Staples Free Computer and Technology Recycling

There’s a complete list of acceptable and prohibited items on theirRecycling Servicespage. What Are the Benefits of Recycling With Staples? It’s sometimes confusing to know what you’re allowed to throw away and what you should recycle. Staples makes it easy by supporting a variety of products. Plus, it’s totally free. Bring your devices to aStaples storeto get rid of them. When recycling empty ink and toner cartridges,you’ll get $2 back in Staples Rewardsfor each one....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Mathew Rhodes

Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Hands-On: An Always-Listening Loudmouth

Whether you consider Chopper an adorable Star Wars droid or awar criminal, the rambunctious robot is among the severalStar Wars Rebelscharacters that have leaped from animation to live action. Tying in with this month’s Ahsoka series on Disney Plus, Hasbro’s Chatter Back Chopper animatronic brings an always-listening spin to the droid, which after itsreveal back in Aprilis nowon sale in the US for $80and in the UK for 83 (roughly AU$160)....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Mercedes Preston

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for PS5 Is $30 at GameStop, $25 With In-Store Pickup

WithBlack Fridayshopping season underway, video games are seeing massive discounts across the board from multiple retailers. At GameStop,Star Wars Jedi: Survivoris on sale for $30 on PS5. While it is a higher price, the $5 in-store pickup discount probably applies as well. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a sequel to 2019’sStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Survivor expands on the combat mechanics over the first and introduces some character customization. The game isn’t just for Star Wars fans, either....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Rachel Lamb

Starbucks Just Made It a Lot Harder to Redeem Stars for Free Coffee

Starbucks has totally revamped its rewards program, and some coffee hounds are bitter about it. On Feb. 13, the ubiquitous coffee chainincreased the number of starsrequired to get many menu items for free. Instead of 50 stars for a hot coffee or tea, it now takes 100. “Can we all just stop drinking @Starbucks? The changes to #StarbucksRewards ARE TERRIBLE,” one persontweeted. “How much more do they want? #Starbucks doesn’t deserve its customers....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · William Owens

Starfield Has More Than 1,000 Planets for Players to Explore

Starfield made its appearance at Sunday’sXbox showcasewith an extended gameplay demo. In the reveal, players land on the moon of Kreet. Alien life like the Kreet Stalker roam around and don’t appear to be hostile. A facility used by pirates is in view, and here is where the gunplay action begins. Guns have a traditional feel with machine guns and shotguns. These artifacts are found all across the galaxy and give visions to those who get their hands on them....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Logan Green

Starlink Can Get a Piece of the BEAD Pie, Says New NTIA Guidance

Fiber is a future-proof technology that will grow with families data needs over time. It is the gold standard, BEAD program director Evan Feinman wrote in a blog post announcing the guidance. But where fiber is not economically feasible, states and territories have other options. In other words, this applies only to exceptionally rural and hard-to-reach areas. Ali said he worries about the costs of providing the service in the future....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Carla Underwood

Starlink Ups and Downs: Monthly Price Increases for Some, Decreases for Others

Now some have also learned that April will bring a rate increase as well. For existing customers, the change is scheduled to begin April 24. What’s unclear is just how expansive the “limited capacity” areas are. Do they correspond to all “waitlist” areas on the Starlink map? Similarly, we don’t know how many customers should expect their monthly rate to decrease. Locating local internet providers CNET contacted Starlink for comment on these changes but hasn’t yet heard back....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Tina Johnson

Starlink’s Shocking Price Hike Sparks Reddit Reaction

Internet for the home is hard enough to find, but on the go and international? Options are next to none. The new price, soaring from $200 to $400, is effective immediately for new customers. Why the price increase? Its possible Starlink is eliminating the Mobile Global plan. Starlink also appears to have removed Mobile Global from itsplan selection. Starlink didn’t immediately respond to a request to confirm its current plan pricing....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Shawn Mitchell

Start the New Year Off Right With APYs Up to 4.70%. Today's CD Rates, Dec. 31, 2024

This is crucial amid the current declining savings rate environment since theFederal Reserve began cutting interest ratesin September. APYs are expected to drop further in the New Year. put in your information below to get CNET’s partners' best rate for your area. The Fed’s actions play a key part in where banks set their CD andsavings accountAPYs. When the Fed raises the federal funds rate, banks tend to raise APYs on these accounts....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Philip Harris

Start Your 2025 Savings Goals Now. High APYs Could Be Gone by the New Year. Today's Savings Rates, Dec. 5, 2024

The average savings rate APY is still over 4.30%, based on our daily tracking. There’s only one bank that offers 5.00%, but only for balances up to $5,000. key in your information below to get CNET’s partners' best rate for your area. TheFed started cutting interest rates in Septemberas inflation cooled. Since then, savings account APYs have been dropping steadily. However, savings rates can rise and fall for other reasons....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Leah Wright

Start Your Sumer Fitness Routine Right With Up to $200 Off Garmin Fitness Trackers

There’s a wide range offitness trackersout there, including some “luxury” options that fall pretty close to full-blown smart watch territory. But if you’re after a truly rugged fitness tracker that’s all about function rather than form, then Garmin is the brand to beat. And right now, you’re able to pick up one of these practical and advanced fitness tracker for up to $200 off at Amazon. There’s no clear-cut expiration on these deals, so you may want to think about getting your order sooner rather than later, as there’s no guaranteeing how long they’ll be available....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Julie Chapman

Starting Today, Millions of Americans Will Lose Medicaid Coverage

State agencies across the nation today can begin unenrolling Medicaid recipients who are no longer eligible for benefits. During the pandemic, they’d been directed to keep beneficiaries enrolled regardless of changes to their eligibility. What is Medicaid? It is funded jointly by states and the federal government and is administered by state agencies following federal guidelines. Who is losing Medicaid coverage? Casualties of this “administrative churning” will have to begin the process of reapplying for Medicaid or CHIP....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Amanda Lynch

Stash Away Your Holiday Decor With Up to 49% Off Tree, Wreath and Garland Storage

With the holidays coming to a close and a new year on the horizon many of us now face the challenge of figuring out how to store our artificial Christmas trees, wreathes and other holiday decor. Fortunately, tree storage bags, along with wreath and garland storage options arediscounted by up to 49%right now at Amazon so you could get the right fit for all your faux fir needs. Durable, light-weight and water-resistant is the name of the game with this great selection of zippable storage from Zober and Pakkon....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Jennifer Knox