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Safety PSA: Don't use these cheap 'universal' adapters
They're deathtraps, in more ways than one.
Create some personal space and block out distractions working from home with this divider
Build a distraction-free workspace anywhere you go.
Switch Always On: Keeping your broadband up, automatically
Remote business locations don't always have the luxury of human intervention when network devices need to be rebooted. With Switch AlwaysOn, cloud remote monitoring and automated restarts are a snap.
A hip-fired electromagnetic anti-drone rifle
The war on drones has advanced well beyond the cranky neighbor with a shotgun.
Broadcom beats Q1 expectations, gives solid Q2 outlook
Broadcom's top and bottom line results were better than expected for the first quarter.
Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Sound: hardware and software offer optimized audio experiences
Qualcomm is known for its processors powering the world's smartphones and with today's announcement it continues to improve end-user experiences, this time in way of audio performance. Launch customers include Xiaomi, Audio-Technica, and Amazon Music.
Smart glasses carve a lighter path forward for extended reality
The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 is a forerunner to a wave of lighter-weight but still session-driven category of viewers that Qualcomm hopes to foster with its XR1 reference design.
Echo Show 10 with motion: How it feels to be followed around
The third generation Echo Show comes with a motor and the screen follows you around. Is it intrusive or cool? Does it even work? Read and watch our first impressions.
Eve is updating its entire lineup to support Thread, launching Eve Weather station
Some products will receive firmware updates to enable Thread, while others will require new hardware.
'No iPhone Lightning port would mean binning thousands of dollars of accessories'
How readers reacted to the possibility of Apple dropping the iPhone's Lightning port.
The best 3D printer for business and home use in 2021
Which 3D printer is right for your business? We've evaluated the offerings of leading printers, all capable of creating 3D objects, but with a wide range of characteristics. If you're in the market for a 3D printer, you'll find one here that fits your needs.
The best generators for home offices in 2021: Plan ahead for the next emergency power outage
Give yourself peace of mind with these emergency backup generators that keep the power on at home or at work.
3D scanning (and ancient phenotyping skills) to end world hunger
How new technologies and ancient practices are helping to increase yields to meet a staggering global demand.
Don't buy these Apple products: March 2021 edition
Read before spending your money, because some products are coming ripe for an update, and others might be phased out!
Linux Foundation and RISC-V International launch free RISC-V training classes
The hot new open-source RISC-V chips now have free introductory classes to help you get up to speed with this new hardware.
Defective '5,000,000mAh' power bank
It arrived dead, but in a highly dangerous state and could have burst into flames at any moment.
Omnicharge Omni Ultimate
Everything about the Omni Ultimate is designed around power and ruggedness.
'9 million mAh' power bank
Spoiler: It's nowhere near 9,000,000mAh!
Powertraveller Sport 25
A compact, ruggedized IP67-rated power bank.
Dead USB charger
Can you see what happened here?
Dead power bank
Can you see what happened here?
Nitecore 21700 intelligent battery system
Super-compact power bank for the minimalist.
OnlyKey hardware security key
This is the ultimate security key for professionals.
How to test chargers and power banks to make sure they don't blow up your expensive smartphone
I test dozens of chargers and power banks every month, and you can be guaranteed that plugging my expensive iPhone or iPad into them isn't the first thing I do. (Updated: October 2018)
SE LED-illuminated head-mounted magnifier
Three lenses and the pan and tilt twin LED light gives you the bionic vision.
TestM iPhone testing app
The TestM diagnostic mode offers 26 tests, which range from testing the cameras, touchscreen, microphone, and even the haptic engine, to a comprehensive stress test that pushes the battery and thermal dissipation to the limits.
Anker PowerLine III Flow USB-to-Lightning cables
Manufactured from silica gel with a graphene lining, the cable feels soft to the touch, and actually sort of flows through the hand. This isn't just about aesthetics, but it allows it to be curled up tight, and fold and flow around things on your desk.
