report",topic:{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0d8cfdbe-8176-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"eyu",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Eileen",lastName:"Yu",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"2dd68a59-269a-4024-8e9e-8d4f16fbc2d2",filename:"eileen-yu.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-13 06:39:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F13\u002F2dd68a59-269a-4024-8e9e-8d4f16fbc2d2\u002Feileen-yu.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Currently an independent business tech journalist and panel moderator based in Singapore, Eileen Yu has over 20 years of industry experience with various publications including ZDNET, IDG, and Singapore Press Holdings. \r\n\r\nShe covers industry developments in Singapore and other Asian markets, with special focus on China, and aims to drive discussions around cybersecurity, data, and government policies.\r\n\r\nEileen majored in Journalism at The University of Queensland, Australia, where she wrote an honours thesis titled: To Censor or Not: The Great Singapore Dilemma.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0b7f5669-2504-4631-a5cf-125eeb512b37\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"cofotoisme\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Globe against city backdrop\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1155123985.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"2119\" data-image-height=\"1415\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESoutheast Asian digital economies are projected to expand to $263 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year -- and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) is poised to fuel further growth, if greater business value is extracted from the technology.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the latest iteration of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdata-will-play-key-role-in-sustaining-sea-digital-economy-growth\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ee-Conomy SEA report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the region's digital economy will also be fueled by increasing user sophistication and the importance of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcybersecurity-101-everything-on-how-to-protect-your-privacy-and-stay-safe-online\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecybersecurity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-singapores-smbs-and-ai-sustain-a-robust-digital-economy\u002F\"\u003EHow Singapore's SMBs and AI sustain a robust digital economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJointly released by Singapore's investment firm Temasek, Google, and Bain & Company, the study taps insights and analyses from Temasek, Bain, and Google Trends, alongside data from research partners, expert interviews, and industry sources. The report covers six Southeast Asian markets: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study includes a projection on the region's profitability, which will hit $11 billion in 2024, up 24% from $9bn in 2023 and 101% from $4bn in 2022. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERevenues are expected to climb 14% year-on-year to hit $89bn in 2024, with GMV clocking a 15% increase from last year. Profitability is fueled by several factors, including deeper participation among digital consumers, effective monetization strategies, and new revenue streams such as advertising.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESoutheast Asia is estimated to have driven $30 billion in AI infrastructure investment in the first half of 2024, amid accelerated consumer interest in AI applications, and searches about the technology growing 11 times over four years. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe report notes that the region offers an attractive market for AI-enabled products and services because of its younger and growing population, and high digital literacy and smartphone penetration. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsingapore-releases-guide-for-securing-ai-systems-and-outlaws-deepfakes-in-electoral-campaigns\u002F\"\u003ESingapore releases guidelines for securing AI systems and prohibiting deepfakes in elections\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe region has a total population of 612 million, including 280 million in Indonesia and 119 million in the Philippines, and an online penetration rate between 73% and 83%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"From AI-powered travel planners to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (Gen AI) powered fraud detection, AI is driving value for the region's digital economy through sector-specific and broader business use cases,\" the Google-Temasek-Bain study noted. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Pro-innovation policies that support AI growth and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fenterprises-will-need-ai-governance-as-large-language-models-grow-in-number\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egovernance\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will help create more opportunities in the digital economy.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-your-inefficient-data-center-hampers-sustainability-and-ai-adoption\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow your inefficient data center hampers sustainability - and AI adoption\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research says there are accelerated investments in AI-ready data centers across the six Southeast Asian markets, with a 1.5 times increase in planned capacity. In the first half of the year, Malaysia committed to a $15bn investment to build AI-ready data centers, and Singapore and Thailand pledged $9bn and $6bn, respectively. