I replaced my Windows PC with a Mac Studio for a week – here are my takeaways so far

I replaced my Windows PC with a Mac Studio for a week – here are my takeaways so far

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET I’ve never really been an Apple guy. Most of the tech I have owned has either been Windows- or Android-related. I’ve never had an iPhone, and outside of a few instances, I never used a Mac for an extended period of time. However, writing for ZDNET has given me opportunities to try out hardware I may never have touched. And a week into testing Apple’s new M4 Max Mac Studio, I’m seriously considering…

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T-Mobile's most loyal customers are about to see their bills increase – here's why

T-Mobile's most loyal customers are about to see their bills increase – here's why

Kerry Wan/ZDNET If you’re a T-Mobile customer, your rates might be on the rise. After announcing a price bump less than a year ago, the mobile carrier is doing it again — and once again, it’s affecting customers on older plans. Also: Want free Starlink satellite texting? T-Mobile’s got a deal, but there’s a catch According to an internal memo to T-Mobile employees obtained by CNET, some legacy plans (plans that aren’t offered to new…

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I found the MagSafe accessory you didn't know you needed – especially for power users

I found the MagSafe accessory you didn't know you needed – especially for power users

ZDNET’s key takeaways Super-fast SSD that’s speedy enough to handle Apple ProRes video recording The drive is small, thin, and light enough to attach to an iPhone without adding too much bulk or weight Systems that don’t support USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 will see significantly slower speeds. The iPhone is a fantastic tool for both budding and professional videographers, and it can easily capture stunning shots. However, the downside of using your smartphone for recording…

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Google is in trouble… but this could change everything – and no, it's not AI

Google is in trouble… but this could change everything – and no, it's not AI

ZDNET Is Google collapsing right before our eyes? Legal battles are mounting, its AI products are “meh” at best, and the traditional search model faces real disruption from AI. Things don’t look great. But despite all that, what if I told you I’m still bullish on Google — just not for the reason you think? 🤓☝️ Also: Google launches Gemini with Personalization, beating Apple to personal AI Hear me out. I know this sounds unbelievable, but YouTube,…

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These 3 AI themes dominated SXSW – and here's how they can help you navigate 2025

These 3 AI themes dominated SXSW – and here's how they can help you navigate 2025

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Although AI technology capable of taking over the world is limited to science fiction literature and movies, existing artificial intelligence is capable of wrongdoing, such as producing hallucinations, training on people’s data, and using other people’s work to create new outputs. How do these shortcomings align with rapid AI adoption? That question was heavily explored at SXSW, with most AI-related sessions either touching upon — or diving deep into — the topic of…

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I recommend these Bose headphones for traveling and commuting – and every color is $80 off

I recommend these Bose headphones for traveling and commuting – and every color is  off

Jada Jones/ZDNET If you’re ready to upgrade to premium headphones with great sound, superb noise-canceling, and all-day comfort, I recommend the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones. They’re my top pick for over-ear headphones and noise-canceling headphones, and you can get them on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose. Even better, every colorway is on sale (excluding Deep Plum) and will stay on sale until March 30. Also: Why these Bose headphones are still the best I’ve…

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IonQ, Alice & Bob roll out quantum breakthroughs

IonQ, Alice & Bob roll out quantum breakthroughs

“And therefore, does bring us closer to escape velocity,” he added. “When this will happen, and we’ll be able to present an Alice & Bob’s logical qubit under threshold depends on a variety of factors, but we can openly say that this is the current big work happening in the lab.” Alice & Bob uses cat qubits, which have built-in error correction. This is the sample approach that’s used by AWS’s recently announced Ocelot chip….

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I replaced my high-end Wi-Fi 7 router with a more affordable option – and didn't regret it

I replaced my high-end Wi-Fi 7 router with a more affordable option – and didn't regret it

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eero Pro 7 is available for $300. The tri-band Eero Pro 7 supports wireless speeds of up to 3.8Gbps and a coverage area of up to 2,500 square feet per unit, making it ideal for congestion management. As a midrange router, the Eero Pro 7 is not great for complicated smart home setups, and it’s also not the most attainable at $300 each. I’ve been testing the Eero Pro 7 for…

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OpenAI wants to trade gov't access to AI models for fewer regulations

OpenAI wants to trade gov't access to AI models for fewer regulations

MF3d/Getty Images OpenAI wants the government to review its AI models — in exchange for a break from state AI regulations. On Thursday, the company released a 15-page policy advisory in response to the Trump administration’s request for input, which will inform the administration’s forthcoming AI Action Plan. OpenAI offered to voluntarily let the federal government review its models in exchange for being exempted from state-specific regulations. The company positioned its proposal as a way to counter…

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Worried about DeepSeek? Turns out, Gemini is the biggest data offender

Worried about DeepSeek? Turns out, Gemini is the biggest data offender

ZDNET Amid growing concerns over Chinese AI models like DeepSeek, new research suggests that fears may be overblown – at least when it comes to data privacy. In fact, some popular US-based AI chatbots might be collecting even more of your personal information. When DeepSeek debuted its flagship open-source AI model in January, the American tech industry was thrown into hysteria. Some embraced the competition — claiming this is “AI’s Sputnik moment” — but others? Well,…

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