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ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow Rapid magnetic power bank normally retails for $70 on Amazon. The portable charger uses Qi2 technology to deliver 15W of wireless charging for Apple devices, with an integrated USB-C cable and a kickstand for convenience. While it can charge multiple devices at once, its 5,000mAh battery capacity is very limited, especially when compared to cheaper alternatives. As an iPhone user, I appreciate efforts to conserve battery life. I charge my…

ZDNET An Apple AirTag can help you keep track of your most important items like keys, wallets, remotes, and even bicycles. However, bad actors can misuse AirTags to track people without their consent, casting a shadow on their use. Apple has made significant changes to how AirTags can be used. The company now provides clear disclosures to AirTag owners, reiterating that these trackers are only for tracking belongings and never for unwanted tracking of others….

Nassau Hall, oldest building on Princeton campus, 1754, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA. Barry Winiker/Getty Images At the end of 2023, the state of New Jersey and Princeton University announced plans to establish an AI Hub in collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to drive regional job growth and advance AI developments. Now, Microsoft and Coreweave are joining in on the venture. Also: 93% of IT leaders will implement AI agents in…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Before there were smartwatches that could call 911 or smart rings that predicted illness, there was the Fitbit, which clipped onto clothing and counted steps and calories. The device launched in 2007 and instantly became a hit among early adopters and fitness enthusiasts. Back then, if a user wanted to view their data, they had to sync the device to a computer to see it on the Fitbit website. Also: The best fitness…

The fact that the AI space is growing so astronomically and so fast also plays a role. Nvidia is struggling to keep up with the demand for its chips.  Microsoft is also capacity-constrained. “We have more customers wanting to buy [AI] services from us than we have the capacity to sell,” said the source, noting that the company has $298 billion in signed contracts that have not yet been  fulfilled. Forrester Principal Analyst Lee Sustar…

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…

Stephen Emlund/Getty Images If you’re a government employee with a .gov email address, you can get a free year’s use of a popular AI tool. Perplexity is offering a free one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro to anyone with an official email address ending in .gov. This applies to not only federal employees, but state, county, and other local government workers.  Also: Perplexity lets you try DeepSeek R1 without the security risk, but it’s still censored…