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    The AirPods Pro 2 are still on sale – here’s why they’re legit in 2025

    Jada Jones/ZDNETDuring Apple’s September hardware event last year, the company announced the iPhone 16 lineup, new AirPods, and an upgraded Apple Watch. I was most happy to see the AirPods 4 model, which introduced noise cancellation to the lineup for the first time and upgraded software features — but I was secretly hoping for the AirPods Pro 3.Also: I ditched my Bluetooth speakers for this slick turntable – and it’s more practical than I thoughtUnfortunately, a new AirPods Pro model didn’t appear. Instead, Apple announced auditory health features and valuable software upgrades available to the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, which has kept the device relevant even after years since launch.With the AirPods Pro 2 More

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    This budget-friendly Panasonic TV can replace your old one in a pinch (but that’s about it)

    Panasonic W70B <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Panasonic W70B is available for $549 (65-inch) and six other screen sizes. It’s an entry-level LED TV that gets the job done. Slow loading times and subpar images are discouraging. –> It’s unusual, but for this review, I tested a 50-inch version of Panasonic’s 2025 W70B Fire TV<!–>. […] More

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    How AI agents can generate $450 billion by 2028 – and what stands in the way

    Philip Thurston/Getty Images Agentic AI is one of the fastest-emerging technologies in business, with the potential to generate $450 billion in economic value through revenue uplift and cost savings across surveyed countries by 2028, according to the Rise of agentic AI: How trust is the key to human-AI collaboration. The new report from Capgemini Research Institute reveals insights […] More

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    How earthquake alerts work on Android – and how to make sure they’re enabled on your phone

    Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETThe next time you get an alert on your Android phone, it might just be life‑saving information.Google researchers report that since rolling out the Android Earthquake Alerts System in 2021, it has detected and issued warnings for over 2,000 earthquakes, delivering anywhere from 10 to 60 seconds of advance notice before the strongest shaking arrives. In total, about 790 million alerts have been sent to phones worldwide.Also: Storms and bad weather? How to prep your tech ahead of possible emergenciesFor instance, during a magnitude 6.7 earthquake in the Philippines in November 2023, Google’s system sent out the first alert just 18.3 seconds after the quake started, notifying nearly 2.5 million people.Last fall, Google expanded its earthquake alert system — Android earthquake alerts are now available in all 50 US states and six US territories. And in June, Samsung introduced its own version. Here’s how these critical alerts work and how you can enable them.How to turn on Google’s earthquake alerts on AndroidEarthquake alerts are often on by default. To check, follow the steps below. Also, be sure that your device is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data and that location services are enabled. More