<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is a full-color, color paper, and ink paper tablet available at Verizon for $239. It’s a great entertainment tablet for daily use that also functions very well as an e-reader. Although the screen is versatile, don’t expect the graphics to compare to those on an […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dali IO-8 headphones are available on Amazon for $1,100. They produce a clarity of sound and separation that will blow you away. The beige colorway isn’t the most attractive, and they’re not cheap. –> I’ve been a connoisseur of headphones since the 1980s. Back then, I was living on a […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways This high-quality screwdriver kit has everything for both the budding enthusiast and professional repairer. This 180-piece kit has 160 quality screwdriver bits and a range of other useful tools, such as plastic prybars, a suction cup, and tweezers. There’s no LED light on the front of the screwdriver, so working in […] More
Pebble/ZDNETI have the two Pebble smartwatches I purchased starting in 2013 and also backed the Pebble Time 2 watch that was later canceled when Fitbit purchased Pebble’s software assets. In January, I wrote an article on the TechCrunch report that CEO Eric Migicovsky was planning to bring back Pebble in 2025, but I thought that was likely just wishful thinking — I was wrong.Preorder available nowIt turns out that Mr. Migicovsky was serious, and just six weeks later we have the introduction of two new PebbleOS watches that should hopefully be available in July and December 2025. Interested consumers can preorder More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETWe’ve reached the point in the mobile industry where every new upgrade is a game of “Find the differences.” Whether it’s the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or Google Pixel, consumers need to dig a little deeper to uncover what’s actually new among buzzwords that have existed for years. Also: There’s one new Pixel ‘upgrade’ you might not love – here’s how to fix itThis is especially true with the new Google Pixel 9a More
ZDNETMicrosoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol is a handy method for signing in to and controlling remote PCs and servers, especially for hybrid workers. But RDP is also an inviting target for cybercriminals looking to gain access to an organization’s network and other critical resources. That’s why using a strong and complex password for remote desktop accounts is vital. Unfortunately, this is an area where many people and companies fall short.Also: Hackers stole this engineer’s 1Password database. Could it happen to you?In a report released Tuesday, password security provider Specops revealed the top 10 most common passwords attackers use to exploit RDP connections. In total, more than 1 billion stolen passwords captured by cybercriminals in 2024 were included in the analysis. The results show that many people ignore standard best practices when creating passwords, even for important systems. Organizations that monitor their RDP servers have found hundreds or even thousands of failed login attempts from hackers, bots, ransomware gangs, and more. Once they find an open and exposed RDP port, attackers use brute force to try a large number of username and password combinations to gain access. The simpler the password, the quicker the attacker can gain and exploit access. Which passwords were the worst offenders?To little or no surprise, 123456 was the most common password stolen by malicious attacks. This indicates that many people are still turning to “keyboard walks” — passwords created by typing a string of adjacent keys on the keyboard.In second place was 1234, presumably chosen by people who couldnt be bothered to add the 5 and 6. Next up was Password1, followed by 12345.Also: How AI agents help hackers steal your confidential data – and what to do about itIn the fifth spot was P@sswOrd, suggesting that some people knew enough to add a special character, albeit to a still weak password. However, P@sswOrd may be popular because it meets the standard requirements of eight characters, one capital letter, one number, and one special character, according to Specops.Rounding out the list were password, Password123, Welcome1, 12345678, and Aa123456. The addition of Welcome1 could signal that many employees are given such weak temporary passwords to start but arent forced to change them. Otherwise, most of the top 10 used either a string of common numbers or some variation of the word password. More
Beats Solo Buds <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Beats Solo Buds are budget earbuds at $80 (and currently on sale for $35 less) Their compact size, fun colors, and 18-hour battery life make them earbuds appealing to Beats devotees Other earbuds offer features these earbuds lack – like active noise cancellation and Bluetooth multipoint – […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETWe’ve reached the point in the mobile industry where every new upgrade is a game of “Find the differences.” Whether it’s the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or Google Pixel, consumers need to dig a little deeper to uncover what’s actually new among buzzwords that have existed for years. Also: There’s one new Pixel ‘upgrade’ you might not love – here’s how to fix itThis is especially true with the new Google Pixel 9a More
