Chesnot/Getty Images A debilitating service outage has hit several of Meta’s apps, with thousands of people across the United States having reported issues accessing their Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp accounts. According to the monitoring website DownDetector, the outage appears to have started at around 12:36 p.m. EST, with Facebook being hit first before the outage […] More
Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air with the M3 chip. Jason Hiner/ZDNETWith Cyber Monday behind us and the big holiday sales still a couple of weeks out, we’re at an in-between moment with some quietly amazing sales. Case in point: Apple’s 13-inch M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is available now for $1,299 for the 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD configuration. It pairs a ton of customizable features with a nice display, surprisingly beefy speakers, and a marathon battery. A few physical design choices might be of concern for some users, and […] More
NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty Images With the holiday season upon us, many companies are finding ways to take advantage through deals, promotions, or other campaigns. OpenAI has found a way to participate with its “12 days of OpenAI” event series. On Wednesday, OpenAI announced via an X post that starting on Dec. 5, the […] More
Apple Apple’s App Store carries nearly two million apps across different devices. All are meant to suit different purposes and enhance your life in some way, whether it be entertainment, wellness, productivity, or more. Out of those millions, Apple’s App Store editors chose 17 apps that stood out amongst the rest — the 2024 App […] More
Tharon Green/ZDNET Do you need to be an Amazon Prime member to get deals? For the most part, no, you do not need to be a Prime member to shop holiday savings. Unlike Prime Day events, Cyber Week and the lingering sale events are not members-only sale events and are open to non-Prime members. However, […] More
The Bose Soundlink Max looks like an unassuming speaker, but it delivers in all the right areas. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Bose Soundlink Max More
Jason Hiner/ZDNETSoundbars are gaining in popularity because of their sleek design and ability to provide an ample boost in audio quality compared to built-in TV speakers. Even with their plug-and-play nature, you can make a few modifications to help unleash the best possible sound quality. Also: The best soundbars of 2024: Expert tested and recommendedWhether you’re new to soundbar setups or a self-proclaimed audiophile, familiarizing yourself with some key settings can take your viewing and listening experience to new heights. Read on for five pointers on how to optimize your soundbar’s performance. More
