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Synnex surges as FYQ3 results beat, forecast higher as well
Shares of Synnex, the Fremont, California-based tech distributor, rose by 7% in late trading after the company's quarterly results and outlook topped expectations.
Dell readies a Tiger Lake refresh on XPS 13 Ubuntu Linux Developer Edition
Arguably the best Linux laptop ever is getting a major speed boost.
Micron FYQ4 Rev, EPS Beat; Nov-quarter EPS view misses; shares sag
Memory-chip vendor Micron Technology this afternoon reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped analysts' expectations, but a forecast for this quarter that was a bit light on the earnings side.
Arm unveils new Cortex CPU built for autonomous applications
The new Cortex-A78AE CPU is Arm's answer for the automotive and industrial sector's next-gen compute needs.
Lenovo unveils ThinkPad X1 Nano foldable for $1,599, X1 Fold available for preorder
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Fold has been on the runway for a while, but now that preorders are underway the PC giant plans to fast follow with the ThinkPad X1 Nano.
QNAP tells NAS users to update firmware to avoid new type of ransomware
AgeLocker ransomware has been seen infecting QNAP NAS systems since June.
Can Amazon convince you to welcome a security drone into your home?
The Always Home Cam has inspired fears in a way the Roomba never did. While it has certain convenience and even privacy advantages, businesses might be a better initial market
How Roku built a quiet path to rocking the home audio market
The company is best known for little video boxes even as it drives more of its revenue from powering the broadband experience for big TVs. In tapping both channels, it is setting up for a disruptive attack on home audio.
Dell upgrades XPS 13 laptops with Intel's new Tiger Lake processors
In addition to the notebooks gaining the latest 11th-generation Core processors and Xe integrated graphics, the Developer Edition will be the first Tiger Lake laptop to ship with Linux Ubuntu 20.04TLS pre-loaded.
Alexa for rent: Why Amazon needs to stop selling us new Echos
If I upgrade these devices, I am paying to help Amazon strengthen its infrastructure. What's in it for me?
Arm swimming in a sea of uncertainty that could sink its business model
Sitting at the start of an 18-month window to possibly move to Nvidia, the chip design giant's future is extremely foggy.
Larger tablets revive tablet PC market during pandemic
Tablets with screen size 10 inches and above has become top-selling segment for first time, as market sees sales increasing at the fastest rate since 2014, according to a new research report.
Best mouse in 2020: From SteelSeries to Logitech, the top mice compared
Finding yourself spending more and more time working from your home office? Time to kit it out with quality mice so you can get more work done in less time, and also keep your hands and wrists healthy.
Brazil investigates online voting
A demo in the upcoming elections will inform the potential future adoption of the remote model
Every new Alexa device from Amazon: Prices, release dates, and how to buy
Amazon announced new Echo devices, Ring cameras, and other Alexa gadgets. Here's all you need to know.
Netgear BR200 small-business router
The Netgear BR200 Insight Managed Business Router has been designed to be easy to set up, and features a built-in firewall, VLAN management, and remote cloud monitoring, and can be managed from anywhere you have an internet connection.
TRENDnet TUC-ET5G USB-C 3.1 to 5GBASE-T Ethernet adapter
The TRENDnet TUC-ET5G USB-C 3.1 to 5GBASE-T Ethernet adapter is capable of some serious data throughput -- up to 5Gbps over existing Cat5e or better cabling.
AMD Athlon and Ryzen 3000 C-series processors for Chromebooks
AMD hopes that by adding Athlon and Ryzen 3000 C-series processors to the lineup, AMD wants to move Chromebooks out of the realm of everyday tasks such as web browsing and casual gaming, and offer silicon capable of handling heavy multitasking and smooth gaming.
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First look: Everything iPad unveiled at Apple's 'Time Flies' event [in pictures]
CEO Tim Cook and Company show off the latest iPads and iPad OS.
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First look: Everything Apple Watch unveiled at 'Time Flies' event [in pictures]
CEO Tim Cook and Company show off the latest Apple Watch products.
Aukey Omnia Mini 20W PD
The new Aukey Omnia Mini 20W PD is unbelievably small. It's a cube a little more than an inch square, packs a single USB-C power capable of outputting 20W of power.
Adventures in trying to get a borescope to work on Android
The apps are terrible.
