I saved $30 a month by using these portable solar panels in my backyard

I saved  a month by using these portable solar panels in my backyard

ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow 125W bifacial solar panels cost $899 for a four-pack. They’re portable panels that you can take with you or set up temporarily without construction, with easy setup, and lightweight construction Though portable, these bifacial solar panels feel very fragile, so they must be weighed down if conditions are windy; their low 125W input also limits their capacity. I see more hurricanes in a year than I’d like, so I ensure…

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My 5 favorite AI apps on Android right now – and how I use them

My 5 favorite AI apps on Android right now – and how I use them

Kerry Wan/ZDNET AI is everywhere. It’s on your desktop, the web, and your phone. Even if you didn’t install an AI app on your Android device, Google Gemini is already there because Google decided to put it there. If you like the idea of having AI with you at all times, what Android apps should you consider as your best option? Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 You have many choices. And they’re…

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LabHost Phishing Mastermind Sentenced to 8.5 Years

LabHost Phishing Mastermind Sentenced to 8.5 Years

A Huddersfield man has been handed an eight-and-a-half-year sentence for masterminding what became one of the world’s largest phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platforms. Zak Coyne, 23, of Woodbine Road, Huddersfield, was sentenced in Manchester Crown Court on Monday after admitting his crimes in September 2024. These included: making or supplying articles for use in frauds; encouraging or assisting the commission of an offense believing it would be committed; and transferring criminal property. According to the Metropolitan Police, Coyne’s…

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Best Practices for Transitioning from Security to Privacy

Best Practices for Transitioning from Security to Privacy

As global privacy requirements evolve, many information security professionals are called upon to enhance or lead information privacy programs. While this transition may seem like a natural progression, I learned five important lessons when I moved from a focus on security and audit to the field of information privacy. What Constitutes PII?   Understanding PII is essential to your team’s success. Although the term may be mentioned in discussions, its meaning may not be evident to…

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I'm a MacOS power user, and this window snapping app clobbers the built-in tool

I'm a MacOS power user, and this window snapping app clobbers the built-in tool

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET One of the most important aspects of a desktop for me is efficiency. I need an OS that makes it easy to work with multiple windows open in a way that is effortless and painless. The MacOS desktop is an outstanding option for users of all types. It is elegant, simple to use, and rock solid. MacOS did not have built-in window snapping for the longest time,…

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La OTAN compra el sistema de IA estadounidense Palantir para operar en el “campo de batalla moderno”

La OTAN compra el sistema de IA estadounidense Palantir para operar en el “campo de batalla moderno”

La Agencia de Comunicaciones de Comunicaciones e Información de la OTAN (NCIA, de sus siglas inglesas) ha adquirido el sistema estadounidense Palantir para modernizar sus capacidades de combate. Esta herramienta está basada en inteligencia artificial (IA) y proporciona, según el organismo, una capacidad común de combate basada en datos y con una “amplia” gama de aplicaciones; desde grandes modelos de lenguaje grandes (LLM, en inglés) hasta aprendizaje generativo y automático. “Mejora la fusión de inteligencia…

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칼럼 | ‘AI USB-C’로 불리는 MCP, 에이전틱 AI 시대 여는 열쇠 될까

칼럼 | ‘AI USB-C’로 불리는 MCP, 에이전틱 AI 시대 여는 열쇠 될까

그러나 방대한 데이터 소스를 대형언어모델(LLM)과 연결하는 과정은 여전히 혁신의 걸림돌로 작용하고 있다. 모델 컨텍스트 프로토콜(Model Context Protocol, MCP)은 이 문제를 해결할 유력한 대안으로 주목받고 있다. 에이전틱 AI는 고객 및 공급업체와 기업이 상호작용하는 방식을 전환할 차세대 혁신 기술로 자주 언급된다. 가트너는 2029년까지 이 기술이 고객 서비스 문제의 80%를 해결해 운영 비용을 30% 절감할 것이라고 내다봤다. 그러나 실질적인 자율형 AI를 구현하기 위해 LLM을 다양한 데이터 소스와 연결하는 일은 제공업체와 벤더에게 큰 도전 과제로 남아 있다. 특히 구식…

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Intelligence at the edge opens up more risks: how unified SASE can solve it

Intelligence at the edge opens up more risks: how unified SASE can solve it

In an increasingly mobile and modern workforce, smart technologies such as AI-driven edge solutions and the Internet of Things (IoT) can help enterprises improve productivity and efficiency—whether to address operational roadblocks or respond faster to market demands. However, new solutions also come with new challenges, mainly in cybersecurity. The decentralized nature of edge computing—where data is processed, transmitted, and secured closer to the source rather than in a data center—has presented new risks for businesses and…

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Cookie pop-ups don't have to be a fact of life online – how I block them and why

Cookie pop-ups don't have to be a fact of life online – how I block them and why

SEAN GLADWELL/Getty Images “C” is for cookie, gathering data on me. You know them, you loathe them, but because of how the web works these days, you cannot avoid them. Unless your browser of choice does a good job of blocking them. If not, you have to deal with them. Cookies store information Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device by the websites you visit. They store information such as: Session details (e.g.,…

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The network blueprint to take your modern enterprise global

The network blueprint to take your modern enterprise global

Adopting new technologies is synonymous with improving productivity, enhancing decision-making, and driving innovations today. Almost every enterprise integrates some form of AI/ML capabilities within their operations or tapping into the Internet of Things (IoT) to keep operations at the edge. According to the 2025 State of the CIO research, 62% of organizations have shared that they are expecting to see an increase in their overall IT budget, with the number one reason for this being…

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