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    Drawer full of USB cables? This gadget helped me find the ones that work

    Treedix multifunction USB cable tester <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Treedix multifunction USB cable tester is available on Amazon for $42. This handy, pocket-sized USB cable can run a handful of tests, and has an easy-to-read display. It’s a niche gadget that won’t be necessary for everyone. –> <!–> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred […] More

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    Don’t know Photoshop? Adobe’s new AI tool can do image edits for you now – just ask

    Adobe Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Adobe has launched new AI image-generating tools at Adobe Max. Adobe Firefly Image Model 5 is the company’s most capable model. The Prompt to Edit feature lets you edit images using natural language. OpenAI’s launch of DALL-E 2 in 2022 ignited an AI […] More

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    Is your company spending big on new tech? Here are 5 ways to prove it’s paying off

    twomeows / Moment / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Digital transformation success is a fast-moving target. Smart CIOs collaborate with business peers to define outcomes. These outcomes are tracked and traced across multiple variables. Digital transformation success remains an elusive target. Just as you’ve completed […] More

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    Shop the best early Kindle deals for Black Friday 2025

    When is Black Friday 2025? Black Friday takes place on Nov. 28 this year. During the sale, retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target cut prices on thousands of products (and many products from brands Amazon owns, like Kindle, Alexa, Ring, and more). Unlike Prime Days, which mainly discounts Amazon products, Black Friday is the universal deals day. Since more retailers participate, there’s more competition (and sometimes better deals). Are Kindles really cheaper on Black Friday? Because Kindles fall under one of the many brands Amazon owns, Amazon will normally drop prices during Black Friday and Cyber Monday on them. I’ve been covering these Kindle deals for over two years, and there is always a price drop on the devices during the sale event.How did we choose these Black Friday deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.  More

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    Best early Black Friday tablet deals 2025: 10 sales out now

    When is Black Friday? Black Friday is an annual shopping event that occurs the day after Thanksgiving Day in the US. This year, it falls on Friday, Nov. 28. However, you can expect deals the week leading up to the day, as well as all weekend long.Are tablet deals really better on Black Friday?For some big-name brands, Black Friday is the only time specific devices go on sale all year. It’s also the time of year that you’ll see the biggest discounts for popular devices like the iPad, Kindle, and more, so yes, it’s definitely a better time to snag a deal on a tablet than other sales events. How did we choose these Black Friday deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.  More