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Jason Hosking/Getty Images As an active user of Bluesky, I’ve witnessed the platform’s remarkable growth firsthand. In recent weeks, my follower count has surged alongside the influx of many new users joining the network, reflecting a genuine demand for a fresh social media experience. However, with such rapid growth come some challenges. Today, Bluesky experienced significant strain, resulting in numerous errors and slow loading times. My experience on Bluesky today was both exciting and frustrating….

ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon’s base model Kindle retails for $110 and 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…

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…

mdesigner125/Getty Images The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here, and with it comes…errands! From traveling to loved ones’ homes to running to stores for last-minute gifts, ingredients, or decor, much of the season is spent on the road. To help make the experience as easy as possible, Google unveiled some features for Google Maps.  Also: I downloaded Google’s Gemini app on the iPhone for free – and it nearly replaces Siri for…

The holiday season and colder weather are officially here, making it an ideal time to curl up with a Kindle or buy one as a gift for a loved one. Three new upgraded models made this list, which means it’s a great opportunity to upgrade your old one. Also: The best Black Friday Kindle deals: Early sales available now While most Kindle tablets have a fixed amount of internal storage, many support Amazon Cloud backup…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET One of the most practical applications of generative AI is enhancing voice assistants, which have remained relatively unchanged for years — and have notoriously not been the best at communicating. With Gemini Live, you can finally have human-like conversations with AI.  Also: I downloaded Google’s Gemini app on the iPhone for free – and it nearly replaces Siri for me In May, Google unveiled Gemini Live, a conversational AI-powered assistant that can be…

I value a good night’s sleep over everything, and if you’re anything like the 30% of adults with insomnia, you probably do too. While I don’t have insomnia, thankfully, I treat my sleep routine the way athletes treat their workout regimen — seriously. If I get a few days’ worth of bad sleep, I don’t feel like myself for weeks, and I prioritize getting to bed around the same time most nights and getting around eight…

PAU BARRENA/Getty Images SALT LAKE CITY – At KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024, Red Hat announced more updates to its OpenShift Kubernetes platform than you can shake a stick at. Most focused on AI integration, edge computing, and enhanced security features. Here, without further ado, are OpenShift’s crème de la crème. First up, Red Hat introduced OpenShift 4.17. This latest version of Red Hat’s Kubernetes distribution is designed to accelerate innovation across hybrid cloud…

Extreme Networks recently surveyed 200 CIOs and senior IT leaders for its research on platformization, for example. Among CIOs surveyed, 88% said platformization could help them integrate multiple embedded components, including networking, security and eventually AI, within a single, manageable package. Respondents stressed the importance of a platform that could help them transition their network to the cloud to streamline IT efficiency and lower total cost of ownership. In addition, 55% of respondents emphasized the…

Max Buondonno/ZDNET Phone scams are on the rise, and thanks to AI, they’re more convincing than ever. That’s why Google is stepping in and offering one last line of defense for Pixel users — a feature that listens in, on your phone calls, and alerts you if a scam is going down. Also: Gmail users, beware of new AI scam that looks very authentic Here’s how the feature works. When you place or make a…