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All-in-one (AIO) computers can do it all without sacrificing valuable desk space. These often-stylish AIO systems build the processor, storage, and other components directly into the display, so you don’t need a separate desktop tower, and you have fewer cables cluttering up your work area. AIO computers are convenient but have a few drawbacks compared to traditional desktop PCs.  Also: The best laptops you can buy: Expert tested These systems often have less powerful components, few…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET If you’re shopping for a new TV, chances are high that you’ll be split between OLED and QLED models. That’s because both panel display types offer noticeable differences and distinct qualities, as we’ll break down below.  In a snapshot, QLED (Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diode) TVs present brighter images than standard LCD TVs. This is because QLED TVs build on LED technology by integrating proprietary software with LED backlighting.  The layered nature of…

Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air with the M3 chip. Jason Hiner/ZDNET With Cyber Monday behind us and the big holiday sales still a couple of weeks out, we’re at an in-between moment with some quietly amazing sales. Case in point: Apple’s 13-inch M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM is currently $250 off at B&H: up there with some of the best deals we saw during Black Friday.    Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air M3 set the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is available now for $1,299 for the 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD configuration. It pairs a ton of customizable features with a nice display, surprisingly beefy speakers, and a marathon battery. A few physical design choices might be of concern for some users, and I wish it had an OLED. more buying choices Lenovo announced its new Intel-powered Aura Edition laptops at IFA in Berlin…

NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty Images With the holiday season upon us, many companies are finding ways to take advantage through deals, promotions, or other campaigns. OpenAI has found a way to participate with its “12 days of OpenAI” event series. On Wednesday, OpenAI announced via an X post that starting on Dec. 5, the company would host 12 days of live streams and release “a bunch of new things, big and small,” according to…

Apple Apple’s App Store carries nearly two million apps across different devices. All are meant to suit different purposes and enhance your life in some way, whether it be entertainment, wellness, productivity, or more. Out of those millions, Apple’s App Store editors chose 17 apps that stood out amongst the rest — the 2024 App Store Awards honorees.  Also: iOS 18.2 rolls out to iPhones: Try these 6 new AI features today These awards were…

Tharon Green/ZDNET Do you need to be an Amazon Prime member to get deals?  For the most part, no, you do not need to be a Prime member to shop holiday savings. Unlike Prime Day events, Cyber Week and the lingering sale events are not members-only sale events and are open to non-Prime members. However, keep in mind that there may be some exclusive Prime-member-only offers and perks you won’t have access to without a…

Chesnot/Getty Images A debilitating service outage has hit several of Meta’s apps, with thousands of people across the United States having reported issues accessing their Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp accounts. According to the monitoring website DownDetector, the outage appears to have started at around 12:36 p.m. EST, with Facebook being hit first before moving on to the platforms. Facebook, in particular, seems to have been affected the worst, as service interruption reports peaked at 107,005…

Winter is the perfect time to curl up under a blanket with a good book — or an entire library. A great reading tablet will let you carry hundreds of titles in a lightweight device, and it will have a battery that lasts days. It should also be lightweight enough that you can hold it for hours without straining your wrists.  Also: The best tablets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed E-readers allow you to…