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ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is a full-color, color paper, and ink paper tablet available at Verizon for $239. It’s a great entertainment tablet for daily use that also functions very well as an e-reader. Although the screen is versatile, don’t expect the graphics to compare to those on an iPad or other high-end tablets. Reading is my favorite hobby and something I’ve come to rely on to wind down before…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon’s base model Kindle promises quicker page-turning, a brighter display, and a fun matcha green colorway (alongside the classic black). The e-reader is more reactive and vivid, and reading anything on the lightweight, portable device is convenient. This model has the shortest battery life out of the entire lineup, but it’s still six weeks long. more buying choices Kindles aren’t like other tablets or smart devices; their sole purpose is to be…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET What’s the deal?  Amazon is discounting this Sony Ult Field 1 speaker by $30 right now, and I can’t recommend it enough.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates  ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 1 is a portable speaker available for $130 (but it’s currently $100 on Amazon). The speaker prioritizes crystal-clear sound and pronounced bass, with vibrant audio that sounds like it’s coming from a much more expensive device.  It doesn’t…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus 11-in-1 docking station is currently 24% off on Amazon This small form-factor docking station has all the ports you need to expand your desktop or laptop Some might think this device is overpriced, but if you are desperate for more ports, the cost is worth every penny. Desktops and laptops never have enough ports. Whether it’s USB, HDMI, RJ45, 3.5mm audio, or DisplayPort, you can be sure that when you…

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…