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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is priced at $150 though currently discounted to $100 The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus offers a clear head-to-toe view of your front door, a removable rechargeable battery pack, reliable motion detection alerts, and seamless integration with Alexa Ring continues to keep most features behind its Ring Home subscription; though the video quality is better than HD at 1536p, the video clips have a slight fisheye look and…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are on sale now for $129 They’re a reboot of the previous model with an even more comfortable, light fit, improved ANC, and booming, rich sound The app is a little clunky, the touch controls take some getting use to, and the voice commands can be finicky. more buying choices In response to Apple’s latest AirPods 4, Bose just released its 2024 generation of the QuietComfort earbuds, a reset on…

Alkira’s innovative approach to on-demand networking infrastructure, combined with its agentless operation, user-friendliness, robust security measures, and comprehensive partner ecosystem, makes it a standout solution in the industry. Its ability to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and adapt to customer demands positions Alkira as a leader in networking. Finalist: Nile Access Service Nile’s visionary new architecture combines cloud-native software delivery, AI and automation, zero-trust networking security, and custom-built wired, wireless, and sensor network infrastructure in an…

We only have a few weeks of 2024 left, and as the holidays are fast approaching, you may want to finish (or start!) shopping for presents. Apple products are always a hit, but considering their often high price tag, it’s always helpful to save a few dollars whenever you can.  While Apple itself rarely offers discounts, you can still find some great deals on Apple devices at major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart….

Reliability: PDF files can be opened on most if not all platforms without requiring a specific tool. PDFs excel at preserving formatting. Cross-platform consistency: PDFs will have a consistent appearance regardless of the platform on which they’re displayed. Security: PDFs are inherently secure, especially when encryption and password protection are used. They also support digital signatures. PDFs can also be set up to be read-only, providing additional control over their content. Flexibility: PDFs support interactive…

Jack Wallen/ZDNET When System76 announced that it would be creating a new Linux desktop environment from scratch and using the Rust programming language, I was skeptical, not in the company’s ability to deliver but the reason behind the choice. Pop!_OS has been an outstanding OS to date, a perfect re-imagining of the GNOME desktop (from which it was based) that was efficient and easy to use. Then, I started seeing the early mockups and realized…

The end of service affects both residential and commercial customers. AT&T provides traditional landline service in 21 states. One state not facing the end of landlines is California, where AT&T is required to provide it by law. Thats because California has a lot of rural residents who often struggle to get decent satellite coverage or high-speed fiber. In June, the California Public Utilities Commission rejected AT&T’s request to end landline service in the state, despite…

Get a Babbel lifetime language subscription at a big discount right now.  StackSocial Learning a new language can be daunting. But right now, you can buy a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning from Stack Social that lets you choose from 14 languages and access more than 10,000 hours of online language education for $150 — that’s 74% off.  Not everyone has the time or resources to study a brand-new language. Babbel keeps you organized with…

Gartner estimates that by 2025, more than “85% of enterprises will have more smart edge devices on their network than laptops, tablets, desktops, or smartphones,” and according to IDC, “there will be more than 41 billion IoT devices in 2025.” The additional devices could introduce blind spots and put a strain on IT teams, leaving them susceptible to security threats. “Most enterprises are already burdened with too many point solutions. Adding another point solution like…