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If a 16-inch laptop is a little too big, but you want a bigger screen than a petite 13-inch laptop can provide, a 15-inch laptop hits that perfect “sweet spot.” While their larger or smaller cousins often overshadow them, 15-inch laptops have a dedicated fanbase for being just large enough for a spacious screen but small enough to still be portable.Also: The best lightweight laptops: Expert testedWe’ve tested dozens of laptops this year, but these devices stood out to our team and are particularly worth mentioning. If you’re looking for a new 15-inch laptop but don’t know where to start, these devices stand out above the crowd. What’s the best 15-inch laptop right now? Our pick for the best 15-inch laptop overall is the MacBook Air M3 More

Einstein Sales Coach Agent will pop up suggestions during a salesperson’s live online call with a prospect. Salesforce Because no salesperson can ever have enough of a sales “pipeline,” software giantSalesforce.com on Thursday unveiled what it calls an AI-driven sales agent and an AI coach to train salespeople.   As part of its Sales Cloud […] More

Nina Raemont/ZDNETIf you’re having trouble remembering to get some sun, this new smart ring feature could help. Smart ring brand Ultrahuman More

zf L/Getty Images HONG KONG — To paraphrase the late John F. Kennedy, we choose to define open-source AI not because it is easy, but because it is hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills. Stefano Maffulli, executive director of the Open Source Initiative (OSI), […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung may have just dropped new phones and devices back in July, but there are some sizzling summer savings on some other models, like the Galaxy A35 smartphone — just in time for back-to-school. Also: Heading back to school? Don’t miss Samsung student savings on laptops, tablets, and moreRight now, Amazon is offering a free pair of Samsung Buds FE wireless earbuds when you bundle them with a Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone More

Ascent Xmedia/Getty Images Cognitive psychologists have noted — in numerous studies over the past decade — that individuals engage in social media, and other digital media, to escape boredom. However, the same studies reveal that consuming such media can amplify boredom in individuals rather than alleviate it.  That ironic result may be a product of […] More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETAre you in the market for an affordable tablet? Because Amazon just made their HD 8 tablet even more affordable. Right now, Amazon is offering almost 50% off the Fire HD 8 Plus More

Google phones are known for their cameras, Pixel UI, and long-term software support. Many prefer them over other Android phones, and even iPhones, for the exclusive software features. This year’s Pixel 9 lineup is no different. Google has also shuffled around the lineup to include four flagship devices in the series, namely, the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The current crop also includes the Pixel 8a, and all of these devices stand tall in their own right.The current Google Pixel lineup ranges in price from $500 with the Pixel 8a up to $1,800 with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The latest Pixel 9 series also includes a slew of new AI features and camera smarts with the help of Google Gemini. Also: The best Android phones: Expert testedWhat is the best Google Pixel phone right now? At ZDNET, we’ve gone hands-on with all of the Google Pixel phones on the market to help you find the best Pixel phone for you. Our current pick for the best Pixel phone is the Pixel 9 Pro XL More