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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Privacy Hero 2, a $199 router available on FlashRouters, supports NordVPN and Surfshark alongside various VPN protocols. It comes with one year of access to Privacy Hero Wireguard VPN and, with a current promotion, one year of NordVPN. The company should improve the build quality and be more generous with the Ethernet cable’s length. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are excellent tools for improving online privacy and security. Most people sign up…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET At a time when technology permeates every aspect of our lives, from the smartphones in our pockets to the cloud services powering our businesses, finding the right tech can make all the difference. That’s why ZDNET’s team of subject matter experts, with over 30 years of experience, is committed to providing readers with in-depth, unbiased, and lab-tested reviews of the latest products and services. Also: How we rate deals at ZDNET in 2025…

If you have a business with product inventory or that sells goods and services, Shopify should be on your radar. The platform makes it easy to build a digital storefront for customers, whether they’re buying in person, online, or via social or digital marketplaces. Shopify plans start at $29 per month, billed annually, with additional tiers at $79 and $299 per month. A more expensive plan comes with lower processing fees, greater shipping discounts, and…

As its name tells you, customer relationship management, or CRM, software provides tools that businesses of any size can use to deal with customer relationships and interactions. Areas covered by CRM packages can include communication management and tracking; marketing assistance; lead and deal tracking; and financial analysis — all of which help businesses grow and optimize their sales channels. Also: The best remote access software: Expert tested If you run a small business that needs a…

The new research center aims to tackle quantum computing’s most significant challenges, including qubit noise reduction and the transformation of experimental quantum processors into practical devices. “By combining quantum processing units (QPUs) with state-of-the-art GPU technology, Nvidia hopes to accelerate the timeline to practical quantum computing applications,” the statement added. Several prominent quantum computing companies, including Quantinuum, Quantum Machines, and QuEra Computing, will collaborate with the center. The center will also have Academic partnerships including…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple recently launched its new entry-level iPhone 16e, with a three-year gap from the previous model giving the company time to implement a major refresh, including Apple Intelligence, an A18 chipset, a new cellular modem, a larger battery capacity, Face ID, and much more.  Also: I found an Android phone that can convince iPhone users to make the switch – and it’s not a flagship The best part — it is all packaged…