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Women are severely underrepresented in top leadership roles across the business world. Only 10.4% of the Fortune 500 companies have women CEOs. In an AP survey of S&P 500 companies, only 25 of 341 CEOs were women. That disparity extends into the technology sector. The Women in Tech organization reports that 17% of tech companies have a woman CEO, and only 25% of all C-suite jobs are held by women. But there are a number…

Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images Seventy-five percent of retailers say AI agents will be essential for a competitive edge by 2026, according to the sixth edition of the Connected Shoppers report by Salesforce, based on a survey of 8,350 shoppers and 1,700 industry decision-makers.  Also: AI agents aren’t just assistants: How they’re changing the future of work today Here is the executive summary of the report: Stores’ evolving roles enhancing the shoppers’ journey: While digital channels multiply and social…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  Amazon confirmed its second annual Big Spring Sale event on March 18, and publicly unveiled that the sale begins on Tuesday, March 25 and will end on Monday, March 31.  Also: Everything you need to know about Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025 Do I have to be a Prime member to shop Amazon’s Spring Sale? No, you don’t have to be a Prime member to shop this…

ZDNET’s key takeaways KeySmart’s SmartCard is available from Amazon for $40 (3-pack for $90). It’s super thin, works with both Android and Apple iOS, has a wireless rechargeable battery, and is IPX7-rated. It needs to be recharged every 5 months or so. more buying choices For a limited time, ZDNET readers can save $10 (25% off) on a single pack of the KeySmart SmartCard with the code ‘25ZDNET2025‘ or $20 off (23% off) on a…

For professional photographers, photo editing software is critical to their workflow. Some types of image software focus on traditional edits including tweaking exposure, contrast, grain, or adding bokeh and blur effects. Others rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance images or even generate them on your behalf. You can also download apps focusing on creative effects, combining art and photography. Also: I’ve been testing AI image generators for years – and my new favorite surprised me…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is available now for $180. This doorbell features two cameras to give you complete visibility of the person at your door and any packages left on your porch, all with no monthly fees. Although the doorbell comes with 8GB of built-in local storage (enough for up to 60 days of event recordings), you need to add a Eufy Security HomeBase to get the most out of…

rob dobi/Getty Images A widespread “smishing scam” is targeting people for their personal information under the guise of unpaid tolls. In recent months, the American public has been hit with waves of texts claiming they owe unpaid tolls or E-ZPass bills. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has logged more than 60,000 reports of the such texts, a spokesperson told NBC News. Also: These phishing attacks are now targeting Mac browsers – how to protect…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Anker’s MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station is available for purchase for $110. The charging station has a compact form factor, comparable to a deck of cards, while still being able to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch simultaneously with impressive speed.  If you don’t happen to own an Apple Watch, you can likely find other, less expensive charging station alternatives to better suit your charging needs.  Anker’s MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station…