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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 15 August 2024; Created: 15 August 2024; Last Updated: 15 August 2024

Chances are you’ve heard about savings accounts, but there’s another common savings product you may not be as familiar with: certificates of deposit, or CDs. CDs often pay a higher yield than savings accounts, and their rates are fixed, unlike savings account rates, which can vary at any time.

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Consumer Video: Tesla Cybertruck Drives Like a Sports Car

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Consumer Reports has finally taken delivery of the long-awaited and much-hyped Tesla Cybertruck. We highlight many of its innovative features, polarizing styling, and driving characteristics. Watch full episode here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/talking-cars-455-we-bought-a-tesla-cybertruck-a5277214200/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Published: 10th Oct 2024 02:00:31 By: Consumer Reports

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Published: 9th Oct 2024 04:00:44 By: Consumer Reports

Consumer Video: What Do You Think of the Cybertruck's Exterior?

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Published: 9th Oct 2024 10:00:36 By: Consumer Reports

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We address audience questions, including why some car manufacturers, even those known for safety like Subaru, do not make Consumer Reports' safe car list. More info on safe cars here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/the-safest-cars-you-can-buy-right-now-a6584555585/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Published: 8th Oct 2024 12:00:40 By: Consumer Reports

Consumer Video: Consumer Reports Introduces Treadmill Tester

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Published: 7th Oct 2024 04:00:35 By: Consumer Reports

Car Video: Owner Update! - Porsche Cayman GTS - Modding or Moving On? | Everyday Driver

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Paul has had his 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS far longer than everyone thought he would. Small changes have happened along the way, but these latest revision has him thinking about what's next. Or is this a forever car? Join Paul as he enjoys his car on a favorite road and discusses the cost of ownership, the changes he's considering, and what should come next. Be sure you’re subscribed! 00:00 - Sentimental about this car 00:59 - Long term Ownership leads to mods 4:28 - The only time I think of selling 5:40 - GT3 Parts? 8:08 - What about a different Cayman? 10:35 - The Best Looking 11:25 - Downsides 13:15 - Still shopping #Porsche #Cayman #Comparison We’ll post another big comparison right here every month, plus long term updates and big road trips. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss our Thursday releases. Also watch our other channel: /TestDriveVideos for single car reviews Plus you can find our Adventure Trips, Twice Weekly Podcast and much more on our website: http://everydaydriver.com Thanks for watching!

Published: 3rd Oct 2024 09:00:06 By: EverydayDriver

Car Video: Why I built an Off-Road Cayenne #shorts

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Todd has done a subtle build on his family's old Cayenne, in preparation for new adventures. But the reasoning springs from you, our audience. This is part of the full reveal video on our channel. Subscribe so you don't miss anything!

Published: 17th Sep 2024 08:00:09 By: EverydayDriver

Car Video: The Joy and Pain of a Gated Manual Transmission #shorts

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Published: 10th Sep 2024 08:00:06 By: EverydayDriver

Car Video: Cayenne Off-Road Build - Introducing the RubiCayenne | Everyday Driver

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Welcome to a new chapter in our long-running series on this 2010 Cayenne. After buying a newer model for family duties, Todd debated selling this Cayenne until our audience recommended an off-road build. Wanting to start slowly, and with his mind on both cost and Jeep Wrangler memories, the result is this First Gen Cayenne with Jeep Rubicon ground clearance. Join us for Chapter 1 of the RubiCayenne story! Be sure you’re subscribed! #Cayenne #overlanding #offroad We’ll post another big comparison right here every month, plus long term updates and big road trips. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss our Thursday releases. Also watch our other channel: /TestDriveVideos for single car reviews Plus you can find our Adventure Trips, Twice Weekly Podcast and much more on our website: http://everydaydriver.com Thanks for watching!

Published: 5th Sep 2024 07:00:17 By: EverydayDriver

Car Video: Brilliance and Disappointment in the Dual Clutch Transmission #shorts

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Published: 28th Aug 2024 08:00:07 By: EverydayDriver

Product Review Video: AMD 'Advancing AI' Event: Everything Revealed in 9 Minutes

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At AMD's 'Advancing AI' event, CEO Lisa Su announces new GPUs and server processors for AI customers. Watch everything revealed in our 9 minute recap. 0:00 Intro 0:04 5th Gen AMD EPYC 1:17 AMD Turion Chips 2:25 Emerald Rapids 3:33 AMD Instict MI325X Chip 5:14 AMD Instinct MI350 Series 6:18 AMD ROCm 6.2 7:12 3rd Gen AMD P4 Engines 9:11 AMD Ryzen AI Pro 300 Series Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnetdotcom Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnet/ Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/cnet Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet CNET's AI Atlas: https://www.cnet.com/ai-atlas/ Visit CNET.com: https://www.cnet.com/ #amd #amdcpu #ai #artificialintelligence #generativeai

Published: 10th Oct 2024 06:13:27 By: CNET

Product Review Video: Unboxing Nintendo’s $100 Alarmo Clock

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Published: 10th Oct 2024 01:32:30 By: CNET

Product Review Video: It’s Alarmo! Hands-on with Nintendo’s Interactive Alarm Clock

