<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus 13 is a snappy, nearly no-compromise phone that starts at $899. A Snapdragon 8 Elite, paired with a 6,000mAh battery and 80W fast charging, is a recipe for endurance success. IP69 is almost excessive, but you’ll appreciate it when least expected. –> <!–> apr / 2025 Over at OnePlus’ […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bose SoundLink Max retails for $399 in the colors Black and Blue Dusk This unassuming Bluetooth speaker delivers the high-quality sound that Bose is known for, with the battery life to keep the party going all night. The regular price might be a turn-off, given you can get perfectly capable […] More
23andMe/ZDNETFollowing a data breach and bankruptcy, genetic testing service 23andMe will soon be in different hands. On Monday, biotechnology company Regeneron announced that it won the top bid in a bankruptcy auction for 23andMe. In the $256 million acquisition expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, 23andMe will become a subsidiary of Regeneron but continue its current operations and business.Also: How to delete your 23andMe data and why you should do it nowThe deal comes at a rocky time for 23andMe. In late 2023, the company revealed that it had been hit by a data breach that compromised around 14,000 accounts. Using credential stuffing to gain access, the attackers were able to view DNA Relative profiles of 5.5 million people. The compromised data included display names, relationships to the compromised accounts, locations, ancestor birth locations, birth years, percentage DNA matches, and the Family Tree profiles of 1.4 million people.In response, a slew of class action lawsuits sprang up, alleging that 23andMe didn’t effectively protect customer data and that it failed to notify users with Chinese or Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry that their information was targeted and shared across the dark web. With the suits proving successful, affected customers can now file a claim to collect their portion of the overall $30 million penalty. More
Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETGoogle’s high-powered research assistant is getting its own app, and Android users are getting a first look.NotebookLM, which debuted last year, is a free AI research assistant (running on Gemini 2.0’s multimodal understanding capabilities) that helps you better understand any topic. You can give it a number of data sources, including PDF files, links to articles, YouTube video links, and Google Docs or Slides.Also: Google’s viral AI podcast tool can chat in over 50 languages nowOffering a few usage examples, Google says you can do things like: Upload lecture recordings, textbook chapters, and research papers to break down complex concepts into simple terms.Upload your own research to create a polished presentation outline complete with key talking points and supporting evidence.Upload brainstorming notes, market research data, and competitor research info to identify current trends, find new product ideas, and discover hidden opportunities.When it first launched, the tool was exclusive to browsers, but Google has now released it as a standalone Android app. The Apple app store listing shows a release date of May 20, but the app is available for download now for Android. More
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Miller/ZDNETSony just launched its new generation of luxury headphones. The verdict? Sony’s newest WH-1000XM6 are spectacular headphones. But let’s not forget about its predecessor, the WH-1000XM5 More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Twelve South’s PlugBug is a wall charger optimized for iOS, offering native Find My support. It’s especially convenient for frequent flyers who are prone to misplacing their vital charging cables. The device is pricey but worth it for its bulk, versatility, and convenience. –> The PlugBug Travel 120W<!–> is currently on […] More
The Samsung Odyssey G8 monitor. Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETWhether you’re a PC gamer looking to upgrade your setup or prefer ultra-wide screens for productivity, you can snag the Samsung Odyssey G9 49-inch More
