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    Buying an Apple Watch Series 10? Consider these 3 features before upgrading

    Jason Hiner/ZDNETThe Apple Watch is one of the most popular smartwatches, and its integration with the Apple ecosystem makes it a go-to for iPhone fans. Apple is holding its annual September event on Monday, where we expect to see a new lineup of iPhones, AirPods, Apple Watch, and maybe even an iPad Mini. Also: What to expect from Apple’s iPhone 16 ‘It’s Glowtime’ event, and how to watch the livestreamWhile we don’t know exactly what upgrades Apple plans to give its devices, however various reports and rumors, combined with what we’ve seen in the past, give us a good idea of what will be featured. There are many rumors about the Apple Watch’s new upgrade, which will mark the company’s 10th smartwatch model, including what seems to be one of the biggest redesigns yet. Here’s what we look forward to Apple unveiling about the newest Apple Watch:1. One of the biggest Apple Watch redesigns ever More

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    Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $20. Here’s how

    Get Windows 11 Pro at a big discount right now. StackSocial Need an operating system upgrade? Windows 11 Pro puts productivity in your hands with features that make everything from hybrid work to streaming entertainment easy, and you can grab the software for a discounted price right now through StackSocial. A lifetime subscription for the […] More

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    I held the world’s thinnest foldable phone, and it made my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 look outdated

    Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETThe new Honor Magic V3 is the best-designed foldable phone I’ve tested so far. At just 9.2mm thick when folded, it builds on the success of the Magic V2 and extends its lead over the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Having used both Samsung and Honor foldables, I can confidently say the Honor is far ahead regarding hardware.Also: The best foldable phones of 2024: Expert tested and reviewedFor reference, the Honor Magic V3 measures 9.2mm when closed and 4.4mm when unfolded. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 12.1mm folded and 5.6mm open, while Google’s new Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 10.5mm and 5.1mm. Both Samsung and Google have reduced the weight of their foldables to 239g and 257g, respectively, but Honor went even further, bringing the Magic V3 to just 226g — only five grams heavier than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. More

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    Red Hat unleashes Enterprise Linux AI – and it’s truly useful

    Screenshot by Matene Red Hat has officially launched Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) AI into general availability. This isn’t just another product release; it’s a truly useful AI approach that RHEL administrators and programmers will find exceptionally helpful.  RHEL AI is meant to simplify enterprise-wide adoption by offering a fully optimized, bootable RHEL image for server […] More

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    Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank (and try this alternative instead)

    Solar-powered power banks are common, but are they any good? In a word, no.  Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETSolar-powered power banks seem like a fantastic idea — attach some solar panels to a power bank, and you have a free power source whenever the sun is shining.However, the reality is different from this idyllic vision of limitless energy.Also: The best portable power stations you can buy: Expert testedI’ve tested nearly two dozen solar-powered power banks, ranging from devices purchased online to ones bought from camping and outdoor supply stores. Unfortunately, every single device has been disappointingly ineffective — and some have even been potentially dangerous.Using such a device means placing a power bank, a box filled with lithium-ion batteries, in direct sunlight. And that’s a big problem. I’ve found that a power bank left in the sun on a modestly hot day can hit temperatures as high as 80°C/176°F, which is incredibly hot for lithium batteries.  More

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    Sonos is failing and millions of devices could become e-waste – why open-source audio is our only hope

    eenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images In mid-August, Sonos announced the layoff of 100 employees, sending shockwaves through the tech community and raising serious concerns about the company’s future. These layoffs, which targeted key departments such as engineering and customer support, followed the release of a disastrous mobile app redesign in May 2024, leaving users grappling with bugs […] More