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Nintendo surprised the world with a high-tech alarm clock that turns waking up into a game. We unbox and set up Alarmo to see how it all works. Read the CNET article for more info: Hands-On With Nintendo's Surprise Alarm Clock, Alarmo https://cnet.us/6jf Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo https://cnet.us/cyq *CNET may get a commission on this offer 0:00 Nintendo Alarmo 0:20 Unboxing 1:49 Demos 4:42 Price and Availability Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnetdotcom Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnet/ Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/cnet Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet CNET's AI Atlas: https://www.cnet.com/ai-atlas/ Visit CNET.com: https://www.cnet.com/ #nintendo #alarmclock #alarmo #alarmclock

Published: 9th Oct 2024 10:49:33 By: CNET

Product Review Video: Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: A Great Budget Pick, With Boring AI

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Published: 9th Oct 2024 10:25:15 By: CNET

Product Review Video: 3 Ways to Make Your iPhone Battery Last Longer

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Published: 9th Oct 2024 05:48:48 By: CNET

FTC Video: Let's Talk About How Impersonation Scams Work

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Learn more at http://www.ftc.gov/imposterscams. Scammers pretending to be from the government tell convincing stories to steal your money or personal information. But now they’re taking a new, layered approach — and here are some clues to spot it. #ftc #imposter #scams ************************************ The Federal Trade Commission deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers' interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies. Comment Moderation Policy We welcome your comments and thoughts about the information on this page. If you do have something to say, please be courteous and respectful to other commenters. We won't routinely review any comments before they are posted (except for ones that contain urls and profanity), but we will delete any comments that: 1) contain spam or are off-topic 2) use vulgar language or offensive terms that target specific groups or contain personal attacks 3) are sales pitches or promotions 4) have urls or links to commercial sites 4) spread clearly misleading or false information or 5) include personal information, like home addresses

Published: 8th Oct 2024 01:15:29 By: FTCvideos

FTC Video: Impersonation Scams Explained

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Our very own Natalya Rice explains what an impersonation scam is in under a minute. #ftc #scams #imposterscam #impersonation

Published: 7th Oct 2024 05:38:55 By: FTCvideos

FTC Video: Anyone who asks you for your account verification code is a scammer - Anatomy of an Imposter Scam

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Never give your verification code to someone else. It’s only for you to log into your account. Anyone who asks you for your account verification code is a scammer. Learn more at: https://www.ftc.gov/imposterscam #ftc #imposter #scam *************************** The Federal Trade Commission deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers' interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies. Comment Moderation Policy We welcome your comments and thoughts about the information on this page. If you do have something to say, please be courteous and respectful to other commenters. We won't routinely review any comments before they are posted (except for ones that contain urls and profanity), but we will delete any comments that: 1) contain spam or are off-topic 2) use vulgar language or offensive terms that target specific groups or contain personal attacks 3) are sales pitches or promotions 4) have urls or links to commercial sites 4) spread clearly misleading or false information or 5) include personal information, like home addresses

Published: 7th Oct 2024 12:00:20 By: FTCvideos

FTC Video: Never move your money to “protect it.” That’s a scam - Anatomy of an Imposter Scam

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If someone claims there’s fraud or criminal activity on one of your accounts, and tells you to move money from your bank, investment, or retirement account to “protect it”, it’s a scam. Learn more at: https://www.ftc.gov/imposterscam #ftc #imposter #scam *************************** The Federal Trade Commission deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers' interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies. Comment Moderation Policy We welcome your comments and thoughts about the information on this page. If you do have something to say, please be courteous and respectful to other commenters. We won't routinely review any comments before they are posted (except for ones that contain urls and profanity), but we will delete any comments that: 1) contain spam or are off-topic 2) use vulgar language or offensive terms that target specific groups or contain personal attacks 3) are sales pitches or promotions 4) have urls or links to commercial sites 4) spread clearly misleading or false information or 5) include personal information, like home addresses

Published: 30th Sep 2024 12:01:05 By: FTCvideos

FTC Video: Your Needy Online "Friend" - Romance Scams

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Published: 25th Sep 2024 12:00:04 By: FTCvideos

DIY Video: DIY Desk | DIY | Great Home Ideas

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Welcome to Great Home Ideas, where you’ll find inspiring home makeovers, delicious recipes, quick & easy DIY projects, design & gardening ideas, plus hints, tips, how tos and advice on pets, health, tech and more. Check out our channel & subscribe to see more videos like this one every day of the week. Click here to subscribe: https://bit.ly/3hxN7d5

Published: 6th Oct 2024 10:15:01 By: Great Home Ideas

DIY Video: How to build a Garden Shower | GARDEN | Great Home Ideas

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We show you how to build a garden shower. Welcome to Great Home Ideas, where you’ll find inspiring home makeovers, delicious recipes, quick & easy DIY projects, design & gardening ideas, plus hints, tips, how tos and advice on pets, health, tech and more. Check out our channel & subscribe to see more videos like this one every day of the week. Click here to subscribe: https://bit.ly/3hxN7d5

Published: 5th Oct 2024 11:15:01 By: Great Home Ideas

DIY Video: Hallway Storage Ideas | DIY | Great Home Ideas

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Up your storage game with great tips to add storage to tight spaces. Welcome to Great Home Ideas, where you’ll find inspiring home makeovers, delicious recipes, quick & easy DIY projects, design & gardening ideas, plus hints, tips, how tos and advice on pets, health, tech and more. Check out our channel & subscribe to see more videos like this one every day of the week. Click here to subscribe: https://bit.ly/3hxN7d5

Published: 4th Oct 2024 11:15:00 By: Great Home Ideas

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