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Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale deals are in full swing already, including up to 59% off a bunch of its best hardware. Amazon recently hosted an event in which it announced a bunch of new devices like Fire TVs, the Kindle Scribe and more, but they are not yet available. If you’re looking to get your hands on some Amazon devices like the Echo, Fire TV, Ring doorbell and more, now is your chance to save big.

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With this sale you can get some of the year’s best prices on Amazon’s Fire TV, Fire Tablets, Echo hardware and much more.

The sale spans a lot of devices, so you’re going to want to take a few minutes and sort through them all to see which ones you may be most interested in. As we learned during its event, Amazon will be bringing some of its new features, like Eero support, to older devices like the 4th-Gen Echo Dot, making these discounts even better. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite deals from the sale below, so be sure to check them out now.

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If you’re looking to take the first step in equipping your home with smart devices and appliances, this is a deal you won’t want to miss. The second-gen Echo Show 5 is a compact smart display that allows you to easily

A few important mortgage rates moved up slightly over the last seven days. The average interest rates for both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed mortgages both were driven higher. At the same time, average rates for 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages also went up.

Mortgage rates have been increasing consistently since the start of 2022, following in the wake of a series of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Interest rates are dynamic and unpredictable — at least on a daily or weekly basis — and they respond to a wide variety of economic factors. But the Fed’s actions, designed to mitigate the high rate of inflationare having an unmistakable impact on mortgage rates.

If you’re looking to buy a home, trying to time the market may not play to your favor. If inflation continues to increase and rates continue to climb, it will likely translate to higher interest rates — and steeper monthly mortgage payments. As such, you may have better luck locking in a lower mortgage interest rate sooner rather than later. No matter when you decide to shop for a home, it’s always a good idea to seek out multiple lenders to compare rates and fees to find the best mortgage for your specific situation.

30-year fixed-rate mortgages

The 30-year fixed-mortgage rate average is 7.24%, which is an increase of 4 basis points as seven days ago. (A basis point is equivalent to 0.01%.) The most common loan term is a 30-year fixed mortgage. A 30-year

Dogs are the cuddliest, sweetest and silliest friends we have, but that cute and friendly exterior hides a judge-y, hard-to-please beast — when it comes to toys at least. Not every dog ​​is going to love every toy you hand them, and if you ask any dog ​​owner, they’ll tell you how many toys it took to find the one their loyal companion fell in love with. The perfect dog toy is tough to find, especially if you have a picky dog, but that’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best dog toys chosen by the experts: our dogs.

Finding the best dog toys to keep your furry friend thoroughly occupied even when you’re not around to play tug of war or throw a ball over and over (and over, and over) is definitely an option dog lovers should employ.

There are many dog ​​toys to choose from, from frisbees and balls to squeakers, puzzles and food-oriented gadgets. But as any dog ​​owner knows, a toy can be hit or miss. Maybe your pet shows zero interest in it — or worse, they chew or tug on it for a few minutes and it’s instantly shredded. So how do you find the best dog toys that are sure to guarantee hours of engagement and play?

We asked the experts: our dogs.

We surveyed the dog parents at CNET and rounded up their pups’ tried-and-true favorites. Finding an indestructible dog toy might be a tall order, but these toys have