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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…

An HDMI splitter may seem like a simple device, but it’s a game-changer for anyone looking to share a single HDMI signal across multiple displays! Imagine connecting an HDMI cable from your media center PC to the splitter’s input, then effortlessly linking HDMI cables from the splitter’s output ports to your TVs and monitors. This setup is not just for home entertainment systems, it’s also a staple in offices, conference centers, and venues that require…

Power stations are the latest trend in portable energy solutions! If you haven’t come across one yet, imagine a power bank, but on a grander scale-much grander! These incredible devices are equipped with not only USB ports and 12V outlets, but also AC power outlets! Yes, AC power on the move without long extension cables or gasoline generators! Whether you’re heading out for a camping adventure, need to power tools without a nearby outlet, or…

Thinkhubstudio/Getty Images If 2024 was a busy 12 months for IT professionals, 2025 will present similar challenges — and then some.  The IT department just wrapped its collective head around generative AI use cases, and now agentic AI is threatening another digital revolution. Add in continuing demands for other emerging technologies — such as automation, machine learning, and augmented reality — and senior IT executives can expect 2025 to be a formidable year. Also: AI transformation…

In the era of digital transformation, public safety stands at a critical crossroads. Law enforcement agencies globally are under increasing scrutiny to enhance transparency, efficiency, and trust within their communities. Against this backdrop, Kazakhstan’s “Digital Policeman” initiative has emerged as a shining example of technological innovation in policing. The initiative leverages state-of-the-art technologies like smart badges and military-grade mobile devices, designed to empower officers while ensuring accountability. These smart badges go beyond conventional body cameras,…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET iOS 18.2 rolled out earlier this month, introducing new features like Visual Intelligence and Image Playground. The AI updates may have taken center stage, but the patch also added several quality-of-life improvements to iPhones that you may not be aware of. They range from changing the layout of the Lock Screen to additional controls on the Photos app. The patch is quite large, so instead of going through every single update, we will…

The Yamaha True X Bar 50A is a low-profile, elegant soundbar that’ll look good under any TV. Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Yamaha True X Bar 50A is available now at a discount, with surround speakers sold separately (and individually). The sound produced by these speakers is rich, deep, well-blended, and spacious. I just wish the setup process was more seamless and simple. For months, I was one hundred percent certain the JBL Bar…

Screenshot by David Grober/ZDNET Instagram’s Adam Mosseri took to the app today to tease the upcoming launch of a generative AI editing feature that will enable users to “change nearly any aspect of your videos.” Expected to roll out next year, the tool will be powered by Meta’s Movie Gen AI model, which was unveiled in early October.     Meta’s Movie Gen AI model can generate HD videos (1080p resolution) from a text prompt, which — the…