Why the Even Realities G1 are the smart glasses to beat in 2025 – and I've tested several pairs

Why the Even Realities G1 are the smart glasses to beat in 2025 – and I've tested several pairs

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Even Realities G1 smart glasses sport an excellent micro-LED optical engine projector for display. These glasses can help you navigate, translate, and use them as a teleprompter. The G1 is an expensive pair at $599, and costs add up if you opt for prescription lenses. I’ve had the Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses for a couple of months now. While I haven’t been able to wear them every day consecutively, I’ve…

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VPN-ready routers may be a smartest way to connect to Wi-Fi now. I put one to the test

VPN-ready routers may be a smartest way to connect to Wi-Fi now. I put one to the test

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…

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4 surprise products we could see at Samsung Unpacked 2025 – and are worth getting excited about

4 surprise products we could see at Samsung Unpacked 2025 – and are worth getting excited about

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung is kicking off its first Unpacked event for 2025 this coming Wednesday, on January 22. Although there are still a few more days until airing, we have a good sense of what will be revealed. Spoiler: The Galaxy S25 series will undoubtedly be the star of the show. Also: Samsung Unpacked 2025: How to watch and what to expect New Galaxy smartphones are usually shown off during the first Unpacked of the year. Plus,…

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You need a router-based VPN in 2025. Here's why and how to set one up

You need a router-based VPN in 2025. Here's why and how to set one up

BlackJack3D/Getty Images Virtual private networks are no longer just for tech enthusiasts and privacy buffs — they’ve become an essential tool for navigating a more restricted internet. VPNs offer a lifeline to digital freedom and security, from bypassing censorship to securing data from prying eyes.   In the US, legislation in several states has blocked adult websites or placed them behind strict age gates. Regional policies limit access to various types of content, including streaming services and…

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You need a router-based VPN in 2025. How why and how to set one up

You need a router-based VPN in 2025. Here's why and how to set one up

BlackJack3D/Getty Images Virtual private networks are no longer just for tech enthusiasts and privacy buffs — they’ve become an essential tool for navigating a more restricted internet. VPNs offer a lifeline to digital freedom and security, from bypassing censorship to securing data from prying eyes.   In the US, legislation in several states has blocked adult websites or placed them behind strict age gates. Regional policies limit access to various types of content, including streaming services and…

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How To Fight Scattered Spider Impersonating Calls to The IT Help Desk

How To Fight Scattered Spider Impersonating Calls to The IT Help Desk

Imagine you worked for years on building your cyber defense. You built all the systems you need, all the policies are in place, and you are humming along. When the proverbial “cyber walls” became too high, the cyber gangs decided to try something new. Instead of breaking your cyber walls, cracking them, jumping over them, or tunneling underneath them… what if they decided to go around them? If you operate an IT Help Desk, use…

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How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025

How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025

Mihaela Rosu/Getty Images On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop delivering security updates to your Windows 10 PC unless you’re willing to pay an exorbitant price to join the Extended Security Updates program.  If you try to upgrade to Windows 11 on a PC that’s more than a few years old, you’ll be told — in no uncertain terms — that your old PC doesn’t qualify because its CPU isn’t on the official list of compatible…

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Can you still get a Windows 10 upgrade for free in 2025? Short answer: Maybe

Can you still get a Windows 10 upgrade for free in 2025? Short answer: Maybe

by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Note: This article was originally published in January 2017. It has been updated multiple times since then to reflect the most current information. The most recent update was on January 18, 2025. When Microsoft released Windows 10 in 2015, it offered the new operating system as a free, no-strings-attached upgrade for anyone still running a supported, fully activated previous version of Windows. That offer was only supposed to last for…

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How Government Agencies Can Level the Cybersecurity Playing Field With AI/ML

How Government Agencies Can Level the Cybersecurity Playing Field With AI/ML

The threat cybercriminals pose to federal information systems and networks is real and pervasive. Defending against unauthorized intrusions is a full-time effort for federal agencies and the contractors that support them. Complicating the effort, today’s cyber resilience is both challenged and bolstered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, with cyber defenders and cybercriminals vying to gain the edge. Harnessing AI/ML for Early Threat Detection and Defense In cybersecurity, early detection is paramount. AI, with its…

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What to expect from Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy S25 Ultra, AI features, and more

What to expect from Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy S25 Ultra, AI features, and more

Considering that Samsung’s Unpacked invitation reads, “The new Galaxy S series is about to set the bar once again for mobile AI experiences now and into the future,” it’s nearly certain that the S25 lineup will launch at the event.  When Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite in October, the company shared that Samsung would be one of the leading manufacturers to adopt the mobile platform. With this event being Samsung’s first release since the Snapdragon 8…

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