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    I replaced my boring bookshelf speakers with these slick wireless ones – and I highly recommend them

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways SVS Prime Wireless Pro powered speakers are available now from the SVS website for $675 (regularly $900). You won’t find a smoother, better-blended sound from an active speaker at this price point. To get the best bass, you should pair these with the SVS SB-1000 Pro subwoofer. more buying choices Most […] More

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    These durable mounts made my AirTags twice as useful (and more secure)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways These are tough, water- and dirt-resistant AirTag holders that will last years. They go a long way to preventing bad guys from removing your AirTags from secured items. They work on everything from suitcases, camera bags, jackets, and even your cat or dog! –> I’ve mentioned more than once my undying […] More

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    7 AI features coming to iOS 26 that I can’t wait to use (and how you can try them)

    iOS 26 camera Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETApple Worldwide Developers’ Conference (WWDC) was a little over a month ago — meaning the iOS 26 public beta should be released any day now.  Even though Apple has not yet launched the highly anticipated Siri upgrade — the company said we will hear more about it in the coming year — at WWDC, Apple unveiled a slew of AI features across its devices and operating systems, including iOS, MacOS, WatchOS, and iPadOS.  Also: Apple’s iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas will release any minute now: What to expectWhile the features aren’t the flashiest, many of them address issues that Apple users have long had with their devices or in their everyday workflows, while others are downright fun.  I gathered the AI features announced and ranked them according to what I am most excited to use and what people on the web have been buzzing about. 1. Visual Intelligence More

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    Waze vs. Google Maps: Which navigation app is best?

    Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETA quick Google search will surface article after article claiming that Waze is far better than Google Maps. But is that actually true? I’m a longtime Google Maps (and Google Earth) user. I swear by the app, and I regularly side-eye anyone who says otherwise — especially, god forbid, Apple Maps users.  Also: Google Maps can identify and save places in your screenshots – here’s howI’m also a tech editor, though, which means I do my best to set aside personal bias in the name of journalism. Every now and then, I force myself to try alternative navigation apps — and that includes Waze, which, in case you didn’t know, Google acquired in 2013. So, if you’re looking for a true feature-by-feature breakdown of how Waze compares to Google Maps, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve tried both, and I’m here to tell you which one really gets you where you need to go faster, smarter, and better.  Is Waze or Google Maps better? Let’s break down all the major features to find a clear winner. Will the final scorecard surprise us both? Maybe. More