I recommend these Bose headphones for traveling and commuting – and every color is $80 off

I recommend these Bose headphones for traveling and commuting – and every color is  off

Jada Jones/ZDNET If you’re ready to upgrade to premium headphones with great sound, superb noise-canceling, and all-day comfort, I recommend the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones. They’re my top pick for over-ear headphones and noise-canceling headphones, and you can get them on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose. Even better, every colorway is on sale (excluding Deep Plum) and will stay on sale until March 30. Also: Why these Bose headphones are still the best I’ve…

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Apple Fights UK Over Encryption Backdoors as US Officials Warn of Privacy Violations

Apple Fights UK Over Encryption Backdoors as US Officials Warn of Privacy Violations

Image: garloon/Envato Images Senior officials from the U.K. have privately met with their U.S. counterparts to clarify that their request for access to encrypted data in Apple’s iCloud is not a blanket demand; instead, they are seeking access solely to data linked to individuals already involved in crimes such as terrorism, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the matter told the publication that the British officials emphasized separate warrants would be required for each access…

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IonQ, Alice & Bob roll out quantum breakthroughs

IonQ, Alice & Bob roll out quantum breakthroughs

“And therefore, does bring us closer to escape velocity,” he added. “When this will happen, and we’ll be able to present an Alice & Bob’s logical qubit under threshold depends on a variety of factors, but we can openly say that this is the current big work happening in the lab.” Alice & Bob uses cat qubits, which have built-in error correction. This is the sample approach that’s used by AWS’s recently announced Ocelot chip….

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I replaced my high-end Wi-Fi 7 router with a more affordable option – and didn't regret it

I replaced my high-end Wi-Fi 7 router with a more affordable option – and didn't regret it

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eero Pro 7 is available for $300. The tri-band Eero Pro 7 supports wireless speeds of up to 3.8Gbps and a coverage area of up to 2,500 square feet per unit, making it ideal for congestion management. As a midrange router, the Eero Pro 7 is not great for complicated smart home setups, and it’s also not the most attainable at $300 each. I’ve been testing the Eero Pro 7 for…

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OpenAI wants to trade gov't access to AI models for fewer regulations

OpenAI wants to trade gov't access to AI models for fewer regulations

MF3d/Getty Images OpenAI wants the government to review its AI models — in exchange for a break from state AI regulations. On Thursday, the company released a 15-page policy advisory in response to the Trump administration’s request for input, which will inform the administration’s forthcoming AI Action Plan. OpenAI offered to voluntarily let the federal government review its models in exchange for being exempted from state-specific regulations. The company positioned its proposal as a way to counter…

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AI factories: Is this the ‘secret success’ that unleashes innovation?

AI factories: Is this the ‘secret success’ that unleashes innovation?

Ambitious businesses are already eyeing the next leap forward in AI technology fuelled by the growing imperative to deliver business success driven by digital innovation. AI investment is growing at 29% Compound Annual Growth Rate and will hit $632bn by 2028, with almost a third of this being invested in GenAI projects.[1] The next horizon for savvy enterprises seeking to automate at hitherto unseen levels of scale in 2025 is agentic AI. This will, for…

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Worried about DeepSeek? Turns out, Gemini is the biggest data offender

Worried about DeepSeek? Turns out, Gemini is the biggest data offender

ZDNET Amid growing concerns over Chinese AI models like DeepSeek, new research suggests that fears may be overblown – at least when it comes to data privacy. In fact, some popular US-based AI chatbots might be collecting even more of your personal information. When DeepSeek debuted its flagship open-source AI model in January, the American tech industry was thrown into hysteria. Some embraced the competition — claiming this is “AI’s Sputnik moment” — but others? Well,…

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I found the external storage kit of every iPhone content creator's dream – and it's got MagSafe

I found the external storage kit of every iPhone content creator's dream – and it's got MagSafe

ZDNET’s key takeaways Super-fast SSD that’s speedy enough to handle Apple ProRes video recording The drive is small, thin, and light enough to attach to an iPhone without adding too much bulk or weight Systems that don’t support USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 will see significantly slower speeds. The iPhone is a fantastic tool for both budding and professional videographers, and it can easily capture stunning shots. However, the downside of using your smartphone for recording…

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Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram

Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram

An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is more than an annoyance. It’s the end result of an elaborate online syndicate of Chinese-speaking scammers selling ready-made cybercrime kits on Telegram for stealing credit cards and personal information, experts tell NBC News. The exact wording varies, but the scam texts generally tell the recipient that they’ve missed a toll payment and owe a small…

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What if AI ran ER triage? Here's how it sped up patient care in real-world tests

What if AI ran ER triage? Here's how it sped up patient care in real-world tests

dlewis33/Getty Images Anyone who is not in the medical profession and who has wandered into an emergency room may be baffled by the hours of waiting and the mysterious process by which nurses and doctors move patients through the stages of the ER. Researchers at Yale School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University wrote recently that an artificial intelligence program they’ve created can improve the emergency room process by making the task of triage more efficient…

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