Back-to-school savings are in full swing, which means it's the perfect time to stock up on all the gear you need. Speck makes some of our favorite phone, laptop and tablet cases and accessories, and right now they are offering 40% off its entire site. Just use CNET's exclusive coupon code CNET40 to secure your discount.

Get 40% Off Speck Gear With CNET's Exclusive Back-to-School Discount

The first day of school is quickly approaching for kids. You can’t hold off on buying necessary school supplies forever, but what if you’re strapped for cash? Personal finance experts advise against using credit cards or Buy Now, Pay Later plans for purchases you can’t afford, but your options may be limited if you’re staring at a long list and juggling other necessities.

32% of Back-to-School Shoppers Will Use BNPL and Credit Cards. Which One Is Better?

Traveling can be a great way to relax and broaden your horizons, but it can be an expensive business. A OneAir Elite plan subscription can help you save a lot of money on flights, hotels and more and now you can bag a huge saving on a lifetime subscription. You'd normally pay $79 a year, but you can currently pay a one-time fee of just $70 for lifetime access via which makes this quite the bargain. You'll need to act soon, though, because this is a limited-time offer that isn't going to last for long.

Save Big on Flights, Hotels and More With a Bargain OneAir Elite Lifetime Subscription

If you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to transfer money in the last six years, you may be eligible for a $2,500 payout. The proposed $15 million class-action settlement claims Cash App and its parent company Block failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a Payout. How to Submit a $2,500 Settlement Claim

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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At this point, if you bought a chair specifically to put outside to look up at the sky, it wouldn't be the worst investment. We've seen planet parades, a solar eclipse, a triple meteor shower and even the Milky Way. Folks in the northernmost US states, including New York, Montana, Washington state and Minnesota, will have a chance to add another aurora borealis sighting to their social media profiles on Monday and Tuesday night this week.

Aurora Borealis Will Be Visible Again to the Northernmost US States

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

There's rumbling outside again. A thunderstorm is brewing, and for many, that can almost guarantee a power outage is soon to follow. When your electricity is out, you've got several things to worry about: staying cool, navigating in the dark and keeping the food in your fridge from going bad. If the power is out for several days, you've also got to start worrying about preserving the food in your refrigerator. That's why it's good to have a plan by preparing for the possibility of a power outage in your home. It's an especially good idea now, as extreme weather events like hurricanes and heat waves continue to affect those in the US.

How to Keep Your Food From Going Bad in a Power Outage

When smart devices keep watch on your valuable home spaces, it's smart of you to ask about their hacking and security vulnerabilities. Security cameras have run into disasters in the past, like an ADT employee who spied through customer cams for years before ADT resolved the issue, or Wyze's video glitch that let strangers see other people's home videos.

6 Ways to Stop Your Home Security Camera From Being Hacked

Every TV has a bunch of settings to adjust the picture quality. While changing your TV's picture mode can do a ton in getting it to look its best, there's one feature that deserves special attention. It's called "Sharpness" and while that seems straightforward, it's actually not doing what you'd think. Believe it or not, turning this setting down can actually improve your TV's image.

Change This One Setting to Improve Your TV's Picture

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

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Vacuuming your house or apartment is an unavoidable part of adulthood, and it's a necessary task for maintaining a healthy and comfortable living space. Vacuuming -- next to doing the dishes -- might be the chore done most often and it may also be one of the most instantly gratifying. Seeing the dust or pet hair forcefully sucked up while rolling around a powerful machine can be highly satisfying.

Stop With the Back-and-Forth Motion. Here's the Right Way to Vacuum

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Gas, water bills and energy prices are high and climbing higher. This summer has been the hottest on record for many cities across the US, and these scorching temperatures and heat waves are causing many to run to their thermostats to seek relief. Increased air conditioning usage can hammer folks with lofty cooling costs this time of year, which may have you wondering how you can cool down without wrecking your monthly spending. When you're renting, it isn't always possible to implement major cost-saving and energy-conserving changes, like weatherstripping or buying new Energy Star appliances. Chances are that you're not allowed to undertake big projects as an apartment dweller since even small tweaks could result in a lease violation.

10 Tips to Lower Your Utility Costs as a Renter

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Summer is soon coming to an end but that doesn't mean the heat is stopping just yet. It's important to keep yourself cool during hot and humid days. Most buildings and offices have air conditioning, but what about when you're on the go? You can get yourself a portable fan that you can take with you on all of your adventures on the cheap. Right now, QVC is slashing over $20 off this Air Innovations 3-in-1 fan, bringing the cost down to just $38. And there's tons of colors to chose from, so you can pick what fits your style best.

Stay Cool Wherever You Go With Almost 40% Off This 3-in-1 Portable Fan

Awara is one of the brands under Resident Home, which also makes beds from Nectar, Dreamcloud, Cloverlane and other home furniture brands. There are two different Awara mattresses: the Awara Premier Natural Luxury Hybrid, which is the subject of this review, and the Awara Natural Hybrid. The Premier Natural is the upgraded version of the Awara Natural mattress because it features more comfort foam and has a plusher firmness profile -- which a lot of sleepers are looking for.

Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress Review: Organic Latex With Plush Comfort

Having a great home office and desk setup can make getting work done much more comfortable. And getting the right pieces can also be an asset for people who enjoy gaming, have tech-related hobbies or need a suitable place to study. Office gear can get pricey, but Walmart is currently having flash deals on office options, with tons of deals costing $100 or less. That means you can upgrade your home office, dorm space or small business while saving money.

Snag Home Office Upgrades for Under $100 Thanks to These Walmart Flash Deals

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