Netgear LM1200 4G LTE modem
The Netgear LM1200 4G LTE modem offers a reliable LKTE alternative for fixed-line internet.
Netgear AXE11000 Nighthawk Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E router
The Netgear AXE11000 offers combined speeds up to 10.8Gbps, is built around a powerful 1.8GHz quad-core processor, and can deliver fast and reliable connections for up to 60 devices simultaneously.
OWC USB-C Travel Dock E
A single mini dock that allows you to connect, charge, display, network, and import on-the-go, all through a single cable and a single USB-C port.
RFID emerging as key tool during pandemic
Greg Nichols explains how an inexpensive and widespread technology has become a star of pandemic response. Read more: http://zd.net/3aK1kTg
Apple Silicon: Nothing short of a revolution
Tonya Hall talks to tech journalist Lance Ulanoff about the changes the new M1 chip will bring to Apple's products.
Samsung introduces new MiniLED TV brand Neo QLED
The company also announced a 99-inch version of its MicroLED TV at its First Look event ahead of CES 2021.
Best Chromebook: Top 5 options compared
Whether you're looking for a high-end system, a 4K display, 12 hours of battery life, or awesome portability, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says there's a Chromebook in this list for you. Read more: http://zd.net/2ZhM2yN
Six weeks with the iPhone 12 and strange things are happening
Upgrading from iPhone XR to iPhone 12 hasn't been what Chris Matyszczyk expected. At all. Read more: http://zd.net/3a2mYSf
Qualcomm creates 5G Snapdragon chipset for budget phones
Doubles the CPU and GPU performance of its 460 predecessor.
Apple is facing a massive e-waste problem
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes explains that an ecosystem consisting of 1.65 billion devices is a ticking time bomb that will need to be dealt with... somehow. Read more: http://zd.net/3aPaCMN
Desktop Metal's CEO on future of additive manufacturing, going public via SPAC
ZDNet's Larry Dignan caught up with Desktop Metal CEO Ric Fulop to talk about the future of additive manufacturing, timelines, entrepreneurship, and going public via a SPAC. Read more: https://zd.net/3pUixhR
USB 4 and Thunderbolt and DisplayPort, oh my! Let's talk docking stations and hubs
Need more ports on your laptop or tablet? Jason Squared's Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani talk about the best gear to make that happen. Read more: http://zd.net/2YtVkXH
Samsung Galaxy S21 series: More affordable, highly capable, elegant phones
Matt Miller says Samsung dropped the starting price of its S21 phones $200 in 2021 while offering the best Qualcomm mobile processor, improved cameras, and improved software. Read more: http://zd.net/394DGQq
Electric aviation primed to fly
Greg Nichols tells Karen Roby, with traditional aviation on the ropes, electric is soaring during the pandemic. Read more: http://zd.net/3o94Bih
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 review: Rugged tablet for frontline and field workers
Critical functions of frontline workers are more prominent today than ever before. Matt Miller says the new Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 provides businesses with a remote work solution that is affordable and built to withstand work in the field, on the go, and in the office. Read more: http://zd.net/39R2zhW
Samsung to sell 110-inch MicroLED TV for homes
It will cost around $156,000.
What to do when tomorrow’s new thing is yesterday’s junk
Google Glass, the Peek twitter machine, Palm’s Pre smartphone -- all those shiny new objects that were so cool when they first emerged may now be gathering dust in your sock drawer. Tiernan Ray gives Karen Roby some practical tips on what to do with old smartphones and such when the nostalgia fades. Read more: http://zd.net/2LCwi5V
IonQ CEO Peter Chapman on the future of quantum computing
IonQ CEO Peter Chapman argues that the road to adoption for quantum computing is happening faster than originally thought due to the cloud. Here's Chapman's take on adoption, enterprise applications, innovation, and the future developer. Read more: https://zd.net/2K0rjve
