More stories

  • in

    I’ve never been a gaming PC guy, but this laptop changed my perspective for the better

    Lenovo Legion Pro 7i <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Legion Pro 7i (2025) is a top-tier gaming laptop, on sale now for $2,450. It effortlessly runs the latest gaming titles, exudes premium power, and features a 16-inch OLED display that demands your attention. Besides the high price, all that hardware runs hot, it’s power-hungry, and […] More

  • in

    Get your news from AI? Watch out – it’s wrong almost half the time

    Iana Kunitsa/Moment via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways New research shows that AI chatbots often distort news stories. 45% of the AI responses analyzed were found to be problematic. The authors warn of serious political and social consequences. A new study conducted by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) […] More

  • in

    OpenAI’s latest acquisition could mean more agentic experiences for your Mac

    OpenAI Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways OpenAI acquired Software Applications Incorporated.  The company is behind Sky, an AI-powered interface for Mac.  OpenAI aims to integrate Sky’s MacOS features into ChatGPT.  OpenAI has just added to its streak of acquisitions with Software Applications Incorporated (SAI). The company, founded by former […] More

  • in

    Shop the 20+ best early Best Buy deals for Black Friday 2025

    When is Black Friday? This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28. Cyber Monday follow shortly after on Monday, Dec. 1. Are deals really cheaper during Black Friday? The holiday season, including Black Friday, is generally a great time to scoop up deals on a multitude of products, including flagship tech. While it’s true to shop smart you need to be aware of sly tactics like markups and faux discounts, price tracking tools like Keepa and CamelCamelCamel make it easier than ever to ensure you’re getting the best deal possible. Black Friday is also an excellent time to save on last year’s latest tech, as we’ve seen dozens of new releases in phones, TVs, laptops, tablets and more over the last 6 months. Also: Worried about rising tech prices? Try these 5 easy ways to shop smarter right nowHow did we choose these early Black Friday deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or 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.  More