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    The $700 Android phone that made me forget about my Pixel 9 Pro

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Redmagic 10 Air Android phone is available now on Amazon for $729. The 10 Air phone is as elegant as it is powerful and can handle some of the more challenging games. This camera system isn’t necessarily flagship level, and you’ll want to pay attention to network band support. –> […] More

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    10 personal safety features every Pixel user should know about – and use

    Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETPixel phones get a lot of credit for their excellent cameras and battery-saving tools, but Google’s hardware is also strong in the safety department. With a healthy dose of Google’s AI on board, Pixel devices offer some powerful personal safety features as well as integrations that will watch your back even when you let your guard down. Many of them require nothing more than a quick trip into the settings menu.Also: 7 Google Pixel phone settings you should change immediately (and how to do it)Here are a few safety tools that I make sure to activate on my Pixel, along with the quickest way to use these features in your daily routine.1. Emergency SOS is your one-button lifeline More

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    Tech prophet Mary Meeker just dropped a massive report on AI trends – here’s your TL;DR

    Yana Iskayeva / Getty Images Mary Meeker, famed for her era-defining Internet Trends reports, has returned with a sweeping 340-page analysis of AI’s global impact in 2025. Her “Trends – Artificial Intelligence” report details a technology revolution moving at a pace and scale she calls “unprecedented.” She uses the term over 50 times in the report. […] More

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    I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this midrange Android phone – and don’t regret it

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nothing Phone 3a makes smart tradeoffs for a budget device, excelling in design, battery life, and display quality. Essential Space offers a refreshingly subtle AI experience, showcasing Nothing’s restraint and clear vision. While some see Nothing’s design as a novelty, hands-on experience proves its signature style runs deeper than aesthetics. […] More

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    I changed 6 settings on my Samsung TV to instantly improve the performance

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETSay you recently picked up a shiny new TV. You unbox it like a kid at Christmas and prepare to indulge in all its visual glory. You think to yourself, “This is 2025. TV technology is sizzling, and it’s going to look amazing no matter what.” So you plug it in and don’t take one look at the default settings. Big mistake.Also: Your car’s USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you’re not taking advantage ofI’ve been guilty of it. And I’m okay with that because it’s widely accepted that the majority of consumers neglect to alter the most basic settings when setting up their TVs. Even if your TV is a few years old, you may have never modified its defaults. For Samsung TVs, in particular, you can change a few settings to improve your viewing experience and make a dystopian survival thriller look that much more appealing. Following are six tips for doing just that. More

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    I replaced my 4K TV with a UST projector – and the visual upgrade was worth it

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST projector is available now for $1,799 at Amazon. It has a sturdy construction and sleek design. It’s great for cinematic viewing, although it could greatly benefit from having a dedicated sound system. –> The first ultra short-throw (UST) projectors hit the mainstream market in the […] More

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    This midrange Android wearable outlasted my Galaxy Watch Ultra – and it’s on sale

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Watch 2R normally retails for $230 and is available in Forest Green and Gunmetal Gray. It has pretty much everything you look for in a smartwatch: multi-day battery life, fitness tracking features, and a vivid display. However, the device is missing important key fitness metrics, it isn’t as durable […] More