YubiKey 5C NFC: The world’s first security key to feature dual USB-C and NFC connections
The YubiKey 5C NFC can be used across a broad range of platforms -- iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux -- and on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer that supports USB-C ports or NFC.
Moshi Lounge Q wireless charging stand
At the core of the Lounge Q is a 15W wireless Q-coil charging coil compatible with any Qi-enabled phone and will work with cases up to 5mm thick. But the real magic is in the Scandinavian design.
Aukey PB-WL02 wireless power bank/charger
Great power bank/charger for those who want a package that's small and light enough to take with them when they go out and about.
Plugable 7-in-1 USB-C hub
Enhance your setup by turning a single USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port into 7 ports. This USB-C adapter hub adds 3 USB 3.0 ports, 1 4K HDMI, 1 SD card reader, 1 microSD card slot, and 1 USB-C Power Delivery charging port
Blackview X2 smartwatch
Let's take a first look at the Blackview X2, a $70 smartwatch.
Blackview BV6300 Pro - rugged, but not built like a tank
But most of the rugged smartphones out there are built like tanks. I happen to like smartphones built like tanks, but even I have to admit that finding room for a huge slab of glass and plastic in a pocket can become tedious. Blackview's new BV6300 Pro is different.
Apple 27-inch iMac, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Google Pixel 4a, and more: ZDNet's reviews round-up
From Apple's latest Intel-based iMac to Google's new compact handset and Samsung's flagship Galaxy Note, here's the gear we tested in August.
Chargeasap Flash 150W USB-C Power Bank
Externally, the Flash looks pretty much like any other 20,000mAh power bank. It's a big, chunky slab packed with batteries and electronics, and has USB ports to allow you to plug cables into to charge gadgets. But there's a difference.
Lenovo bets ThinkPad X1 Fold can be a convergence device
ZDNet caught up with Christian Teismann, president of Lenovo's commercial PC and smart device unit, and Yasumichi (Moto-San) Tsukamoto, director of commercial system innovation, about the evolution of the ThinkPad X1 Fold and X1 Nano launch and business-use cases. Read more: https://zd.net/3mUFrF3
The Internet of Things: The basics explained
The Internet of Things explained. What the IoT is, and where it's going next.
Amazon’s 2020 fall device event: The good, bad, and confusing
In this week's Jason Squared, Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow discuss flying camera drones, gaming services, and Alexa improvements. Read more: https://zd.net/3i33ON8
AI-driven OS ready to turn cobots into intelligent workers
Instead of designing new hardware, what if we could make existing automation platforms even smarter?
Plasma propulsion engines for DARPA’s next generation of nanosatellites
Shrinking technologies and space-aged propulsion systems are power a new generation of tiny satellites.
How would quantum computing change our word?
There are working machines today that perform some small part of what a full quantum computer may eventually do. But what are the real-world applications for quantum computing?
Smart contact lens to act as iris healer
This prosthetic iris demonstrates the power and promise of nanotechnology.
Army funds next generation of hybrid-drone engines
Army looks to LiquidPiston's hybrid-electric rotary engine for future of propulsion and auxiliary power.
David Gewirtz hosts a tour of his home office and video studio
Every great home office is a work in progress. David Gewirtz stopped tinkering with his home office setup just long enough to give us a tour. Take a look before it changes again. Read more: https://zd.net/35TEUwX
Engineering students to design the perfect self-driving Indy race car
A new competition pits engineering squads in the task of designing the ultimate high-speed controls architecture.
Look no hands! Pilot-less cargo flights are on the way
Pilotless planes are here, and the FAA is getting onboard for short-distance regional transportation.
Look inside Adrian Kingsley-Hughes' office: Hardware 2.0 tour
Here are the gadgets and gizmos that allow Adrian Kingsley-Hughes to be productive at his desk and when on the road. Read more: https://zd.net/3mnWsqH
Sarcos prepares commercial production of Guardian XO exoskeleton
Before industries go fully robotic, we're going to see some unique man-machine mashups.
Apple pie in the sky? Long due products we want to see next week
Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow go beyond the expected Apple Watch Series 6 and iPad Air expected from Apple’s Sept. 15 event. Read more: https://zd.net/2ZrOOSt
Open-source drone tech could break DJI’s grip on the market
The Linux Foundation has embraced an open source architecture for drones. That could mean a replay of the 1990s for enterprise adoption.
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