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iOS 13.2.3 is out: It fixes iPhone search and Messages but what about battery drain?
iOS and iPadOS 13.2.3 fix broken search, but it remains to be seen whether they cure recent battery problems.
NVIDIA GPUs now work with Arm processors, Magnum open source I/O accelerates data workloads for AI
NVIDIA expands its ecosystem, flexes its software muscle, and takes a bet on new processors, workloads, and use cases. The developments paint a new picture in the AI chip race in the cloud and the edge.
Intel’s Koduri continues a GPU computing revolution he helped start years ago
Raja Koduri of Intel helped kick off the movement of GPU computing 14 years ago when he was at AMD. This time, he's refining the strategy for a world of more heterogeneous computing.
Best Newegg Black Friday 2019 deals
The best Newegg deals for Black Friday 2019.
Best tech gadgets of 2019
AirPods Pro. Sonos Move. Galaxy Note 10. See what else made our list for best tech gadgets of the past year.
The world's fastest supercomputers hit higher speeds than ever with Linux
The new list of the world's fastest computers -- supercomputing's Top 500 -- is out, and every one runs faster than a petaflop using Linux.
Best gifts: Top iPhone 11 accessories from $5 to $60
These are the best iPhone accessories you can pick up for an affordable price.
Intel to remove old drivers and BIOS updates from its site by the end of the week
Intel is removing drivers and BIOS updates for desktop components and motherboards released in the 90s and early 2000s.
Fortinet, Siemens pair up to better secure operational technology
Fortinet also landed a SD-WAN deal from SoftBank ahead of its first investor day.
iPad Pro vs Surface Pro 6: Can a tablet-laptop hybrid really replace your PC?
Apple and Microsoft have followed different paths, but their latest laptop replacements are strikingly similar. Can either one succeed as your next mobile productivity device?
New 16-inch MacBook Pro: Teardown reveals old scissor-switch keyboard in all its glory
Apple's Magic Keyboard in the new 16-inch MacBook Pro is almost identical to the standalone Magic Keyboard.
Apple's Research app: What does it want your health data for?
Apple launched its Research app with three new health studies using information from the iPhone and Watch. Here's what the studies are aiming to find out.
HP board unanimously votes no on Xerox takeover
HP board of directors are concerned the takeover will significantly undervalue HP, which has been facing challenging times in recent years.
Nearly half of online shoppers start holiday shopping at Amazon
If online shopping still attracts so many shoppers, what hope is there for other brands?
Best Dell Black Friday 2019 deals
We combed through Dell's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals from its sale.
20-pin USB-C magnetic breakaway connector
Miss the old MagSafe connector on the MacBook? Wish you could have a similar connector on your USB-C laptop? You now can, and for under $20.
Volta XL magnetic USB-C breakaway cable
Do you worry that one day you'll pull on your charging cable and drag your expensive laptop to the floor, causing hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars worth of damage? The Volta XL USB-C cable could be the cheap insurance you are looking for.
Doubling down: How dual-screen devices have unfolded over the years
Dual screens have been added to smartphones, tablets, and laptops through the years with some promising advantages. However, beyond a certain portable game console line, none have made the jump to the mainstream.
Samsung Galaxy Fold, Google Pixel 4, OnePlus 7T, Apple Watch Series 5, and more: Reviews round-up
From folding smartphones to Google's new devices and the latest e-readers, here's the hardware we tested in October.
The Zendure SuperTank
The Zendure SuperTank is an absolute beast. It can fully charge a MacBook Pro in 90 minutes, and can double your battery life. If you have a smartphone such as the iPhone XS, then you can recharge that from the SuperTank a whopping seven times.
OWC'S Mercury Elite Pro Dock
Declutter your desk by combining your external dual-drive storage and Thunderbolt 3 dock into a single device.
RAVPower 27000mAh with AC Outlet
I've been looking for the ultimate power bank that will charge USB-A and USB-C, and offer an AC power outlet for other devices. RAVPower have just a power bank. And it's amazing.
A brief history of Microsoft's Surface: Missteps and successes
Microsoft started working on the hybrid devices that now make up the Surface family back in 2009. The group has made some missteps along the way, but today its lineup of Windows 10 devices is genuinely impressive and widely imitated. Here's how the brand has evolved.
