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Test and performance measurement vendor Keysight Technologies has developed Keysight Artificial Intelligence (KAI) to identify performance inhibitors affecting large GPU deployments. It emulates workload profiles, rather than using actual resources, to pinpoint performance bottlenecks. Scaling AI data centers requires testing throughout the design and build process – every chip, cable, interconnect, switch, server, and GPU needs to be validated, Keysight says. From the physical layer through the application layer, KAI is designed to identify weak…

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET On Thursday, the Financial Times reported that OpenAI has dramatically minimized its safety testing timeline. Also: The top 20 AI tools of 2025 – and the No. 1 thing to remember when you use them Eight people who are either staff at the company or third-party testers told FT that they had “just days” to complete evaluations on new models — a process they say they would normally be given “several…

Samsung/ZDNET Rugged smartphones are a niche category of mobile devices capable of withstanding environments your average model would struggle against. Samsung is a pioneer in this field, and recently, the company announced its latest tough phone – the Galaxy XCover7 Pro. It is a 6.6-inch device “designed to meet the demands of… high-intensity work environments.” The XCover7 Pro boasts a MIL-STD-810H certified form factor, allowing it to survive “drops, extreme temperatures, and vibrations”. It even has…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung has announced the release of its 2025 lineup of OLED TVs, boasting an impressive array of upgrades, including advanced picture processing, improved glare-free technology, and a significant boost in brightness. Also: Change these 5 settings on your TV for a quick and easy way to improve its picture quality The main differences between the S95F and its lower-priced siblings in the series (S90F and S85F) are that the S95F has quantum dot tech,…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Vivobook S 15, Asus’ first Copilot+ PC, normally retails for over $1,000, but it’s currently on sale at Walmart for $668. It’s sleek and lightweight with a gorgeous OLED, 120Hz display, great battery life, and snappy performance. However, because of the nature of Windows on ARM laptops, some apps might still not be optimized. At Walmart, Asus’ Vivobook S 15 is currently marked down to $713, which is roughly $90 off….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is available in white or black and in two lengths: 10 feet and 16.4 feet. More pliable than other neon light strips on the market, the Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is easy to install and comes with bend clips to facilitate getting closed angles. The light strip doesn’t have a template guide for setup It’s also too bright to use as a night light, even…

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Amid uncertainty over rising costs as a consequence of steep tariffs, the White House announced an exemption for imported smartphones, laptops, chips, and other electronics. This temporary exemption would have significant implications for the US economy, which has suffered highs and lows since the announcement of new tariffs.  The Trump administration had previously imposed up to 145% tariffs for imported goods from China and a minimum 10% global tariff for nearly all other…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it’s only $13 at Amazon. It can pump out as much as 240W of power. I just wish it was suitable for data transferring or powering monitors. These handy 240W USB-C magnetic adapters come in a two-pack and are on sale for just $13 at Amazon. This deal only applies to the black adapters; the silver devices cost a little over $14. A hill…