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Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Images If your internet service provider (ISP) is charging you extra for going over data caps, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to hear about it. Last week, the FCC announced that it was exploring the impact of data caps on consumer access to broadband. If you’re not familiar, many ISPs institute data caps on customers. Use more data than that prescribed limit, and you might be subject to a hard…

Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Images If your internet service provider (ISP) is charging you extra for going over data caps, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to hear about it. Last week, the FCC announced that it was exploring the impact of data caps on consumer access to broadband. If you’re not familiar, many ISPs institute data caps on customers. Use more data than that prescribed limit, and you might be subject to a hard…

Wireless earbuds and headphones certainly have some conveniences, but there’s so much to be said for a great pair of wired earbuds. Wired earbuds have a lower level of compression for better-sounding music and a built-in microphone for calls and voice commands. They also don’t need to be charged, are immune to annoying pairing issues, and are far easier to keep track of (plus, you won’t run the risk of losing just one earbud).  On the whole, wired earbuds…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google TV Streamer is a streaming device that sells for $100. The Google TV Streamer offers beautiful image, fast performance, and the best smart home integrations of any Google streaming device. It’s built for Android users but can work with iOS, with some compromise, and there are only a few audio customization options. more buying choices I’ve been a cord cutter for over a decade and have cycled through all the…

Artificial intelligence is an early stage technology and the hype around it is palpable, but IT leaders need to take many challenges into consideration before making major commitments for their enterprises. Analysts at this week’s Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo spent tons of time talking about the impact of AI on IT systems and teams. It began with the opening keynote, which asked the question: “The world of Artificial Intelligence is exhilarating and often exhausting, and the…

June Wan/ZDNET If you’re looking for a new smartwatch this fall, there are plenty of deals ahead of the big Black Friday shopping weekend next month: Right now, you can get $130 off of the Galaxy Watch 6 Also: The best smartwatches you can buy: Expert tested The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic isn’t Samsung’s most up-to-date smartwatch model, but it still offers an extensive Samsung Watch display (1.5 Super AMOLED) and includes the Samsung-unique rotating…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Torras’ MiniMag Power Bank is available now for $45. The MiniMag bank’s 0.3-inch thickness makes it uber-portable while supplying 5,000mAh via 18W USB-C charging or 7.5W wireless charging. However, if you’re looking for larger pack capacities or kickstands or grips, you’ll be better off looking elsewhere. Testing MagSafe battery packs is one of the larger parts of my job at ZDNET. Over the last year, I’ve gone hands-on with over a dozen…

Sandisk/ZDNET Amazon’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales event is about a month away, and we’re already seeing great deals on storage drives. Right now, you can snag Sandisk’s Extreme Pro Portable 2TB SSD for yourself or a loved one for $40 off its original price. Sandisk’s range of SSD models is high-quality but notoriously pricey. The 2TB Extreme Pro model usually costs $250, but Amazon currently has it listed at $210. Amazon is also…

Sandisk/ZDNET Amazon’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales event is about a month away, and we’re already seeing great deals on storage drives. Right now, you can snag Sandisk’s Extreme Pro Portable 2TB SSD for yourself or a loved one for $40 off its original price. Sandisk’s range of SSD models is high-quality but notoriously pricey. The 2TB Extreme Pro model usually costs $250, but Amazon currently has it listed at $210. Amazon is also…

Dyson/ZDNET If you’re looking to add a Dyson cordless vacuum to your home without breaking the bank, you’d do well to look into the Dyson V7 Advanced. This cordless vacuum is lightweight enough to clean everywhere but powerful enough for all your cleaning needs — and it’s down by 35% at Walmart. Also: The best robot vacuum deals: Save on Roomba, Roborock, and more The Dyson V7 Advanced cordless vacuum cleaner is typically priced at…