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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Fitbit Ace LTE is a kids’ smartwatch and fitness tracker that costs $230, with a proprietary Ace Pass LTE data plan costing $10 a month or $120 annually The Fitbit Ace LTE features a rich, kid-friendly platform that is easy to navigate, and the monthly fee is inexpensive However, the watch doesn’t feature sleep-tracking insights or support for receiving images or voice messages, and parents don’t get a phone number with…

Getty Images/akinbostanci The rise of generative AI (gen AI) has allowed people to implement the technology into their everyday workflow to replace menial, repetitive tasks. However, what if the AI could do all the tasks for you? OpenAI is reportedly working on new models that can do just that.  Also: Businesses must reinvent themselves in the age of agentic AI According to a Bloomberg report citing insider sources, OpenAI is working on an AI agent codenamed “Operator” that…

WhataWin/Getty Images Admit it: Do you ever use “123456” or “qwerty123” as a password? Given the challenges of juggling dozens or hundreds of online accounts, it’s easy to opt for simple (but weak) passwords. Based on a new report from password manager NordPass, people are still doing exactly that — which is just asking for trouble.  Also: 7 essential password rules to follow in 2024, according to security experts For the sixth year in a row,…

An upgrade to the Splunk Tag Spotlight component, which lets customers analyze the performance of specific services, is aimed at helping customers more easily identify problems and resolve them quicker, Lawrence stated. Another new feature lets ITOps and engineering teams drill into Kubernetes containers to speed up repair times and maintain optimal performance across their Kubernetes environments. The goal is to help ITOps and engineering teams unify visibility and troubleshooting workflows across their entire environment,…

Kayla Solino/ZDNET What’s the deal?  The Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charging Station is available for $128 (save $22.50) at Baseus or Amazon ahead of Black Friday (that’s 15% off). Plus, with a purchase at either retailer, you’ll receive a free Free2Pull retractable USB-C charging cable (a $22 value). ZDNET’s key takeaways  Baseus’ Nomos 5-in-1 Charging 140W Charging Station can quickly charge up to five devices at once and turn your desk into a productivity powerhouse. The…

Taylor Clemons/ZDNET What’s the deal? Right now at Best Buy ahead of Black Friday, you can save up to $1,100 on the Hisense U8N. Available in screen sizes from 55 to 85 inches, you’ll be sure to find the right fit for your home theater while going a bit easier on your wallet. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended? The Hisense U8N typically retails between $1,100 and $2,800. The U8N has a 144Hz native refresh rate…