Vaishnav K Suresh / 500px / Getty Images After multiple delays, Microsoft has finally begun rolling out a preview of its controversial Recall feature for testing by members of the Windows Insider Program. The feature, which promises a “photographic memory” for Windows 11 PCs, was originally announced as part of the rollout of the new […] More
Flipper Zero reading an NFC security key. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETAfter over a year of use, I love my Flipper Zero, and I’m still finding cool things to do with it.Am I using it to steal cars, clone credit cards, or change the prices shown on gas station displays? Of course not! That’s just fake trash people upload to TikTok to try to look cool, and you can’t do anything like that. Also: The 50+ best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live nowBut that doesn’t mean the Flipper Zero can’t do some very cool and useful things. Over the past year, I’ve been exploring the suite of tools built into the Flipper Zero, as well as extending its capabilities by installing custom firmware. It’s been a game-changer in so many ways! The Flipper Zero might be small, but there’s a lot of hardware packed into a small space.To begin with, there’s a sub-GHz wireless antenna that can capture and transmit wireless codes to operate wireless devices and access control systems, such as garage door remotes, boom barriers, IoT sensors, and even remote keyless systems. RFID support allows it to read, store, and emulate a number of different RFID cards.Also: Do RFID blocking cards actually work? My Flipper Zero revealed the truthIt can also read, write, store, and emulate NFC tags. On the front, there’s a 1-Wire connector that can read and emulate iButton (aka DS1990A, CYFRAL, Touch Memory, or Dallas key) contact keys. More
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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways A very transportable power station Decent 512Wh capacity and 600W output (1,200W surge) Designed to fit into an (included) backpack built to carry heavy loads –> What’s the deal? The Bluetti Handsfree 2 is available for $399 from Amazon<!–>. Power stations are all the rage and finding their way into homes, […] More
David Gewirtz/ZDNETIt’s been exactly three years since we bought our last microwave, a now-discontinued Sharp Carousel. Last month, the door latch started to stick. But a few days ago, it started microwaving when we opened the door. Also: Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses for 20% off is my favorite Black Friday deal so farThe only way to turn it off was to unplug it. Plugging the oven back in started the magnetron back up every time the door was opened. It was clear we were going to have to buy a new machine. Our malfunctioning microwave was a fairly normal unit, with the exception of its Alexa integration. I haven’t tapped a microwave’s control screen in three years. Instead, I’ve been saying variations of “Alexa, microwave for 90 seconds,” a few times every day, starting with my morning oatmeal.Also: The newest Echo Show 8 just hit its lowest price ever for Black FridayWe chose the Panasonic NN-SV79MS More
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Lance Whitney/ZDNETAre you switching from an iPhone to an Android phone and need to transfer your old data? As the saying goes, there’s an app for that. And it will even let you choose when to move everything over, at least if you have the right phone.Available at both Google Play and the App Store, Google’s Android Switch app allows you to transfer photos, videos, contacts, calendar events, and other info from an old phone to a new one. Normally, you would kick off this transfer during the initial setup of your new Android phone. In this respect, the app should work with any model Android device.Also: How Google turns Android into a desktop OS in 5 stepsWith the latest version of Android Switch, you can transfer the data anytime after the setup is complete. You can also use both phones until you’re ready to commit to the new one. However, there’s a catch.According to a blog post published Wednesday, the ability to delay the data transfer is available only with a Pixel 9 More
Our Echo Pop, known as Ziggy, has become a staple in our home. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Echo Pop More
