Russia, Apple, And the New Front Line in The Fight for Internet Freedom

Russia, Apple, And the New Front Line in The Fight for Internet Freedom

Russia’s reputation for suppressing internet freedom and free expression is well documented. VPNs have long had a contentious relationship with the Russian state, and in recent years they have been permitted only if they are approved by the government. Earlier this year, the Russian government went a step further, turning the screw on internet freedom by making it illegal to provide public instructions for setting up a VPN. At the time, it was clear that…

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This Asus laptop is my go-to MacBook alternative – and it's on sale at Best Buy

This Asus laptop is my go-to MacBook alternative – and it's on sale at Best Buy

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET What’s the deal? The 2K display model is no longer available for sale, but that’s okay because the 3K OLED version is available at Best Buy. The laptop housing a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card currently costs a discounted $1,200, while the 4070 build is $2,000. ZDNET’s key takeaways While technically a gaming laptop, the new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 may actually do more for the professional user than the average gamer….

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I invested in a subscription-less video doorbell, and it's paying off for my smart home

I invested in a subscription-less video doorbell, and it's paying off for my smart home

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is available now for $180. This doorbell features two cameras to give you complete visibility of the person at your door and any packages left on your porch, all with no monthly fees. Although the doorbell comes with 8GB of built-in local storage (enough for up to 60 days of event recordings), you need to add a Eufy Security HomeBase to get the most out of…

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This excellent ThinkPad for hybrid workers isn't even Lenovo's newest model (and it's 50% off)

This excellent ThinkPad for hybrid workers isn't even Lenovo's newest model (and it's 50% off)

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET What’s the deal? Lenovo has slashed the price of its 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon by half on its digital store. You can purchase the model housing an Intel Core Ultra 5 135U processor for $1,396 or the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U configuration for $1,734. Act fast because the latter is currently on clearance. ZDNET’s key takeaways After making calculated adjustments to last year’s model, Lenovo’s 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers a more…

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I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro Max with this pocket camera for video shooting – and can't go back

I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro Max with this pocket camera for video shooting – and can't go back

ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 has a reliable 1-inch CMOS sensor that captures stabilized 4K footage. It’s compact, has a built-in gimbal, and is very easy to use. The control pad can be wonky, and low-light performance takes a hit. more buying choices I didn’t expect a pocket camera to be one of my favorite tech gadgets of this year — not when smartphone cameras have gotten so good — but the…

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This 20-in-1 accessory kit is my favorite laptop essential (and it's on sale)

This 20-in-1 accessory kit is my favorite laptop essential (and it's on sale)

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? The 20-in-1 Laptop Cleaner Kit from walrfid is already cheap at $14. Right now, Amazon is offering a 5% coupon for the kit. You can also save more money by buying the product alongside select items. ZDNET’s key takeaways I tested a 20-in-1 gadget cleaning tool, which is available from Amazon for $14. The kit is compact, the components are all quality items that can be reused many times, and…

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Meta's latest update is a devastating blow to advertisers – what you need to know

Meta's latest update is a devastating blow to advertisers – what you need to know

CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images On January 31, 2025, Meta will deliver another blow to advertisers. 😩  Talk about a happy new year. 🥂 Meta has already started eliminating the ability to set new detailed targeting exclusions as of July 15, 2024. However, beginning Jan. 31, existing campaigns using these exclusions will stop delivering altogether. Also: 3 lucrative side hustles you can start right now with OpenAI’s Sora video generator Imagine running ads with no…

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These wireless earbuds are the reason why I've ditched Bose and Apple – and they're on sale

These wireless earbuds are the reason why I've ditched Bose and Apple – and they're on sale

Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Denon PerL earbuds in both black and white are currently on sale for $99 on Amazon. These are the best-sounding pair of earbuds I’ve found at this price point, with crisp, crystal-clear sounds straight out of the box. Six hours of battery life is right on average for earbuds in this price range. You’ve probably heard me rave about the Denon PerL Pro earbuds. There’s a good reason: they’re the…

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Is Platform Engineering a Step Towards Better Governed DevOps?

Is Platform Engineering a Step Towards Better Governed DevOps?

Since 2010, Puppet’s annual State of DevOps Report has tracked trends in IT, including security and, more recently, the growth of platform engineering. 2024’s edition, which includes the results of a survey of over 600 IT professionals worldwide, shows that security and platform engineering are now closely intertwined, with platform engineering teams now taking on more responsibility for security. Plus, the results show that these teams are making a tangible difference. Before diving into more details, it…

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Wiping your Android phone? Here's the easiest way to erase all personal data

Wiping your Android phone? Here's the easiest way to erase all personal data

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Getting a new Android phone is always a fun experience. You’re anxious to try out the device’s powerful chipset or whatever generative AI features it houses. But before you have fun with your purchase, I strongly recommend wiping out all personal data from the old phone. Also: This simple Gmail trick gave me another 15GB of storage for free – and I didn’t lose any files Bad actors are always lurking around, waiting…

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