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ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Bose Smart Soundbar is available for $499 This soundbar offers premium features like AirPlay, Dolby Atmos, and unique integration with Bose earbuds Its standout software features can be hit-or-miss. more buying choices These days, a soundbar is a vital component of your home TV setup. If your TV speakers aren’t doing the job, but investing in a sound system is too much of an expense or commitment, you’re probably in…

The company specializes in high-performance, liquid-cooled servers designed for data center racks, catering to the specific needs of AI applications. “However, the fact that Xai is moving to Dell speaks to the increasing capability of market-leading server companies to support AI workloads at scale,” said Hyoun Park, CEO and principal analyst at Amalgam Insights. “Dell and HPE are the two true heavyweight players in the server space, and the IT market has always assumed it…

Anadolu/Getty Images When I first explored ChromeOS Flex, it felt like a minor miracle. Here was a platform that breathed new life into aging x86 hardware, transforming dusty laptops into lightweight, secure, and efficient devices. At the time, I saw it as a solution with great potential — not just for reducing e-waste but for extending the usability of older systems in an increasingly fast-paced tech world. But even then, I recognized its flaws. As…

Black Friday is still a week away, but many retailers are offering early and eye-grabbing deals ahead of the major shopping event. Some of the most exciting deals include home theater bundles, as you can find many soundbar, subwoofer, and rear speaker bundles for hundreds of dollars off of their original price. So, if you or a loved one have expressed interest in revamping your home’s audio equipment, there’s no better time than Black Friday…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is available for $50 in five colors: Black, Blush, Charcoal, Starlight, and White. This indoor camera pans 360 degrees and tilts up and down to cover the entire area it’s set up in, letting you watch over your home, business, or pets. The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam has a manual privacy cover that cannot be closed remotely. The camera doesn’t follow/track movement in real time….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is currently selling for $475 (retails at $649), with 128GB of storage and AI features included. Large 6.7-inch AMOLED display and an enduring 4,700mAh battery are the top two strengths. At its price, the S24 FE faces stiff competition from Google, OnePlus, and Samsung itself. more buying choices With the fall season in full swing, I’ve recently been catching up with more friends and family. It’s during…

Email has become a primary communication method for individuals and businesses, replacing everything from paper bills and phone calls to customer support channels. This means that business email hosting is in demand more than ever. The number of email users worldwide has been steadily growing year by year, and it is estimated that 361.6 billion emails will be sent this year. Office workers send around 40 emails a day.  If you want to go beyond free, basic…

Andrew Burton/Getty Images Is Apple planning an entry into the television hardware market?  Rumors say it may be so. In a recent Bloomberg article, Mark Gurman discussed Apple’s upcoming smart home command center, similar to the Amazon Echo Hub and Google Nest Hub. He went on to say that if the product finds success, it likely will open the door for other Apple household devices such as home cameras, speakers — and even a television….