The LG soundbar I prefer for my home theater slaps with immersive audio – and it's not the newest model

The LG soundbar I prefer for my home theater slaps with immersive audio – and it's not the newest model

ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is optimized for the company’s OLED TVs with immersive audio features. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price. The soundbar has many features, but some of the best ones require a newer LG TV model. more buying choices LG released the S95TR soundbar earlier this year, following much hype, as a high-end complement to its newest OLED TVs. The…

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Samsung's new flagship laptop rivals the MacBook Pro, and it's not just because of the display

Samsung's new flagship laptop rivals the MacBook Pro, and it's not just because of the display

ZDNET’s key takeaways Pre-orders for the Galaxy Book5 Pro start at $1,349. It sports a brilliant 3K touchscreen and large touchpad, plus Intel’s Lunar Lake chip delivers next-gen performance. Despite the better hardware, this laptop shares some of the design flaws as its predecessor. Whenever a new laptop comes out, consumers expect it to launch with several new features. But sometimes, manufacturers focus on refining a device’s use case instead. That’s how I felt after…

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Email marketing is back and big social is panicking – everything you need to know

Email marketing is back and big social is panicking – everything you need to know

MirageC/Getty Images Storytime! 😄 There I was, many, many, many moons ago, struggling to make Facebook ads work. I would complain to anyone who would listen that I couldn’t get these ads to work, and my customer acquisition cost was through the roof.  Also: The billion-dollar AI company no one is talking about – and why you should care Then, I heard what could only be described as an angel say, “Have you tried email…

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Revisiting Docker Hub Policies: Prioritizing Developer Experience | Docker

Revisiting Docker Hub Policies: Prioritizing Developer Experience | Docker

At Docker, we are committed to ensuring that Docker Hub remains the best place for developers, engineering teams, and operations teams to build, share, and collaborate. As part of this, we previously announced plans to introduce image pull consumption fees and storage-based billing. After further evaluating how developers use Docker Hub and what will best support the ecosystem, we have refined our approach—one that prioritizes developer experience and enables developers to scale with confidence while…

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The most critical job skill you need to thrive in the AI revolution

The most critical job skill you need to thrive in the AI revolution

rob dobi/Getty Images A few weeks ago, The World Economic Forum dropped its predictions for the future of jobs and the seismic shift in the workforce over the next five years (2030). Here’s a link: The Future of Jobs Report 2025 Let me tell you, this thing is really well put together. As a connoisseur of well-formatted PDFs, this one goes hard. Also: Searching for your dream job? Google’s new career AI tool can help…

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Kickstart 2025 with the Top Five in Cisco U. Essentials

Kickstart 2025 with the Top Five in Cisco U. Essentials

Cisco U. Essentials is designed for individuals and teams embarking on their journey into the world of IT and networking. This foundational level learning plan caters to beginners and those with limited experience, offering an accessible entry point into Cisco technologies. Whether you’re a student, career changer, or tech enthusiast looking to solidify your understanding, Cisco U. Essentials provides the tools and training you need necessary to build a strong technical foundation across networking subjects….

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Google Announces Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures in Cloud KMS

Google Announces Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures in Cloud KMS

Google announced on Thursday the development of quantum-safe digital signatures (FIPS 204/FIPS 205) in Google Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS) for software-based keys. This is available in preview. The search giant also provided a high-level view into its post-quantum strategy for Google Cloud encryption products, including Cloud KMS and the Cloud Hardware Security Module (Cloud HSM). More Google news & tips Mounting concern over public-key cryptography systems This is significant, the company said, because…

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Apple Breaks Silence on UK Probe, Removes Data Protection Tool From UK Users

Apple Breaks Silence on UK Probe, Removes Data Protection Tool From UK Users

In response to a U.K. government inquiry about access to data sequestered on Apple devices, Cupertino has removed access to the Advanced Data Protection encryption feature from U.K.-held devices. “We have never built a backdoor or master key to any of our products or services and we never will,” an anonymous Apple representative wrote in a statement emailed to TechRepublic. Must-read Apple coverage UK wants law enforcement to be able to access data on individual…

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4 Pixel phone tricks every user should know – including my favorite

4 Pixel phone tricks every user should know – including my favorite

Adam Breeden/ZDNET I’ve been a Pixel phone devotee since the beginning, and one of my favorite features is the call-screening capability that debuted with the Pixel 3 in 2018. I don’t remember the last time I answered an unnecessary call, and I can’t imagine switching to a phone without it.  Also: The best Google Pixel phones of 2025: Which one should you buy? Over the years though, Pixel call screening — now named Call Assist —…

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Windows Notepad and Paint are still free – but the AI will cost you. Here's how much

Windows Notepad and Paint are still free – but the AI will cost you. Here's how much

ZDNET For years, we’ve been able to freely use all the features in Windows apps like Notepad and Paint. But those days seem to be gone. Yes, the core features are still freely accessible, but the latest AI skills? Not so much. Also: How to remove Copilot from your Microsoft 365 plan A Windows forum post published Thursday described the ways that Microsoft has added AI to Notepad and Paint in Windows 11. In Notepad, you…

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