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ZDNET I often sit around wondering what Linux can do to help attract new users. Sometimes, I come up with ideas that are pretty obvious and tend to center around how those teams could better market themselves and their products. Other times, those ideas are kind of out there. And then there are moments of clarity when I realize some sort of fundamental change that could be made to expand the user base. Also: This lightweight,…

ZDNET The thing I find most baffling about the programming tests I’ve been running is that tools based on the same large language model tend to perform quite differently. Also: The best AI for coding in 2025 (and what not to use) For example, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and GitHub Copilot are all based on the GPT-4 model from OpenAI. But, as I’ll show you below, while ChatGPT and Perplexity’s pro plans performed excellently, GitHub Copilot failed as…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is available now, starting at $1,900. It pairs powerful hardware with a suite of customizable options designed for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. more buying choices Asus’ ProArt series consists of sleek laptops with high-end hardware for creatives. At the top of the line is the new AMD-powered…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon’s third-generation Echo Show 8 is available for $150. The smart display has an improved speaker with spatial audio, a centered camera for improved video calls, and Adaptive Content that adjusts based on how close you are to the device. Although the Echo Show 8 brought many improvements, the screen remains at 1080p resolution, and there are few customization options. more buying choices I’ve been using the third-generation Echo Show 8 since its launch…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Vivobook S 15, Asus’ first Copilot+ PC, normally retails for $1,299, but it is currently on sale for $1,099 on Amazon. It is sleek and lightweight with a gorgeous OLED display, great battery life, and snappy performance. However, because of the nature of Windows on ARM laptops, it’s not yet optimized for certain apps and games. What’s the deal? Amazon is currently selling the Asus Vivobook S 15 laptop for $1,099, which…

Lina Chekhovich/Getty Images I film and edit a lot of video content. Editing and color-correcting videos can be a very complicated and time-consuming process. When you’re done, you want to see an accurate representation of what the content will look like. Are the colors true? Are the edits clean?  There are so many moving parts. However, there’s one part I’ve found especially frustrating: the MacOS built-in video player Quicktime. In my experience, Quicktime doesn’t always…

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“I don’t think we will see a near-term impact, as it takes years to build fabs, but by the end of the decade, the US share could rise by a few percentage points,” Gupta said. “It’s hard to give an exact number, but if I were to estimate, I’d say 14-15%. That isn’t a lot, but for the US to gain share, someone else must lose it, and while the US is making efforts, we…

If the various points made in the inquiry are dissected, said Maisto, “we can argue that: a) it is not actually true that cloud customers face a limited choice of providers as there are plenty of cloud vendors; b) it is unlikely that the US hyperscalers may not reflect the evolving business needs of UK clients; c) the significant barriers to entry and expansion in this market are not the hyperscalers’ fault but rather a…