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• Twitter takes a stab at shopping feature again - Will it click now?

  Twitter's previous efforts at making the platform friendly for business and shopping did not meet with any great success. The microblogging site, which felicitously lends itself to creating opinions and spreading news, hasn't cracked the online shopping conundrum yet. However, given that social platforms are relying on shopping as a means to monetization, Twitter has little choice. 

  Given this situation, Twitter is taking another crack at a new shopping feature on its platform this weekend. In conjunction with Walmart, the microblogging app will be testing a live shopping feature that will allow users to buy products promoted during a real-time video broadcast. 

  The event, scheduled for November 26, is part of Twitter's efforts to grow revenues  through e-commerce. It is ideally timed to coincide with the peak shopping season in the US and other countries.

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  This is how Live Shopping stream works

  "We are conducting our first test of Live Shopping in collaboration with Walmart, where they will be kicking off Cyber Week with singer, songwriter, dancer and social media superstar Jason Derulo for the first-ever shoppable livestream on Twitter," Twitter announced 

  "Starting at 7pm ET on Sunday, November 28, people can watch and shop from @Walmart (on iOS and desktop), where Jason will host a 30-minute variety show highlighting electronics, home goods, apparel, seasonal décor, surprise special guests and much more," it said.  

  Twitter’s live-stream shopping will enable users to tune into the live broadcast, with shopping options displayed below the video feed. That is they can watch the video and also simultaneously shop. 

  Users can browse a product catalog while watching the live video, and when they click to make a purchase they will be sent to Walmart’s website to complete the transaction.

  Twitter and its shopping saga

  Twitter has been trying a few in-stream shopping options over the past year. Twitter, which began testing the Shop Module with select brands, will also be launching it to more merchants in the United States in the coming weeks. The Shop Module also builds on its efforts around Professional Profiles, which it started introducing earlier this year.

  Twitter further said that it would start testing a new way to house merchant onboarding and product catalog management tools via the Twitter Shopping Manager. This will give merchants a one-stop-shop for managing how they show up on Twitter.

  If these new attempts at making shopping work on Twitter doesn't pay the required dividends, then the platform will find itself in a spot.

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• Microsoft Edge’s half-baked password manager might now be worth a look

  Microsoft is preparing to roll out a new version of the in-built password manager for its Edge web browser.

  Currently under development, the new-look password management feature will allow users to add credentials to their roster manually for the first time.

  At the moment, Microsoft Edge requires users to visit a website, log in and wait for a prompt from the browser. By introducing a manual option, Microsoft will minimize the friction associated with adding passwords en masse.

  The ability to add account credentials manually first featured in an early-access build of Google Chrome, which is based on the same Chromium engine as Edge. Microsoft appears to have built upon this foundation to port the functionality over to its own service.

  It’s unclear precisely when the feature will make its way into a full public build, but it is currently available to members of the Edge Canary channel under the Profile menu.

  Microsoft Edge password manager

  Microsoft first introduced password management functionality to its flagship browser in January last year, offering users a simple alternative to fully-featured services like LastPass and Dashlane, which cost in the region of $40/year.

  The idea was to give users a cost-effective way to limit the risk of credential stuffing, brute force attacks and identity theft.

  However, recent reports suggest it may still be ill-advised to store your account credentials in your web browser, as opposed to using a dedicated service.

  According to security company AhnLab, info-stealing Redline malware is capable of both evading antivirus software and stealing passwords and other sensitive data from its victim’s browser.

  In a recent incident, an infection resulted in the compromise of a corporate network, after VPN credentials were stolen from a remote employee’s web browser.

  From a cybersecurity perspective, although storing unique passwords in Microsoft Edge is better than deploying an identical password across multiple accounts, it shouldn’t be considered the perfect solution.

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• This Dell XPS 13 for $685 is the best pre-Black Friday laptop deal we've seen so far

  We've just spotted what will easily be one of the best pre-Black Friday laptop deals this side of November - this 11th gen Core i5 Dell XPS 13 Touch for just $685.99 (was $1,049.99).

  To get this price, simply use the coupon code 50OFF699 at checkout. That'll slash the price right down to a new record low for this model, which also features 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD.

  Considering the premium looks, spec, and price of this Dell XPS 13, we'd say it's going to be very hard to beat this one when it comes to sheer bang for the buck, especially if you're looking for one of the best laptops money can buy.

