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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Want free AI training from Microsoft? You can sign up for its AI Skills Fest now

Want free AI training from Microsoft? You can sign up for its AI Skills Fest now

lcva2/Getty Images I know you’ve heard of gamification, but have you ever heard of festification? That’s what Microsoft will be doing in April and May, with the Microsoft AI Skills Fest. It’s a little odd, but it also looks like it might be a heck of a lot of fun. Also: Microsoft at 50: Its incredible rise, 15 lost years, and stunning comeback – in 4 charts I’ve written a lot about Microsoft over the…

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Amateur Hacker Leverages Bulletproof Hosting Server to Spread Malware

Amateur Hacker Leverages Bulletproof Hosting Server to Spread Malware

A new, relatively low-skilled cyber threat actor has been uncovered leveraging the services of a bulletproof hosting provider (BPH) to deploy malware under the guise of legitimate software. The hacker, known by the moniker ‘Coquettte,’ was discovered by DomainTools researchers while investigating malicious domains hosted on Proton66. Proton66 is a Russian bulletproof hosting provider notorious for enabling cybercrime by ignoring abuse complaints. DomainTools shared its findings on Coquettte’s activity in a report published on April…

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Exploring the confluence of tech and sustainability for a better future

Exploring the confluence of tech and sustainability for a better future

Anand Deodhar, Group CIO/ Head IT, Force Motors, highlights, “With sustainability at the forefront of business strategy, Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) are pivotal to shaping the automotive industry’s future. Their role surpasses mere compliance, driving innovation, efficiency, and corporate responsibility. By integrating data analytics, automation, and green IT initiatives, Force Motors can align digital transformation with ESG goals, ensuring long-term sustainability while driving business growth.” Abhijit Chatterjee, CISO and Sr. Director IT, TCG Lifesciences asserts…

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Cisco Meraki Add-on for Splunk, New and Improved!

Cisco Meraki Add-on for Splunk, New and Improved!

Introducing version 3 of the Cisco Meraki Add-on for Splunk.       A Splunk technical add-on (TA) is a modular component that normalizes, validates, and enriches specific data sources before indexing in Splunk to enable proper searching, reporting, and analysis without changing the underlying raw data. Keeping track of your networks shouldn’t feel like detective work. But when you’ve got multiple Meraki organizations, various vendors, security concerns, and performance issues to monitor,…

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Mobile World Congress 2025: SOC in the Network Operations Center

Mobile World Congress 2025: SOC in the Network Operations Center

Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona delivered on every promise – a record-breaking event with 109,000 attendees from 205 countries, with over 2,900 exhibitors, sponsors, and partners showcasing an impressive array of cutting‐edge topics, from 5G and IoT to Unified Security for the AI-driven Future. As always, Cisco’s presence showcased a suite of innovations, such as the latest secure connectivity solutions, demonstrated next‐gen wireless innovations, and made several high-profile media announcements that underscored our commitment…

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David Liras, nuevo Chief Digital and Information Officer de Moeve

David Liras, nuevo Chief Digital and Information Officer de Moeve

Moeve ha anunciado formalmente la incorporación de David Liras a sus filas como Chief Digital and Information Officer. Una maniobra con la que la energética busca seguir impulsando su transformación tecnológica y digital, alineándose con la estrategia Positive Motion, con la que ambiciona posicionarse a la cabeza de la transición energética. Con el nombramiento del ejecutivo, las divisiones de Sistemas de la Información y Digital se funden en un único equipo que formará parte de…

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