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Nokia has announced that CEO Pekka Lundmark will step down. He took up the position in 2020. He will be replaced by Justin Hotard, who is currently Intel’s Chief Data Center Officer and has previously held executive positions at technology companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NCR Corporation. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Nokia, a global leader in connectivity with a unique technology heritage. Networks are the backbone that drives…

ZDNET I’ve turned to locally installed AI for research because I don’t want third parties using my information to either build a profile or train their local language models (LLMs).  My local AI of choice is the open-source Ollama. I recently wrote a piece on how to make using this local LLM easier with the help of a browser extension, which I use on Linux. But on MacOS, I turn to an easy-to-use, free app…

There are plans to add virtual reality features so fans can view player highlights and track plays in real time. University event personnel are able to leverage network data to improve crowd control and perform security monitoring. Notre Dame’s Wireless Institute will be able to use the network as a live lab for conducting cutting-edge research into IoT, augmented reality and AI. The network will serve as a central hub for an expansion of Wi-Fi…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET What’s the deal? Best Buy has slashed the price tag on each Sony Bravia X90L size option. The 55-inch display has gone from $1,170 down to $850, while the 85-inch TV is now $1,600 instead of $2,000. Also: The best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more Why this deal is ZDNET recommended What the Sony Bravia X90L lacks in eye-popping specs, it more than makes up…

ZDNET Though we’re well past the holiday deals season, don’t worry. Major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are still dishing out some serious savings on top tech, even a week before Presidents’ Day 2024.  Also: The best early Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live now From AirPods to the Oura Ring to Samsung’s popular The Terrace TV, now’s your chance to snag savings that are near or equal to those we saw during Cyber…

ZDNET Though we’re well past the holiday deals season, don’t worry. Major retailers are dishing out some serious deals on top tech for you, your home, or a loved one — especially ahead of Presidents’ Day 2025. Perhaps one of the most notorious online retailers to check out now? Amazon — where you can shop savings any time of the year.  From headphones to robot vacuums to TVs, now’s your chance to snag savings near…

Apple/ZDNET Apple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch SE (2nd Gen) is still the latest base model watch to hit the market. Despite Apple unveiling the new Watch Series 10 in September, the SE did not get an upgrade as originally rumored. And while it’s not packed with all the features of the Series 9 or 10, it offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics,…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET In the US, most people can always Super Bowl LIX for free through their local Fox station. This year, cord-cutters aren’t left out either — thanks to the lesser-known Tubi streaming service, they can stream the game for free as well. This is happening because Fox owns Tubi. This will be the first time the Super Bowl will be streamed at no cost, alongside its traditional over-the-air antenna broadcasts. Tubi is a low-end service…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The $799 Samsung Galaxy S25 is for users who want a flagship experience in a smaller form factor. This year’s hardware upgrades are fairly limited, but a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy does improve the battery and camera quality. The camera still suffers from shutter lag, making it less ideal for capturing fast-moving subjects. more buying choices The Samsung Galaxy S25 might not be as flashy as the Ultra, but it’s still…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The NUU N30 is available now on Amazon for $129. This $129 phone would make an amazing first phone for a child or a backup device. The fingerprint scanner on the N30 is in the power button, so there’s no under-screen biometrics and the phone doesn’t support wireless charging. Let’s face it: While the low-end Android market is filled with phones of all sizes, colors, and specs, most of these $200-$300 handsets…