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traumlichtfabrik/Moment/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Austria’s Ministry of Economy has migrated to a Nextcloud platform. It’s the latest move in a European trend to shift away from Big Tech. European governments and agencies want to control sensitive data. Even before Azure had a global failure this week, […] More

Lenovo Legion 9i <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo Legion 9i is available in multiple configurations starting at $3,299. It’s a powerhouse with an 18-inch 3.8K display, excellent cooling system, and desktop-level performance. However, the computer’s heavy weight and short battery life make it less than ideal for travel. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a […] More

travellinglight/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Per-seat software licenses may soon be obsolete. Most software will soon be purchased by agents. Prepare for consumption-based pricing models. Goodbye, per-seat software licensing? Goodbye, software as a service? Vendors ahead in the artificial intelligence (AI) space – […] More

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James Keith/Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google.  ZDNET’s key takeaways OpenAI announced character cameos for Sora. Characters come with their own names and personality traits. Sora is temporarily available in the US without an invite code. If you thought your Instagram feed already had a lot of AI-generated videos […] More

When is Black Friday? Black Friday used to be on the last Friday of November each year. However, many retailers now offer their own sales over the course of a whole week, and so you can expect sales to appear from around Monday, Nov. 24. Black Friday itself falls on Friday, Nov. 28, and leads into Cyber Monday on Dec. 1.Are Apple products really cheaper during Black Friday? They can be! Some products, such as older iPads, typically are discounted by around $50 or more during sales events and this tends to appear every year. I wouldn’t expect massive price cuts for new, flagship Apple devices, but more often than not, you can save a few dollars.How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?ZDNET only writes about deals that capture our own interest — devices and products we want, need, or would recommend not only to our readers, but to friends and family. Our experts look for deals at least 20% off (or hardly ever on sale), using established price-comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually worth your time. We also examine customer reviews and rely on our own hands-on experience with new tech to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products we’re recommending. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice and to make you aware of price drops so you can shop smarter.  More