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Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Many of us were expecting the upcoming Oppo Find N5 to launch here as the OnePlus Open 2 — after all, the original Open was a rebadged version of the Oppo foldable in 2023. But that won’t be happening in 2025. OnePlus has just announced that it will not launch a foldable this year. No OnePlus foldable coming in 2025 In a community post on the OnePlus Forum, the company stated that it has “made the…

In particular, the switch’s operating system, Junos OS, features AIOps support to drive automation and simplify configuration and management, according to a blog post by Sanjoy Dey, vice president of product management for Juniper’s campus and branch portfolio. Relative to campus and branch deployments, for example, Junos OS lets enterprises uses AIOps capabilities to deploy entire network sites effortlessly, easily onboard new locations, and upgrade infrastructure without operational disruptions, Dey stated. Juniper’s AI-Native operations with…

Second, AI inference and enterprise clouds. “Our Nexus switches, Nvidia-based AI servers, AI Pods, and Hyperfabric and AI Defense software are designed to simplify and de-risk AI infrastructure deployment and bring the power of open, hyperscale AI networking to the enterprise,” Robbins said. And third, AI network connectivity. “Customers are leveraging our technology platforms across switching, routing, security and observability to modernize, secure, and  automate their network operations to prepare for pervasive deployment of AI…

Allison Murray/ZDNET What’s the deal?  The Samsung Freestyle 2 is currently $200 off when you buy it at Amazon, making it cost just under $600.  Also: The best early Presidents’ Day deals you can shop right now ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Freestyle 2 is a solid projector available for $800.  Sharp image quality, an internal battery, and the ability to play games without a console make this projector ultraportable.  The second-generation feature upgrades are geared…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Powerbeats Pro 2 retail for $250 in vibrant Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange colorways. The earbuds can replace your smartwatch or fitness tracker, offering exercise and activity data via companion apps. The sound isn’t very robust, delivering weak bass and hollow mids. I’ve tested dozens of earbuds over the past year, and even new releases can feel monotonous after a while. Most brands make product upgrades in small…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sony LinkBuds Open are cooler than ever, with upgraded software features and a $178 price tag. The LinkBuds Open offer great sound, smart assistant-less voice controls, and thoughtful in-app features. The fit and finish of these earbuds can be hit or miss Experimenting with different cushions is key. What’s the deal?  The Sony LinkBuds Open is $22 off its original price ahead of Presidents’ Day. This takes the price down to…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple is exploring the connections between technology and health more deeply. On Wednesday, the tech giant launched the Apple Health Study, which explores how its iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods, and other third-party wearables can impact health advancements. What is the Apple Health Study? The study, conducted with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, examines the connection between mental health and heart rate, sleep and exercise, and more, according to the press release.  Unlike clinical studies, which are…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sabrent USB SSD 4-bay docking station is available now on Amazon for $89 This docking station makes adding external drives to your system a total plug and play affair The case is plastic, so it feels a bit cheap but that doesn’t get in the way of performance. more buying choices It seems I’m always running out of room on my iMac drives. Why? Video files. You see, I film a…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus MC1 Open Ear Clip-On Earbuds are on sale on Amazon for $60. They’re some of the most comfortable I’ve worn for exercising, and easily stay put when moving around. Although the MC1 earbuds don’t produce the best sound, it’s quite clear and loud enough for you to hear in most situations. The open-air earbud format was never one that got me terribly excited. Part of the problem is that they…