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Red Hat's latest enterprise Linux distro has new features to tackle hybrid cloud complexity
Some people update to the latest version of an operating system as soon as it's available. Others hang on to their old operating system until it's covered in cobwebs and dust. Red Hat lets you do both. The Linux and hyper-cloud leader today released its newest flagship Linux distro, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.4, after last week announcing four more years of support for the popular, decade-old RHEL 7.9.Also: Ubuntu 24.04: This great new Linux distro isn't just fast - it's a fortressDon't...
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The best small tablets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
Looking for a more portable tablet? We tested the best small tablets that combine affordability, great battery life, and fast processors in a tiny package.
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This $299 Galaxy Ring challenger is launching May 15
Amazfit will launch its smart ring, the Amazfit Helio, in stores on May 15 for $299, delivering some direct competition for the Oura Ring and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Ring. Announced during CES 2024, the Helio smart ring is designed as a fitness wearable to track recovery, becoming part of an Amazfit ecosystem where the smartwatch tracks exercise and physical activity.Also: Running a race? These 5 tech must-haves got me across the finish lineBy tracking resting heart rate, SpO2, physical...
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5 useful features iOS should steal from Android
I've been an Android user for a long time, more precisely, since version 1.5. Before that, I had a brief dalliance with the iPhone, but quickly realized that iOS was not the mobile operating system for me. Given how long I've been using Linux, that should be no surprise. Apple's iOS is not all bad. In fact, there are quite a few things it does right that Android could take note of. But what about the other way around? There are a handful of handy features iOS could borrow from Android, and many...
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These speakers deliver impressively accurate sound for any style of music
The KEF LS50 Meta delivered better results than I could have imagined in my quest for the perfect bookshelf speakers.
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The best gaming PCs of 2024: Expert tested
We tested the best gaming PCs from Alienware, Lenovo, and more that offer customization, advanced processors, smooth graphics, and more.
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The best MagSafe wallets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
We tested MagSafe wallets from brands like Apple, Casetify, Moft, and more to find the best picks for storing your cards and cash.
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Tabnine and Atlassian reveal new generative AI tools for developers
Just days after Github's Copilot Workspace launch, Tabnine and Atlassian are adding to the growing number of AI-powered support tools available to developers. Tabnine is a generative AI code assistant built to support developers and boost productivity, and Atlassian offers a suite of team collaboration tools. On Wednesday, the companies co-launched a preview of coming AI integrations, part of Atlassian Rovo, at the Atlassian Team 2024 conference. Also: I tested the AI gadget that got the...
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flI used the Pixel Tablet as my smart home display for two months. Here's what I learned
Compared to stationary displays like the Nest and Echo Hub, here's how the Google Pixel Tablet does things better (and worse).
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Sam's Club is now using AI instead of humans to verify receipts in every fifth store
If you're a Sam's Club shopper, checking out could soon get faster. AI-powered receipt-checking machines are now in place at 20% of the chain's stores -- or more than 120 locations.Also: Not always honest at supermarket self-checkout? AI is out to get youInstead of having to wait in line for a human to verify that you paid for everything in your cart, you can now walk through a large archway of sorts that uses computer vision to take an image of your cart from all sides and compare it to your...
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Finally, an iPhone car mount with Qi2 charging and won't break the bank
This ESR Qi2-certified charger juices up your phone while holding it securely, even on bumpy roads.
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One of the best QLED TVs I've tested is not made by Samsung or Sony
The TCL QM8 proves the brand can compete with industry giants, with excellent picture quality, great sound, and a dedicated picture mode for console gamers.