One of the longest-lasting Android tablets I've tested isn't made by Samsung or Google

One of the longest-lasting Android tablets I've tested isn't made by Samsung or Google

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Oukitel RT3 Pro is available for preorder now on Oukitel’s site. This tablet is a rugged little beast that will take a beating and still perform as well as any mid-range Android. The RT3 Pro’s performance will not blow you away. I’ve become a fan of Oukitel phones and tablets. The company creates devices that don’t have to be treated with a heightened sense of fear that any drop or spill…

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Eliminating Lateral Threat Movement INSIDE factory, branch, and campus networks

Eliminating Lateral Threat Movement INSIDE factory, branch, and campus networks

For network engineers and security leaders tasked with securing modern enterprise environments, the challenge of preventing lateral threat movement is critical. Inside factory, branch, and campus networks, traditional approaches to segmentation often struggle to keep up with the complexities introduced by IoT, operational technology (OT), and the growing demand IT/OT convergence and modernization. Zscaler’s Zero Trust Device Segmentation aims to solve these challenges by providing a scalable, automated solution that significantly reduces the risk of…

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Nvidia releases reference architectures for AI factories

Nvidia releases reference architectures for AI factories

The one thing that the reference architecture does not cover is storage, since Nvidia does not supply storage. Instead, storage hardware and software is left to Nvidia’s certified server partners, such as Dell Technologies, Pure Storage, and NetApp. Solutions based upon Nvidia’s Enterprise RAs are available from its partners, including Cisco, Dell, HPE, Lenovo and Supermicro, with 23 certified data center partners and 577 systems listed in Nvidia’s catalog. On the software side is Nvidia’s…

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How to loop forever in bash

How to loop forever in bash

while :doecho Keep runningecho “Press CTRL+C to exit”sleep 3done You can do the same thing in a single line by separating the lines shown above with semicolons as shown in the example below. while true; do echo Keep running; echo ‘Press CTRL+C’; sleep 3; done The command below would work the same. I prefer while true because it seems obvious, but any of the examples shown will work as does this one: while [ 1…

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This 13-inch laptop I recommend for business travel is not a Lenovo ThinkPad or MacBook

This 13-inch laptop I recommend for business travel is not a Lenovo ThinkPad or MacBook

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 starts at $1,580 for an Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor and 16GB of RAM. It’s surprisingly versatile for its 13-inch size and comes with a powerful processor and impressive battery.  However, its ultraportable form factor limits it to means it only has USB-C ports. Despite its bite-sized form factor, the ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 is a powerhouse. Lenovo first showed off this ultraportable at CES…

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The obvious reason why I'm not sold on smartphone AI features yet (and I'm not alone)

The obvious reason why I'm not sold on smartphone AI features yet (and I'm not alone)

Jack Wallen/ZDNET I’ve had my Pixel 9 Pro for a while now, and I firmly stand by my opinion that it’s the best phone Google has released to date. The phone is elegantly designed and powerful, has a great camera, and Android 15 runs smoother than any previous version. Also: What is Gemini? Everything you should know about Google’s new AI model If you pay attention to Google’s marketing for the Pixel 9 phones and Android…

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After 12 years testing Kindles, I think the new Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-reader yet

After 12 years testing Kindles, I think the new Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-reader yet

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is available for $200. I’ve been testing the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which features the fastest performance yet and up to 12 weeks of battery life; alternatively, the 16 GB Kindle Paperwhite is available for $160. Remember that Amazon’s promise of up to 12 weeks of battery life assumes 30 minutes of daily use with wireless off. more buying choices I’ve used the TCL Nxtpaper Tab 10…

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How DJI's affordable new goggles can transform your drone flights

How DJI's affordable new goggles can transform your drone flights

ZDNET’s key takeaways Puts you in the pilot’s seat, with a wide field of view. Great battery life that plays well with most DJI drones. Can sometimes be disorientating, especially if you’re new. I’ve been flying drones for a couple of decades, and for most of that time, I’ve been looking at a screen. But with the advent of FPV drones, goggles have become a way to put yourself directly into the pilot’s seat. These…

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Go Beyond with Cisco Customer Experience at Cisco Live

Go Beyond with Cisco Customer Experience at Cisco Live

Cisco Live Melbourne starts next week, and I’m excited to spend time with Cisco customers and partners at this energizing event from November 11-14, 2024. This this year’s theme is Go Beyond, and the Cisco Customer Experience (CX) team will be there to help you do just that, with an array of sessions, demos, and lightning talks planned. Cisco Live! is all about you, and our CX team has numerous plans to celebrate our customers and…

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The best open-source AI models: All your free-to-use options explained

The best open-source AI models: All your free-to-use options explained

Jackie Niam/Getty Images Generative AI (Gen AI) has advanced significantly since its public launch two years ago. The technology has led to transformative applications that can create text, images, and other media with impressive accuracy and creativity.  Also: We have an official open-source AI definition now Open-source generative models are valuable for developers, researchers, and organizations wanting to leverage cutting-edge AI technology without incurring high licensing fees or restrictive commercial policies. Let’s find out more. Open-source…

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