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ZDNET One of the things about many user-friendly Linux desktops is that they can sometimes feel slightly limited. Take, for instance, GNOME. Yes, you can extend the feature set with the help of extensions, but GNOME is GNOME; it’s a minimalistic take on the desktop that I find very efficient. Not everyone feels the same. Of course, there’s KDE Plasma, which offers more flexibility than GNOME but will always be KDE Plasma. And then… there’s…

The platform will support multitenancy, allowing it to cater to various use cases or customers. It can also be deployed on a customer’s premises, either through a permanent private on-site network or portable private network connectivity. Additionally, the platform will be capable of scaling on demand to meet the specific application needs of the customer. “We’re leveraging our network’s unique strengths including private networks and Verizon’s global industry leadership in private MEC, combined with Nvidia’s…

Only 21 of the enterprises who offered AI network comments were doing any AI self-hosting, but all who did and almost all of those who were seriously evaluating self-hosting said that AI hosting meant a specialized cluster of computers with GPUs, and that this cluster would have to be connected both within itself and to the main points of storage for their core business data. They all saw this as a whole new networking challenge….

ZDNET Chrome OS was a novelty when it first arrived on the scene. Most pundits claimed it was nothing more than a browser, and it took Google plenty of time to prove them wrong. At this point, Chrome OS is much more than a browser, but it still seems slightly limited, and removing those limitations can take a bit of know-how. Google understands this and hopes to simplify life for everyone involved — including itself…

ZDNET Increasingly, we hear about AI agents being the new “digital workers” — a concept that arose before agentic or generative AI hit the mainstream in areas such as robotic process automation. Digital workers are designed to serve the discipline and obedience, but just like human workers, they, too, have their quirks. Also: 15 ways AI saved me time at work in 2024 – and how I plan to use it in 2025 The movement toward a digital workforce…

While they’re not bendable, LG has been refining its curved monitors for moments like CES 2025. Kerry Wan/ZDNET If you’ve ever wished your computer monitor could be a little flexible — going from flat for work to curved for gaming — and have a top-of-the-line resolution, LG has an answer. In a press release today, LG announced several additions to its UltraGear gaming line, including the world’s first bendable gaming monitor with 5K2K resolution. Also: The next…

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….

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…

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…

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…