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The indie web is here to make the internet weird again
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on internet culture, follow Stevie Bonifield. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers'...
Apple Black Friday deals are still live: The biggest sales we've seen in 2025 on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches and AirTags
There’s no denying Apple’s massive reputation in the tech world. And it appears it’s not just hype — our reviews put an Apple product at the top of our buying guides to tablets, smartwatches,...
The absolute best Cyber Monday deals you can already shop
Black Friday might officially be over, but that doesn’t mean the deals have simply evaporated. As we turn our attention to Cyber Monday, many of our favorite deals are still holding strong. That...
Black Friday speaker deals for 2025 are still live: Save up to 50 percent on Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers and soundbars
If you've ever wanted to know what you're missing in your favorite songs and shows, now is the time to upgrade: Black Friday and Cyber Monday have some of the best speakers on the market...
How to fix the broken visa system for high-skill workers
President Donald Trump has been walking a fine line when it comes to H-1B visas — the visa that high-skill foreign professionals apply for to work in the US. These visas often go to physicians,...
The best Black Friday gaming deals for 2025 still available: Save on PS5 consoles, Nintendo Switch games, handhelds and more
If you’ve been looking to add more games to your backlog, grab a new console or pick up some accessories for your gaming PC, this year’s Black Friday sales look like a good opportunity to do so. To...
Black Friday PlayStation deals that are still live: PS5 consoles are $100 off, plus discounts on games, accessories and more
If you’ve been waiting to grab a PlayStation 5, this Black Friday gaming deal is worth noting. Sony’s latest consoles are getting a $100 discount across the board, dropping the PS5 Digital Edition...
Could prediction markets replace political polls? ‘Maybe yes, maybe no’
As prediction markets offer contracts in more and more areas, are they starting to encroach on the role that opinion polls currently serve in politics? Pre-election polls are often referenced in the...
Nintendo Switch 2 Black Friday deals are still live: Big savings on Switch games and accessories, plus the best Switch 2 bundles for the holiday shopping season
Nintendo gear is always sought after during the holiday shopping season, but this year likely more so than others. The Nintendo Switch 2 is the console launch of 2025 and it will undoubtedly be at...
Black Friday deals under $50 we're still shopping: Apple AirTags, Legos, Ugreen chargers, Blink cameras and more
Sure, Black Friday is a fine time to save on big ticket items, like laptops and TVs, but it’s also a wise opportunity to snag smaller devices and accessories at a discount. Scroll through any...