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    This Pixel 10 rumor just gave Google an edge over Samsung and OnePlus

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysRecent rumors and leaks suggest that the Pixel 10 series will feature magnet-based Qi2 wireless charging.That would position the Google Pixel well above Samsung, Motorola, and OnePlus in charging capabilities.The big question is how fast the charging will be, and how reliable it is compared to the iPhone’s MagSafe.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More

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    Is a refurbished MacBook viable in 2025? I did the math, and here’s my expert advice

    Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETI remember when people used to scoff at refurbished tech. Buying a used phone or computer was like rolling the dice: you never knew exactly what you were getting. Well, the times certainly have changed. And, in this economy, the prices on refurbished tech are looking more and more tempting. Consumers are challenging this idea that we’re all supposed to buy brand new phones and laptops every few years, and in the process, the market for refurbished tech has blown up. Also: Should you buy a refurbished iPad? I tried one from Back Market and here’s my verdictHaving never purchased a refurbished product myself, I was very curious as to how the experience would go with a new (used) laptop. So, I connected with the folks at Back Market More

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    This flash drive offers military-grade protection for a budget price tag

    Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI’m a big fan of my encrypted SSD, and that drive and I have traveled the world together. But there are times when lugging an SSD around is not an option. This is where having something a bit lighter and more compact is handy.Maybe even something that can be attached to a keychain, like a USB flash drive, but not an ordinary USB flash drive. What I’ve been using is a hardware-encrypted USB flash drive, the Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 More