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AWS Summit 2025 at the Javits Center in NYC.  Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETForget the old Apple slogan, “Think different.” For Deepak Singh, VP of developer agents and experiences at AWS, the mantra of the future is “work differently,” and the way he wants to do that is through agentic AI.”I think people get too hung up on the automation and efficiency, part of which are outcomes,” said Singh. “We are working differently, but the way we are working different is making us more effective because [agents are] solving harder problems or more problems than you could do before.”Also: AWS aims to be your one-stop-shop for AI agents from Anthropic, IBM, Perplexity, and othersSingh sat down with ZDNET on Wednesday, shortly after AWS introduced a bevy of new tools and features centered around agentic AI solutions. Among the biggest announcements were Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, a new enterprise-grade platform designed to facilitate the implementation process for new agents, and a new virtual store within AWS Marketplace, which allows customers to choose agents from Anthropic, IBM, Perplexity, Salesforce, and other vendors.At the core of the announcements is the ability to make organizations more easily adopt, customize, and deploy AI agents in their organization. This ease of access to AI agents inherently means the technology will be more rapidly deployed, and that the way people work will be transformed rapidly — but Amazon postulates it’s for the better. Work smart Singh, whose work focuses on building experiences that optimize how developers build software, told ZDNET that agentic AI offers workers of all levels the opportunity to build more efficiently.For example, Singh said a software developer intern could spend more time learning how the system works instead of learning the intricacies of a new programming language. Ultimately, a better understanding of the system, facilitated through interactions with AI agents, can help the intern develop the project they are working on.  More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Yeedi S14 Plus is available for a retail price of $1,400, though an introductory offer puts it at $999 for a limited time. The Yeedi is a big upgrade from almost any robot vacuum on the market right now, with 18,000Pa of suction and a self-cleaning mop roller. The S14 […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is a full-color, color paper, and ink paper tablet available at Verizon for $239. It’s a great entertainment tablet for daily use that also functions very well as an e-reader. Although the screen is versatile, don’t expect the graphics to compare to those on an […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The RedMagic Astra gaming tablet is available on Amazon starting at $700. The tablet offers unmatched performance for an Android tablet. When the fan is in use on the Astra, the battery does drain a bit faster, and the price is up there for a tablet. –> As far as gaming […] More

OnePlus Nord N30 June Wan/ZDNETMidrange smartphones like the OnePlus Nord N30 are a nice alternative to high-end devices like the OnePlus 13. They provide a premium experience without the exorbitant cost. And now, thanks to a new Amazon Prime Day deal, this already affordable phone is even cheaper.Also: This midrange OnePlus phone undercuts the Galaxy S25 – and it’s on sale for $110 offRight now, the OnePlus Nord N30 More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The H20 Tri 2 headphones are available now on Amazon for $149 With sound superior to other bone-conducting headphones, the Tri 2 makes exercising a treat However, the controls of these headphones can be a bit awkward, and the Memory mode does have a bit of a learning curve. more buying […] More

While I test tablets and other devices for work, I’m also a voracious reader and have been a Kindle user for over a decade. I enjoy staying on top of the latest technologies and devices as they come out so I never miss out on new gadgets. As a ZDNET writer, I ensure everything I write about is worth your time and money. We’re writers, not salespeople, so I don’t recommend a product that I can’t stand behind.  More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Marshall Heston 120 is a one-box soundbar (no rear speakers or sub included) that retails for $999. This soundbar delivers a fresh design and plenty of bass, audio features, and connectivity ports. For a first-generation product, it retails for as much as its well-established, acclaimed rivals. –> The Marshall Heston […] More