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Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? Tablet brand Blackview has reduced its Tab 18 model‘s price tag down to $260, which is $70 off the retail price. Also: The best Cyber Monday deals: Live updates ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Tab 18 Android tablet is normally available for $330. This great 12-inch Android tablet has it all — a big display, powerful processor, lots of RAM, and plenty of power to handle everything the average user…

Cyber Monday has come to an end, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the deals are over, especially now that we are in the thick of the holiday shopping season.  We’ve been keeping tabs on all the best Cyber Monday iPad deals still available, so you can snag that last-minute discount. Be sure to scope these top deals before checking out online.  Also: The best Cyber Monday deals still live Our favorite Cyber Monday iPad deals still…

Not only is the Nintendo Switch one of the most popular modern gaming consoles — it’s one of the most popular consoles ever made. Nintendo doesn’t offer many discounts on its consoles and games, but many Cyber Monday deals are still live. Right now is a great time to upgrade your Switch setup with a new OLED console, snag a few new games for your library, or replace Joy-Con controllers. Also: The best Cyber Monday deals…

Digital and IT solutions have never been more accessible to businesses of any size. The wide adoption of cloud-based solutions has driven increased demand for both software and hardware. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, 86% of small businesses credit recent technology as their “lifeline.” 1 in 4 are currently using AI. While plenty of business IT tools can benefit SMBs, it’s not always clear to business owners which are essential in today’s market….

Cyber Monday is ending, but retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more are offering huge savings on popular fitness trackers and smartwatches while supplies last. Now is your time to save on brands like Apple, Samsung, and Fitbit, but move quickly because you only have a few hours left. Smartwatches and fitness trackers make great gifts (including a gift for yourself). These devices can count steps, track your heart rate, and, depending on the model you…

CloudVision Leaf Spine Stack (LSS) Management implements a single and logical management plane to manage the stack without requiring the switches to be physically stacked. Customers have the flexibility to perform network operations on a logical stack of switches in a standards-based, modern, leaf-spine architecture rather than being limited to legacy ring or chain topologies, Venkiteswaran said. Many enterprises are still using a command line interface (CLI) for network management functions, such as onboarding and…

Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are done. The chaotic shopping event may be over, but the PlayStation 5 discounts haven’t stopped, as many of the great deals from this past weekend are still live. These sales are coming to an end soon. This is your last chance for steep savings on this expensive gaming platform.  Also: The best Cyber Monday deals still live To help you check everything off your shopping list without breaking the bank, we’ve…

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET With Windows 10 support due to end next October, Microsoft really wants you to upgrade to Windows 11. But it doesn’t want you to run its latest OS on unsupported hardware and now it’s playing hardball to discourage you from doing just that. In an update to a Windows 11 support document as spotted by Neowin, Microsoft warns that a watermark will be added to the desktop on any PC that’s…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL QM8 (2024) features rich colors and searing brightness. It has enhanced audio over last year’s model, while still being easy to set up and navigate. I wish the viewing angles weren’t somewhat limited, and you’ll want to wait for a deal to buy one. more buying choices What’s the deal? The TCL QM8 (2024) has various sizes selling at a $600 discount (and more) at Best Buy and Amazon, as…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET I’m not usually a fan of LG TVs, but I’ve tested the LG G4 OLED TV this year, and I have to admit that it has the most impressive picture quality of any TV I’ve ever bought, used, or tested.  Though Cyber Monday is over, you can still find the 65-inch LG G4 on sale for $900 off its retail price of $3,399 at both Amazon and Best Buy. At $2,499, it’s still…