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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETTechnology permeates nearly every dimension of our lives. Yet, much of that tech, whether the finished product or the component parts, is made overseas and shipped to the US. This is especially true for the chips and processors powering all our devices and AI advancements. As a result, the Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs against international trade partners promises to impact the prices of your tech. Also: If you’re planning to upgrade your phone, you might want to buy one now – here’s whyIf you’re in the market for some tech products, you’re likely concerned about when the right time to buy is, when prices will increase, and how much they will increase. ZDNET scoured reporting from across the web that should help provide some clarity on your next steps. The tariff impact Because tariffs will impose higher prices on goods imported into the US, companies importing parts or devices from overseas will pay higher prices. How that trickles down to the consumer is a matter of how the company chooses to handle the additional costs. Higher costs for goods typically leave companies with several options: absorbing the cost themselves, raising the prices of the items to offset the increased costs, or some combination of both approaches. More

My themed Android keyboard is spacy. Jack Wallen/ZDNETI knew it was only a matter of time before Android had its own terminal app. Little did I know that Google would use the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF) to run a local virtual machine, powered by Debian, to give users access to a lot of powerful commands, even a package manager. And I am 100% on board with the addition. Also: 5 Linux terminal apps better than your defaultWith the Linux terminal on Android, you can do so much more (assuming you are comfortable with the Linux command line). If this sounds like something you want to add to your Android phone, keep reading, and you will find out how.How to enable the Linux terminal on Android What you’ll need: The only thing you will need for this is an updated Android device. If you do not find the option on your phone, it means you are either running an older version of Android or the terminal app has not made its way to your phone. More

The_Pixel/Getty Images Bash scripts are one area of Linux that help to make it the marvel of flexibility and efficiency that it is. I have used bash scripts for just about everything, from backups to user creation, and much more, but there is one area where bash scripts really shine — automation. Also: The first 5 […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The EufyCam S3 Pro is available separately for $220 or in a two-pack with the HomeBase 3 for $550. This EufyCam is an excellent 4K outdoor security camera that delivers on its night vision promises, features no monthly fees, and has dual motion detection to reduce false alerts. The biggest downsides […] More

Moto G Stylus 2025 MotorolaMotorola started the year off strong. The 2025 Moto G and Moto G Power proved to be solid midrange smartphones thanks to their lengthy battery life, high-definition screens, and decent camera systems. Now the company has announced a third model: the 2025 Moto G Stylus.Also: The best Android phones you can buy (including top models from Samsung and Google)As the name reveals, this model has a built-in stylus to help users jot down notes, navigate the UI, and enable better interactions with such key features as Sketch to Image, which utilizes artificial intelligence to bring crude drawings to life within the Moto Note app. There’s also Google’s Circle to Search, which lets owners look up on-screen items on the search engine just by circling them. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways This ruggedized smartphone has a huge battery, a massive 800-lumen flashlight, and a night vision camera. The massive battery does make the handset weigh a hefty 2 pounds. The display can be a bit washed out in bright sunlight. –> I remember when smartphones started to use the built-in flash as […] More

Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Popularity in the tech world is hard to measure. I’ve talked at length about this in my discussions of programming language popularity. It really comes down to what you use to measure popularity — and how available those metrics are to those doing the analysis. It’s difficult to generically define popularity, especially when […] More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETThe 2024 version of Windows 11 is yet again creating headaches for certain users. As described by Microsoft, a conflict between Windows 11 24H2 and a security driver is crashing unlucky systems.The trouble centers on a file called sprotect.sys, a driver from SenseShield Technology that provides encryption through specialized enterprise security software. This particular driver can be added to Windows through the installation of many different applications, according to Microsoft, so it cannot be pinned down to one specific program. Also: 6 things I always do after setting up Windows 11 – and why you should tooBut if the driver is on a PC updated to Windows 11 24H2, the system can stop responding and display a blue or black screen error, typically known as the infamous Blue Screen of Death. The problem can occur with any version of the sprotect.sys driver, specifically versions 1.0.2.372 and 1.0.3.48903. Microsoft has blocked the Windows 11 2024 update for PCs with this driver. That means you will not see the latest flavor of Windows 11 in Windows Update, and you should not try to manually install it. What you can doAnd what about people who have already updated and are bumping into blue screens? Microsoft said that it is working with SenseShield to try to resolve the issue. In the meantime, you have a couple of options. More