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The Samsung S95D is the brand’s latest iteration of their OLED lineup, and it offers plenty of reasons to upgrade. Along with signature OLED picture quality, you’ll get a base refresh rate of 120Hz that can be bumped up to 144Hz for gaming or smoother action during fast-paced movies, shows, or sports broadcasts. It works with both Dolby Atmos and Samsung’s object tracking sound technology to create 3D virtual surround sound without the need for extra speakers or sound bars. Read more: Samsung’s S95D OLED is the best TV of CES 2024 and the best in the world right now You’ll also get built-in voice controls via Alexa, Samsung’s Bixby, and Hey Google for hands-free use of your TV. ZDNET’s editor-in-chief, Jason Hiner, got to check out the Samsung S95D for himself at CES 2024, and he not only named it the best TV of CES, but the “best in the world right now.” He was very impressed by the anti-glare coating of the screen, which helps boost visibility in brighter rooms. He also praised the color accuracy and crisp text the QD-OLED panel can produce. And verified reviews from Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsung’s own site agree that the picture quality is some of the best on the market and highlight that the TV’s quality is well-worth the price.Samsung S95D specs: Screen size: 55-77 inches | Panel type: OLED | Refresh rate: Up to 144Hz | Resolution: 4K | HDR: OLED HDR Pro | Audio: Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound+ | Voice controls: Alexa, Bixby, Hey Google More

Samsung S90C OLED TV 65-inch Jason Hiner/ZDNETIf you’re in the market for a TV with the best possible picture for watching the 2024 Summer Olympics, then you’ll have a difficult time finding many TVs better than Samsung’s S90C OLED TV More

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETIf you have an iPhone and regularly use Slack, you should appreciate Slack’s four new widgets that give you access to key features at the tap of a finger. Released by Slack on Monday, three of the widgets are meant for the Home Screen, while the fourth is geared for the Lock Screen. The widgets let you quickly access certain features so that you don’t have to open the actual app yourself.The first one for the Home Screen is a Catch Up widget, which displays unread messages and mentions to help you catch up on the latest info. More

Microsoft’s Surface lineup helped usher in the 2-in-1 detachable computer market, so I’d be remiss if I didn’t include it on this list. 97% of Best Buy customers who have purchased this tablet would recommend others buying it, giving it an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5. With the Surface Pro 9, you’re getting a tablet that runs Windows 11 out of the box, instead of a mobile operating system like Android or iPadOS. That means you’re not going to have to worry about finding apps or workarounds for your workflows. Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 9ZDNET senior reviews editor, June Wan, went hands-on with the Surface Pro 9, calling it, “the MacBook competitor Windows users have been waiting for,” calling out one issue with the tablet. “That keyboard, along with the Surface Slim Pen 2, is sold separately but is quintessential to achieving the optimal Surface Pro experience,” Wan wrote. “The Surface line has built quite the reputation with this two-in-one form factor, so my disappointment with Microsoft for not bundling the keyboard at least remains a thing.”If you want to use the Surface Pro 9 as a laptop you’ll need to buy a Surface Pro Signature Keyboard. Or, you can opt to get the bundle that includes the keyboard and Microsoft’s Slim Pen 2 stylus, but you’ll be shelling out $280. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 tech specs: Display: 13-inch PixelSense Flow Display | Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 or Microsoft SQ3 | Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | Memory: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB | Biometrics: Windows Hello | Colors: Sapphire, platinum, forest, graphite | Cameras: Rear: 10MP autofocus camera with up to 4K video Front: 1080p full HD video | Weight: 1.95 pounds | Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches | Connections: 2x USB-C (4.0 on Intel model, 3.2 on 5G), Surface Connect and Keyboard ports, nano SIM on 5G model | Battery life: Up to 15.5 hours of typical usage More

As you can guess, automatic litter boxes can be costly due to the technology involved. But if you’re looking for a more straightforward solution that won’t break the bank, this option from PetSafe is a great budget pick at $280. Using sensors, it automatically removes waste after your cat does its business. When it’s time to clean the box, you throw out the disposable tray. The disposable trays that come with the litter box are filled with crystal litter, which helps control odors and reduce dust tracking. In addition, a built-in health counter tracks how many times your furry feline uses the box to detect any abnormal bathroom behavior.Also: The best automatic pet feeders you can buyZDNET managing editor Alison DeNisco Rayome has been using this litter box for years and highly recommends it as a budget option. “The counter works accurately, and is helpful for reminding us when we need to change out the tray (for our one cat, it’s about once every 3-4 weeks),” she said, adding, “You do need to buy the crystal litter, which is pricier than regular litter. But to me, it’s well worth not having to do any scooping.”Customers who have used the PetSafe litter box also agree that this model is the #1 best seller on Amazon in the self-cleaning litter box category. PetSafe ScoopFree Litter Box tech specs: Dimensions: 20.38 x 7.13 x 28 inches | Power: N/A | Weight: 16 pounds | # of cats: 1 More

Sony Bravia X90L 4K LED TV Jason Hiner/ZDNETThe Sony Bravia X90L More

The Kindle Scribe is the perfect example of a smart notebook that doubles as a tablet. It has the same functions you’ve come to know and love in a Kindle, like a 300ppi glare-free screen, weeks of battery life, and adjustable warm light. It’s also compatible with Amazon’s Basic or Premium Pen, so you can take handwritten notes or underline important quotations within the book you’re reading. Your notes are automatically organized in one place for every book so that you can browse, review, and export them via email. The Kindle Scribe also comes with preset templates to help you create notebooks, journals, and lists, and you can create sticky notes in Microsoft Word and other compatible Word documents. Read the review: Amazon Kindle Scribe review: 7 ways it could be even more remarkableZDNET’s Matthew Miller said the Scribe has “made paper and pen notes obsolete for me.” “While I have various other tablets, I’ve yet to find a pairing that feels natural, both in hardware and software and often end up rarely ever using the stylus that they support,” he wrote. “Also, I love that I can highlight text, make notes, and even sign documents with a signature that doesn’t look like that of a two-year-old with the Scribe.”In addition, the Kindle Scribe comes with the Basic pen, but for the more advanced features like a dedicated eraser and the shortcut button, you’ll need the premium pen, which costs $30 extra. Overall, 93% of customers who have bought the Kindle Scribe at Best Buy said they would recommend it.Kindle Scribe features: Colors: Black with colored folios | Storage: 16GB/32GB, or 64GB | Display: 10.2-inch display with 300ppi, 16-level gray scale | Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity More

Guillermo Spelucin/Getty Images Looking for advice on how to protect your home and office from cyberattacks? A good place to start is with the people who do this stuff every day on behalf of the United States government. If you really want to get deep into the details of digital security, read the four-volume Digital […] More