For those intrigued by the sub-$500 phone, the wait is over a lot sooner than I anticipated. The newest Motorola Edge is available from T-Mobile starting today for $498, or if you add a line to your account, you can walk away with the new Edge for free. It’s unclear how long the discounting launch price will be available, but once the promotion ends, the price will go up from $100 to $599....

The technology is undeniably having a moment in the spotlight, particularly as consumers figure out innovative ways to use headsets for the new post-pandemic work paradigm. One of the key uses of pro-level XR headsets by consumers is to eliminate the pain points of working remotely. If you’re a professional in a field like design, field service, or any other highly collaborative and primarily visual field, these headsets could completely change how you work while freeing you to work from virtually anywhere....

But any rewards card can help you save money on groceries and other spending. The question is: Will a 1% rewards rate, which many credit cards offer, really help much? If you spend $500 on groceries, that’s $5 back. If you’re paying an annual fee, you may not break even. These top credit cards below all offer substantially more than 1% on grocery purchases; in fact, the highest card offers 6% back....

Today’s iPad Pro features an Apple M2 chip, which allows for incredible computer-like speed from a tablet you can take anywhere. With the Magic Folios Keyboard attachment, you can use with your iPad, a cheaper and more reliable option to get your work done is now here. iPads continuously get better, and with iPadOS updating frequently, the iPad just continues to get better even after you take it out of the box....

Have no fear because we have exhaustively evaluated today’s market to bring you the very best luggage for your upcoming travels. Before you book those plane tickets, check out our list of best luggage. While shopping for the best luggage, also consider our expert picks for the best carry-on luggage and the best backpacks, as well as the best travel credit cards for your next adventure! It is hard to choose a specific model because the Travelpro Platinum Elite Expandable Spinner comes in so many versions, but the 21-inch luggage is our best pick for reliable, durable carry-on luggage....

While especially appealing for creatives who want to use their laptops for art, touchscreen computers are a fine machine for anyone to use, especially if you’re someone who’d rather use your fingers or a stylus over a mouse. And with crystal clear displays, they also serve as entertainment hubs–ideal for cozy winter evenings. In a crowded market of computers, it can be stressful to figure out which laptop is the right one for you....

When sleep begins to take hold, these are the best travel pillows for your trip. Before your next trip, be sure to also check out our picks for the best trip planner apps, the best mobile tech, and the best travel credit cards. Cost: $44.99Material: Polyester Shape: Semi-circularMachine-washable: Yes The Trtl Pillow is all about ergonomics, using a polyester filling for internal neck support that is designed to support your head while you sleep....

Also known as a CMA, a cash management account is a cash account that allows you to earn interest on your existing balance. It manages to combine many of the key features of a checking account, like bill pay, direct deposit, and ATM access, with accounts like savings and investment to help grow your balance based on variable annual percentage yields (APYs). These accounts are sometimes offered by financial service providers, not banks, so there are some features lacking....

NFC functionality comes into play by enabling your iPhone to identify what you just attached to it, and then showing a fun animation on your screen that matches your case’s color, for example. You can also opt for a MagSafe wallet that attaches to the back of the phone. The MagSafe wallet even integrates with Apple’s Find My network to remember the last location where it was removed from your phone....

Tripods support your smartphone or camera while shooting content, whether for videography or photography. The best tripods add stability and height to your shots while still being compact and lightweight so that you can bring them with you. I looked at the best tripods that creators across platforms are using today so you can start shooting unique content. More: The best phone tripodsThe best ring lightsThe best vlogging cameraThe best streaming mics The Vangaurd Alta Pro tripod adjusts to 25-, 50-, and 80-degree angles to enable extreme low angle photography....

Deloitte’s 2022 Technology Industry Outlook report published on Thursday looks at four main themes that will play a foundational role for tech companies in 2022. These include taking cloud and service-based IT to the next level, creating new supply chains, building out the hybrid workforce, and creating a sustainable future. Paul Silverglate, the vice chair and US technology sector leader at Deloitte, told ZDNet that the biggest takeaway from Deloitte’s report is the continued importance of collaboration and the sharing of resources....

These three were leading the transformation effort at Virgin Trains, a very significant UK passenger rail company and a leading ServiceNow customer. These guys – John Sullivan, CIO, Dean Underwood, head of IT Services, and Barj Duhra, platform owner and service delivery manager – and I had an amazing breakfast discussion that, to say the least, was both wide-ranging and a total blast. What is captivating, beside their personalities and sense of humor, is the Virgin Trains transformation story, so I figured I’d make this known....

Design and first impressions The Note Air 2 Plus delivers a lightweight, durable 10.3-inch e-ink screen with an adjustable Moon Light 2 warm light that I use daily. The color temperature-changing light is crucial for the e-ink tablet experience as it makes the device much easier and more comfortable to read, especially during my red-eye flights when I needed to get work done. During my traveling, I found myself reaching for the Note Air II Plus, over my current daily driver, the reMarkable 2, solely for the ability to work using the warm backlight....

After releasing what probably was the most comprehensive report on the State of AI in 2020, Air Street Capital and RAAIS founder Nathan Benaich and AI angel investor and UCL IIPP visiting professor Ian Hogarth are back for more. Last week, we discussed AI’s underpinning: Machine learning in production, MLOps, and data-centric AI. This week we elaborate on specific areas of applications, investment, and growth. AI in Healthcare Last year, Benaich and Hogarth made the case that biology was experiencing its AI moment....

After all, what happens if you need an HDMI port? Or a SD/microSD card reader? Or Ethernet? Or USB-A? Or even the humble headphone jack? Yes, you’re going to need an adapter. And while there are cheap adapters on the market, I find that the old adage “buy cheap, buy twice” is as true as ever. If you’re going to be relying on an adapter, best get one that’s of decent quality that’s not going to fail when you need it the most....

This combination is proving difficult for many companies to keep up with, resulting in security holes in networks and vulnerabilities left unpatched. These flaws are relatively simple elements of cybersecurity to manage, but ones with which many organisations are still attempting to grapple. Even more bad news: the way in which cybersecurity and cybersecurity threats keep evolving means there’s the risk that many businesses could be left behind and dangerously exposed as technology moves forward – and cyber threats move forward with it....

Vishing isn’t a new threat: the FBI raised an alarm about it in mid-2020, but it was spotlighted by Interpol this week as a growing threat when it announced arrests of 2,000 people accused of online fraud, including the lucrative category of business email compromise (BEC). According to US security firm Zscaler, there has been a resurgence in vishing since May that’s targeting employees in software security, US military, security solution providers, healthcare and pharmaceutical, and the manufacturing supply chain....

You can easily customize them to achieve a fit that is both comfortable and secure, so you know they’ll stay in place even when working out. These earphones are also waterproof and sweatproof, so you can enjoy them no matter your activity, rain, or shine. And naturally, since they’re JBL, you know that they will have all the best features you could want in a set of headphones. With active noise-canceling, you can stay in the zone with no distractions or noise all through the day and night....

Where the site previously had blue, red, and black color accents, with the ZDNET redesign, we now see Energy Yellow and black. The Moonside Lamp One helps provide an appropriate accent light in my video content. But as a smart light it has much more capability than a single-color accent light, so I’ve been able to provide various other accent lighting effects for other work situations and for mood lighting in my home office....

This one is wild. Must read: Windows 11 chaos, and how copying Apple could have helped Microsoft avoid it A video from Max Weinbach of EverythingApplePro goes into some detail as to what to expect from the upcoming iPhone 13. And one of those new features is a larger wireless charging coil which, according to Weinbach, could either see better heat dissipation or even higher charging power. I’m OK with these....