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Bloomberg/Getty Images The next time you use Gemini, you might notice it’s a little faster.  Google announced that Gemini 2.0 Flash AI is now rolling out to all users in the Gemini app on both desktop and mobile. It appears to be rolling out on desktop more quickly, as I saw it on my laptop, while the Gemini app on my Google Pixel was still limited to 1.5 Flash or 2.0 Flash Experimental. Also: Gemini’s…

goc/Getty Images Amidst equal parts elation and controversy over what its performance means for AI, Chinese startup DeepSeek continues to raise security concerns.  On Thursday, Unit 42, a cybersecurity research team at Palo Alto Networks, published results on three jailbreaking methods it employed against several distilled versions of DeepSeek’s V3 and R1 models. According to the report, these efforts “achieved significant bypass rates, with little to no specialized knowledge or expertise being necessary.”  Also: Public…

Getty Images/blackdovfx When incorporated into business operations, AI’s ability to act as an assistant in virtually every aspect of a professional’s workload should increase efficiency. However, many obstacles, including leadership perceptions of the technology, are preventing widespread adoption by organizations.  To better understand how organizations are welcoming AI-related change,  Accenture surveyed 3,450 C-suite leaders and 3,000 non-C-suite level employees from organizations worldwide with revenues greater than $500 million. Also: Microsoft and partners invest $72 million…

CNET/ZDNET Live TV streaming services were designed to disrupt the cable monopoly. And for a while, it looked like the plan was working. Cable companies, no longer blessed with monopoly power, are losing millions of customers every year. But the cord-cutting alternatives that were supposed to save us have been raising prices steadily, and today the price of a live TV streaming service is nearly as high as one of those old cable bills. Also: Bye…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Motorola’s Moto G is available from the company’s website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn’t call it a “pocket-sized theater” due to its sub-standard screen. In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing mid-range alternatives. These manufacturers equip their devices with a wide assortment of features so…

Subscription hardware: Instead of making an outright purchase (Capex), a business pays a monthly subscription (OpEx) for the hardware but still handles the installation and operation of the equipment. Managed service: Subscription-based hardware plus a managed service to operate it. Pure NaaS: The provider owns, installs, and operates all equipment, and the business simply pays a monthly fee for the turnkey service. Who sells NaaS? The vendor landscape for NaaS can be broken down into…

The TLS handshake is a multi-step process.  A basic TLS handshake involves the client and server sending “hello” messages, and the exchange of keys, cipher message and a finish message. The multi-step process is what makes TLS flexible enough to use in different applications because the format and order of exchange can be modified. TLS flaws and breaches Flaws in protocols and implementations constantly cause problems with security tools and technology, and TLS has certainly…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The new year is a great time to score lingering deals, and the Apple AirTag 4-Pack is one big example. Into 2025 we’re seeing huge discounts on various tech items — and at 29% off, the Apple AirTag 4-Pack is one of those products that I love so much that I have to share it with everyone, especially when it’s on sale. Also: How to find out if an AirTag is tracking you…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Satechi’s Mini NVMe SSD Enclosure is on sale for $60. It’s a handy travel accessory for moving large files between multiple devices quickly However, getting the most from the device can be an expensive endeavor. more buying choices Data transfer is a large aspect of my day-to-day life. I’m constantly moving photos, videos, and more between my devices. One of the annoying aspects of transferring is how long it takes to move…