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMalaysia is further estimated to increase its current data center capacity of 120 megawatts (MW) by 500%, while Thailand is looking to boost its current 60MW capacity by 550%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsingapore-looks-to-ai-future-with-plans-for-quantum-chip-and-data-centers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESingapore\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has over 1.4 gigawatts of data center capacity and is home to more than 70 cloud, enterprise, and co-location data centers. The city-state aims to add at least 300 megawatts of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsingapore-keeping-its-eye-on-data-centers-and-data-models-as-ai-adoption-grows\u002F\"\u003Eadditional data center capacity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \"in the near term\" and another 200 megawatts through green energy deployments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoutheast-asia-reiterates-pledge-to-collaborate-amid-growing-cyber-threat-in-ai-era\u002F\"\u003ESoutheast Asia reiterates pledge to collaborate amid growing cyber threats in AI era\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, in an increasingly complex online landscape, the Google-Temasek-Bain study notes that a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoutheast-asia-reiterates-pledge-to-collaborate-amid-growing-cyber-threat-in-ai-era\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecollective effort to build digital trust\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will be essential as cybercrimes continue to threaten the region's digital economies. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, cybersecurity enhancements are needed to mitigate the risk of online scams and the sophistication of cyberattacks, underscoring the role of AI in helping organizations keep up. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-governments-turn-ai-safety-talk-into-action\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan governments turn AI safety talk into action?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs it is, consumers in the region are showing more interest in the potential benefits of AI rather than concerns. While some 26% have searched for issues related to AI-associated risks, including the cons of AI and the jobs at risk from AI, 42% have sought out issues related to its advantages, such as the benefits of AI in daily life. The remaining 32% of searches contain \"neutral\" terms related to both the benefits and risks of AI, notes the report, citing Google's internal data. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Southeast Asia's digital economy will be shaped by increasing user sophistication, the growing importance of digital safety and security, and the need to unlock greater business value from AI,\" said the report. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"To fully harness the transformative potential of Gen AI, businesses must advance beyond experimentation and invest in foundational elements,\" said Florian Hoppe, partner at Bain & Company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftime-for-businesses-to-move-past-generative-ai-hype-and-find-real-value\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETime for businesses to move past generative AI hype and find real value\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHoppe said this approach means aligning AI initiatives with core business objectives to address real-world problems and create tangible value, pointing to the need to build AI talent and \"scalable, adaptable infrastructure\" for sustained growth.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-08 10:56:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Research suggests Southeast Asian markets have already invested heavily in AI. Continued growth will rely on pro-innovation policies.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"86f18c43-de98-4eb6-a96f-f729212527e2",image:{id:"0b7f5669-2504-4631-a5cf-125eeb512b37",filename:"gettyimages-1155123985.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-11-01 18:29:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Globe against city backdrop",credits:"cofotoisme\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F01\u002F0b7f5669-2504-4631-a5cf-125eeb512b37\u002Fgettyimages-1155123985.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2119,height:1415,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Digital Transformation",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"ai-can-drive-business-growth-in-southeast-asia-but-some-big-challenges-remain",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"AI can drive business growth in Southeast Asia. But some big challenges remain",topic:{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fd151ec-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"asean",name:"Asean",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"41bcddb8-1c02-4b64-81f4-f6a17829c83c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"rob dobi\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"cracked credit card\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2001010347.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"4900\" data-image-height=\"3150\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe holiday shopping season is almost upon us, and with all the great \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-prime-day-deals-2024-10-10\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esales and promotions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E come the usual cyber scams. While generally quick and convenient, shopping online can leave you vulnerable to scammers if you're not cautious. Based on a consumer survey, a new report from Norton looks at how scams are a common concern among shoppers and how to protect yourself while holiday shopping online.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-scams-have-infiltrated-the-knitting-and-crochet-world-why-it-matters-for-everyone\u002F\"\u003EAI scams have infiltrated the knitting and crochet world - why it matters for everyone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffilecache.mediaroom.com\u002Fmr5mr_nortonlifelock\u002F178868\u002FFinal_NCSIR_Holiday_Global.pdf\"\u003E2024 Cyber Safety Insights Report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Norton incorporated the results of a survey conducted on behalf of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gendigital.