  It's a little more expensive than last year's Black Friday laptop deal on a Dell XPS 13 - which featured a 10th gen Core i3 processor for $649 - but this model is far, far more powerful. Having an 11th gen Intel Core i5 CPU is going to help you plow through a much wider range of tasks with greater speed - even the most intensive of work applications.

  It's important to note that this is the baseline '(9305)' model, which essentially means it's featuring a slightly thicker bottom screen bezel than the latest Dell XPS 13 (9310) model. It does, however, still feature an absolutely fantastic 400 Nits display, quality build materials, and it's much, much cheaper ($300+ in this case).

  Outside the US? See today's best laptop deals in your region just below.

  Laptop deals: Dell XPS 13 lowest price ever

  

  Dell XPS 13 Touch (9305): $1,049.99 $685.99 at Dell
  Use code: 50OFF699 at checkout to knock a nifty $50 off this already discounted Dell XPS 13 today at the official store, yielding a whopping $364 off in total. This is quite simply a stunning price for a machine with an 11th gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD - specs that'll easily handle both casual and intensive work applications with suitable aplomb.

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  Get ready for the big day itself with our handy guide to the upcoming Black Friday deals. Also, check out our main Dell XPS 13 deals page if you're looking for the cheapest prices on other models.

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• Dell’s Boxing Day sale slashes up to 25% off Alienware gaming laptops + more

  Dell has unleashed its Boxing Day deals, and it’s a great time to snap up a bargain on a brand-new laptop or PC if you’ve been holding out. In this week-long sale, you’ll be able to find savings on the premium XPS, Alienware gaming machines and Inspiron laptops for everyday use.

  We’ve picked three of the better deals from the sale below, including a huge discount on a Dell Vostro for business users, and a healthy price cut on an Alienware rig that comes packing an RTX 30-series graphics card.

  If you don’t see something you like below, head directly to Dell where plenty more models are on sale, including up to 20% off selected XPS devices and up to 40% off selected Inspirons. We also have a dedicated page to the best Boxing Day sales available in Australia, if you’re after more than just laptops.

  

  Dell Inspiron 15 5510 | i7 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD | AU$2,299 AU$1,299 (save AU$1,000)

  Inspiron’s may not be Dell’s top-of-the-line laptops, but you’re getting plenty of value for money on this discounted machine. It comes packing Intel’s latest i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a massive 1TB of SSD storage. It also ships with Windows 11 Home, which is Microsoft’s brand-new OS. Save a whopping AU$1,000 at Dell.

  

  Alienware m15 R5 | Ryzen 7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / RTX 3070 | AU$3,199 AU$2,231.10 (save AU$967.90)

  If you’re looking to bag a gaming laptop for Boxing Day, and a powerful one at that, this discount on the Alienware m15 R5 is worth adding to your shortlist. It comes boasting a Ryzen 7 5800H CPU and an RTX 3070 GPU, so you can trust that you’ll get solid gaming performance out of the machine. Rounding out the package is 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Use the code META7 at checkout to get the full discount.

  

  Dell Vostro 7510 | i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / RTX 3050 | AU$3,049 AU$1,829 (save AU$1,220)

  The Vostro line is Dell’s family of business-focused laptops, with extra security features that make it fit for purpose. It comes equipped with an 11th-gen Intel i7 chip alongside Nvidia’s RTX 3050, so it’ll handle graphics-intensive applications with ease. It’s also fitted with a commercial-grade security chip that stores passwords and encryption keys. Save AU$1,220 on this machine for Boxing Day.

  

  Up to 30% off selected XPS laptops

  Dell’s premium XPS laptops often get a discount of around 15%, but now you can save up to 30% off selected XPS machines for Boxing Day. Discounts are available on 13-, 15- and 17-inch models, with the Dell XPS 13 being the best for portability, and one of our favourite Windows laptops overall.

  

  Up to 25% off Alienware laptops

  Along with the Alienware m15 R5 (mentioned above), there’s plenty of other Alienware devices discounted for Boxing Day. The sale includes machines that are equipped with either Intel or AMD silicon, and graphics cards up to RTX 3060. You’ll even find smaller savings on Alienware’s excellent x15 configurations. Use the code META7 at checkout with select gaming devices to save an extra 7%.

  

  Up to 40% off selected laptops

  If you just want an everyday laptop that won’t cost you an arm and a leg, you can save up to 40% on Dell’s Inspiron laptops. You can still get terrific performance out of these machines by opting for one with higher specs, or you can save yourself some dosh by going for an i3 or i5 processor instead (and these days, even those CPUs are pretty powerful). Inspiron 2-in-1s are included here as well, if you want some versatility.

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