ZDNET’s key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it’s only $13 at Amazon. It can pump out as much as 240W of power. I just wish it was suitable for data transferring or powering monitors. These ever-handy 240W USB-C magnetic adapters come in a two-pack and are on sale for just $13 for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale event. That’s 24% off the regular price of $17. A hill I’m always…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker Nano 10,000mAh 30W power bank is on sale for Amazon’s Spring Sale for $30. This is one of the most intuitive power banks I’ve tested, from the built-in display to the onboard USB-C cable that doubles as a carrying strap. I wish it supported wireless charging, too. Have you ever been in such a rush that you grabbed a power bank to keep your smartphone from dying, only to find…

Thus, “there is little impact of not ‘patching’ the vulnerability,” he said. “Organizations using centralized configuration tools like Ansible may deploy these changes with regularly scheduled maintenance or reboot windows.”  Features supposed to improve security Ironically, last October Ubuntu introduced AppArmor-based features to improve security by reducing the attack surface from unprivileged user namespaces in the Linux kernel. It didn’t quite do that. “This is an unintended consequence where a security control was put in…

Sapphire/AMD/ZDNET If you’ve been disappointed by the lack of graphics card deals during the Amazon Spring Sale, right now at Walmart you can pick up a Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7800 XT for $690. That’s a discount of $335 that you can put towards upgrading the rest of your gaming setup. But you’ll have to hurry because there are only a handful left. Also: The best anti-Amazon Spring Sale deals live now This AMD desktop…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Fitbit Ace LTE is a kids’ smartwatch and fitness tracker that costs $230 (on sale for $180 right now), with a proprietary Ace Pass LTE data plan costs $10 a month or $120 annually. The Fitbit Ace LTE features a rich, kid-friendly platform that is easy to navigate, and the monthly fee is inexpensive. However, the watch doesn’t feature sleep-tracking insights or support for receiving images or voice messages, and parents…

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  Amazon’s Spring Sale runs through Monday, March 31.  Are laptops really cheaper during Amazon sales?  Absolutely. Retailers and manufacturers have plenty of reasons to discount their laptops: new models coming out, overstock in a particular configuration, etc. Now, many of these discounted events align with Amazon’s sales, allowing retailers to clear inventory as part of the sale events.  How did we choose these Spring Sale deals? ZDNET only writes…

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I have been exercising with fitness trackers like smartwatches and smart rings for over a year, and the devices have helped me track my progress over time, check my vitals during workouts, understand my recovery, and motivate me to keep my activity streaks alive. Whether you’re dialing into your fitness routine or want to learn more about your activity patterns, a health tracker can uncover the details of your activity and sleep throughout the day,…

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  The Amazon Big Spring Sale is happening from March 25 through March 31.  Are robot vacuums really cheaper during Amazon sales?  Yes, robot vacuums are actually cheaper during Amazon sales. Prices often reach all-time lows during Prime Day events and the Amazon Big Spring Sale. You can find robot vacuum discounts sporadically throughout the year, but these big sales events tend to feature the biggest discounts and are often…