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Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip giant Nvidia, which dominates the training of artificial intelligence, sold thirty-one billion dollars worth of the systems last quarter, it reported Wednesday evening As chief executive of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, who co-founded the company, is also the chief evangelist of all things AI these days. As such, he spent Wednesday evening telling Wall Street analysts about the important applications being made possible with the technology. Also: Google’s AI podcast tool transforms…

Kayla Solino/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Strapsicle silicone band for Kindle is 25% off (or more) right now in most colors and sizes of the Strapsicle hand straps. Grab most pairs on sale for only $16 (save $5). Snag the same deal directly from Strapsicle, too.  ZDNET’s key takeaways  The Strapsicle silicone straps upgrade the grip options on your Kindle and provide a secure hold to prevent drops.  At $21, Strapsicle is an easy and…

Sony/ZDNET Black Friday is almost here, making it a great time to purchase a new speaker system for that TV you got on sale. Although the holiday shopping season is all about buying for others, who says you can’t splurge on yourself, too? If you or a loved one expressed interest in revamping your home theater products, the Sony Bravia Quad speaker set is $500 off right now. Also: The best Black Friday deals live now…

Black Friday deals are in full swing, and many retailers are offering early and eye-grabbing deals ahead of the major shopping event. Some of the most exciting deals include home theater bundles, as you can find many soundbar, subwoofer, and rear speaker bundles for hundreds of dollars off of their original price. So, if you or a loved one have expressed interest in revamping your home’s audio equipment, there’s no better time than Black Friday to…

June Wan/ZDNET If you’re looking for a new smartwatch, there are plenty of deals to be had as Black Friday sales start to go live across retailers: Right now, you can get $160 off of the Galaxy Watch 6 making it just $140.  Also: The best Black Friday smartwatch and fitness tracker deals  The Galaxy Watch 6 isn’t Samsung’s most up-to-date smartwatch model, but it still offers an extensive Samsung Watch display (1.5 Super AMOLED) and…

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…