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Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Oukitel RT8 tablet is available now for $359.99 With an unbeatable battery life, a bright display that can be used in any light, and decent performance, this cost-effective tablet should be on everyone’s list. It’s heavy, and it contains a number of apps you’ll probably want to delete. Let me set the stage for this. I received the Oukitel RT8 tablet over a month ago. As soon as it…

ZDNET Following the 2024 US presidential election, X (formerly known as Twitter) has experienced one of its largest user exoduses since Elon Musk acquired the platform two years ago.  The day after the election, about 115,000 US web visitors deactivated their X accounts. Numerous celebrities, public figures, and media platforms, according to The Guardian and Prism Reports, have also announced their departures from the platform. Users seem to be flocking from X to alternative text-based social media apps,…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is available now from the official site for $999. The Ambeo Plus produces a big, rich sound but does depend on the subwoofer (sold separately) to give it enough depth. The Sennheiser app failed to connect to my wireless networks, so I couldn’t update the firmware or customize the sound. more buying choices A good soundbar can elevate your television or music experience to another level. Instead…

In my experience with power stations, I can see three groups of people buying these devices. First, you have those who want backup power in case the lights go out, the sort of system that will last a few hours or days (depending on how common power outages are). This could be something small that slides under the bed or lives in a cupboard or something big that takes up some serious space. Then there…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Configurations for Lenovo’s LOQ Tower 17IRR9 start at $899. The computer is a great option for people looking for a well-performing, compact, and affordable computer. However, because of its small size, it has a limited number of available ports. more buying choices Lenovo’s Legion series is positioned as the company’s flagship gaming laptop line. However, in recent years, the company has expanded into mid-range hardware with the LOQ series. Most entries are laptops;…

Fabian Sommer/picture alliance via Getty Images The US is preparing to ban the world’s most popular router over national security fears. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Chinese-owned TP-Link is currently under investigation by the US Justice, Commerce, and Defense departments because of its link to several high-profile hacking incidents. The move comes as the US government is also considering a ban of Chinese-owned social media app TikTok over data security concerns….

ZDNET As someone who’s been around the block a few hundred times with technology, planned obsolescence has long bothered me. Consider this: With Windows 10 nearing the end of its life, you have two choices. You can hope your computer supports the upgrade to Windows 11, or you can go another route. When Microsoft released Windows 11, it became clear that a lot of hardware (capable of running the previous iteration) wouldn’t support the new…