Vertigo3d/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways A researcher developed an exploit that hijacks passkey authentication. The exploit depends on a non-trivial combination of pre-existing conditions. Neither the passkeys nor the protocol was proven to be vulnerable. At this year’s DEF CON conference […] More
When is October Prime Day 2025? Amazon’s October Prime Day sale will be held on October 7 and 8, 2025. But you can already find markdowns on gaming desktops and laptops, components and accessories ahead of the official sale.Are gaming PCs, peripherals, and video games really cheaper on Prime Day? While you won’t see super steep markdowns like you might during the holiday shopping season, there are still some great deals to be found during Amazon’s October Prime Day sale. Brands like Dell, HP, and Corsair offer discounts on everything from pre-built desktops to case fans and headsets.How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?I chose the steepest discounts on the most trusted and well-known brands in PC gaming, like HP, Dell, Corsair, and SanDisk. I also tried to include a wide range of products for both budget-conscious gamers and anyone looking to invest in high-end components for the ultimate PC gaming setup. More
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Here’s pair of Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses and Neural Band in the Sand color. Kerry Wan/ZDNETMeta officially unveiled its first AI smart glasses with a built-in screen, the Meta Ray-Ban Display, at Meta Connect 2025. The company also revealed that the glasses will be available to purchase starting on September 30. However, if you want to buy a pair of the $799 smart glasses, you can’t just pre-order them online. Instead, you’ll have to book a demo More
Thomas Trutschel/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Microsoft announces more Copilot features within Teams. AI agents will assist in Teams meetings and messaging channels. These features solidify companies adopting agentic AI tools to increase employee productivity. Productivity-centered AI tools for enterprises are becoming commonplace – a recent study […] More
Prime Day is almost here — again. Amazon’s annual sale is now semi-annual, with the next one taking place Oct. 7-8. This one is called Prime Big Deal Days, and it’s two days long. We can expect that Amazon will cut prices on its company-owned brands, like Kindle, Ring, and Alexa devices, during this deals event. But more retailers, including Apple, Samsung, Oura, Google, and Garmin, slash prices on their health trackers to participate. So, what does this mean for you? October Prime Day could be a great time to buy a wishlist item you’ve been putting off, or get your holiday shopping done early. Also: The best smartwatches we’ve testedI’m rounding up some of the more attractive smartwatch and fitness tracker deals on sale ahead of and during the October Prime Day event. I’m only including products I have tested myself or a ZDNET colleague has tested and recommended. While the product offerings below could compel you to buy a smartwatch now, I’d advise waiting until two weeks from now, when the prices could be further cut. Best early Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals More
Apple iPhone Air <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The thinnest and lightest iPhone yet offers Pro performance at a competitive $999 price point. It’s designed to feel burdenless, and that’s the biggest reason to buy one over the iPhone 17 series. You’ll just have to settle for only one camera, average battery life, and a single-firing […] More
