Amazon's Starlink challenger set for launch – here's when you'll be able to use it

Amazon's Starlink challenger set for launch – here's when you'll be able to use it

Amazon / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET If you’re waiting for an alternative to Starlink, Amazon’s answer is finally ready. Also: I turned my Starlink Mini into a near-perfect off-grid internet solution. Here’s how In a blog post yesterday, Amazon announced that 27 satellites will launch into low orbit next week from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., as a part of Project Kuiper. The launch will happen no earlier than noon Eastern on Wednesday, April…

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Is ChatGPT Plus worth your $20? Here's how it compares to Free and Pro plans

Is ChatGPT Plus worth your ? Here's how it compares to Free and Pro plans

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET When ChatGPT first launched two years ago, the AI chatbot was met with such high demand that OpenAI introduced a premium plan called ChatGPT Plus. This plan guaranteed access to the chatbot even during blackout periods. The plan’s perks also included access to OpenAI’s most advanced models, which at the time included GPT-4, making the $20 plan almost a no-brainer for superusers. However, as OpenAI’s offerings have continued to grow over the past…

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CrushFTP Vulnerability Exploited Following Disclosure Issues

CrushFTP Vulnerability Exploited Following Disclosure Issues

A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in CrushFTP, identified as CVE-2025-31161, has been actively exploited by remote attackers following a mishandled disclosure process. The flaw, which allows unauthenticated access to devices running unpatched versions of CrushFTP v10 or v11, has a CVSSv3.1 severity score of 9.8. Security analysts at Outpost24 said they originally discovered the vulnerability and sought to follow a responsible disclosure timeline, working with MITRE to secure a CVE on March 13, 2025. They…

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Payment Fraud Detection and Prevention: Here's All To Know

Payment Fraud Detection and Prevention: Here's All To Know

Key takeaways: With AI technology, payment fraud and fraud prevention have become more complex and sophisticated. Both financial data owners and businesses that accept illegal payments are directly affected by payment fraud. The best payment fraud prevention strategy requires careful risk assessment, planning, implementation, incident response preparation, and documentation. What is payment fraud? Payment fraud is the unauthorized use of an individual’s financial information to conduct illegal transactions. The overall strategy is to deceive individuals…

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Boost Agile team performance with scalable and flexible workflows with Lucid Software

Boost Agile team performance with scalable and flexible workflows with Lucid Software

Imagine one of your Agile teams is six months deep into a strategic digital initiative when they realize the solution isn’t working. Maybe it isn’t meeting customer requirements, or there is insufficient visibility into the project to specify where things are going off track. That’s not an uncommon scenario, according to The Agile Advantage study, in which 42% of Agile practitioners cited “unclear project requirements or scope changes” as top reasons for rework. A lack…

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This OnePlus 13 deal makes upgrading to the flagship Android a much easier decision for me

This OnePlus 13 deal makes upgrading to the flagship Android a much easier decision for me

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Spring is in the air, and not only are the flowers blooming, but so are great deals on some of the best phones we’ve tested so far. OnePlus is currently offering an interesting deal on its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13.  If you buy the mobile device, you’ll receive a free AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger and your choice of one of four phone accessories. You can pick from either a: Sandstone Magnetic…

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Garmin wants you to pay for AI features and enhanced software updates – is it worth it?

Garmin wants you to pay for AI features and enhanced software updates – is it worth it?

Matthew Miller/ZDNET The main reason I always have a Garmin watch on my wrist is due to the comprehensive ecosystem powered by Garmin Connect. While the service will continue to provide a free, personalized experience via its phone app and website, Garmin recently launched another option, called Garmin Connect Plus, for those who want more from their devices, and it is, understandably, rubbing the community the wrong way. More later. Also: New FDA-cleared blood pressure…

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HellCat Ransomware: What You Need To Know

HellCat Ransomware: What You Need To Know

What is HellCat? HellCat is the name of a relatively new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that first came to prominence in the second half of 2024. Like many other ransomware operations, HellCat breaks into organisations, steals sensitive files, and encrypts computer systems – demanding a ransom payment for a decryption key and to prevent the leaking of stolen files. So it’s your typical “double extortion” threat? Yes, although HellCat has been known to take a rather…

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I changed 12 Android phone settings to dramatically increase battery life (and why they work)

I changed 12 Android phone settings to dramatically increase battery life (and why they work)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I’ve spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was constantly tweaking device settings to squeeze every bit of juice out of their batteries. Thanks to this micromanaging, I successfully pushed the batteries on all my past smartphones to their absolute limit. I don’t want to horde this knowledge to…

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