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ZDNET According to Stat Counter, mobile phones made up 63.07% of the total hardware platform market share in 2024. Simply put, more people use a phone than a desktop or laptop computer. That’s fine for many of us who use our devices mostly for messaging, social media, entertainment, and shopping. Also: Can phones replace laptops? This underrated Samsung feature settled that debate for me Sure, my phone is indispensable; When I’m at home, my Pixel 9 Pro is…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET With the winter holidays in the rearview and spring looming on the horizon, many retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon are amping up the savings with serious sales.  But no matter the time of year, ZDNET’s team of expert product testers and editors search through all of the best products and deals coming and going to help you find the best value on all the products you wanted (and those you didn’t…

A year in review As we look back on a remarkable year at Cisco Networking Academy, we celebrate our enduring legacy as one of the longest-standing IT skills-to-jobs programs in the world. In line with Cisco’s mission to Power an Inclusive Future for All, we have continued to transform lives by bridging digital divides and empowering underrepresented communities through technology and education. Our success is built on the strength of our partnerships with governments, academic…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is on pre-order through the company’s online store and Amazon for $899. It stands tall as a high-performing gaming handheld with a vibrant touchscreen and unique design. However, its large size won’t be for everyone, and there are still a few software bugs. more buying choices When it launched in 2017, the Nintendo Switch had a massive impact on the gaming industry. It showed the world that…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Hohem iSteady M7 phone gimbal is available now on Amazon for $269. The M7 is the best phone gimbal you can buy for the money, thanks to its reliable tracking. Make sure you install the Hohem Joy app before using the gimbal. The Hohem iSteady M7 gimbal is one of the most impressive pieces of technology I’ve tried in a while. I’ve used plenty of gimbals over the years (even a…

Fortinet has refreshed its branch office firewalls, adding power and features to its next-generation FortiGate G-series devices. Three new boxes in the FortiGate G Series portfolio – the 70G, 50G, and 30G – include integrated firewall, intrusion prevention, malware and ransomware protection, SD-WAN, and switching capabilities, all of which can be managed via the vendor’s FortiManager centralized management platform. FortiManager lets customers create and deploy security policies across multiple firewalls, simplifying administration in large, distributed…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Shokz OpenFit 2 are available for $179 in Beige and Black. These open-ear true wireless earbuds deliver meaningful upgrades from the first generation, offering high performance in almost any environment. Wearing glasses causes the ear hooks to become unstable, affecting the earbuds’ fit and sound quality. more buying choices Open-ear headphones are not my jam. Even when working out, I prefer in-ear earbuds, mainly because they shut out the world and…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple recently unveiled new AirPods, and while you might be considering buying the brand’s latest headphones, you shouldn’t forget about the sweet, sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware — especially if you’re looking for a new pair of high-quality noise-canceling earbuds. The AirPods Pro (2nd generation), which are some of our favorite earbuds and our top pick out of the AirPods lineup, keep getting a lower and…

ZDNET’s key takeaways This is one of the most secure SSDs on the market today The drive comes in a range of storage capacities so you only pay for what you need The drives aren’t cheap, especially at the higher end of the capacity spectrum. There are a lot of secure storage drives (SSDs) out there, and plenty of drives that can withstand water and dust, but drives that protect your data from everything are…

ZDNET Making sure you get to that important call (and avoid unwanted ones) is about to get a little easier if you’re an AT&T customer on Android. Also: How to clear your Android phone’s cache and make it feel like new Starting soon, you’ll be able to see why a business is calling you on the incoming call screen. How it works To enroll, businesses will have to sign up for TruContact Branded Call Display. When…