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ZDNET In today’s crazy world of constant schemes, hacks, breaches, and invasions of privacy, everyone should be using a measure of caution as they browse the web, shop, click links from emails (don’t do this without trusting the link), and do business. Also: 5 great Chrome browser alternatives that put your privacy first To get the highest level of browser privacy and security, you’ll either need to install a few extensions/add-ons to your current browser, adopt…

ZDNET Focusing on the most important information in your work call is about to get a little easier. Google is rolling out a pair of new features for Meet today — one that will help you catch up on missed information and one that will help you plan for what to do after the meeting. Expanded caption history First up is a significant change to how live captions work. At present, Google says, captions display…

Traditional qubits are extremely vulnerable to any change in their environment, which makes it difficult to scale up a quantum computer. But the new topological qubits need ten times less error-correction overhead, according to Microsoft. Traditional qubits also require analog controls, like turning a dial. Topological qubits, by comparison, can be controlled digitally. “The results are real,” says Gabriel Aeppli, head of the photon science division of Switzerland’s Paul Scherrer Institute and a professor of…

Eero Eero is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year by launching a new lineup of Wi-Fi 7 routers, including an entry-level option. The Eero 7 and Eero Pro 7 are two new entry- and mid-level routers with Wi-Fi 7 support that will conquer a piece of the market where Eero’s been lacking. The new routers join the Eero Max 7, the company’s flagship mesh router, which is typically priced at $600. The Eero 7, in…

ZDNET The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 unleashed a new era of AI with the technology soaring in popularity. As a result, many competitors entered the market, developing large language models (LLMs), chatbots, image generators, and more.  Fast forward to 2025 and nearly every major tech company is launching AI products. The technology is also increasingly integrated into hardware, with AI features built into most smartphones, laptops, and tablets.  Also: The best AI for coding…

Nadkarni explained that Aryaka runs unsupervised machine learning models on the data to identify anomalies and outliers in the data. For example, the models may detect a sudden spike in traffic to a domain that has not been seen before. This unsupervised analysis helps surface potential issues or areas of concern that require further investigation. Once the unsupervised models identify anomalies, Aryaka then applies supervised machine learning techniques. The supervised models benefit from threat intelligence…

ZDNET | Charlie Osborne I recently purchased a vehicle that includes Android Auto, and I was excited to finally be able to use that functionality with my phone. However, one of the first things I noticed was how unreliable the phone/car connection could be. One minute, Android Auto is open, and the next — it’s gone. Also: Finally, I found a wireless Android Auto adapter that’s snappy, functional, and won’t break the bank I did some…

ZDNET Here’s a variation on the chicken-or-egg-style question: does the judicious embrace of technology contribute to greater career success and satisfaction, or are higher achievers more likely to be tech-savvy?  The answer could be both, but evidence suggests higher achievers’ technology habits differ from other users. That’s the prognosis from two recent surveys that attempted to call out the technology habits of higher-achieving or higher-earning professionals.  Also: 5 quick ways Apple’s AI tools can fine-tune…

Perplexity.ai Besides being better than Google for search, Perplexity, the artificial intelligence (AI) company, wants to be an expert on any subject with its new Deep Research feature.  This cutting-edge tool, launched by Perplexity AI in February 2025, combines autonomous reasoning with rapid processing to deliver exhaustive reports on specialized topics.  Also: Perplexity is the AI tool Gemini wishes it could be According to Perplexity, “When you ask a Deep Research question, Perplexity performs dozens of searches,…

Physical examination of these units has revealed subtle signs of previous use, including minor dents in the housing, worn SATA connectors, and misaligned stickers — details that might escape casual inspection. Seagate has confirmed at least one instance of fraudulent resale following a customer support inquiry, the report said. In a notable case, the company declined to provide warranty service in Europe for a drive whose serial number was already registered to a US customer,…