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twomeows/Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways OpenAI and Anthropic, predictably, are getting the most money. Four vibe coding companies made the list, signaling a trend.  The report also revealed several under-the-radar companies.  As hype around AI has skyrocketed in recent years, and the biggest tech companies […] More

LIONEL BONAVENTURE/Contributor/AFP via getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways You have three ways to get a free Perplexity Pro subscription A free year is available if you’re a PayPal or Venmo user Government workers also get a free year If you’ve been interested in upgrading your […] More

Rui Xu/iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways More than half of people say they watch TV with captions on. Adults under the age of 45 are much more likely to use subtitles. 50% of people say they use subtitles to catch every word. […] More

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When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs from Oct. 7 to 8. The annual sale will last for two days in the fall, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household goods and electronics. Are Walmart products really cheaper on Prime Day? They can be! Ever since Black Friday first launched, online retailers have jumped on Amazon sales events to launch their own ‘anti-‘ sales events. If consumers are in the mood to shop, then retailers want a slice of the pie. As a result, expect to see sales, discounts, and flash deals from retailers, potentially including Walmart and Best Buy.How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?ZDNET authors only write about deals that interest us personally and include products that we own, have tested, or want to buy. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale, as is often the case with Apple devices), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents value for your money. We also considered 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 during limited-time events. How do I become a Walmart+ member? To become a Walmart+ member, you can choose between a few membership tiers. The annual membership is $98 a year, the monthly is $13 a month, the student membership is $50 a year, and assisted membership is $50 a year. You can sign up here More

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DimaSobko / iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14, 2025. You have free and paid options for extended updates. Doing nothing is not a safe option.   Have you decided what to do with your old Windows 10 PCs […] More