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    This is the camera I recommend to most new photographers – especially at its price

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is a great starter for aspiring photographers. It features a 24-megapixel sensor for great image quality and color and can capture 4K (UHD) video at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a flip-out preview screen. more buying choices What’s the deal? On Amazon, […] More

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    Security firm discovers DeepSeek has ‘direct links’ to Chinese government servers

    Flavio Coelho/Getty Images Just weeks into its new-found fame, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is moving at breakneck speed, toppling competitors and sparking axis-tilting conversations about the virtues of open source software.  Also: US sets AI safety aside in favor of ‘AI dominance’ However, numerous security concerns have surfaced about the company, prompting private and government […] More

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    The 45+ best early Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live right now

    ZDNETThough we’re well past the holiday deals season, don’t worry. Major retailers are dishing out some serious deals on top tech for you, your home, or a loved one — especially ahead of Presidents’ Day 2025. Perhaps one of the most notorious online retailers to check out now? Amazon — where you can shop savings anytime of year. From headphones to robot vacuums to TVs, now’s your chance to snag savings near or equal to those we saw during Cyber Week 2024 on tech including flagship Amazon devices, Apple products, laptops, headphones, and more. I scoured the sales to bring you the best Presidents’ Day deals already live at Amazon, so you can shop for savings as early as right now. The best Amazon Presidents’ Day deals  Dyson Airwrap Hair Styler More

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    I tried a $200 robot vacuum from Amazon – it left my more expensive models in the dust

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways At $199, the Tapo RV20 Max is an affordable option that works surprisingly well. The RV20 Max robot vacuum features strong 5,300Pa suction, great navigation skills that don’t use the bump-and-run system, and plenty of customization options for the price. On the downside, the Tapo RV20 Max doesn’t have great obstacle […] More