<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Minimal phone is available for pre-order now for $399, which is $100 off the regular price. Its e-paper display is refreshing and customizable, call quality is great, and you have access to the Google Play store. Texting with the physical keyboard comes with a learning curve, the camera is very […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow 125W bifacial solar panels cost $899 for a four-pack. They’re portable panels that you can take with you or set up temporarily without construction, with easy setup, and lightweight construction Though portable, these bifacial solar panels feel very fragile, so they must be weighed down if conditions are windy; […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple is planning a major iPhone launch timeline refresh. For years, the company has launched the base iPhone with its Pro variants, but it could change starting in 2027. Both The Information and Kuo have predicted a staggered rollout for the iPhone 18 series. A few models in the lineup are said to launch in the usual September window, while others might be announced in March the following year. Also: I tested the best iPhones: Here are the latest models that suit you mostOver the years, Apple’s iPhone launch timeline has shifted from the June/July period to September. Historically, Apple has reserved the March to April window for the launch of more affordable iPhones like the iPhone SE series and iPhone 16e. However, this timeline could receive a refresh as the Apple iPhone lineup expands with new models. For context, Apple is rumored to launch a new iPhone 17 Slim later this year. It is said to replace the Plus series, which was a replacement for the Mini lineup. This is touted to be followed by the launch of a foldable iPhone in 2026, and Apple just announced a new iPhone 16e earlier this year. In 2026, this will equal an expanded six-iPhone lineup, which is why Apple is planning a different launch cycle than usual. More
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETWhether due to being dropped, misused, or aged, broken plastics are a fact of life these days.My weapon of choice in the war against waste and sending things to the landfill has been cyanoacrylate adhesive More
4045/Getty Images Large language models like ChatGPT’s GPT-4o seem to have all the information in the known universe, or at least what engineers could scan off the internet. But what if you want to use a large language model (LLM) with proprietary information from your own company data, or specialized information that’s not publicly available […] More
Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images IBM is holding its annual THINK conference this week, and, unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence is the star of the show. The common theme across IBM’s broad swath of product unveilings is a focus on solutions that make it easier to scale enterprise AI in organizations, tackling challenges organizations face with AI […] More
Space Black MacBook Pro (M3 Max) running MacOS Sonoma wallpaper Jason Hiner/ZDNETI’ve been covering the best Macs for over a decade, and my preferred Mac has mostly been the M3 MacBook Air over the past year. That’s why I’m thrilled to see Amazon running discounts for multiple configurations. Right now, you can purchase an M3 MacBook Air More
Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETApple is planning a major iPhone launch timeline refresh. For years, the company has launched the base iPhone with its Pro variants, but it could change starting in 2027. Both The Information and Kuo have predicted a staggered rollout for the iPhone 18 series. A few models in the lineup are said to launch in the usual September window, while others might be announced in March the following year. Also: I tested the best iPhones: Here are the latest models that suit you mostOver the years, Apple’s iPhone launch timeline has shifted from the June/July period to September. Historically, Apple has reserved the March to April window for the launch of more affordable iPhones like the iPhone SE series and iPhone 16e. However, this timeline could receive a refresh as the Apple iPhone lineup expands with new models. For context, Apple is rumored to launch a new iPhone 17 Slim later this year. It is said to replace the Plus series, which was a replacement for the Mini lineup. This is touted to be followed by the launch of a foldable iPhone in 2026, and Apple just announced a new iPhone 16e earlier this year. In 2026, this will equal an expanded six-iPhone lineup, which is why Apple is planning a different launch cycle than usual. More
