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Amazon/ZDNETSummer’s over, but frozen treats should be enjoyed all year, no matter the weather (at least that’s how we do it in my house). Now that seasonal ice cream stands have packed up for fall, why not make your own in the comfort of your home? Whip up exactly what you’re craving — an autumnal pumpkin spice flavor, perhaps? — with your preferred ingredients and an ice cream maker in your kitchen. If you’re an ice cream lover, smoothie bowl enthusiast, or just looking for a fun, kid-friendly activity, the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker with two pints More

Sony Bravia X90L 4K LED TV Jason Hiner/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?The 65-inch Sony Bravia X90L More

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Adam Breeden/ZDNETWhat’s the deal? Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale has been over for a couple of days now, but you can still save around $500 on the 65-inch TCL QM8 More

Matthew Miller/ZDNETSeveral weeks ago, Google shut down WearOS 5 because it was soft-bricking some users’ watches when installed. Customers were hoping for a quick fix, but if you’re anticipating the OS’s new features, you’ll be waiting a little longer.In a community update about the issue, Google acknowledged the problem and added that it was working on it. It also added, though, that it plans to “resume the WearOS 5 rollout to these devices later this year, once we’ve mitigated the observed issues.”Also: The best Android smartwatches: Expert tested and reviewedGoogle didn’t explain what’s causing the delay or offer a more specific date than “later this year,” but it sounds like the update isn’t coming anytime soon. WearOS 5 is supposed to bring several new features to Pixel watches, including better camera controls, a Recorder app with AI transcription (originally a Pixel Watch 3 exclusive), better overall performance, added workout metrics for runners, enhanced faces, and an all-new app launcher. More

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon on table Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETAmazon Prime Day ended a few days ago, but some deals are still live. Case in point: Lenovo’s twelfth-generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon More

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