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGen Digital\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which owns Norton and other security brands. The survey was conducted online in August and September and reached more than 12,000 adults across 12 countries, including the US, UK, Italy, Mexico, and Japan.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlmost half of people in the US will do most of their holiday shopping between \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and Cyber Monday. But that's also the busiest time of the year for scammers. Among the consumers polled, 48% revealed that they've been targeted by a scam while shopping online for the holidays. Further, 53% said they're worried about Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping scams.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of the fears cited by the respondents include seeing their personal information compromised, becoming the victim of a cybercrime, older family members and relatives falling for a scam, being scammed by a third-party retailer, AI shopping scams, and their social media feeds getting hit by scammy advertisements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F7-essential-password-rules-to-follow-in-2024-according-to-security-experts\u002F\"\u003E7 essential password rules to follow in 2024, according to security experts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe survey also shed light on the types of scams that have victimized people in the past. Across the world, 39% of the respondents said they fell victim to an online shopping scam, 26% to a phishing scam, and 23% to a package delivery scam. Other common types of fraud included an overpayment or refund scam, a gift card scam, and an instant payment scam.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile scams can be found in a variety of places online, there are particular spots where scammers like to launch their attacks. Among the respondents, 40% pointed to social media as the top scam hotspot, 35% cited third-party websites, 30% listed email, and 28% named text messaging.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo protect yourself against scams while holiday shopping online, Norton offers the following tips:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBe careful when shopping at an unrecognized retailer. Make sure to check out the details, ratings, and reviews of unfamiliar online stores. Be skeptical if you see too many five-star reviews.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake sure the website for an online retailer uses the more secure \"https\" protocol. Also, check the payment page before purchasing an item to confirm that it uses https as well.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlways watch out for deals that are too good to be true. Be skeptical of in-demand gift products being sold at extremely low prices. Remember the adage, \"If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse a VPN on a public network. If shopping online via a public Wi-Fi network, use and activate a VPN. This will better safeguard your online privacy and protect your personal and financial information.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse strong and complex passwords. Protect your activity at shopping and financial sites by creating strong and unique passwords that are more difficult to hack. For now, your best bet is to turn to a password manager to devise and keep track of your website and account passwords\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse secure software that will alert you to scams. Beyond just hunting for viruses, certain security products will warn you of potential scams at suspicious or malicious websites.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The holidays can be a hectic time, and when we are busy or looking for ways to save money, sometimes we let our guard down,\" Leyla Bilge, Research Director at Gen Digital, said in a press release. \"This Cyber Safety Sunday, we encourage everyone to take a few simple steps that will go a long way to help you stay safe online this season. Stick to sites you trust, stay educated on common scams, update passwords, set fraud alerts and always think twice before sharing your personal information.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-10-30 07:00:14",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Almost half of Americans will do most of their holiday shopping between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But that's also the busiest time of the year for scammers. Here's how to protect yourself.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"bf8ecbb4-b46c-42c7-8bab-a18c1ac0327d",image:{id:"41bcddb8-1c02-4b64-81f4-f6a17829c83c",filename:"gettyimages-2001010347.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-10-29 21:30:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"cracked credit card",credits:"rob dobi\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F29\u002F41bcddb8-1c02-4b64-81f4-f6a17829c83c\u002Fgettyimages-2001010347.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4900,height:3150,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Security^Cyber Threats",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"48-of-people-have-been-scammed-while-holiday-shopping-online-what-to-watch-for",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"48% of people have been scammed while holiday shopping online - what to watch for",topic:{id:"ae164b3d-9f4e-461e-8353-db202258465a",slug:"cyber-threats",name:"Cyber Threats",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"ae164b3d-9f4e-461e-8353-db202258465a",slug:"cyber-threats",name:"Cyber Threats",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9b69df9b-df04-4fb6-bc7d-a2a011890700",username:"mtoure",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Matene",lastName:"Toure",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ed3bc0c6-278a-48b1-8455-6852bd3dcf52",filename:"matene-cropped.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-11 14:56:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F11\u002Fed3bc0c6-278a-48b1-8455-6852bd3dcf52\u002Fmatene-cropped.