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S3 bucket name-squatting CDK is AWS’ open-source framework organizations use to define their infrastructure as code (IaC), the process of provisioning and managing computing resources by using code rather than configuring physical hardware manually, using programming languages like Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript. In order to be able to use the AWS CDK, users need to bootstrap their environment to prepare it for CDK stack deployments. CDK bootstrapping creates a CloudFormation template file that deploys the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Soundcore’s new AeroFit 2 open earbuds are currently on sale for $99.99. This new model boasts rich audio performance, a comfortable design, and a stellar battery life. However, the AeroFit 2’s bass can be too much and overwhelm the rest of the audio output. more buying choices I’ve never been a big fan of open-ear wireless earbuds. They don’t prevent outside sound from leaking in, typically have poor bass output, and can…

Stack Social If you live near a BJ’s Wholesale Club and have been thinking about buying a membership, now is a great time: New members can buy an annual membership for just $20 (reg. $55) through this Stack Social deal — saving you 63%. Not only that, if you sign up through this deal, you’ll get a $20 store credit reward back when you spend $60 in your first 30 days — essentially making your…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET What’s the deal? Right now at Amazon, the Anker Nano Power Bank in the Shell White is 43% off, currently going for $17.09. The Nano Power Bank in all other colors (Black Stone, Ice Lake Blue, Lilac Purple, and Sprout Green) is 33% off, making these devices $20 each. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended Ever since Anker released the Nano 22.5W Power Bank over a year ago, I’ve had the fortune of testing it, and…

Kayla Solino/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways  The Snapsicle silicone straps upgrade the grip options on your Kindle and provide a secure hold to prevent drops.  At $21, Strapsicle is an easy and affordable Kindle accessory to make your reading experience even more comfortable.  If you prefer more ergonomic grips or don’t like the look of straps across the back of your Kindle, an alternative security option may be best.  If you’re an avid e-reader like me…

In 2017, the Court of Justice tossed out the Commission’s judgement, saying that the General Court did not examine all of Intel’s arguments as it was required to do. “The Court therefore sets aside the judgment of the General Court as a result of that failure in its analysis,” it concluded, referring the case back to the General Court “to examine, in the light of the arguments put forward by Intel, whether the rebates at…

lucadp/Getty Images More than 75% of developers and IT professionals rely on artificial intelligence (AI) for at least one daily professional responsibility, but 39% say they don’t trust AI-generated code, according to Google’s 2024 State of DevOps report. Google Cloud’s DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) team surveyed nearly 3,000 technology professionals globally and AI adoption is increasing rapidly within technology shops.  Also: 5 tips for choosing the right AI model for your business Over three-quarters (76%)…

Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images Looking for advice on how to protect your home and office from cyberattacks? A good place to start is with the people who do this stuff every day on behalf of the United States government. The folks at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created a simple Cybersecurity Basics page that boils down the technical information in its four-volume Digital Identity Guidelines to a set of crisp guidelines for small business…

JHVEPhoto/Getty Images The FTC has come down hard on hotel chain Marriott following a series of data breaches between 2014 and 2020 that harmed more than 344 million customers worldwide. In an Oct. 9 news release announcing a settlement order with the company, the agency said that Marriott must delete any personal data associated with a customer’s account upon request and restore any loyalty points lost because of the breaches. Further, the chain must dramatically tighten…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s IdeaPad Flex 5 2-in-1 is available now at Walmart for $679 It’s a durable budget laptop that comes with Windows S mode, a restricted but streamlined version of the operating system that improves performance. The restrictions that come with Windows S mode won’t make sense for everyone, and the laptop is on the heavy side. Lenovo’s IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solid budget 2-in-1 laptop in its own right, but it’s…