This retractable USB-C charger is my favorite travel accessory (and it's under $10 now)

This retractable USB-C charger is my favorite travel accessory (and it's under  now)

ZDNET’s key takeaways Baseus’ Free2Pull Retractable USB-C cables come in a 60W or 100W version, and are on sale for around $10. Their clever retractable design makes charging at home or on the go easier than ever. If you’re looking for a USB-C cord longer than 6.6 ft, these won’t be for you. more buying choices The Baseus Free2Pull retractable USB-C cables are on sale during Amazon’s Spring Sale. The 60W Mini retractable USB-C cable…

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Amazon is selling the Apple Watch Series 9 for $350 – act fast before this deal ends

Amazon is selling the Apple Watch Series 9 for 0 – act fast before this deal ends

Apple/ZDNET Amazon is in the middle of its Big Spring Sale event, and right now, the platform is selling the Apple Watch Series 9 for a little over $350. This isn’t the lowest price we’ve ever seen, but it is a significant discount and one worth highlighting. Remember, Apple products don’t often see sales, and this rare offer may be fleeting since it’s only available on the 41mm model in Midnight Aluminum color. It is worth mentioning…

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The best Amazon Spring Sale deals under $25

The best Amazon Spring Sale deals under

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  Amazon’s Spring Sale occurs from Tuesday, March 25, to Monday, March 31, 2025.  Are deals really better during Amazon sales?  Amazon sales are a great opportunity to shop for decent savings, especially on flagship Amazon products. However, Walmart, Best Buy, and other retailers also have great offerings. We’ll cover the best Amazon Spring Sale deals now through March 31, including top offers from other major retailers.  How did we…

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Update VMware Tools for Windows NOW: High-Severity Flaw Lets Hackers Bypass Authentication

Update VMware Tools for Windows NOW: High-Severity Flaw Lets Hackers Bypass Authentication

Image: Ferran Rodenas/Flickr/Creative Commons If you use VMware Tools for Windows, it is critical to update to the latest version. Broadcom, which acquired VMware for $69 billion in 2023, has issued a patch for a high-severity vulnerability that is actively being exploited by cybercriminals. The vulnerability affects VMware Tools for Windows versions 11.x.x and 12.x.x, but has been patched in version 12.5.1. Broadcom confirmed that no workarounds are available, so affected users should update immediately….

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One of the best hands-free Roborock robot vacuum and mops is only $360 right now

One of the best hands-free Roborock robot vacuum and mops is only 0 right now

Roborock/ZDNET The Roborock Q7 Max+ robot vacuum and mop is at its lowest price ever. For a limited time during the Amazon Big Spring Sale, you can buy one for $360, a total savings of $510 from its original retail price, thanks to an on-page Amazon coupon. This is one of those deals that you should snag before it disappears. Also: Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is live: The 130+ best tech deals to shop (featuring some…

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Red Hat's AI portfolio evolves to address enterprise deployment challenges

Red Hat's AI portfolio evolves to address enterprise deployment challenges

RHEL AI lets companies deploy workloads where they need them, including cloud, on premises, or on the edge, IDC analyst Michele Rosen says. “AI applications need to live as close as possible to their data,” she says. “For security, latency, and what have you. So you want to have a hybrid cloud infrastructure.” RHEL AI lets companies avoid platform lock-in, especially as AI providers continue to leapfrog one another in performance, features, and cost efficiency….

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Google will now keep Android development a secret – until official release

Google will now keep Android development a secret – until official release

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google plans to move all development of Android OS behind closed doors so that the process will no longer be visible to the public. This change is a big shift for Android, which has long allowed developers — and anyone, really — to peek behind the curtain.  Also: The best Android phones to buy But don’t worry — the average person won’t notice a difference. Here’s what’s going on, why it’s…

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SecurityScorecard Observes Surge in Third-Party Breaches

SecurityScorecard Observes Surge in Third-Party Breaches

Cyber-attacks leveraging third-party vulnerabilities are on the rise, according to a new SecurityScorecard report. The cyber risk assessment provider released its 2025 Global Third-Party Breach Report on March 26. In the report, SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE Threat Intelligence Unit analyzed 1000 cyber breaches across industries and regions in 2024. It found that 35.5% of breaches were third-party related, up from 29% the previous year, representing a 6.5% increase. Additionally, third-party breaches accounted for 41.4% of ransomware attacks in…

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I'm a full-time phone reviewer, and these are the best Amazon Spring Sale deals right now

I'm a full-time phone reviewer, and these are the best Amazon Spring Sale deals right now

When is Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025?  The e-commerce giant’s latest sales event will run from Tuesday, March 25, to Monday, March 31. However, several deals will go live before and after that time frame. Are deals really better during Amazon sales? While there are no guarantees that the prices you see are the lowest ever, Amazon — and the various retailers and sellers it works with — tends to keep promotions as competitive as…

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My favorite budget earbuds are on sale for $35 thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale

My favorite budget earbuds are on sale for  thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Nina Raemont/ZDNET ZDNET key takeaways  Priced at $60 and discounted to $42 ahead of Prime Day, the JLab JBuds ANC 3 earbuds are a great pair of budget earbuds for all-day use.  These earbuds deliver amazing sound, impressive battery life, and effective ANC.  Some premium features, like touch controls and in-ear detection, are missing from these earbuds. The JLab JBuds ANC 3 in Black is currently on sale for $35, which is $25 off its…

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