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Kerry Wan/ZDNET The battle between Xbox and PlayStation for video game console supremacy has been raging for decades, but neither of those is the hottest device right now. Looking at Amazon’s current best-selling items in the video game category, the Meta Quest 3S is currently the top video game console. The 128GB version of Meta’s newest wearable is the number nine best-selling item in Amazon video games. The only listings ahead of it are gift…

The role of the CISO continues to expand, driven by the rising number of breaches and cyberattacks like ransomware, as well as SEC requirements for public organizations to disclose material breaches. Among the fastest-moving frontiers in enterprise cybersecurity: mobile, the internet of things (IoT), and operational technology (OT) systems. Today, 96.5% of people access the internet with a mobile device, while 59% of internet traffic is generated by mobile devices. Meanwhile, OT and cyber-physical systems,…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is on sale now for $1,399 for the Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB of RAM, 2TB SSD config. It’s a lightweight laptop with next-gen hardware capable of handling almost everything you throw at it. The small, 13-inch display can be limiting. more buying choices MSI doesn’t always get the attention it deserves when up against some of the flashier laptop manufacturers. It’s a shame, because it…

Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images If you’re a Venmo user, you should probably review your privacy settings. If you haven’t checked them before, your entire friends list and transaction history are public. Also: NASA has a problem, and it’s offering up to $3 million if you have a solution You might wonder why it matters if someone can see that you sent a friend $10 when you split a pizza last month, but your Venmo…

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET What’s the deal? Best Buy cut the price tag on LG’s Gram Pro 17 $500, bringing the price down to $1,699. This sale applies to the configuration with the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB storage.  ZDNET’s key takeaways At a glance, the LG Gram Pro 17 has all the workings of a great work laptop, and is on sale at Best Buy for $1,699. It comes equipped with…

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET What’s the deal? HP’s Chromebook Plus x360 has received a big 25% discount on Amazon. This highly flexible laptop is available for $422, which is $137 off the original price. This version offers better performance and a solid battery life when compared to the previous model. ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP Chromebook Plus x360 is a direct upgrade to last year’s model and it now includes more powerful hardware and a bigger screen….

Get three months of access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a discount right now. Stack Social If you’ve been thinking about trying out Xbox’s subscription gaming service Game Pass, now is a great time to get started: Stack Social is offering a deal to get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate access for Xbox consoles, PCs, and mobile devices for just $36 — down from its usual price of $51, saving you 28%. …

Don’t miss this Sam’s Club membership to save big on everything from groceries to electronics. Sam’s Club/ZDNET A Sam’s Club membership will get you discounts on groceries, clothing, electronics, and just about everything else you might need. And right now, StackSocial is offering a deal that will get you a Sam’s Club membership for $20 for the year with auto-renew — down from the usual price of $50. That’s 60% off.  Your Sam’s Club membership will…

filo/Getty Images NotebookLM, Google’s experimental AI-first notebook and research assistant, has gone viral for its Audio Overview feature, which transforms a user’s material into a podcast. The feature just got an upgrade to fine-tune the experience, and I put it to the test.  Also: Google’s AI podcast tool transforms your text into stunningly lifelike audio – for free The new features allow users to quickly instruct the two AI podcast hosts on the topics they…