Magic Leap Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Magic Leap extended its partnership with Google. The companies showed a prototype of AR/AI smart glasses. The collaboration merges strong features from each company. Magic Leap plans to bring its over 15 years of experience in the AR space to the booming AI […] More
Getty Images/JHVEPhoto Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways PayPal announced an agentic commerce services suite. This includes a new agentic payment solution called agent ready. The new store sync aims to help merchants fuel agentic commerce. To prepare for a future in which AI can make purchases on your behalf, […] More
Google Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Google just began offering Gemini for Home for early access. It’s compatible with most Nest speakers and existing smart home devices. You can sign up via the app and be notified when you’re off the waitlist. Gemini for Home brings the power of […] More
Azure is down everywhere. Microsoft Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Microsoft Azure went down globally today. Microsoft customer-facing services were affected. Recovery is expected soon. Last week, Amazon Web Services (AWS) went down, and many of us were miserable. This week, it’s Microsoft Azure’s turn to fall down and […] More
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Google Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Google just began offering Gemini for Home for early access. It’s compatible with most Nest speakers and existing smart home devices. You can sign up via the app and be notified when you’re off the waitlist. Gemini for Home brings the power of […] More
When is Black Friday? In 2025, Black Friday is set for Friday, November 28. It’s one of the best times of the year to score deep discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories from major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. We expect many of these sales to carry over until Cyber Monday, December 1. Is the PlayStation 5 really cheaper during Black Friday? Absolutely! Sony’s PlayStation 5 always sees significant discounts during Cyber Week. Retailers often cut prices on console bundles, controllers, and popular games, with price drops usually exceeding $100. This shopping event is one of the best times to pick up a PS5 or expand your game library. At the time of this writing, the price drops are rather humble. We are still in the lead-up to Black Friday, so expect things to improve later.How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?At ZDNET, we only highlight PlayStation deals worth your consideration; the same kind we’d consider ourselves. For this roundup, I specifically sought out PS5 consoles, bundles, accessories, and games about 15% off or more. Black Friday is still several weeks away, so the significant discounts aren’t available yet. Knowing this, I expanded my search to include lesser discounts to fill out the list. Although some price drops aren’t as deep as others, they’re still worth consideration because they offer unique value in other areas.I considered hands-on experience, real-world performance, and customer feedback. Every recommendation on this list is backed by careful research and expert insight so that you can confidently shop these early Black Friday sales. More
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways 54% of I&O leaders are using AI to cut spending, Gartner says. 50% also cited budget constraints as their biggest AI bottleneck. Industries are focusing less on AI hype, more on practical use. The great AI sobering-up is upon us. After years of feverishly racing to adopt […] More
