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akinbostanci/Getty Images Southeast Asian nations have reiterated the need for multilateral collaboration to boost the region’s cyberdefense, which now includes a physical CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) site in Singapore.  The ASEAN Regional CERT was officially launched Wednesday during the 9th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity, held alongside the Singapore International Cyber Week 2024. The ministerial conference gathers ministers of telecommunications and cybersecurity of the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states, including Thailand,…

Amazon/ZDNET It appears to be streaming device season, as Amazon joins Google and Roku in launching a new product. Amazon has unceremoniously introduced the Fire TV Stick HD to simplify its offering of Fire TV streaming devices, replacing both the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite.  Though Amazon didn’t formally announce it, the new Fire TV Stick HD is available for purchase as a new device for $35. It delivers much of the…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET After X (formerly Twitter) announced a controversial privacy policy change, people are flocking to Bluesky.  On Wednesday, the X Engineering account announced a new rule that didn’t sit well with many users. “Soon,” the post read, “we’ll be launching a change to how the block function works. If your posts are set to public, accounts you have blocked will be able to view them, but they will not be able to engage (like,…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Is your smart TV acting not-so-smart? Does it exhibit lag in sequences or a slow response to your remote control? You aren’t the only one who’s experienced the frustration of watching a juddering screen or disconcerting digital hang-ups. Also: How I optimized the cheapest 98-inch TV available to look and sound incredible Modern TVs have plenty of features and apps (and services that run in the background) which can leave them bogged down over…

You might have thought that Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days sale was the last chance for deep discounts until Black Friday. But Best Buy is already offering holiday-worthy savings for those looking to purchase gifts at a discount or simply upgrade their own tech. Whether you want to get an early head start on your holiday gift list or treat yourself to something special, you can take advantage of substantial savings on popular items like laptops, smartphones,…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET As we near the holiday season and Black Friday, discounts on our favorite products appear more frequently. Apple’s AirTags 4-Pack is one of those products that I love so much that I have to share with everyone, especially when it’s on sale.  I use AirTags to track wallets, keys, remote controls, and even my young kids. Over the past few years, AirTags have become this iPhone user’s go-to tracking device since they’re easy…

Roborock/ZDNET The Roborock Q7 Max+ robot vacuum and mop’s price went down a whopping 59% off during Prime Big Deal Days, the lowest price we’ve ever seen — and it never went back up. For a limited time, you can buy a Roborock Q7 Max+ for $360, a saving of $510. This is one of those deals that you should snag before it disappears. Also: The best robot vacuum deals: Save on Roomba, Roborock, and more…

The Eufy Omni S1 Pro robot vacuum and mop promises a long list of features. Maria Diaz/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Eufy Omni S1 Pro is an outstanding robot vacuum and mop that keeps clean and dirty water separate, so it only mops with fresh water. It’s currently on sale for $1,000, a $500 discount. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Omni S1 Pro robot vacuum and mop launched officially for $1,500, though currently discounted for…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The high-end configuration of the Microsoft Surface Laptop is on sale for $1,399 with the Snapdragon X Elite 12-core processor, 16GB of RAM, and 15-inch screen. It’s a well-designed Copilot+ PC with a light, stylish form factor, and a marathon battery life. It might be lacking in port selection for some users, and an OLED option would have made it a little more premium. It’s been a big year for Microsoft. All…

June Wan/ZDNET If you’re looking for a new smartwatch this fall, there are plenty of deals ahead of the big Black Friday shopping weekend next month: right now, you can get $130 off of the Galaxy Watch 6 Also: The best smartwatch and fitness tracker Prime Day deals still live  The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic isn’t Samsung’s most up-to-date smartwatch model, but it still offers an extensive Samsung Watch display (1.5 Super AMOLED) and includes…