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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Tab 90 Wi-Fi is certified for streaming DRM HD content. I found the battery life of the tablet to be decent enough for content consumption. The battery charging, however, is notably slow. What’s the deal? For Black Friday, Amazon is selling the Blackview Tab 90 tablet for just $144, the lowest price it’s ever been. Why this deal is ZDNET recommended It’s that time of year when I get a…

Holiday shopping is here! Beyond testing lots of tech products for ZDNET, I love a good sale, and everyone knows Black Friday is the shopping extravaganza of the season. With Black Friday just two days away, retailers like Target are already offering plenty of tech on sale.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates You might think Amazon is the only place to find deals, but Target carries a wide variety of tech items that make great…

Black Friday is just two days away. But if you can’t wait until sales officially kick off to upgrade or replace your TV (or to find one to gift), we’ve found some incredible early Black Friday TV deals at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. You’ll find great discounts from brands like Sony, LG, TCL, and Hisense on everything from high-end OLED models to entry-level smart TVs for college dorms and first apartments.  Also: The best Black…

Amplify your dev work with this deal on Visual Studio Pro 2022 right now.  StackSocial Having in-house development is a massive advantage for many businesses. And having software on hand to help streamline workflows, amplify productivity, and keep projects on track is a must — especially when you can get it at a discount. Right now, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows is on sale for only $30 (reg. $499), saving you 93%. Described…

You may want to open the Read Me file first to learn more about the tool. Otherwise, open the subfolder for Script Result Statistics. In here, you’ll find a series of CSV files that you can open in Excel or a compatible viewer. Each spreadsheet lists the names of all the features and settings gathered by the tool along with their commands, locations, descriptions, and other details. Opening each spreadsheet will help you learn which…

Black Friday lands later this week, but if you’ve got an Apple device on your holiday shopping list, you’re in luck: We’ve already spotted several early deals on MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. While Apple discounts can be rare, this month is often when you find some of the best ones, sometimes of over 20% off.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates The deal-hunting team at ZDNET has found the…

Artie Beaty/ZDNET What’s the deal? The GE Profile Opal 2.0 nugget ice maker is on sale for $399 during Amazon’s Black Friday sale — that’s $150 off the usual price.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended The GE Profile Opal 2.0 nugget ice maker is a smart kitchen appliance that sells for $599.  If you want those satisfyingly munchable ice pellets often served at fast food restaurants, this machine…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Bluetti AC60P is now 36% off on Amazon for Black Friday, dropping the price from $799 to $449 — a great deal. Also: The best Black Friday deals live now ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bluetti AC60P is available from Amazon for $799. It can withstand harsh conditions, has durable Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries, and a 6-year warranty, making it perfectly suited for adventure. The 600W output (even with 1,200W surge)…

Sign up for Hulu and pay only $0.99 a month for the first year with this Black Friday deal. Hulu/ZDNET If you’ve been interested in signing up for a Hulu subscription but put off by the price, now is the time to do so: If you sign up for Hulu (with ads) right now, you’ll pay only $0.99 a month for the first year — a major price drop from the usual $7.99 a month,…

Equinix told Light Reading that the layoffs are a result of the evolution of its services to support changing customer needs, which requires internal adjustments and resource reallocation. At the same time, Equinix says it is continuing to actively recruit new talent. There’s no doubt that there’s a skills challenge in the data center market and in IT at large. Studies by BCG and LinkedIn have found that one-third of skills associated with technology roles…