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ZDNET’s key takeaways A premium quality pocket tool with a good selection of tools for under $30 All the tools are nice and sharp when new, and retain their sharpness even after extended use Because this is a pocket tool, don’t expect pliers or a lifetime warranty. For decades, I’ve been a big fan of multitools and pocket tools. I’ve owned several items from big names like Leatherman, Gerber, and Victorinox. Some I still have,…

“While the 5G standard includes strong security features, like user authentication, privacy, encryption and some protection for signaling traffic, these are not designed to detect or stop advanced threats in mobile traffic. And it’s definitely not enough to protect enterprise, government or industrial businesses,” wrote Anand Oswal, senior vice president and general manager at Palo Alto Networks, in a blog about the news.  “To truly safeguard enterprise, government and industrial operations, organizations need a holistic…

ZDNET First things first: ArcoPlasma (which is a spin of ArcoLinux) isn’t best suited for those with little to no Linux experience. I had a few issues with the distribution (such as the db.lck file blocking updates — which was an easy fix if you know what you’re doing), so keep that in mind as you read on.  Even with those issues, I found ArcoPlasma to be a pretty groovy desktop OS. What are ArcoLinux and…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Right now, you can get a Ring Stick Up Cam Pro at Amazon for only $90 (that’s half off). The 50% discount is available on the battery Pro model, but you can also get a plug-in version of the base model for $60 or the battery-powered Ring Stick Up Cam at 20% off for $80. Also: Better than Ring? This video doorbell has all the benefits and no monthly fees Since the Ring Stick Up…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The launch of ChatGPT sparked a generative AI craze, igniting a tech revolution that has forced companies to rapidly innovate to stay competitive in this evolving landscape.  Although Apple was late to the AI race, its launch of Apple Intelligence promised a transformative overhaul, putting Siri at the center of the Apple ecosystem as a context-aware personal assistant. However, a new Bloomberg report suggests this vision may take longer to materialize than expected. When can you…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The launch of ChatGPT sparked a generative AI craze, igniting a tech revolution that has forced companies to rapidly innovate to stay competitive in this evolving landscape.  Although Apple was late to the AI race, its launch of Apple Intelligence promised a transformative overhaul, putting Siri at the center of the Apple ecosystem as a context-aware personal assistant. However, a new Bloomberg report suggests this vision may take longer to materialize than expected. When can you…

Geary/ZDNET I’ve used every Linux email client on the market, from the terminal-based Alpine (originally just Pine) to the Evolution groupware, and everything in between. Some of those email clients I stuck with for years, but eventually walked away from them for one reason or another — too ugly, too inefficient, too outdated, too slow, too broken, etc. Also: How to use Linux without ever touching the terminal Had you asked me five years ago which…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I’ve been flying drones, both recreationally and commercially, for over a decade — and hold a handful of drone licenses and certifications. Over those hundreds of hours of flying, I’ve yet to lose a drone. Yet, almost daily, I come across stories on social media of people losing their drones. Some drones crash on their first flight, some after months or years of problem-free service. Also: I tested DJI’s new foldable drone, and would…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Amazon has discounted several Mac Mini M4 builds as part of a new series of unexpected deals. The compact desktop can be purchased for as low as $557, although this price drop only applies to the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD model. If you want more storage space, the Mac Mini M4 with the 512GB SSD has seen a 7% discount, going from $799 to $742. The biggest discount has been given to the third…