NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty Images Netflix offers an extensive selection of films and shows, yet the only filter available to narrow your search is genre. However, an AI-enabled feature could make your browsing experience much easier. Also: Only 8% of Americans would pay extra for AI, according to ZDNET-Aberdeen research The company has announced a […] More
Qi Yang/Getty Images Distractions are terrible. It seems like just when I’m getting into a flow, something pulls me out of it. The stoppage of said flow lasts as long as the distraction and the ramp-up time to get back into the flow — or (worse) the loss of an idea. It happens to me […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Cleer Arc 3 Gaming headphones are available now on Amazon for $199. These open-ear earbuds deliver outstanding, rich, and dynamic sound. The Cleer Arc 3 Gaming earbuds aren’t just for gaming because they handle music beauitfully. –> I might only be a casual gamer, but I’m a fanatic when it […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The RayNeo Air 3S is available for $269 These XR glasses provide advanced micro-OLED screens, dual speaker chamber design, and a 201-inch screen visual experience There are no light-blocking shades or electrochromic dimming capability, and productivity support is limited to native MacOS and Windows support. more buying choices Just about every […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Wahoo Trackr Radar is available now for $199. It seamlessly provides real-time vehicle detection, the light acts as a brake light, it is IPX7 water resistant, and the battery lasts a long time The round post mount could be improved, as I couldn’t find the right fit. –> Although I […] More
Microsoft Microsoft just announced its refreshed 2025 Surface Pro<!–> and Surface Laptop–>, and both have new some design elements. We’ve got new colors, a new keyboard for the Surface Pro, and refined identities as lightweight, ultraportables with long-lasting batteries. The tech giant teased the release of the new Surface devices last week on X, just […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are available now for $30 and $40, respectively. Both streaming devices are more compact than ever, only slightly larger than an HDMI port; they’re also portable and can be powered by your TV These new Roku Sticks don’t feature Find My Remote or […] More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETIf you’re a Roku user and you’ve noticed that your content hasn’t looked as sharp over the past few days, you’re not alone. There’s a problem with HDR streaming content on Roku — and so far, there’s no fix. About a week ago, a user on Roku’s community support forum posted that they were having an issue with colors on Disney+ being washed out after a recent update. Several other users echoed the same issue, adding that the problem also extended to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and more. Some even added that the problem makes content “simply unwatchable.”Also: Is the Roku streaming stick a viable option in 2025? My verdict after testing the latest modelSeveral users posted comparison shots across multiple TVs, and content on affected devices is noticeably less vibrant — almost appearing in black and white. “Unwatchable” might have seemed like a strong word at first, but after seeing the alleged issue in photos, I’d have to agree with that assessment. Users note that non-HDR content, menus, and overlays are fine. Watching HDR content through an input seems to be fine on affected devices, meaning the problem is limited to streaming. More
