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Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple recently unveiled new AirPods, and while you might be considering buying the brand’s latest headphones, you shouldn’t forget about the sweet, sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware — especially during deals events like Black Friday.  Also: The best Black Friday deals you can shop right now If you aren’t interested in the new products, consider the deal you can get on a competitive pair of older…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon’s base model Kindle is on sale for $85, $25 cheaper than its original price, and promises quicker page-turning, a brighter display, and a fun matcha green colorway (alongside the classic black). The e-reader is more reactive and vivid, and reading anything on the lightweight, portable device is convenient. This model has the shortest battery life out of the entire lineup, but it’s still six weeks long. more buying choices Kindles aren’t…

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,…

Get three months of access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a discount right now. Stack Social If you’ve been thinking about trying out Xbox’s subscription gaming service Game Pass, now is a great time to get started: Stack Social is offering a deal to get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate access for Xbox consoles, PCs, and mobile devices for just $36 — down from its usual price of $51, saving you 28%. …

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Beatbot Aquasense Pro is a robotic pool cleaner designed for comprehensive maintenance and heavy-duty cleanups. It features a 5-in-1 cleaning system that uses AI to optimize cleaning paths with up to 9.5 hours of operation However, it weighs 24 pounds, has limited 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, and is pricey Living in Florida means that hurricane season is part of life. With our latest run-in with Hurricane Helene, we got lucky and dodged…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Beatbot Aquasense Pro is a robotic pool cleaner designed for comprehensive maintenance on sale for for $1,759 ahead of October Prime Day. It features a 5-in-1 cleaning system that uses AI to optimize cleaning paths with up to 9.5 hours of operation However, it weighs 24 pounds, has limited 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, and is pricey Living in Florida means that hurricane season is part of life. With our latest run-in with…

Apple/ZDNET Black Friday is almost here, and Apple has already started marking down its laptops. Case in point: right now, the M2 Apple MacBook Air is on sale for just $749 at Amazon. That’s 25% off the total price and the lowest price we’ve seen for this laptop yet. Also: The best Black Friday deals live now With new Apple products recently launched and the holiday season on the horizon, it’s no surprise we’re seeing…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The MSI Stealth A16 AI Plus is currently on sale at a discounted $1,699. This is a great desktop replacement thanks to its AI-powered processor and GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. However, traveling with it will prove difficult as the device is quite heavy. With the bevy of computer accessories available, it’s easy to turn your laptop into a desktop-like setup. The question is, what do you put in the center of this…

“Networking is one of the core tenants that’s going to enable and advance AI, and that’s not lost on us,” Neri said in his keynote address. “AI requires a modern networking foundation, from client to cloud, to connect data, and this foundation will be every bit as important as the silicon in unlocking the power and value AI holds as the world transition to this type of accelerated computing. A high-performance networking fabric is essential,…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Every good tech product has given me an “I love you” moment. If you don’t know what I mean, think of that realization you’re ready to commit wholeheartedly to a product because of one feature or instance where the technology not only came in handy, but improved your life. I’ve been a long-time user of noise-canceling earbuds, but last year, I found my “I love you” moment, and I haven’t looked back since….