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Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Power banks are vital tools for many people, allowing us to get a full working day out of our smartphones. While most people look at the size, weight, or price, the savvier buyer will pay attention to the battery capacity, which is measured in milliamp hours, referred to as mAh for short. Also: The best power banks you can buy in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed Some eagle-eyed power bank owners may have noticed…

Sony/ZDNET Got a movie buff on your holiday gift list that seems to have everything? Amazon is offering a great bundle deal where you’ll get both a Sony Bravia 7 and a Sony Bravia Bar 8. Depending on the TV size you chose, you could save up to $1,100 that you could put towards rounding out your home theater with a vinyl setup or a PlayStation 5 Pro to take advantage of exclusive gaming features….

Samsung/ZDNET Whether you’re a console or PC gamer, your display can make or break your gaming experience. The Samsung Odyssey Ark is a 55-inch, curved gaming monitor designed to be the ultimate display for hardcore gamers and content creators alike. And right now, you can save $1,200 on one at Best Buy — that’s a sizable 40% off. And you won’t want to wait to take advantage of this incredible discount, because a discount this…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus 12 typically sells for a starting price of $799, but it’s on sale for $250 off ahead of Black Friday. It’s the company’s most complete handset to date, with the fastest charging speeds on the market (both wired and wireless), a flagship camera system, premium build quality, and reliable performance. The lack of generative AI features is felt, but for many, that may not be a problem. more buying choices…

As SONiC continues to gain traction, Shukla is also aware of the challenges that need to be addressed. Shukla noted that there are some gaps in edge network protocols and there is a need for more alignment on ASIC-specific features. He explained that the ASIC architecture is different between different vendors such as Cisco, Marvell and Nvidia. As such, he expects that in the coming year there will be even more collaboration inside of SONiC especially on…

Apple/ZDNET Apple launched the iPhone 16 Pro with impressive hardware improvements back in late September. Like with every annual release, springing for the latest and greatest is tempting, but it can be costly. If you’re like me and have an iPhone 13 Pro, you’ve probably wondered if it’s worth upgrading. Also: Everything Apple announced at iPhone 16 event: AirPods, Apple Watch Series 10, AI, more The answer depends on what you need from your phone and what condition…