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“NetBox is intent,” Beevers explained. “This is where network teams are documenting ‘Here is what the network and the infrastructure should look like.’ Think of intent as what is in NetBox.” With the general availability of NetBox Assurance announced this week, the platform now extends beyond documentation to address the persistent challenge of configuration drift–when live network states deviate from documented intentions. “The problem we’re tackling is operational drift,” Beevers elaborated. “Drift is when the…

“If you’re in pharma or chemical industry, they’re using it already,” says Constellation’s Mueller. “You have to look into it,” Mueller warns. And quantum computers are already playing an important role in protein folding, he says. “Quantum qubits are taking over traditional architectures for protein folding and mapping,” he says. “There, you must do something in 2025.” According to a Boston Consulting Group projection from July of 2024 – from before the latest round of…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Robot vacuum manufacturers are constantly trying to outdo one another. One company develops a detachable cordless vacuum for the robot’s dock, and the next makes the robot’s dustbin a detachable cordless vacuum. Now Eufy is upping the ante with the first robot vacuum to also have a detachable spot cleaner for carpet and upholstery.  The Eufy Omni E28 is a robot vacuum and mop with a portable spot cleaner for carpets and upholstery….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The CaseUp Combo includes ProtoArc’s wireless keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand for $99 on Amazon. The ease of use and transport make this a solid option for improving your hybrid and remote work setup. The mouse, while comfortable, might be too small for some people. There is no shortage of wireless keyboards, portable monitors, and laptop mounts on the market. Remote work demands new use cases from tech to get our work…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Microsoft is testing a dramatic overhaul of the controversial Windows 11 Start menu. Potentially rolling out later this year, the changes aim to address some of the many criticisms that have dogged the menu over the years. Also: Want free AI training from Microsoft? You can sign up for its AI Skills Fest now As spotted by Windows latest, an X post from phantomofearth (who looks at Windows insider builds) takes us on…

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Samsung’s One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Apple Home is finally compatible with robot vacuums, thanks to multiple upgrades — from Apple, Matter, and robot manufacturers. Apple released iOS 18.4 last week, which includes support for robot vacuums via the Home app. Robot vacuum manufacturers, like iRobot and Roborock, have already released their firmware upgrades for their Matter-compatible robots to support Apple Home. Robot vacuum compatibility for Apple Home was delayed for months after being announced last year as a feature…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s fifth-generation ThinkPad T14s is available now for $2,119. It’s a particularly hardy laptop and boasts solid battery life. However, the Intel chipset delivers puts a cap on high-end performance. more buying choices Lenovo has seven distinct ThinkPad categories on its website, each with a unique style. The T Series, for example, specializes in “highly durable” business laptops with long battery lives. No other model exemplifies this concept than the fifth-generation ThinkPad…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is a full-color, color paper, and ink paper tablet available at Verizon for $239. It’s a great entertainment tablet for daily use that also functions very well as an e-reader. Although the screen is versatile, don’t expect the graphics to compare to those on an iPad or other high-end tablets. For a limited time, Verizon is running an offer for the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G…