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    Apple’s iOS 18 beta and Amazon’s AI assistant top the Innovation Index

    The iOS 18 beta running on iPhone 15 Pro. Jason Hiner/ZDNETWelcome to ZDNET’s Innovation Index, which identifies the most innovative developments in tech from the past week and ranks the top four, based on votes from our panel of editors and experts. Our mission is to help you identify the trends that will have the biggest impact on the future.Topping the Index this week was Apple’s iOS 18 public beta, which brought to life many of the features our editors and experts were most excited about during WWDC last month. As expected, the features are subtle, customizable, and even fun, according to ZDNET editor-in-chief Jason Hiner, who has been testing iOS 18 since the keynote event. Standouts are the new integrated passwords app and creative freedom now associated with the home screen appearance and Messages app. But what it provides is as notable as what it lacks. It’s significant that the beta does not include any of the Apple Intelligence features many of us are waiting to try. Especially as companies like Samsung roll out their own AI functionality, consumer standards for personal device AI could shift rapidly by the time users get to try Apple Intelligence on the iPhone.   More

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    9 settings I changed on my Windows 11 PC to maximize the battery life

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETOver the years, Windows PCs have gotten considerably more capable of squeezing a full day of work out of a laptop battery, but there’s still a certain level of anxiety that comes with disconnecting from a fixed power source. That’s especially true if you have an older PC that’s lost some of its battery capacity with age.Also: Microsoft is changing how it delivers Windows updates: 4 things you need to knowReducing battery anxiety doesn’t require drugs or meditation. All you need is knowledge about how your PC and Windows work together. The tools you need are all included with your Windows installation. Some are available as part of the Windows Settings app, but the most important one is the Power Settings Command-Line Tool, Powercfg.exe. With the right command-line switches, you can use this tool to gather an impressive amount of information about your PC’s power usage. This article assumes you’re using a portable PC that meets the Windows 11 hardware compatibility requirements, with a processor that’s capable of entering the Modern Standby state, running a recent Windows 11 release. With those criteria satisfied, all of the following steps should work just fine. More

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    The 65+ best Prime Day TV deals still live

    Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 sale is over, but you haven’t missed your chance to pick up a new TV at a lower price. Whether you’re looking to invest in a high-end OLED with best-in-class picture and sound quality, or you just want to pick up a cheap-but-reliable model for streaming or as a second screen, you can find deep discounts from brands like Samsung, Sony, and Hisense. You can find a variety of screen sizes on sale, from a modest 48 inches to a truly cinematic 98 inches.To help you find the best deals on TVs after Prime Day, I gathered a list of current offerings from Amazon More

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    Learn a new language with over 50% off a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone

    Get access to Rosetta Stone with this discounted lifetime subscription.  StackSocial Summer is the perfect time to catch up on language learning. This deal on a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone gives you access to lessons in 25 different languages for $152 (reg. $399) with code SAVENOW. You’ll begin with matching images to words then move […] More

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    The 40+ best Prime Day 2024 deals under $25 still available

    Amazon Prime Day is a great time to save money on expensive tech items like laptops, tablets, TVs, and more. Although the event has ended, there are still deals to be had as we head into the weekend, even if you are on a strict budget.You can find some very useful tech products, devices, and other gadgets for under $25 still live on Amazon. We’ve rounded up the best-remaining deals that are light on your wallet but super helpful in your life.Also: The best Prime Day deals still live Best Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals under $25 still availableRocketbook Core Reusable Smart Notebook for $22 (save $12 with coupon) More