<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The 2024 Mac Mini is considerably smaller and faster, has two USB-C ports on the front, and upgrades the base RAM from 8GB to 16GB, all while staying at the $599 starting price (when not on sale). While you could pair this compact computer with Apple’s premium – albeit high-priced – […] More
fotograzia/Getty Images The internet (and especially my inbox) has been awash with buzz about vibe coding, a term coined by a former OpenAI founder and master programmer who waxed poetic about using an AI to do a lot of his coding’s more prosaic work. I went into substantial depth about that post and the definition […] More
When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025? Amazon’s Spring Sale will return this year on Tuesday, March 25, and end on March 31. Amazon confirmed its second annual Big Spring Sale event on March 18. 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 about deals we want to buy — laptops we actually have tested and would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends.What are the best Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals?ZDNET’s experts are searching through Amazon Spring Sale deals to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:You can also find the best Amazon Spring Sale deals by price:And the best deals from other retailers this week: More
ZDNETFamily life can get hectic, especially when there is a constant deluge of events and activities that must be planned and carefully orchestrated. You’ve seen the cliché whiteboard hanging on a kitchen wall in just about every family sitcom in the modern era. In the digital age, however, it’s best if those calendars can be accessed by the entire family from anywhere.If you’re a Mac family, you’re in luck because sharing those calendars is easy within Apple’s Calendar app. Once you’ve shared a calendar with your family members, they can view it from their Macs, iPhones, and iPads. You can also share calendars so that only certain members of the family (say, your significant other) can edit them. You might want the kids or roommates to have read-only access to a specific calendar.Also: I found an iPhone and Mac browser that’s faster, safer, and easier than SafariWhich brings up another point — you can share multiple calendars with different people and set different privileges for each one. Fancy. You might think this process is challenging, but it’s not. In seconds, you can have these calendars shared, and once the invitees accept the invitation, they’re set. A word of caution In light of certain sharing disasters reported in the news, as with anything you share with others, make sure to carefully understand what you’re sharing and with whom you’re sharing it. You don’t want to share a family calendar with the wrong person or give the wrong person admin rights to a calendar they shouldn’t be able to edit. Also: This quick Mac tip saves me time and clicks all day longIn other words, be careful with this. Information in the wrong hands can be damaging. How to share your Apple Calendar What you’ll need: To share calendars, you’ll need an Apple device and someone to share the calendar with. You’ll also need iCloud enabled on your device (as that is how calendars are shared in the Apple ecosystem). Keep in mind that although the recipient doesn’t have to have an iCloud email address, they do have to have an iCloud account. That’s it. Let’s share. I’m going to demonstrate this on a MacBook Pro running macOS version 15.3.1. More
baona/Getty Image Many people are turning to AI chatbots for personal needs, whether companionship or emotional support. However, in recent months, there have been heightened concerns about the potential harms of using this technology over human interactions. According to new research from OpenAI in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, higher use of chatbots […] More
Adam Breeden/ZDNETAmazon’s second annual Big Spring Sale (commonly known as the Amazon Spring Sale or Spring Deal Days in the UK) officially kicked off today, Tuesday, March 25. Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale deals live nowThe last week has already been littered with plenty of early offers at the retailer, but the official Big Spring Sale will extend through Monday, March 31. Earlier this month, Amazon shared that customers can expect savings of up to 40% off categories like home, outdoor, and more, highlighting daily deal drops, select Prime-only offers, and more. Also: How to score Amazon Big Spring Sale deals without paying full price for PrimeAs ZDNET’s deal connoisseur, I’m using my extensive hands-on tech experience and seasoned commerce skills to cover sales and deals. I break down everything you need to know to shop like a pro any time of the year — plus all of the details about Amazon’s first major sale event of 2025. Be sure to check back here for everything you need to know to shop savvy this Big Spring Sale, especially as the event gets into full swing. Also: Amazon’s Spring Sale is incoming, but so is Walmart Super Savings Week and Target Circle WeekWhen is Amazon’s Spring Sale?Amazon’s Big Spring sale starts today, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. My early estimations — based on information shared on Amazon’s Seller Forum in February — placed the Big Spring Sale returning on Wednesday, March 26. On March 18, Amazon confirmed that the second annual Big Spring Sale event will begin on Tuesday, March 25, and end on Monday, March 31, 2025. More
ZDNETGIMP 3.0 has finally arrived. This latest release has been a long time in the making, and it is a massive improvement over the 2.x iteration of the software.Also: The 5 GIMP features I depend on most when editing images (and how I use them)I’m not going to do a deep dive into all of the features that come with this upgrade. There are, however, some key additions that have greatly improved GIMP. What’s new in GIMP 3.0?This new release offers quite a bit of new goodies, which you can read all about in the official release notes.For me, though, it’s not about one feature over another; it’s about the comprehensiveness of this release. All of a sudden, GIMP seems more serious, like it’s better aligned to compete with Photoshop, and that’s been a real sticking point for this open-source image editor. All of those new features and the improved UI come together to make one of the most important releases for GIMP that I can remember. Below are my top four favorite upgrades. 1. Easier text manipulation I regularly depend on the ability to add and edit text within images. This is especially important when creating book covers. In version 2.0, I could add the text and then go back to the toolbox to manipulate what I had added (change the font, the size, the color, etc.). There was also a pop-up that appeared when you created text, which was supposed to allow you to quickly edit the text without having to go back to the toolbox. Also: 10 Linux apps I install on every new machine (and why you should, too)Unfortunately, that never really worked well for me. With GIMP 3.0, that feature works very well. I can quickly adjust the font size and other attributes in real time, which makes for a much more efficient workflow. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Hisense Canvas TV is a lifestyle set that delivers practical image quality and a trendy aesthetic. The matte-treated display, fairly punchy colors, and free collection of artwork are easy to appreciate. The QLED panel falls short in contrast and HDR brightness, and it’s on the bulkier side. more buying choices […] More