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Matene Toure is an Associate Editor for ZDNET's News and Features Team based in New York City. She's interested in the impact of emerging AI and surveillance technologies and how they shape minoritized and local communities. Her background is in fact-checking, long-form writing, and culture criticism. Matene holds a Masters in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"be037e87-215a-4b2f-a4ee-68ff03629df2\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot from Amazon blog post\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-10-11-at-1-16-01pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-crop=\"2340x1314+0+0\" data-image-width=\"2809\" data-image-height=\"1314\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe holiday season is quickly approaching and -- if \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fprime-day-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-2024-10-10\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's October Prime Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E sale is any indicator -- the deals will be wide-ranging and abundant. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis abundance of deals -- while it's almost any shopper's dream -- can get overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-prime-day-deals-2024-10-10\u002F\"\u003EPrime Day is over: These are the 100+ best deals still live\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, Amazon is releasing a new shopping tool that uses \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerative artificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (gen AI) to help customers research products and provide recommendations when they're browsing the e-commerce site. Amazon's AI-powered \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aboutamazon.com\u002Fnews\u002Fretail\u002Famazon-ai-shopping-guides-product-research-recommendations\"\u003EShopping Guides\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" are being rolled out in the US on Amazon's mobile website and apps for iOS and Android, allowing users to access specific product information for more than 100 product types, \"ranging from TVs, area rugs, dog food, and running shoes, to headphones and face moisturizers. \"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9d804080-7836-486a-aa22-4de6709cc4ce\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-2024-10-11-at-1-16-35pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-10-11-at-1-16-35pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2462\" data-image-height=\"1202\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe AI Shopping Guides, according to Amazon, are expected to \"reduce the time spent researching before you purchase by proactively consolidating key information you need alongside a relevant selection of products, making it easier to find the right product for your needs quickly and easily [and] to help you make informed purchase decisions.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoreover, each guide is geared to your shopping needs, so you'll view a \"highly relevant selection\" in the guide and then you can switch from learning mode to browsing a more refined lineup of products. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, you select a shopping guide for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbreville-espresso-machine-october-prime-day-deal-11-10\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EExpresso machines\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and the guide will display a recommended selection of machines based on popularity, customer reviews, and pricing. The guide also presents \"factors to consider,\" which break down each product into specific use-case categories by brand.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Amazon, the AI Shopping Guides \"will automatically appear for autocompleted suggestions\" when you search for a product or can be explored \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fguide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to see what guides are currently available. \"You can also click a 'Keep Shopping For' card from the top of Amazon's homepage to see AI Shopping Guides relevant to your recent shopping activity.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo explore further, visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fguide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon.com\u002FAIShoppingGuides\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-10-11 19:21:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The sheer abundance of deals can get overwhelming. Amazon's guides are rolling out to US customers across more than 100 product types.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"33e5c1df-5073-41a5-8e19-31e9701a7bae",image:{id:"be037e87-215a-4b2f-a4ee-68ff03629df2",filename:"screenshot-2024-10-11-at-1-16-01pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-10-11 17:20:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Screenshot from Amazon blog post",credits:"Amazon",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F11\u002Fbe037e87-215a-4b2f-a4ee-68ff03629df2\u002Fscreenshot-2024-10-11-at-1-16-01pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2809,height:1314,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"research-less-shop-more-how-amazons-ai-shopping-guides-help-you-find-what-you-need",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Research less, shop more: How Amazon's AI Shopping Guides help you find what you need",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c062f0a5-553c-4849-8c90-e840e460f277\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is equipped with Reactive 3D technology to intelligently avoid obstacles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Beth Mauder\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A close-up of the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra on carpet.\" data-image-filename=\"roborocks8-pro-ultra-3d-reactive.