The best iPad Pro cases of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

The best iPad Pro cases of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

The middle of winter is the perfect time to find a protective and stylish case for your iPad Pro. After all, a premium iPad Pro case is a necessary investment to safeguard your expensive tech. You will need a case that combines versatility, aesthetics, and durability to transform your tablet into a powerful ultra-portable computer. Also: The best iPads of 2025: Expert tested Our team has rigorously tested the best iPad Pro cases on the market…

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Is your internet being throttled? Here's how to find out (and stop it)

Is your internet being throttled? Here's how to find out (and stop it)

ZDNET There are myriad reasons your internet connection might be slow. There is a checklist for troubleshooting most of these issues, and the solutions range from surprisingly easy to complex and expensive. Also: Slow home internet? 3 simple things I always check first for faster Wi-Fi The problem of internet “throttling,” though, is not on a typical troubleshooting checklist because it is intentionally perpetrated by your internet service provider. Your slow connection may have nothing at…

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Have the Last Word Against Ransomware with Immutable Backup

Have the Last Word Against Ransomware with Immutable Backup

With incidences of ransomware on the rise, nobody should even be thinking that an attack is something that couldn’t happen to them, let alone speak those words into existence. And for organizations that believe a breach couldn’t happen to them because they store their data in the cloud are burying their heads in the sand. All companies are vulnerable to ransomware. According to analyst estimates, cybercriminals were able to extort more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency…

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The best budget earbuds of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

The best budget earbuds of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

I’ve tested dozens of earbuds as a tech product reviewer, and one thing I’ve learned is that you rarely need to spend more than $100 for a high-quality earbud. Audio technology has gotten so good — and so affordable — that many brands offer impressive earbuds with clear sound, great battery, and a comfortable build for anywhere from $20 to $100.  Just because it’s possible to pay a budget price for a pair of earbuds…

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Arm secures Meta as first customer in chip push, challenging industry giants

Arm secures Meta as first customer in chip push, challenging industry giants

Arm’s business shift mirrors Nvidia’s model, where chip designs are developed in-house but actual manufacturing is outsourced to foundries like TSMC. This approach allows Arm to enter new markets while reducing capital expenditure on chip fabrication. However, the move could create tensions with long-time partners like Apple, Qualcomm, and Nvidia, who must now consider whether their reliance on Arm’s technology puts them in direct competition with it. “Arm already holds a near-monopoly in certain semiconductor…

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UK’s AI Safety Institute Rebrands Amid Government Strategy Shift

UK’s AI Safety Institute Rebrands Amid Government Strategy Shift

The UK’s AI Safety Institute has rebranded to the AI Security Institute as the government shifts its AI strategy to focus on serious AI risks with security implications, including malicious cyber-attacks, cyber fraud and other cybercrimes. The UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle announced the pivot at the Munich Security Conference, three days after the AI Action Summit in Paris. “The changes I’m announcing today represent the logical next step in how we approach responsible AI development –…

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The best portable jump starters of 2025: Expert tested

The best portable jump starters of 2025: Expert tested

A dead car battery in the middle of the winter can leave you stranded at the worst possible moment. Sure, traditional jumper cables work in a pinch, but they rely on the kindness of a passing stranger. What if nobody is around? This is where a portable jump starter comes in. A portable jump starter gives you the power to revive your battery anytime, anywhere. Today’s portable jump starters go beyond just a quick boost,…

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I was skeptical of these $50 earbuds, but jogging with them completely changed my mind

I was skeptical of these  earbuds, but jogging with them completely changed my mind

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus MC1 Open Ear Clip-On Earbuds are on sale on Amazon for $60. They’re some of the most comfortable I’ve worn for exercising, and easily stay put when moving around. Although the MC1 earbuds don’t produce the best sound, it’s quite clear and loud enough for you to hear in most situations. The open-air earbud format was never one that got me terribly excited. Part of the problem is that they…

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How AI is empowering tech leaders — and transforming procurement

How AI is empowering tech leaders — and transforming procurement

When it comes to IT procurement, “time is money” is an understatement. For many organizations, the procurement process eats up six to nine months — an expensive exercise in a time of digital transformation, when both tech agility and organizational leadership define business success. That’s why the CIO of today is no longer solely a manager of technology — they’re also strategic business leaders balancing the fine line between long-term strategy and immediate implementation. The…

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Why these wireless earbuds are the best option from Apple – and not the AirPods Pro

Why these wireless earbuds are the best option from Apple – and not the AirPods Pro

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Powerbeats Pro 2 retail for $250 in vibrant Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange colorways. The earbuds can replace your smartwatch or fitness tracker, offering exercise and activity data via companion apps. The sound isn’t very robust, delivering weak bass and hollow mids. I’ve tested dozens of earbuds over the past year, and even new releases can feel monotonous after a while. Most brands make product upgrades in small…

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