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OLED TVs are among the most popular options these days, and with good reason. They offer some of the best picture quality you can buy, with millions of self-lit pixels capable of incredibly sharp contrast and detailing as well as bolder, more lifelike colors over their Mini-LED and QLED counterparts. In addition, some OLED TVs have stellar audio quality as well.Sony and LG have had this market cornered for the longest time, but several new players now have OLED TVs at more affordable prices. Samsung offering object tracking sound while LG and Sony utilize Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound for more immersive experiences. OLEDs are also great choices for gamers with 120Hz refresh rates and support for VRR technology like Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync.What is the best OLED TV right now?I chose the LG G5 More

Linux is considered more secure than other operating systems, but adding a virtual private network (VPN) to the setup makes it even more robust. Unfortunately, many VPN providers offer Linux support only as an afterthought. When they do, it involves command-line, or CLI, software instead of a straightforward graphical user interface, or GUI, app. Also, performance on Linux may not be as good as it is on Windows and MacOS.When choosing the best Linux VPN, easy integration with your favorite distro, especially via native apps, is important. CLI-based VPNs work well for power users, but if you’re choosing this route, you must ensure that the software has all the advanced features you expect.Also: The best VPNs for AndroidAbove everything else, a VPN for Linux should undergo regular code maintenance to avoid VPN breakdowns after kernel updates.What is the best Linux VPN right now?At ZDNET, we’ve been testing VPNs for years. For the Linux ecosystem, Private Internet Access (PIA) More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Colorsoft is normally $279, but is on sale at Amazon. It has a bright display (even in direct sunlight), customizable color settings, and zippy performance while browsing titles and turning pages. It could be a bit larger to get the full effect of the color display. –> Save $35 […] More

koiguo/Getty Kicking off the current generative AI frenzy, ChatGPT is already a relatively capable AI, able to answer questions, generate content, and chat with you about almost any topic. But OpenAI isn’t stopping there. Rather, the company has big plans for its popular AI, envisioning an evolution that would turn it into a “super assistant.” […] More

wellesenterprises/Getty Images Long before Linux was introduced, I worked as a Unix system administrator. In those days, I downloaded the source code, unpacked the tarball archive it arrived in, compiled it, and installed it whenever I needed to update my system or install a new package. It was a real pain in the rump.  With […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus 12 has a starting price of $799 It was the company’s most complete handset in 2024 with the fastest charging speeds on the market (both wired and wireless), a flagship camera system, premium build quality, and reliable performance The lack of generative AI features is felt, but for many, […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Doogee T30 Max tablet is available now on Amazon for around $350. The T30 Max has all the power and battery you want in a tablet, with the added bonus of a brilliant display. The cover that comes with the T30 Max is a bit flimsy, so you’ll probably want […] More

Nina Raemont/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?At $40, the LC-Dolida sleep mask headphones More