Nina Raemont/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysBlood Oxygen is back for affected Apple Watch models.Will be reinstated with the latest iOS and WatchOS updates.Apple redesigned it to resolve an import ban over patent infringement.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETChoosing the right laptop can feel overwhelming — even for someone like me who’s lived and breathed laptops for years. You get all these options, configurations, and feature lists that it’s impossible not to know up from down. So, to make things easier for you, I’ll be breaking down laptops and their essentials using three broad usage categories: school, work, and gaming.Also: The best laptops you can buy: Expert testedMost laptops fall into one of these buckets, and while there is some crossover regarding hardware, each type is designed with a specific purpose in mind. Below, I walk through what defines each category, highlighting key features to look out for and providing example products along the way.Keep in mind, this advice is based on my own experience and expertise. Ultimately, the best laptop is the one that fits your needs best.How to pick a laptop for school More
Alex Livesey/Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways The Premier League is working with Adobe to exploit generative AI. Explorations show customers want to create, not just consume content. Long-term hyper-personalization goals should be approached carefully. The English Premier League football season starts this weekend. With 1.8 billion people watching the competition in 900 million homes across […] More
Razer Blade 14 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Razer Blade 14 (2025) is on sale now starting at $2,000. It’s a gorgeous laptop that redefines portability for gaming machines. However, the ultraportable form factor results in trade-offs when it comes to performance and upgradability. –> The Blade 16 has been Razer’s flagship gaming laptop for […] More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETWhether you’re looking for a replacement laptop for web browsing and streaming or your high school or college-aged kids need a decent (and affordable) PC for class, the HP OmniBook 5 More
Kmatta ZDNET’s key takeaways The new agents marketplace will launch in beta next month. The companies will also launch an educational hub for IT clients. Developers could win a chunk of $100,000 for building agents. As is often the case with hyped-up new technologies, interest in AI agents among business leaders is soaring — some […] More
Jada Jones/ZDNETGoogle’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 are on sale at all major retailers, including Google More
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETWith costs climbing across the US, energy prices stand out -made worse by record-breaking summer heat and recent waves scorching multiple states. Having endured several of them this season, I’m always searching for ways to cut back on energy use.There are many little things you can do that can shave dollars off your monthly energy bill, and they go beyond switching off the lights when you leave the room. Did you know you can save 3% on cooling costs for every 1°F increase in your thermostat? As a fan of data, I’ve looked into multiple quantifiable ways to save energy and how these translate into saving money. Also: 3 charging mistakes that are killing your tablet – and the simple fix you needUnplugging a single device when not in use isn’t going to save you a bucket of cash. But unplugging multiple devices adds up quickly to help you save, especially when you make a habit of it. Here are the devices you should unplug when they’re not in use, and how doing so could save you almost $200 a year, depending on your local rates.1. TVs, gaming consoles, and office devices More
