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    The best Samsung Galaxy S25 cases of 2025

    Samsung just unveiled its latest lineup of Galaxy S25 smartphones at its Unpacked event. If you pre-ordered (or are thinking of preordering) one of the new models, you want to protect that investment with a proper case. Also: Best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals: $300 gift cards and free offers at AT&T and VerizonSince it’s not always easy to locate cases you can purchase during the preorder period for new smartphones, ZDNET has done the hard work for you and rounded up the best Samsung Galaxy S25 cases from brands like Casely, Casetify, Samsung, and more.Keep in mind that since the Galaxy S25 series has just launched, your options are still somewhat limited, but more selections will begin to open up in the coming weeks, and we’ll be updating this list with all of our favorites, including tested picks from our editors.What is the best Samsung Galaxy S25 case right now?Our top pick for the best Samsung Galaxy S25 case right now is Samsung’s flagship Standing Grip case More

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    The Microsoft 365 Copilot launch was a total disaster

    Nicholas Shkoda/Getty Images You’d think that Microsoft’s marketing team would have learned something after last year’s shambolic rollout of the Recall feature. Maybe, before trying another rollout, they might talk to a few customers, do some focus groups, even ask a few members of the press and analyst community for their advice. But no. Shortly […] More

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    The newest Apple Watch Series 10 is $70 off at major retailers right now

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you’re looking to get your health and wellness goals in check in 2025, now’s a great chance to scoop up one of Apple’s handy watches to help. Right now you can get the newest Apple Watch Series 10 for $70 off, or only $329 at most major retailers. This 18% off savings can be found on both the 42mm More

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    Google Home users can ask Gemini to control their smart homes now – how it works

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETGoogle Home users are getting a free smart home upgrade, as Gemini will now be able to control their devices. The Gemini mobile app’s new integrations, rolling out to the public, let you ask Google’s most capable AI assistant to control your smart home devices as intuitively as you would ask the AI to generate text.Gemini, Google’s latest AI assistant, is a generative AI tool that can generate text and discuss topics with you conversationally, making the interaction almost as natural as speaking to another person. Also: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: One day later, I’m slowly becoming an AI phone believerThe new Google Home integration enables users to open the Gemini app and ask the AI bot to turn lights on or off or control other smart devices. Giving the Gemini App this functionality brings Google that much closer to making Gemini the default AI assistant across all Google apps.  More