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ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 has a reliable 1-inch CMOS sensor that captures stabilized 4K footage. It’s compact, has a built-in gimbal, and is very easy to use. The control pad can be wonky, and low-light performance takes a hit. more buying choices I didn’t expect a pocket camera to be one of my favorite tech gadgets of this year — not when smartphone cameras have gotten so good — but the…

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…

Low latency drivers The biggest impact of 6G will be healthcare, industrial automation, and smart cities, he adds. These are also industries where convergence with Wi-Fi will be particularly useful. “These verticals demand reliable, low-latency connectivity and seamless transitions between networks across wide areas,” he says. “For example, smart city infrastructure can benefit from 6G-enabled convergence for traffic management and public safety, while healthcare applications will rely on 6G for mission-critical communication and remote diagnostics.”…

photo_Pawel/Getty Images I’ve been around technology for long enough that very little excites me, and even less surprises me. But shortly after Open AI’s ChatGPT was released, I asked it to write a WordPress plugin for my wife’s e-commerce site. When it did, and the plugin worked, I was indeed surprised. That was the beginning of my deep exploration into chatbots and AI-assisted programming. Since then, I’ve subjected 11 large machine models (LLMs) to four…

Screenshot by Alison DeNisco Rayome/ZDNET Bitwarden is an open-source password manager that has all the features you need (and some you had no idea you needed). But, like many software titles, you’re probably not using it to its fullest potential. There are features you might not know about and ways you can use the app to better serve you. Also: Bitwarden review: Our favorite free password manager with low-cost premium features, too I’ve been working with Bitwarden…

ZDNET Task managers and to-do lists are a great way to keep you organized. I’ve used various tools for keeping track of the things I need to get done for a long time, and they’ve really made a difference. However, not all to-do lists and task managers are created equal. Some task managers offer little more than bulleted or numbered lists to keep track of your tasks, while others offer so many features that they…

Technology innovations have made the digital transformation of public services essential to enhancing safety, efficiency, and accountability. Kazakhstan has taken a monumental step forward in this regard by implementing a continuous video surveillance system across 78 correctional facilities nationwide. This groundbreaking initiative has set a new benchmark for prison management, significantly improving safety conditions and operational transparency. A digital leap for safer prisons In response to a national mandate from the President in 2020, the…

ZDNET In most cases, I’m not a big fan of “optimizers.” This is especially true with mobile operating systems and Windows. But with Linux, most optimizers are apps you can count on to do exactly what they claim. According to the Stacer website, “Stacer is an open source system optimizer and application monitor that helps users to manage entire system with different aspects, it’s an all in one system utility.” Also: The 4 most Windows-like Linux…

Richard Drury/Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways Monarch Money is one of the most feature-rich personal financial programs I’ve tested, and it offers a free week-long trial.  Pros: It’s easy to set up and has powerful tools for analyzing finances and building a budget.  Cons: It’s one of the more expensive Mint alternatives I’ve tested. In the fall of 2023, I spent a week looking at personal finance programs. Why? When Intuit decided to bury Mint,…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Last August, Google rolled out a feature for Gmail that lets you use Gemini to fine-tune your drafts and replies. With the tap of a button, you can summarize an email, have Gemini write a reply on its own, rewrite a draft that you wrote, and more. Also: Gemini’s latest AI feature could be the future of web browsing The feature is convenient and works well, but is a little clunky in actual use because you have to copy…