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F04\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the best \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-robot-vacuum-mop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etwo-in-one robot vacuum and mop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ec5b9c0c-0b43-45f9-aa34-3308e90cd472\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPro-Ultra-Self-Washing-Self-Refilling-Self-Emptying\u002Fdp\u002FB0BVB5PTDK\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Roborock S8 Pro Ultra\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, just dropped to its lowest price ever of $900, a 44% discount courtesy of Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Foctober-prime-day-2024-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-2024-10-07\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime Big Deal Days\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The S8 Pro Ultra's regular price is $1,600, so a $700 markdown is a literal huge deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-prime-day-deals-2024-10-07\u002F\"\u003EAmazon Prime Day deals live: We found 150+ of the best deals ahead of October's Big Deal Days\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrime Day is a great time to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-prime-day-robot-vacuum-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuy a robot vacuum\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with discounts on even the best robots throughout the two-day event and after. The Roborock S8 Ultra, at 44% off, is the perfect deal for anyone who wants a hands-free robot vacuum and mop combination.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"41fafbce-55e7-4b31-91d0-32db48fb1865\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Roborock S8 Pro Ultra for $900 (save $700)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Roborock\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"a20faf49-f724-4aca-9199-3cc24eb66251","filename":"3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F07\u002Fa20faf49-f724-4aca-9199-3cc24eb66251\u002F3.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-10-07 15:52:23","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"a20faf49-f724-4aca-9199-3cc24eb66251","imageFilename":"3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F10\u002F07"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Roborock\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fus.roborock.com\u002Fproducts\u002Froborock-s8-pro-ultra\" data-offerprice=\"900\" data-offermerchant=\"Roborock\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Froborock.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1179705\u002F14848?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https:\u002F\u002Fus.roborock.com\u002Fproducts\u002Froborock-s8-pro-ultra&subId1=subid_value\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Roborock S8 Pro Ultra was built for convenience and exceptional cleaning. It expertly avoids obstacles to prevent entrapment but efficiently vacuums and mops your entire floors. This machine is self-cleaning, self-emptying, and self-drying, so all you have to worry about is tossing out the dirty water and refilling the clean water every few cleanings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fmake-your-floors-sparkle-for-less-the-roborock-q7-max-robot-vacuum-mop-is-56-off\u002F\"\u003EMake your floors sparkle for less: The Roborock Q7 Max+ robot vacuum mop is 56% off\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Very few robot vacuums can efficiently handle the amount of dog hair that gets on my carpet, and the S8 Pro Ultra is one of them,\" ZDNET's Beth Mauder said of this robot vacuum and mop. \"With suction up to 6,000Pa, you can choose how much power you need for each job. My tile flooring doesn't need the maximum power, but my carpet certainly does. Pairing all that power with the VibraRise 2.0 Mopping System, my tile floors shine at the end of every cleaning job.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead the review:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Froborock-s8-pro-ultra-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERoborock S8 Pro Ultra: This 2-in-1 vacuum can do just about everything\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe S8 Pro Ultra has a disposable dustbag that contains the dust, debris, and pet hair in the dock. The bag can last up to seven weeks before requiring replacement, so you don't even have to worry about emptying the robot's dustbin.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I \u003Cem\u003Elove\u003C\u002Fem\u003E my \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5b10a4ea-4b01-485e-ac18-95637577242c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FPro-Ultra-Self-Washing-Self-Refilling-Self-Emptying\u002Fdp\u002FB0BVB5PTDK\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Froborock.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1179705\u002F14848?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.roborock.com%2Fproducts%2Froborock-s8-pro-ultra&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Roborock S8 Pro Ultra,\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E especially at this price. It's high-end, capable, low-maintenance, and intelligent, a robot vacuum recipe for success,\" Mauder added.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4431389c-8a16-4cda-b5f0-fce5bf19949a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-10-07 15:52:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you've had your eye on the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, now is the time to add it to your cart as it's currently $700 off - the lowest price we've seen - thanks to October Prime 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06:39:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F13\u002F2dd68a59-269a-4024-8e9e-8d4f16fbc2d2\u002Feileen-yu.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Currently an independent business tech journalist and panel moderator based in Singapore, Eileen Yu has over 20 years of industry experience with various publications including ZDNET, IDG, and Singapore Press Holdings. \r\n\r\nShe covers industry developments in Singapore and other Asian markets, with special focus on China, and aims to drive discussions around cybersecurity, data, and government policies.