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higyou/Getty Images It seems like a reasonable request. Just type in your email address to enter a contest or sign up for a newsletter or score a discount coupon. What could go wrong? Ugh. You already know the answer. Online marketers can be remarkably persistent. Once you hand over your email address, you can expect to get regular deliveries of ads, come-ons, and hard sells that can be downright exhausting. And those marketers are likely…

Raspberry Pi While the Raspberry Pi SBCs (single board computers) are perfect for those who want a computer to be at the heart of a project, for some the idea of trying to use a circuit board as a computer fills them with terror and dread. For those who need something a bit more civilized, Raspberry Pi has released the new Pi 500. Also: The best Raspberry Pi alternatives: Expert recommended Looking like the Pi…

The lawmakers’ letter to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized the need for stricter regulations to mitigate risks of sensitive technology falling into the wrong hands. They cited G42’s extensive business relationships with Chinese firms, including those linked to the military, and its historical ties to Emirati cybersecurity firm DarkMatter, previously investigated for espionage activities. “The deal deserves continued scrutiny to ensure that our strategic and national security interests are protected,” the lawmakers wrote in…

Jada Jones/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Beats Solo 4 are the latest in the Beats Solo family, and the Slate Blue and Cloud Pink colorways are on sale for $100, or 50% off their list price, at Walmart. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Beats Solo 4 headphones are available for $130 in Matte Black, Slate Blue, and Cloud Pink. Beats’ best-selling headphones return with up-to-date features, signaling that the company used the product’s eight-year hiatus wisely….

Enterprise sustainability initiatives and regulatory pressures are converging with rising energy costs and the massive power demands of AI workloads to make energy and sustainability certifications some of the fastest-growing credentials in the industry. Uptime Institute Certified Data Center Energy Professional (CDCEP) The CDCEP program focuses specifically on energy efficiency and management in data center operations. Focus: Energy efficiency and sustainability Format: Five-day class and pre-class study of about 20 hours, delivered in person or…

J Studios/Getty Images There is a dangerous chemical in your home that’s affecting your productivity. 😲 If you’ve been wondering: How to improve your productivity? How to work from home and still get things done? How to manage unexpected interruptions? This article is for you. Also: There’s a new king of online shopping, and it’s built an unstoppable monopoly  I’ll share what this little-discussed chemical is and how it’s quietly destroying your productivity (and yes,…

Save big on this lifetime Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro bundle.  Kerry Wan/ZDNET It doesn’t matter if you’re upgrading to a new laptop or just upgrading your existing system — access to Microsoft Office and Windows is a necessity for getting things done on your computer these days. And right now, you can buy a bundled lifetime license to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro from Stack Social for $73…

Apple/ZDNET Apple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch SE (2nd Gen) is still the latest base model watch to hit the market. Despite Apple unveiling the new Watch Series 10 in September, the SE did not get an upgrade as originally rumored. And while it’s not packed with all the features of the Series 9 or 10, it offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics,…

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 $25 for the year with auto-renew — down from the usual price of $50. That’s 50% off.  Your Sam’s Club membership will…

Sign up for Costco and get a $45 gift card — cutting down your membership price to just $20 for the year. Stack Social Thinking about joining Costco to save ahead of the holidays? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (stores now scan cards at the entrance and require the member to be present), it’s a good…