Maria Diaz/ZDNET The new year is a great time to score lingering deals, and the Apple AirTag 4-Pack is one big example. Amid rumors of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we’re seeing huge discounts making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag is one of those products I love so much that I must share it with everyone, especially at its lowest price ever.  Also: Finally, Bluetooth trackers…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is available for $80 in five colors: Black, Blush, Charcoal, Starlight, and White. This indoor camera pans 360 degrees and tilts up and down to cover the entire area it’s set up in, letting you watch over your home, business, or pets. The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam has a manual privacy cover that cannot be closed remotely and the camera doesn’t follow/track movement in real-time. more buying…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Doomscrolling got you down? Tired of seeing misinformation on social media? Can’t put your phone down while you’re driving? Our cell phones have us more connected than ever, but being chronically online has its drawbacks. Also: A new Android feature is scanning your photos for ‘sensitive content’ – how to stop it Stress and mental fatigue seem to be rampant these days, but it turns out that one simple thing can help boost…

ZDNET As a long-time Linux and MacOS user, I see the benefits of each operating system. In fact, I use each for specific purposes, and they rarely cross over. For many years, though, there have been things I’d like to see Linux borrow from MacOS. Also: Linux running in a PDF? This hack is as bizarre as it is brilliant I wrote a piece covering the six features I wish MacOS would copy from Linux —…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET In the fall, Microsoft unveiled its latest Copilot AI features, including Copilot Voice, a voice assistant that can be interrupted to have multi-turn conversations with you, and Think Deeper, which leverages OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model to deliver higher-quality responses to complex prompts. Since last month, both features have been available to users for free. Now, Microsoft has made the offerings even more robust. Also: Why Anthropic’s latest Claude model could be the new…

Intel emphasizes the efficiency advantage of its Granite Rapids Xeon 6 server chips compared to AMD Turin chips that use more processor cores. Intel Intel on Monday revealed new versions of its Xeon 6 server processors, in a bid to proliferate AI processing throughout its data center product line as it fends off incursions on two fronts — from AMD and ARM Holdings. The new processors, dubbed Xeon 6 6500 and 6700, extend the chip…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini normally retails for $1,590 It’s a powerful mini PC with plenty of ports, support for an 8K display, and runs cool and quiet You’ll still need to supply your own peripherals, and it’s best purchased while on sale. What’s the deal? A new coupon is available for the Minisforum AI370 EliteMini on Amazon that slashes $234 off the price tag. So, you can buy the desktop for about…

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…

In addition, Cisco and Nvidia will invest in cross-portfolio technology to tackle common challenges like congestion management and load balancing, ensuring that enterprises can accelerate their AI deployments, Patel stated. The vendors said they would also collaborate to create and validate Nvidia Cloud Partner (NCP) and Enterprise Reference Architectures based on Nvidia Spectrum-X with Cisco Silicon One, Hyperfabric, Nexus, UCS Compute, Optics, and other Cisco technologies. History of Cisco, Nvidia collaborations The announcement is just the…