YubiKey 5Ci: USB-C and Lightning Security Key
The world’s first Lightning-compatible security key
Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro, Lenovo ThinkPad T490s, Honor 20, and more: Reviews round-up
From Apple's powerful MacBook refresh to high-quality headsets and a robot cleaner, here's the kit we got our hands on in July.
Build your own IT pro toolbox
If you're in the business of repairing PCs, smartphones, or tablets, then you need the right tools to help you get the job done in a fast, efficient, and safe way. Here are a selection of tools that you need that will make your job -- and life -- easier!
Replacing a MacBook or MacBook Pro battery
Step-by-step photos showing how to replace a MacBook Pro's battery. This was done in about 5 minutes on a kitchen table.
This old tech: 10 reasons to get all nostalgic about hardware and software
Love them or hate them – these nostalgic examples of hardware and software were the forerunner of many of the apps and devices around today.
iPhone, iPad, and Mac buyer's guide: July 2019 edition
Here's a tour of what's fresh and what's not so fresh in the Apple Store.
NOCO GB150 Boost PRO 4000A UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter
This one device can start pretty much any 12-volt vehicle and keep your gadgets charged up and ready for action.
Smart speakers can be remotely controlled by a laser attack
Researchers show smart speakers can be controlled from afar with laser beams and instructed to open smart locks and garage doors.
Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro: hands-on first impressions (CNET)
The new MacBook Pro has a roomier 16-inch display, improved graphics, bigger battery, and revamped speakers and mics. But the biggest news is that new keyboard. We gave it a first test run.
iPhone 5 users: Did you update before November 3?
If you haven't, over-the-air updates are not working.
The most controversial drone technology?
Tonya Hall sits down with Arthur Holland Michel, co-director of the Center for the Study of the Drone at NY's Bard College, to learn more about what he considers to be the most controversial drone technology to date and different ways drones are being utilized.
Black Friday 2019: Tools, tips, and tricks to save you money
ZDNet's Beth Mauder rounds up some of her favorite money-saving tools and tricks to help you save money at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and other retailers this holiday season. Read more: https://zd.net/2p4DDAa
In the Google-Fitbit deal, the corporate wellness business is really where it's at
Google made it sound like the Fitbit purchase was all about a wearables business that the market valued just a smidge above worthless. Now, with Fitbit's data archive and a corporate wellness business estimated to have more than $100 million in annual revenue, Google Cloud could make a healthcare play.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch review
Want a 15-inch device that'll stick it to Intel and Nvidia? You're in luck, Microsoft has made just the thing for you.
DJI's latest Mavic Mini opens the door to drones in cities
Drones are currently heavily regulated to be far from populated areas. The "Mavic Mini," a drone weighing under 250 grams, could change that.
Happy Podoween! Let's compare the latest wireless earbuds
What do Apple, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have in common? Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow discuss in this week's Jason Squared the fresh crop of noise-canceling Bluetooth earbuds from tech’s biggest companies. Read more: https://zd.net/2pu7kuC
Pixelbook Go hands-on: Google's refined take on the Chromebook platform
ZDNet's Matt Miller explains that, in the past, Google-branded Chromebooks were for those willing to pay a premium for a high quality experience. The Pixelbook Go still offers a premium Google-designed experience, but at a lower-entry price. Read more: https://zd.net/2NkGltq
Why does no one seem to care that flagship Android phones are so buggy?
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes discusses why both Samsung and Google seem to be able to shrug off issues in a way that Apple just couldn’t. Read more: https://zd.net/31RBipz
The Pixel 4 XL is a perfectly disappointing phone, here’s why
Jason Cipriani tells Karen Roby that Google’s latest smartphone has a lot to like, but some key flaws. Read more: https://zd.net/3626TYX
The 2010s: The best innovations and worst tech flops, ranked
Jason Squared's Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow look back at the best and worst tech products of the past decade in this week's Jason Squared. Read more: https://zd.net/33Z4kVJ
Apple has streamlined its entire iPad lineup to replace your laptop
ZDNet's Jason Cipriani tells Karen Roby that the base-model iPad is more capable than ever thanks to a recent update. Read more: https://zd.net/2NdaomS
Windows 10 version 1909: Why this feature update should be a pleasant surprise
Microsoft is getting the November 2019 Update ready for release to the general public. Ed Bott explains what makes this update different from the feature updates you’ve come to dread. Read more: https://zd.net/2P1kysX
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