High-Yield Savings APYs Still Over 4% Despite the Fed's Rate Cut. Today's Savings Rates, Dec. 20, 2024

Here are the latest rates. key in your information below to get CNET’s partners' best rate for your area. Smith recommends comparing for better rates, offers and fees once a year. Each account received a score between one (lowest) and five (highest). None of the banks on our list charge monthly maintenance fees. Accounts that impose restrictive residency requirements or fees for exceeding monthly transaction limits may also be rated lower....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Michael Lewis

Higher Tariffs Could Make Going Solar More Expensive

Can solar panels save you money? Interested in understanding the impact solar can have on your home? Enter some basic information below, and well instantly provide a free estimate of your energy savings. What does this mean for consumers? Additional or new tariffs on solar panels or components will raise the prices of solar projects. “Ultimately, tariffs are just a tax. It’s a specific kind of tax, and taxes make things more expensive,” said Cicala....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Brandi Richardson

HighKey's Low Carb, Gluten Free Keto Snacks Are $10 for Prime Members (Save 30%)

Prime Daymay have passed, but Prime members can still cash in on a sweet deal. Just keep in mind that this offer will expire tonight. With such a wide array of flavors available, you should be able to find something that sounds delicious. Indulge in a tasty treat you could feel good about. Check out a few of the snacks available and shop theentire sale selectionat Amazon. These snacks are made with ingredients including fruit, stevia, almond flour and more....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Rose Oconnell

Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark revealed for Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Two new Pokemon have been revealed for Pokemon Legends: Arceus. However, toward the end of the video, he came across a Pokemon he couldn’t identify. “Is that…a Growlithe? No, a Vulpix… No, not that either. The tip of its tail is red and swaying… Oh! I think it’s turning this way! you might watch the gameplay trailer below. Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark join a growing list ofnew Pokemon debuting in Pokemon Legends: Arceus....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Matthew Schwartz

Holiday Savings Are Here and Now You Can Snag a 55-Inch TCL 4K TV for Only $228

Needless to say, it’s a trustworthy brand that delivers top-quality products. The market is flooded with 4K TVs, so that in itself isn’t anything special. What’s nice here is the size because size does matter when it comes to your entertainment viewing experience. This model also features HDR, an auto game mode for low-latency input and four HDMI inputs. Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Melissa Smith

Holy weight-loss, the Wyze Scale S is 24% off at Amazon

Friends, let us not be ruled by the bathroom scale. Must we define our self-worth by a number at our feet? Are we to let our days be ruined upon discovering we’ve gained a pound? Nay, I tell you. Cast your scales into the river and look upon them no more. Wait a sec… scale deal! It even measures heart rate. All this happens courtesy of electrical signals sent through your feet....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · John Wolf

Homeland Security Sets Up Board to Tackle Disinformation

The Department of Homeland Security is setting up a new board to monitor misinformation. Russia has been a major source of misinformation on social media. A2021 report from Facebooksaid that the country was behind many of the disinformation campaigns on the platform since 2017. Russia has also been usingmisinformation tacticsduring its war onUkrainein an attempt to convince people the military campaign is justified. The board will also reportedly monitor Russia leading up to the US midterm elections....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Melissa Davis

Homeowners are tapping their equity: Cash-out refinances are up 33% since last November

Oh, what a time to refi. Harnessing the twin trends oflow interest ratesandhigh property values, homeowners continue totap their equitythrough cash-out refinances. But there are plenty of Americanswho could still benefitby taking action now. As rates increase, the refi market naturally tends to shift toward a higher volume of cash-out refis. The overall trend toward an equity-centric refi market remains strong." What are the benefits of refinancing right now? Read more:How to refinance your home...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Carol King

Honeywell, Google bring practical quantum computers a big step closer

The results arrived one week afterGoogle published a paperin Nature Communications also showing logical qubits overpowering errors. That’s why Honeywell is claiming its full error correction achievement as a first. The trouble is all qubits can be easily perturbed, and calculations are derailed when they are. That’s why quantum computers typically run at extremely low temperatures in vibration-proof housings. Quantum computing Honeywell demonstrated its technique on its10-qubit H1 quantum computer....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Nicole Steele

Hours Left to Save a Staggering 50% on the Keurig K-Duo Plus at Best Buy

Most of us start the day with a morning coffee or enjoy it midday for a quick energy pick-me-up. This deal is only available until theend of today at 9:59 p.m. PT, so we suggest acting fast. The Keurig K-Duo coffee maker includes a carafe you might use to brew more than one cup. Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. The K-Duo also includes a removable drip tray for no-fuss cleaning and maintenance....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Jenna Hopkins

House Advances Federal Privacy Legislation

One of the biggest sticking points for the bill is a provision that overrides states' privacy laws. For decades, Congress has tried and failed to pass a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. This law is seen as one way Congress is attempting torein in the power and influence of these companies. Republicans also compromised by agreeing to allow individuals to sue companies under certain circumstances for mishandling of private data....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Parker Brown

How this 'artificial blowhole' aims to make wave energy mainstream

But have no fear, it’s merely the latest in wave energy technology. As incoming waves flow into the chamber, air is compressed, which spins a turbine. Denniss said the UniWave200 also has advantages over previous wave technologies in terms of accessibility and durability. The UniWave200’s potential usefulness extends beyond the realm of green energy. But Denniss believes the most urgent use for this technology is as a form of protection from coastal erosion....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Aimee Rodriguez

How to Actually See the September Equinox This Weekend

The September equinox arrives on Saturday morning (late Friday PT), signaling a shift in seasons. And, of course, they do, but there’s more going on. This is actually whatgives us our seasons. The moment when the sun is highest in the sky in the north is the June solstice. How do I see it? It’s the one day the sun is a pretty foolproof compass. This makes the equinox a handy day for wayfinding....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Monica Collins