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Red Hat announced plans to acquire Neural Magic, a company that specializes in generative AI performance engineering, model optimization algorithms, and high-performance GPU and CPU inference serving. Neural Magic was spun out of MIT in 2018, and it offers software and algorithms that accelerate generative AI inference workloads. Its expertise in large language models along with Red Hat’s ability to support these models across the hybrid cloud aligns with Red Hat’s stated goal of making…

Thomas Trutschel/Getty Images Apple is reportedly working on a new smart home security camera that will integrate seamlessly with the Apple ecosystem and HomeKit platform. The company is also planning to add more health features to the AirPods, potentially turning them into health-tracking devices in addition to earbuds.  Apple could enter the security camera market as early as 2026, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a finger on the pulse of Apple’s supply…

It can be tough for parents to choose the best option when it comes to buying tech for their kids, especially when so many devices have to toe the line between being an educational tool and a toy. But, as our motto proclaims, we believe tomorrow belongs to those who embrace it today.  Also: The 21 best Black Friday tablet deals 2024: Early sales available now Tech isn’t going anywhere, and today’s digitally native kids…

As a phone reviewer, it’s always a challenge to evaluate cheaper, sub-$300 handsets, especially after my senses have been spoiled by glorified, eye-candy displays, snappy processors that can manage 20+ tabs, and cameras that can capture the birds in the sky. Also: Change this Android setting to instantly give your phone twice the speed But the CMF Phone 1, developed by the sub-brand of Nothing, made things easier than I expected. For its price, which…

Oulaphone Sonesouphap/Getty Images Singapore has proposed a new bill to block recalcitrant victims from making online banking transactions, as scam cases continue to climb despite multiple safeguards in place.  The country’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the Protection for Scams Bill will allow law enforcement to issue orders for banks to restrict an individual’s banking transactions, “if there is reasonable belief” the individual intends to make money transfers to scammers.  Also: Banks in Singapore begin…

Movies are a great way to spend time with loved ones, and screening flicks outdoors allows you to take advantage of the cozy fall weather before it’s gone. Luckily, we’ve tested the best outdoor projectors that you can use to host big or small movie nights (or video game showdowns) in your own backyard. Also: The best projector screens you can buy The best outdoor projectors are durable enough to use during all seasons (although a…

Charlie Osborne/ZDNET The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, popular sales events. While Black Friday — once a single day for sales on tech, clothing, home appliances, and more — is now a longer affair set to launch on Nov. 29, retailers have already begun releasing interesting deals on tech, and this includes VPN subscription deals. Many VPN providers change their pricing frequently, so when we find a worthwhile deal, it usually will…

The APs come with built-in Bluetooth Low Energy, ultra-wideband, and GPS capabilities. They can support any IoT use case imaginable—from precise asset tracking in hospitals to immersive AR experiences in retail—all through a single, intelligent platform, Huang stated. Support for Cisco ThousandEyes network performance and intelligence platform is built in. This integration lets customers from a central location identify and remediate performance bottlenecks across wireless, owned and unowned networks.  The new APs can be managed…

$ dstat -d 10-dsk/total-read writ949B 73k65k 81M Notice that the reported data may be shown in a number of different units — e.g., M (megabytes), k (kilobytes), and B (bytes). The dstat command provides valuable insights into overall Linux system performance, pretty much replacing a collection of older tools, such as vmstat, netstat, iostat, and ifstat, with a flexible and powerful command that combines their features. For more insight into the other information that the…