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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The Apple Magic Mouse is a great option for users for multiple reasons, including its sleek finish, seamless integration into the company’s ecosystem, and trackpad-like touch gestures. However, since its launch, it has had a big flaw: the placement of its charging port on the bottom of the mouse.  Also: Lost luggage? Apple AirTag users can now share location with these airlines The location of the charging port means that if your mouse…

Considering the high volume of transactions in the telecom industry, identifying a small number of targeted fraudulent operations can be extremely challenging. The sustainability of the digital environment and ecosystem relies heavily on the trust it provides to its stakeholders. Services such as telecom, cloud, and routing may have visibility into the data they process, but it becomes a significant concern if the service provider is not trustworthy. “Due to world trade agreements, it will…

Jason Perlow/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Firewalla Gold Pro is available now for $889. It offers enterprise-level security with high performance, advanced features like deep packet inspection and multi-WAN support, and user-friendly configuration. It’s larger and more expensive than basic consumer firewalls, requires an external access point for Wi-Fi monitoring, and may require advanced configuration knowledge for some features. In 2022, I upgraded to the fastest residential broadband available — 2 Gbps fiber. As we approach the…

NurPhoto/Contributor/Getty Images With the holiday season upon us, many companies are finding ways to take advantage through deals, promotions, or other campaigns. OpenAI has found a way to participate with its “12 days of OpenAI” event series. On Wednesday, OpenAI announced via an X post that starting on Dec. 5, the company would host 12 days of live streams and release “a bunch of new things, big and small,” according to the post.  Also: I’m…

A large television can serve as a centerpiece in any home, and if you’re looking for an 85-inch television, you’re in luck: that’s the size where TV displays start to become truly impressive — a centerpiece that makes you stop and pay attention. Also: The best TVs of 2024 Whether you need a new TV for movie night, a set to cheer on your favorite team, a showcase for the latest gaming technology, or an all-around…

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Recently, I set up a new Android phone to review. The process went off exactly as expected, and I ended up with a phone set up with the unlock PIN I typically use for review phones. After an update, the phone required the PIN for unlocking, but no matter how many times I typed in the PIN, it wouldn’t unlock. Something had gone wrong, and I needed to access the phone to review…

Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Last week, YouTube TV sent an email to subscribers informing them about an upcoming price hike. While it’s only a $10 jump, this price is pushing some people — including myself — to the edge of canceling the service. Shortly after the news of the increase broke, I saw online chatter about a trick to avoid it. Threaten to cancel, the advice said, and you’ll get $10 off (meaning you’ll…

Lance Whitney/ZDNET Trying to find lost luggage at an airport can be a frustrating experience. One method that can help is placing an Apple AirTag inside your bag. And now you can even share the location with airline officials so they can participate in the search. New with the recently released iOS/iPadOS 18.2 and MacOS Sequoia 15.2 is an option in the Find My app to create a shareable link to the location of a…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Regularly priced at $330, Lenovo’s Tab Plus is on sale at Lenovo’s website for $250. Contrary to its small size, the model houses a booming eight-speaker system and a long-lasting battery. The MediaTek Helio chipset and dim display won’t be winning any awards. more buying choices It’s the end of the year, and that means a lot of people are looking for holiday presents. If you’re having a hard time deciding what…