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WiiM Ultra music streamer <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The WiiM Amp Ultra is available on Amazon for $329. If your preferred method of listening to music is via streaming services, this is a great amp to own. To use a turntable, you’ll need a preamp. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. I’m […] More
Baseus EnerGeek GX11 power bank with 4G hotspot <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus EnerGeek GX11 is a power bank and 4G hotspot in one for $129 on Amazon. Its built-in SIM-free hotspot works in over 150 countries, and is a no-fuss way to get online. The global data plans are pricey but the regional […] More
Jada Jones/ZDNETTo me, there’s no better way to spend several hours of my time than in a packed airplane, squished next to strangers, 30,000 feet in the air, traversing through time and space. I hate flying (in case you didn’t pick up the sarcasm) so a solid pair of headphones to watch hours of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” is a must to make it bearable.Also: Best headphones and earbuds of 2025There are plenty of headphones and earbuds that are great in their own right, but the real test is taking a pair through a major airport and on a flight. Over the past six weeks, I took five pairs of headphones through airports in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York City — multiple times — and assessed each of their performance. Travling to New York from Atlanta twice, and to L.A. from Atlanta twice, I wore the Sonos Ace, Sony WH-1000XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), AirPods Pro 3, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). Here’s how each pair excelled, as well as some areas where they fell short.Sonos Ace: ATL to LGA roundtrip More
Azure is down everywhere. Microsoft Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Microsoft Azure went down globally today. Microsoft customer-facing services were affected. Recovery is expected soon. Last week, Amazon Web Services (AWS) went down, and many of us were miserable. This week, it’s Microsoft Azure’s turn to fall down and […] More
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Google Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Google just began offering Gemini for Home for early access. It’s compatible with most Nest speakers and existing smart home devices. You can sign up via the app and be notified when you’re off the waitlist. Gemini for Home brings the power of […] More
When is Black Friday? In 2025, Black Friday is set for Friday, November 28. It’s one of the best times of the year to score deep discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories from major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. We expect many of these sales to carry over until Cyber Monday, December 1. Is the PlayStation 5 really cheaper during Black Friday? Absolutely! Sony’s PlayStation 5 always sees significant discounts during Cyber Week. Retailers often cut prices on console bundles, controllers, and popular games, with price drops usually exceeding $100. This shopping event is one of the best times to pick up a PS5 or expand your game library. At the time of this writing, the price drops are rather humble. We are still in the lead-up to Black Friday, so expect things to improve later.How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?At ZDNET, we only highlight PlayStation deals worth your consideration; the same kind we’d consider ourselves. For this roundup, I specifically sought out PS5 consoles, bundles, accessories, and games about 15% off or more. Black Friday is still several weeks away, so the significant discounts aren’t available yet. Knowing this, I expanded my search to include lesser discounts to fill out the list. Although some price drops aren’t as deep as others, they’re still worth consideration because they offer unique value in other areas.I considered hands-on experience, real-world performance, and customer feedback. Every recommendation on this list is backed by careful research and expert insight so that you can confidently shop these early Black Friday sales. More
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways 54% of I&O leaders are using AI to cut spending, Gartner says. 50% also cited budget constraints as their biggest AI bottleneck. Industries are focusing less on AI hype, more on practical use. The great AI sobering-up is upon us. After years of feverishly racing to adopt […] More
