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Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Vivobook S 15 More

Adam Breeden/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Amazon is running a sale on the TCL QM85 (2024) More

Charlie Osborne/ZDNETHere at ZDNET, we extensively cover the virtual private network (VPN) market and keep an eye out for any worthwhile deals.  Over at Stack Social, we’ve spotted an interesting promotion for anyone who wants to use VPN software to mask their online activity from prying eyes, including ISPs, marketers, and other groups that may track what websites you visit and what online services you use.  Also: The best VPN servicesThe VPN in question is from AdGuard, a company well-known for its ad and tracker-blocking technologies. Now, you also have the option to try out their standalone VPN, which could provide an additional layer of privacy to protect your browsing.  What I like about this deal is the price. For $35 (90% off), you can sign up for a five-year plan, which gives you access to a VPN for the equivalent of around $0.58 per month. The subscription includes 10 simultaneous device connections, and AdGuard operates a no-logging policy. One- and three-year subscription AdGuard VPN deals are also available for $15 and $25, respectively, and while inexpensive, they are more in line with typical promotions offered by other VPN providers. Also: The best VPN for streamingThe mobile iOS and Android versions of this VPN are easy to set up, with a clean layout and a simple menu bar. You can opt for the default “smart” location just by clicking a button, or you can wander through the server and country list (over 60 locations) to find your preferred location. Its speeds are fine, and I didn’t notice any real difference in my browsing or app usage. There is a caveat, though: I can’t recommend this VPN for purely MacOS usage. During my testing, I found it a challenge to even sign in, and it is extremely slow. In short, the mobile user experience is what you would expect from a decent VPN, but the MacOS app needs a lot of work. (We do have a list of VPNs that are great for Mac, if you need one.) A free option is available, but keep in mind that VPN traffic, connection speed, and server locations are very limited.  More

Amazon/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking for a new digital storage option, Amazon has a deal on the 4TB Samsung T5 Evo More

Samsung/ZDNETWhether you’re a console or PC gamer, your display can make or break your gaming experience. The Samsung Odyssey Ark More

JuSun/Getty Images Last week, Anthropic (which has a $4B investment from Amazon) announced that Claude 3.5 Sonnet now supports data analysis. TechCruch’s headline for this capability was “Anthropic’s AI can now run and write code.” That is technically correct, but don’t get too excited. Claude isn’t going to sit there and simulate all your code […] More

Magnetic breakaway USB-C connector – right angle configuration. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThese 240W USB-C connectors More

Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is paving the way for everyone to become their own software developers. But at the same time, AI may render many extraordinary skills unnecessary. That’s the word from Thomas Davenport of Babson College and Ian Barkin, a venture capitalist, in their latest book, All Hands on Tech: The […] More