Nearly Half of Cybersecurity Pros Want to Quit - Here's Why
The Harvey Nash Global Tech Talent & Salary Report, based on 3,646 tech professionals, reveals that 49% of cybersecurity specialists intend to change jobs within the next 12 months. Despite being the most in‑demand function, cyber staff received the smallest pay increases and rank as the third‑most unhappy IT workers worldwide. Growing pressure from AI‑driven threat vectors and a perceived lack of executive recognition are driving the discontent. Experts say security teams must pivot toward strategy and communication skills to stay relevant.
Own a Hisense TV? I'd Change These Expert Settings to Noticeably Improve the Picture Quality
ZDNet outlines a step‑by‑step guide for tweaking Hisense TV picture settings, from simple preset selections to granular calibration. It recommends turning on Auto Picture Mode, Active Contrast, and HDR Enhancer for automatic optimization, then provides tailored configurations for live TV,...
Framework Laptop 13 Pro Vs. MacBook Neo: These Windows Rivals Are More Similar than Expected
Framework unveiled its Laptop 13 Pro, branding it as a "MacBook Pro for Linux users" with a $1,199 DIY price tag and a fully modular design. Apple’s recently released 13‑inch MacBook Neo, priced at $599, is being promoted as the most repairable laptop...
Get Spotify's Student Discount and Hulu for Just $6 a Month - Here's How
Spotify is offering a bundled student plan that combines Spotify Premium and Hulu with Ads for $6.99 per month, a steep discount from the regular $12.99 and $7.99 rates. The deal is available to students enrolled at U.S. Title IV‑accredited colleges...
FCC's Router Ban Expands to Portable Hotspots - 4 Things This Means for You
The FCC has broadened its ban on foreign‑made networking gear to cover portable or mobile MiFi hotspots intended for residential use. The move follows a recent prohibition on new routers from brands such as TP‑Link, Linksys and Asus, and it...
The 4 Streaming Services I Swear by - and My Bill Is Just $40 a Month
Jada Jones outlines a personal streaming lineup—Apple Music, YouTube Premium Lite, Peacock, and Netflix’s ad‑supported plan—that keeps her monthly entertainment bill near $40, far below the industry average of $71 for four services and the $122 typical cable bill. She...
The Microsoft Surface Pro Is Nearly 40% Off at Best Buy - and We Highly Recommend It
Microsoft’s 13‑inch Surface Pro, equipped with an OLED display, Snapdragon X Elite processor, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage, is now priced at $1,400 after an $800 discount at Best Buy—roughly a 40% markdown. The deal excludes the detachable keyboard, which must be purchased...
The Best Smart TV VPNs of 2026: Expert Tested and Reviewed
ZDNET’s 2026 guide ranks NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, IPVanish and Private Internet Access as the top VPNs for smart TVs. NordVPN leads with fast speeds (704 Mbps download), a 126‑country server network and pricing from $3.09 per month. ExpressVPN offers premium performance...
I'm Putting Motorola Above Samsung when It Comes to Flip Phones - and Won't Think Twice
Motorola now commands roughly half of the U.S. foldable smartphone market, a share bolstered by its aggressive pricing, flexible software, and fashion‑forward designs. The 2024 Moto Razr flip starts at about $399, dramatically cheaper than Samsung’s $899 entry‑level Z Flip FE, while still...
Scaling Agentic AI Demands a Strong Data Foundation - 4 Steps to Take First
Agentic AI scaling hinges on a robust, high‑quality data foundation. Gartner projects worldwide AI spending to hit $2.5 trillion in 2026, while Deloitte estimates the agentic AI market will reach $8.5 billion by that year. McKinsey finds that 80% of firms cite...
This Motorola Phone Deal Comes with Free Bluetooth Trackers and Earbuds - How It Works
Motorola is bundling a free Moto Tag 4‑pack and Moto Buds Plus earbuds with its new Moto G 2026 smartphone, priced under $500. The device offers a 6.7‑inch 120 Hz display, 50 MP main camera, and a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor with a RAM‑boost feature....
This Free App Makes Journaling so Easy that I've Managed to Do It for 3 Months
ZDNET writer Jack Wallen praises Diarly, a free journaling app for macOS, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as the most effortless tool he’s used. After three months with the free version, he highlights its clean UI, mood tags, icons, and...
Samsung Is Ending Messages in July: 5 Replacements I'd Switch to Now
Samsung announced that its native Messages app will be discontinued in July 2026, affecting U.S. users on Android 12 or newer. The move forces those users to adopt a third‑party messaging solution within a short window. Samsung itself recommends Google Messages,...
I Ditched My iPhone's Hotspot for This 5G Travel Router - and I'm Never Going Back
Acer’s Connect M6E mobile hotspot replaces the iPhone’s tethering with a dedicated 5G router. It packs a MediaTek processor, 4 GB RAM, 16 GB storage and an 8,000 mAh battery that can stream video for 28 hours. The device supports nano‑SIM, eSIM and a virtual...
Does Best Buy Price Match? Everything to Know About Matching Prices Online and In-Store
Best Buy’s Price Match Guarantee lets shoppers obtain the lower pre‑tax price of a new, in‑stock item when a listed competitor offers it. The policy applies to 20 approved retailers—including Amazon, Costco and Target—but excludes marketplace, clearance, refurbished, open‑box and member‑only...