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The iPad remains the gold standard for tablets because of its wide array of quality apps and content, as well as its integration with other products within the Apple ecosystem. Apple added three new iPad models to its lineup this year: the sixth-generation iPad Air, the seventh-generation iPad Pro, and the seventh-generation iPad Mini.  Also: The best Black Friday tablet deals live now What is the best iPad right now?  At ZDNET, we’ve tested every…

When ChatGPT launched in late 2022, the AI chatbot soared in popularity because people were amazed at its ability to respond to any question with conversational and concise answers. However, ChatGPT lacked one major feature — access to current information. AI-powered search engines emerged to fill that gap. Also: The best AI chatbots of 2024: ChatGPT and alternatives Within months of ChatGPT launching, major search engines, including Google and Bing, infused generative AI (gen AI) into their…

Most people rely on search engines, specifically Google, to find the most recent information about the world around them, and until now, that process has remained relatively efficient. However, artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) can make finding what you need even easier.  Also: The obvious reason why I’m not sold on smartphone AI features yet (and I’m not alone) Most of us have learned how to enter specific terms when searching for…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET What’s the deal?  The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are on sale for $250, $50 less than their original price. This deal applies to the Black, White, Lunar Blue, Moonstone Blue, and even the Diamond 60th Anniversary Edition colorways. You can find this deal on Amazon Walmart, andBose’s website. ZDNET key takeaways At $300, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are a great alternative to bone-conduction headphones.  Thanks to Bose’s OpenAudio technology, the earbuds are ideal for…

The JBL Clip 5 speaker produces a lot of sound for such a small device. JBL/ZDNET What’s the deal? Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the JBL Clip 5 has been discounted by about $30, going from $80 to $50 on Amazon. This price drop affects all the different colorways, from the simple Black to the more elaborate Squad green. ZDNET’s key takeaways The JBL Clip 5 is available for $79 on Amazon. This…

Matthew Miller/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Amazfit Balance smartwatch dropped in price again on Amazon. It originally cost $220 before going to $200, and now before Black Friday, the device’s price tag currently sits at $180. This discount affects both the Sunset Grey and Midnight Black colorways. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Amazfit Balance smartwatch is available now for $219. It features a sleek and stylish design with a brilliant AMOLED display, accurate GPS, and a…

Server equipment maker Supermicro has found itself in hot water, and its stock is getting hammered. But so far, the scandal hasn’t translated into product issues. The problem is on the accounting side, which may or may not eventually impact the product side of the house. Supermicro joined the AI revolution early and went hard. While HPE, Dell, and Lenovo were doing add-in boards for AI accelerators, Supermicro was selling dedicated GPU servers. Needless to…

World Central Kitchen/ZDNET If you wanted to provide food relief to crises around the world, how would you start? Most of us, wanting to do the most good possible, would look at the money we have available and go “OK, how can I make as many meals as humanly possible with what I’ve got?” Reasonable right? You go in thinking that if you minimize the cost of each meal you can feed the most people….

The holiday shopping season is almost here, which means it’s the perfect time to save big on gaming PCs, laptops, and accessories. Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are running early Black Friday discounts and deals on everything from high-end content creation laptops to external SSDs and gaming monitors.  Also: The best Black Friday deals live now I test gaming PCs and laptops at ZDNET, and am an avid gamer myself. To help you…