\r\n\r\nEileen majored in Journalism at The University of Queensland, Australia, where she wrote an honours thesis titled: To Censor or Not: The Great Singapore Dilemma.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a533ff67-25cd-4320-96dd-f9f7edaf87b8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Yuichiro Chino\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Finger hitting screen to make digital payment\" data-image-filename=\"digital-payments-yuichiro-chino092024.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore consumers worldwide are turning to digital payments, with the volume of non-cash transactions expected to hit 1.65 trillion this year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose in Asia-Pacific are leading the charge, accounting for 777.5 billion non-cash transactions, followed by 417.3 billion in Europe and 338.3 billion in North America, according to Capgemini Research Institute's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.capgemini.com\u002Finsights\u002Fresearch-library\u002Fworld-payments-report\u002F\"\u003EWorld Payments Report 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The Asia-Pacific region also is expected to clock the second-highest year-on-year growth at 20.4% this year, ahead of Europe's 15.5% and North America's 6.4%. Latin America leads the global growth rate at 23.2%.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study found that non-cash transactions tipped at 1.41 trillion in 2023 and will climb to 1.65 trillion this year and almost 2.84 trillion by 2028. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsingapore-moots-legislation-to-outlaw-use-of-deepfakes-during-elections\u002F\"\u003ESingapore moots legislation to outlaw use of deepfakes during elections\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.capgemini.com\u002Finsights\u002Fresearch-institute\u002F\"\u003ECapgemini research\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is based on insights from its global corporate survey and interviews with banking and payments executives conducted in 2024. The research spans 15 markets including Singapore, Australia, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and the UK. The global corporate survey polled 600 corporate treasurers from insurance, retail, and automotive, and the report also draws insights from interviews with more than 200 senior payment executives from financial organizations, including central banks, payment operators, and industry associations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study projects that instant payments will account for 22% of all non-cash transactions by 2028, up from 16% in 2023. It added that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoutheast-asian-consumers-intensify-online-habits-spending-60-more\u002F\"\u003EAsia-Pacific is driving the growth\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of instant payments, with the segment already accounting for 26% of the region's payment volumes in 2023, just behind 28% in Latin America. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, Account-to-account instant payment transfers are emerging as a faster and cost-effective way to pay, bypassing expensive card networks, Capgemini said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-banks-plan-to-retire-one-time-passwords-for-customers-with-digital-tokens\u002F\"\u003E3 banks plan to retire one-time passwords for customers with digital tokens\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The rise in their popularity may threaten to challenge the dominance of traditional payment cards, with estimates suggesting they could offset 15% to 25% of future card transaction volume growth,\" the study noted. It added that with interchange fees and interest charges a key profit source, financial institutions could deem this a significant risk, with the potential to cost industry incumbents billions in lost revenue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith instant payments surging, banks are struggling to keep pace with the necessary infrastructure. Capgemini pointed to a \"concerning technological maturity gap\" between markets in its readiness to support instant payments. About 67% of banks are categorized as \"medium preparedness\" for business and technology. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is particularly challenging for banks in Europe, as the January 2025 deadline looms with regard to the Instant Payment Regulation. The mandate requires all banks and payment services providers in the region to have the capabilities to offer instant payments, with full receive and send functionalities in place by October 2025. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbanks-in-singapore-begin-sharing-data-to-combat-financial-crime\u002F\"\u003EBanks in Singapore begin sharing data to combat financial crime\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECiting Capgemini Financial Services' assessment matrix, the consulting firm estimates that just 13% of European banks can claim to have a strong technology foundation to support instant payments. This figure is behind their peers in Asia -- which leads the pack at 30%, followed by the Americas at 26%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust 5% of banks are deemed to have obtained high business and technology scores to secure their foothold as instant payment leaders. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, almost all payment executives expressed \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fasian-banks-are-favorite-target-of-cybercooks-and-malicious-bots-their-preferred-tool\u002F\"\u003Econcerns about fraud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in instant payments. Such apprehension likely resulted in banks choosing to receive, but not send, instant payments, due to a lack of robust defenses, noted the Capgemini report. It highlighted that UK regulators had linked authorized push payment scams to losses totaling almost $505 million in 2022, with instant payments used in these cases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fbanking\u002Fsingapore-australia-amongst-four-central-banks-to-test-cross-border-digital-payments-platform\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESingapore, Australia amongst four central banks to test cross-border digital payments platform\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinancial institutions also find it challenging to fully embrace open finance due to issues with non-standardized APIs (application programming interfaces), limited control over data use, and a lack of incentives to share data with third parties. