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    The biggest AI feature announced at Samsung Unpacked was also the most subtle

    Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETAlongside the release of its latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, tech giant Samsung also announced a slew of new AI features for its devices at Samsung Unpacked. While the new features make it easy to access AI assistance, they also highlight the need for enhanced security — and Samsung, with its latest Knox update, has stepped up to the plate. Also: The best VPN services (and how to choose the right one for you)Tech companies tend to prefer on-device over cloud-based AI processing. On-device AI processing provides a faster way to process user requests. The approach is also safer, as user data stays on-device. To enhance on-device privacy, Samsung launched Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) in One UI 8. KEEP ensures that an AI application can only access a limited amount of information by creating “encrypted, app-specific environments within the device’s secure storage area,” according to Samsung. This approach ensures applications only access data they need and that the user has permitted. Also: I finally tried Samsung’s XR headset, and it beats my Apple Vision Pro in meaningful waysProtecting a user’s private information should always be a priority, especially with AI applications. AI models are often trained on users’ input data. Ensuring your most precious data stays private is crucial.  More

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    I tried every Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series model – here’s why the Classic wins out

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra is one of my favorite smartwatches thanks to its long battery life, unique design, and WearOS functionality. And with Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 series, the company has incorporated that same core design with a curved square back and round watch face, which Samsung calls a cushion design, across all of its products.Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, moreThe Galaxy Watch 8 is available in two sizes, 40 and 44mm, while the Watch 8 Classic is available in one 46mm size with the iconic physical rotating bezel last seen on the Watch 6 Classic. In addition to these two watches, Samsung revealed an updated Galaxy Watch Ultra with twice the storage and in a silver, blue, and orange color scheme. More

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    Can’t quit Windows 10? Here’s how to keep getting security updates after October 2025

    On the page that announced details of the ESU program for commercial customers, a Microsoft spokesperson wrote that details and prices for consumers “will be shared at a later date” on the company’s consumer end-of-support page. Six months later, the company finally revealed that  consumers would be able to sign up for a one-year ESU subscription for $30. Also: The best Windows laptop you can buyAnd if that $30 price tag is too much, the company announced two “free enrollment options” in June. You can enroll a Windows 10 PC for ESU coverage by using Windows Backup to sync your settings to the cloud, or you can use 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points (worth less than $1), which you accumulate by using Bing search services.  For details, see “How to get Windows 10 extended security updates for free: 2 options.”)  The deal comes with two significant restrictions.First, it’s available only for “personal use,” a move that’s obviously designed to discourage business customers from trying to get security updates at a discount. Second, the subscription can’t be renewed after that first year. On Oct. 13, 2026, security updates will stop for good on those consumer PCs.Still, the fact that Microsoft is even offering a consumer option is noteworthy. The Windows 7 ESU program was messy. It was not exactly friendly to small businesses, and there was no option at all for consumers. The difference, of course, is that those customers had a straightforward option to upgrade their Windows 7 PCs to the successor OS, Windows 10, at no cost. Also: Have a Windows 10 PC that can’t be upgraded? You have 5 optionsMicrosoft says the enrollment wizard will start rolling out for consumers in July and should be available to all Windows 10 PCs by the end of August. More

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    Best Prime Day security camera deals: My 12 favorite discounts available now

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? This year, Prime Day is July 8-11, but the deals can pop up way before and stay a while after the dates. Are security cameras really cheaper on Prime Day? The short answer is yes. There are a few cases where retailers inflate normal prices to make it look like sales are better than they are. However, there are lots of deals that are worth the purchase and are great offers to snag. At ZDNET, we make sure all the deals we round up don’t seem sketchy, so you can get the most bang for your buck.How did we choose these Prime Day deals?We at ZDNET only write about the deals that we would want to take advantage of, whether that’s a new hot product or one that’s kept a secure spot on our best lists. As deal experts, we make sure to find deals that cut the price 20% or more, or for products we rarely see on sale, while using price comparison tools to ensure that anybody’s money is well spent. When we don’t have expert advice, we use customer reviews and online forums so we know real people are enjoying and using the said product that’s on sale. And with ZDNET’s very own lab space, we make sure to deliver deals on products that performed the best. Our goal is to help you shop smarter with the best advice and context possible. What are the best Prime Day deals so far?ZDNET’s experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:You can also find the best deals from other retailers competing with Prime Day sales: More

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    Best Prime Day phone deals: Top sales on iPhones, Samsung, Google Pixel, more

    Current price: $904Original price: $1,219Samsung’s latest smartphone pitch features a large 6.7-inch screen but is super-thin and weighs just 163 grams. For reference, the iPhone 16 Plus, with a similar-sized screen, weighs 199 grams. This sleek, ultra-thin design makes the new Galaxy S25 Edge a standout in a crowded smartphone market, and I expect other manufacturers to release something similar soon.Review: Samsung Galaxy S25 EdgeAt a regular price of $1,219, you can buy the new Samsung phone at a whopping $300 discount during Prime Day. That gets you 512GB of storage, the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 12GB of RAM, and a 200MP wide lens similar to Samsung’s more expensive S25 Ultra model. More