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They went on to say, “the vast majority of those affected have been forced to accept new terms tying them into exorbitant licence fees for a minimum of  three years because they [simply] could not replace the VMware software needed to service their customers … ECCO supports urgent calls for a formal investigation into Broadcom’s unfair software licensing practices.” Dario Maisto, senior analyst at Forrester who covers public cloud vendors in EMEA, said Wednesday, “the…

ZDNET A lot of people still use Windows 10, and very soon those people are going to have a few choices to consider: Pay Microsoft for continued updates ($61 for the first year, $122 for the second year, and $244 for the third year per device). Upgrade to Windows 11 (if your computer supports the new OS). Purchase a new computer that supports Windows 11. Switch to an Apple device. Switch to Linux. Only one…

Matthew Miller/ZDNET Get this: These widely loved Sony headphones with a 30-hour battery life and stellar sound are going for $248 right now during Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale. That’s $100 off its original price, and only about $50 less savings than the price we saw during Black Friday. If you’re in the market for a comfortable-fitting headset and some silence, you can’t go wrong with a pair of Sony’s noise-canceling headphones, and you might as…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is available for $80 in five colors: Black, Blush, Charcoal, Starlight, and White. This indoor camera pans 360 degrees and tilts up and down to cover the entire area it’s set up in, letting you watch over your home, business, or pets. The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam has a manual privacy cover that cannot be closed remotely and the camera doesn’t follow/track movement in real-time. more buying…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The new year is a great time to score lingering deals, and the Apple AirTag 4-Pack is one big example. Amid rumors of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we’re seeing huge discounts making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag is one of those products I love so much that I must share it with everyone, especially during this Presidents’ Day sale. Also: Finally, Bluetooth trackers…

Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Despite the rise and fall of video platforms such as TikTok, Vine, and Musical.ly, YouTube has remained a top player in video streaming over the years. A key to that success has been constant updates to the platform, which make it easier for creators to produce and share videos and for audiences to enjoy them. Now, YouTube is sharing a road map for even more features.  On Tuesday, YouTube CEO…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra battery and inverter unit is available now for $6,299 while the Smart Home Panel 2 is available for $1,899. The single unit has a 6kWh capacity and supports a 7,200W output and 5.6kW solar input, allowing it to run an entire home, especially when stacked with other units for increased capacity. The Delta Pro Ultra is a decidedly expensive solution for a home backup system, and though…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The Dyson Airwrap may be the most viral hair styling tool, with videos of the tool going viral years after launching. I was influenced by social media and asked for it as a Christmas gift two years ago. So, I am sure you want to know if the Dyson Airwrap was worth it. Simply put, two years later, it is still one of my most reached-for hair tools, having just used it last…

Vertigo3d/Getty Images Four major AI chatbots are churning out “significant inaccuracies” and “distortions” when asked to summarize news stories, according to a BBC investigation. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot, Google’s Gemini, and Perplexity AI were each presented with news content from BBC’s website and then asked questions about the news. The report details that the BBC asked chatbots to summarize 100 news stories, and journalists with relevant expertise rated the quality of each answer.  Also: Why Elon Musk’s $97 billion bid for OpenAI…

Best Buy’s Presidents’ Day sale is expected to run from Feb. 10-17, but it’s likely some of these deals may hang around a bit after that, especially at competing retailers. However, if there’s something you’re eyeing, we’d recommend scooping it up now.  Deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team…