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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways  Anker’s Nano Power Bank is small, portable, and perfect for on-the-go.  It is available for around $30 in USB-C or Lightning configurations.  It may not be enough battery juice for some people, though it’s only designed for a slight boost.  Anker’s Nano USB-C Power Bank is currently on sale in every color for $24, a 20% discount from the regular price.  I was able to get my hands on Anker’s…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE starts at $649, with 128GB of storage and AI features included. Large 6.7-inch AMOLED display and an enduring 4,700mAh battery are the top two strengths. At its price, the S24 FE faces stiff competition from Google, OnePlus, and Samsung itself. more buying choices Samsung’s  128GB Galaxy S24 FE has been discounted on Amazon. Every single color option (Gray, Blue, and Graphite) now costs $550.  One of the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Xgimi’s Horizon S Max is on sale now for $1,609. It offers sharp, vibrant picture quality that punches well above its price tag, and the new gimbal design is easy to set up. Its minimal port selection might be a problem for some. more buying choices Amazon has given the Xgimi Horizon S Max a 15% discount, with the 4K projector dropping to $1,610 in time for its Big Spring Sale event.  Simply…

Microsoft Microsoft is launching a series of AI agents for its Security Copilot program designed to help professionals more easily protect their organizations against today’s security threats. Announced on Monday, Microsoft built six of the new agents, while five come from third-party partners. All will be available for preview starting in April. Integrated with the software giant’s security products, the six Microsoft-created agents aim to help security teams handle high-volume security and IT tasks. Taking…

ZDNET’s key takeaways At $199, the Tapo RV20 Max is an affordable option that works surprisingly well. The RV20 Max robot vacuum features strong 5,300Pa suction, great navigation skills that don’t use the bump-and-run system, and plenty of customization options for the price. On the downside, the Tapo RV20 Max doesn’t have great obstacle avoidance, often getting its brush tangled with cables and small items. The Tapo RV20 Max robot vacuum is on sale for…

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  Amazon’s Big Spring Sale returns Tuesday, March 25, and ends Monday, March 31. Also: Everything you need to know about Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025 Are deals really better during Amazon sales?  Deals on flagship Amazon products are typically the best during Amazon’s own sales. These sales are also a great opportunity to scoop up decent savings across dozens of categories. Keep in mind that you’ll be able to shop…

23andMe/ZDNET I was an early 23andMe user. While I knew a good deal about my family history — primarily Scottish-Irish who came to the US in the aftermath of the 1845-52 Irish potato famine — I wanted to know more. At first, 23andMe was useful, but now it’s another story.  Once a genetic testing trailblazer, 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This came after years of financial instability, operational missteps, and growing concerns over…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Amazon has discounted the M4 Mac Mini by a cool $70 as part of its new Spring Sale event. It now currently sits at $530. While this isn’t the lowest it’s ever been, this is still a solid price drop for the compact desktop. I recommend taking advantage of the deal if you’re in the market for a new computer. Also: The 95+ best early Amazon Spring Sale tech deals live now Other configurations…

Sigma BF camera in silver. Sigma Corp. Cameras were long ago overtaken by smartphones, but one class of camera, the “mirrorless,” has seen a surge of interest in the past five years. Since 2019, unit sales of mirrorless cameras have grown by 150%, overtaking their predecessor, the DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera.  An amazing 5.6 million mirrorless cameras were sold last year, two-thirds of the total digital camera market, according to data gathered by the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Xgimi’s Horizon S Max offers sharp and vibrant picture quality that’s well above its price tag. The new gimbal design is convenient and easy to set up. Minimal port selection might be a problem for some more buying choices Amazon has given the Xgimi Horizon S Max a 15% discount, with the 4K projector dropping to $1,610. Act fast because this is a limited-time deal. The Xgimi Horizon S Max is one of…