Elyse Betters Picaro

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Elyse Betters Picaro is a managing editor based in Upstate New York. She currently leads a team of journalists who write buyer's guides, deals, and gift guides. She has experience editing countless advice pieces and has written over 8,0…00 articles -- including news, how-tos, explainers, and reviews on technology and even TV and entertainment-focused content -- for several leading online publications. Previously, she was an editor at 9to5Mac and 9to5Google. She was also a US contributor at Pocket-lint. Before that, she worked as a beat reporter at different regional newspapers in Northeast America and freelanced for global websites such as the BBC. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in writing from The New School in Manhattan and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

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Don't miss the 98 best Cyber Monday deals

In this year's Cyber Monday deals, internet retailers are offering all-time lows on the hottest tech, including TVs, laptops, tablets, and more. ZDNET is surfacing the latest and best sales online for you to check out now.

December 2, 2022 by Elyse Betters Picaro in Deals

Want a touchscreen laptop for $499? HP Envy x360 2-in-1 is 40% off today

Black Friday laptop deal alert: We found a touchscreen 2-in-1 Windows laptop for less than $500 at Best Buy. But the sale ends tonight -- so run, don't walk.

November 27, 2022 by Elyse Betters Picaro in Laptops

Live blog: 95+ of the best Black Friday deals right now

Black Friday deals started earlier than ever, with retailers offering the lowest prices of the year. ZDNET is surfacing the latest and best sales online right here.

November 26, 2022 by Elyse Betters Picaro in Deals

110+ Amazon Prime Day October deals still going strong

Did you miss Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale -- aka October Prime Day? We got you. Here are over 100 Black Friday-level deals still available on Amazon.

October 14, 2022 by Elyse Betters Picaro in Amazon

Best face mask 2022: Reduce the spread of COVID

Here is a selection of face masks and face coverings that are professional-looking to wear and are best suited for the workplace.

February 8, 2022 by Elyse Betters Picaro in Health

ZDNet Recommends: Holiday Gift Guide 2021

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Here are gift ideas and resources to get you started.

November 23, 2021 by Elyse Betters Picaro in Holiday Gifts

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3: How to pre-order and get the best deal

You can already buy Samsung's latest foldables, the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. Here's where to find the best deals.

August 12, 2021 by Elyse Betters Picaro in Mobility

The best LG phone deals: Save big on Velvet, Wing, V60 ThinQ, and more

LG's handsets are getting marked down at both retailers and carriers now that the company is quitting smartphones.

April 6, 2021 by Elyse Betters Picaro in Smartphones

Lenovo's annual sale: Save up to 65% on Yoga, ThinkPad, and Chromebook laptops

The three-week sale starts Monday, Feb. 22, and it will last until Monday, March 15, 2021.

February 23, 2021 by Elyse Betters Picaro in Laptops

PSA: Those fantastic Samsung Galaxy S21 preorder deals and free perks end soon

The deals end at midnight Thursday, Jan. 28.

January 29, 2021 by Elyse Betters Picaro in Mobility

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