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Apple/ZDNETIf you have an Apple aficionado in your life, consider gifting them the new Apple Watch Series 10 More

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Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking for a sweet deal on an iPad, we got you covered. Apple’s flagship tablets rarely see sales, but with Black Friday behind us and the holidays fast approaching, Walmart has one of the best deals on the 10th-generation iPad we’ve seen all year. The 10th Gen, released in 2022, is Apple’s base-model iPad. It boasts substantial upgrades, like symmetrical bezels, a larger 10.9-inch display, Magic Keyboard Folio support, and the latest software version, iPadOS 16. Also: The 16 best tech stocking stuffers perfect for holiday gifting (and many are on sale now)Apple also moved the fingerprint sensor to the outer edge, and dual speakers flank the left and right sides when the tablet is held in landscape orientation. The best part? The whole unit weighs approximately one pound.ZDNET’s Kerry Wan went hands-on with the iPad 10th Gen 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

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Tineco Pure One Station 5 vacuum cleaner is available for $459. It’s a powerful cordless vacuum with a self-emptying base station, perfect for pet owners and parents. Some parts can be finicky, like lining up the floor brush on the base station, or its accessories getting stuck and not easily […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkPad T14s is on sale now, starting at $1,505. It’s is a powerful workhorse thanks to the new AMD Ryzen AI chipset and support for the speedy Wi-Fi 7 standard. Its display, on the other hand, isn’t all that impressive considering its price tag. –> Whenever Lenovo isn’t pushing […] More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETBetter online security, privacy tools, and strong encryption protocols are just some of the promises made by today’s top virtual private network (VPN) providers — so how do you choose the right one?At the heart of the service, you need robust encryption, backed up by a server network that offers locations suitable for how you want to use your VPN — whether it is at home, while traveling, or to access particular streaming services.  Also: The best VPN services: Expert tested and reviewedOver the years, the ZDNET team has whittled down our recommendations to a fraction of the branded commercial options available today. We lean upon our experience, testing, and research to advise you on what we consider to be the best VPNs in the market — but not all VPNs are created equal, or suitable for every use case.  Consider ExpressVPN More

gremlin/Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) recruiting tools keep coming, but can they help freelancers navigate a competitive job market?  On Wednesday, the freelancing platform Fiverr released Dynamic Matching, an AI-enhanced tool that it says “transforms how businesses can find and hire freelancers.” Both an AI writing aid and a talent search tool, the feature helps businesses perfect […] More