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Sandisk/ZDNETAmazon’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales event kicks off tomorrow, but we’re already seeing great deals on storage drives. Right now, you can snag Sandisk’s Extreme Pro Portable 2TB SSD More
Apple/ZDNETBlack Friday is still a week away, but some retailers are offering seasonal savings right now. The new Apple Watch Series 10 is one product already seeing holiday savings. The Watch Series 10 is on sale for $349 at Walmart More
LG/ZDNETAs we approach Black Friday and Cyber Week, LG has opened preorders for a brand-new display: the 27-inch UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor GX7 More
Amazon/ZDNETAs Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, draws nearer, Amazon is already unveiling outstanding deals on home security devices, including from Ring and Echo. For a limited time, Prime members can get a second-generation Indoor Cam and Ring Battery Bundle More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETApple has rushed out emergency patches for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac that squash a couple of serious security bugs. The two zero-day vulnerabilities may have already compromised Intel-based Macs in the wild, but the updates are designed for iPhones and iPads as well.Three new support documents describe the bugs: one for iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1, another for MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and a third for Safari.Also: I replaced my M1 MacBook Pro with a base model M4 – and it blew my $3,000 laptop awayThe update for iOS and iPadOS is aimed at the Phone XS and later, the 13-inch iPad Pro, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd generation and later, the 11-inch iPad Pro 1st generation and later, the iPad Air 3rd generation and later, the iPad 7th generation and later, and the iPad mini 5th generation and later. The update for MacOS is designed for any computer compatible with MacOS Sequoia.Labeled CVE-2024-44308 and titled JavaScriptCore, the first flaw is defined as: “processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.” This means that a malicious website designed to exploit the vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of your device. In resolving the issue, Apple said only that it was addressed with improved checks.Known as CVE-2024-44309 and titled WebKit, the second flaw is defined as “processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to a cross site scripting attack.” This one means that an attacker who injects malicious scripts into an otherwise safe website could compromise or steal sensitive data. The fix here, according to Apple, was to resolve a cookie management issue. More
Score a Microsoft Office license now at a big discount. StackSocial Whether you’re setting up your new laptop or using a machine you’ve had for years, access to Microsoft Office is a necessity for many of us to get things done. Right now, you can buy a lifetime license to the 2019 version of Microsoft Office Professional […] More
My keychain essentials. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI own countless multitools and other gizmos, but I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve needed something and it’s been left at home or in the car because it’s just not possible to have a toolbox dangling off my belt.Yet what I do have with me most of the time is my keychain — and, as it turns out, it’s the perfect way to EDC (Everyday Carry) useful bits and bobs. Also: I use this tablet more than my iPad Pro, and it costs a fraction of the priceIn fact, my keychain is the one bit of kit that I get asked the most questions about. People are often surprised at the things I carry around. I guess most people just carry their keys on their keychains. Weird.Here’s a tour of what I carry on mine. Don’t feel like you need everything on this list. Remember, the beauty of this approach is that you can customize your EDC to suit your needs.1. KeySmart Air More
Screenshot by Jason Perlow/ZDNETFor decades, the friendship between Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock symbolized Star Trek’s core message of unity and hope. But for fans like me, their story felt unfinished — until now.As a lifelong Star Trek fan, I have always cherished the bond between Kirk and Spock. Their friendship was the heartbeat of the original series, embodying humanity’s best ideals by transcending logic and emotion. This is why Star Trek: Generations (incidentally, the movie my future wife and I saw on our first date) left me with bittersweet closure 30 years ago. While Kirk’s death was undeniably heroic, sharing his final moments with Captain Picard felt incomplete because Spock wasn’t there. I have always wished for a different ending where Kirk and Spock could share a final farewell.Also: How Apple, Google, and Microsoft can save us from AI deepfakesWhen Leonard Nimoy passed away in 2015, that dream seemed impossible. But thanks to the Roddenberry Archive, that longing has been addressed. Their new short film, 765874 — *Unification*, brings together William Shatner’s Kirk and Leonard Nimoy’s Spock in a deeply emotional farewell that left me in tears. Directed by Carlos Baena and enhanced by advanced AI and deepfake technology from the cloud graphics firm OTOY, the film bridges a decades-old gap in the Star Trek universe and provides the moment of closure that fans like me have been craving for years.[embedded content]A reunion that feels rightWatching Kirk and Spock share the screen again feels like reconnecting with an old friend. The film imagines Kirk leaving the Nexus, where he existed outside of time after Generations, to visit Spock in his final moments. This profoundly emotional encounter blends nostalgia with raw poignancy. For fans who grew up with these characters, it feels like both a farewell and a celebration of their bond.The performance is a testament to the care and artistry behind the production. Actor Lawrence Selleck portrays Spock’s physical presence, while advanced CGI and deepfake technology restore Nimoy’s unmistakable features. The result is a seamless blend of old and new, preserving Spock’s essence in a way that feels authentic. Every expression and nuance — from his calm demeanor to the famous eyebrow raise — reflects the Spock we know and love. More
