<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point are available starting at $22. They’re highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. –> AirTags are one of the things that have set the Apple ecosystem apart […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eureka E20 Plus is a midrange robot vacuum and mop available for $400. This is a self-emptying robot vacuum with a bagless system, so you never have to buy replacement bags for it; it features 8,000Pa of suction power and an anti-tangle brush system. While the vacuum proved capable of […] More
Like past January Unpacked events, Samsung released three new Galaxy S models, with the base models getting some subtle but meaningful upgrades, including a thinner and lighter design. Other changes include the introduction of new colors, including Icyblue, Navy, Mint, Silver Shadow, as well as online-only exclusive colors like Blueblack, Coralred, and Pinkgold. The vibrance of the Coralred colorway stands out amongst the rest of the lineup’s more muted finishes, and made a splash among reporters at Unpacked. Also: I went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S25 – and the AI features were surprisingly polishedAt the heart of the devices is the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. According to Samsung, the chipset will be dramatically different than the variants found on competing Android phones.For example, Samsung claims it delivers a performance boost of 40% in NPU, 37% in CPU, and 30% in GPU compared to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Beyond AI, the chipset will help provide a smoother experience when gaming, equipped with Vulkan Engine, a high-performing graphics platform, and improved Ray Tracing. Other specs remain the same as last year’s model, such as its 6.2-inch and 6.7-inch display, 4,000mAh and 4,900mAh batteries,120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 50 MP main lens, a 12MP ultrawide, a 10 MP telephoto, and a 12MP selfie camera. Also: Best One UI 7 features coming to Samsung Galaxy S25 models (and older phones, too)Despite the camera hardware remaining the same, the software upgrades should significantly improve the experience. For example, 10-bit HDR recording is now applied by default, allowing users to capture better detail, and a new Galaxy Virtual Aperture, integrated into the Expert RAW app, gives users better depth-of-field control, similar to when using a DSLR. Galaxy S25+ and S25 Ultra also feature advanced AI image processing with ProScaler, which, like Samsung TVs, uses AI to digitally enhance the resolution of videos. Just know that the phones need to be set to QHD+ resolution to take advantage of the feature.Pricing for the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus starts at $799 and $999, respectively. That’s the same as past years’ retail price, which is good to see, provided you’re getting improvements — some in hardware and more in software. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways HP’s Elitebook x360 1040 is on sale now at HP’s website for $1,499 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 configuration. It’s a solid 2-in-1 for business users on the move, has an incredibly long battery, a 1440p webcam, and a booming audio system. However, it runs rather warm during tough workloads […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a premium flagship meant for users who want the most out of their phone, with a starting price of $1,299. Key improvements include new Galaxy AI features, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. No major shifts to camera hardware, battery […] More
Samsung just unveiled its latest lineup of Galaxy S25 smartphones at its Unpacked event. If you pre-ordered (or are thinking of preordering) one of the new models, you want to protect that investment with a proper case. Also: Best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals: $300 gift cards and free offers at AT&T and VerizonSince it’s not always easy to locate cases you can purchase during the preorder period for new smartphones, ZDNET has done the hard work for you and rounded up the best Samsung Galaxy S25 cases from brands like Casely, Casetify, Samsung, and more.Keep in mind that since the Galaxy S25 series has just launched, your options are still somewhat limited, but more selections will begin to open up in the coming weeks, and we’ll be updating this list with all of our favorites, including tested picks from our editors.What is the best Samsung Galaxy S25 case right now?Our top pick for the best Samsung Galaxy S25 case right now is Samsung’s flagship Standing Grip case More
Nicholas Shkoda/Getty Images You’d think that Microsoft’s marketing team would have learned something after last year’s shambolic rollout of the Recall feature. Maybe, before trying another rollout, they might talk to a few customers, do some focus groups, even ask a few members of the press and analyst community for their advice. But no. Shortly […] More
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