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe report noted that just 17% of banks are at an advanced stage -- where they are piloting or launching open finance products, while 39% are in the planning phase, conducting impact assessments. Another 23% expressed hesitance as they await regulatory clarity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Open finance is evolving from open banking using technology and data sharing to create a more transparent and interconnected financial ecosystem,\" Capgemini said. \"While its potential [is] immense, widespread adoption is uneven across the globe.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-09-10 19:40:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Peer-to-peer instant payments are emerging as a cost-effective way to pay, but very few banks are prepared for it.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e1f58961-c98d-471e-92b6-2c6e7502085f",image:{id:"a533ff67-25cd-4320-96dd-f9f7edaf87b8",filename:"digital-payments-yuichiro-chino092024.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-09-10 07:58:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Finger hitting screen to make digital payment",credits:"Yuichiro Chino\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F10\u002Fa533ff67-25cd-4320-96dd-f9f7edaf87b8\u002Fdigital-payments-yuichiro-chino092024.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"non-cash-transactions-to-hit-1-6t-with-asia-leading-adoption",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Non-cash transactions to hit 1.6T, with Asia leading adoption",topic:{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"96691891-c2e9-417e-916a-a64a0664b693\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EiOS 18 on iPhone 14 Pro Max.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"iOS 18 on iPhone 14 Pro Max\" data-image-filename=\"ios18.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024-07-29 17:58:08.000000\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple is broadening the reach of NFC on the iPhone by opening the technology to third-party apps. Starting with iOS 18.1, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fnewsroom\u002F2024\u002F08\u002Fdevelopers-can-soon-offer-in-app-nfc-transactions-using-the-secure-element\u002F?1723649422\"\u003Edevelopers will be able to offer contactless transactions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from their own apps separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, the company said today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETapping into Apple's new APIs for NFC and SE (Secure Element), developers will be able to create apps for a variety of tasks and transactions. Among those that Apple singled out are in-store payments, car keys, closed-loop transit fares, corporate badges, student IDs, home keys, hotel keys, merchant loyalty and rewards cards, and event tickets. Down the road, even government IDs will be supported.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-apple-pay-in-stores-and-online-and-why-you-should\u002F\"\u003EHow to use Apple Pay in stores and online (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith a nod toward privacy and security, the new NFC access will take advantage of the Secure Element, a certified on-device chip designed to store and protect sensitive data. The transactions themselves will use Face ID or Touch ID for authentication and communicate with Apple servers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the user end, you'll be able to initiate the process in a couple of different ways. You can open the NFC-supported app directly and follow the required steps. Or, you could set a specific app as your default contactless option and then simply double-click the side button to kick off the transaction as you do with Apple Pay.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe NFC and SE APIs will launch for developers in the US, UK, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand in an upcoming developer build for iOS 18.1. Other locations will follow, Apple added. However, developers who want to participate must enter into a commercial agreement with Apple and pay the associated fees.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple added NFC to the iPhone 10 years ago, but it has been natively available only for services like Apple Pay. Developers who wanted to use the technology had to jump through several hoops to get their apps to work with it. Creating the necessary APIs will make the process much easier for developers and open the door for more apps that benefit iPhone users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-iphone-model-that-can-be-updated-to-apples-new-ios-18-public-beta-and-which-ones-cant\u002F\"\u003EEvery iPhone model that can be updated to Apple's iOS 18 (and which ones can't)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeveloper.apple.com\u002Fsupport\u002Fnfc-se-platform\u002F\"\u003Esupport page for developers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Apple explains how the NFC and SE APIs will work and how to enable specific use cases, such as car keys, student IDs, and event tickets. The page also describes the steps for requesting access to the NFC & SE platform and integrating it into an app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple's iOS 18.1 is accessible currently as a developers beta and only for the Phone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. With iOS 18 expected to roll out in September, the 18.1 update may arrive as soon as October. 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