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Maneesh Upadhyay/Shutterstock That little plastic cylinder at the end of a cable isn’t there just to get in your way, it actually serves a purpose. Though we live in an age when cybercriminals can install microcomputers in iPhone cables, there’s nothing inherently nefarious about a ferrite bead. In fact, they’re actually super useful. You can call…

Zen Internet and Sky Business Wholesale have announced a strategic partnership that will see the former’s partners and direct business customers gain access to Sky’s Ethernet-enabled exchange footprint. Headquartered in Rochdale and employing 650 people, Zen offers a range of broadband, data, voice, hosting and infrastructure services to homes and businesses across the UK. It…

After noting an increase in private 5G network deployments by household names in the telecoms industry and industrial giants across vertical industries, research shows investments in such networks are set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 41% between 2025 and 2028, with annual spending projected to reach $5bn by 2028.…

Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock It’s been impossible to miss the headlines that have popped up over the past couple of years, but many of them have had the same message: AI is coming for our jobs. While it’s easy to get lost in the doom and gloom of the “AI revolution” we’re currently experiencing, many have stood fast…

West/Getty Images It’s not always easy to tell if an Android device is locked to a cellular/wireless provider, but there are methods to retrieve this information. If your device is locked, it will only take SIM cards from a specific carrier, whereas something unlocked can be used with virtually any provider. A locked device may…

Skechers recently made headlines by releasing a line of kid shoes that feature a hidden compartment under the insole where parents can place an Apple AirTag. While this might look like a solid solution to ensure that your child is always safe and you know where they are at all times, you definitely shouldn’t buy…

Kioxia has launched solid-state drives of 245.76TB (terabytes), making them the largest capacity commodity flash drives currently on the market. The company said the new LC9 will be targeted at artificial intelligence (AI) training, data lakes and hard disk drive (HDD) replacement in hyperscale clouds. Its capacity of 245.76TB dwarfs the maximum possible from spinning…

Hocus-focus/Getty Images The Apple Watch remains one of the best-selling smartwatches, with multiple models available. It is known for its seamless integration with iOS, intuitive watchOS interface, and reliable health and fitness tracking features. As of July 2025, whether you’re focused on fitness, wellness, or everyday productivity, there’s an Apple Watch out there for everyone. Whether…

By Sai Vsr Aug. 3, 2025 2:17 pm EST Milea/Getty Images You might think that CD players and DVD players have had their run, but as it turns out, they are absolute goldmines for DIY projects. Pop one open and you’ll find stepper motors, laser assemblies, DAC chips, power circuits, infrared receivers, and precision mechanical parts —…

The warning signs were already there. When VMware customers on perpetual licences began receiving cease-and-desist letters for applying patches while out of support – and audits started to follow – it became clear that “owning” the software was no longer enough to guarantee the right to use it securely. Recent weeks have seen a wave…