AT&T will take your damaged phone with its new 'free iPhone' deal. Here's how it works

AT&T will take your damaged phone with its new 'free iPhone' deal. Here's how it works

Kerry Wan/ZDNET AT&T’s latest iPhone trade-in promotion just made it much easier for existing iPhone users to upgrade to the latest models. For a limited time, the carrier will deduct up to $1,000 off an iPhone 16 model — whether that be the smaller variant or the Max — when customers trade in an iPhone 13 Pro (or later) in any condition. Qualification includes devices that are cracked, have swollen batteries, or have simply seen better…

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I pick this budget Lenovo ThinkPad over laptops that cost twice the price

I pick this budget Lenovo ThinkPad over laptops that cost twice the price

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 6 is available now starting at $839. It’s a solid budget business laptop with a wide range of configurations. The display and webcam might not be good enough for most users, and opting for higher-end hardware can nearly double the price more buying choices On the surface, Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkPad E14 doesn’t look much different from the previous model; it’s a quintessential ThinkPad with the familiar red…

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Cisco doubles down on AI with new, updated certifications

Cisco doubles down on AI with new, updated certifications

Essentials is geared toward data center network engineers, data center system engineers, IT infrastructure architects, and IT operations engineers. The training focuses on professionals working on a multi-vendor approach to building AI infrastructure. In addition to adding AI infrastructure skills to its data center certification track from CCNP to CCIE, Cisco is also working to add relevant AI and machine learning skills to its existing certifications. The focus on AI in training is important now,…

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The work tasks people use Claude AI for most, according to Anthropic

The work tasks people use Claude AI for most, according to Anthropic

gremlin/Getty Images As AI adoption grows, many are wondering how it will impact the labor market long-term (ChatGPT Deep Research has its own predictions). Anthropic is trying to find out. On Monday, the company published its first Economic Index, which investigates what kinds of employees are using Anthropic’s Claude chatbot and for what types of tasks. Taking a different approach than many AI and work studies hoping to map the future, Anthropic focused on similarities in work tasks rather…

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This smart lock is feature-rich, solves a common problem – and it's 40% off

This smart lock is feature-rich, solves a common problem – and it's 40% off

ZDNET’s key takeaways You can buy a Philips Home Access 4000 Series smart lock for the MSRP of $210 This smart lock is very responsive, taking quick action when commanded, and features plenty of unlocking options in the user-friendly app The lock is a bit slow in the process of locking itself and then being receptive to a code or fingerprint and makes some errors with fingerprint unlock What’s the deal? The Philips Home Access…

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I finally found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag (and it's under $20)

I finally found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag (and it's under )

ZDNET’s key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for $20. This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag. It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn’t replaceable or rechargeable. What’s the deal? The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card is on sale for $20, and through Presidents’ Day, you can add a…

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Cisco data center switches feature baked-in security for AI, networking duties

Cisco data center switches feature baked-in security for AI, networking duties

The N9324C, available soon, is positioned as an edge device where customers can inspect and protect traffic and access as users come in and out of the network, Wollenweber said. The second model, which will be released towards the middle of the year, is a top-of-rack switch with 25G ports as well as 100/400G uplinks for server connectivity. “We have some customers that are going to deploy these when they do their next network refresh….

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Why Elon Musk's $97 billion bid for OpenAI could disrupt Sam Altman's plans

Why Elon Musk's  billion bid for OpenAI could disrupt Sam Altman's plans

Michael Kovac/Getty Images OpenAI LLC, the for-profit artificial intelligence corporation seeking $40 billion in financing, will likely have a harder time raising money after Elon Musk, owner of xAI, offered on Monday to buy OpenAI Inc., the non-profit that owns OpenAI LLC. Musk’s bid of $97.4 billion offer was first reported by the Wall Street Journal‘s Jessica Toonkel and Berber Jin, citing a statement by Musk’s attorney Marc Toberoff.  Also: Need stock images? I tested Getty’s…

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Alabama Hacker Admits Role in SEC X Account Breach

Alabama Hacker Admits Role in SEC X Account Breach

A 25-year-old Alabama man has pleaded guilty to charges related to the January 2024 hacking of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X (formerly Twitter) account. This incident briefly caused a spike in the value of Bitcoin. Eric Council Jr., of Athens, Alabama, admitted in court to conspiring with others to gain unauthorized access to the SEC’s official social media account.  The hackers used the compromised account to falsely announce that the SEC had…

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IP Fabric expands network visibility, automation with platform update

IP Fabric expands network visibility, automation with platform update

For organizations using SD-WAN, the expanded support for Silverpeak and Viptela environments provides enhanced visibility into performance metrics and connectivity status across distributed networks. The platform update also introduces over 160 automated intent verification checks to help verify compliance and security posture. IP Fabric aims to differentiate against observability tools The market for network monitoring and observability is highly competitive with no shortage of vendors targeting organizations large and small. Bykov argued that his firm’s…

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