Igor Ovsyannykov/Getty Images Have you ever wondered why some businesses thrive without spending a dime on ads? 🤔 Meanwhile, when you try the good old fashioned “build it, and they will come,” you’re as busy as a Chick-fil-A on a Sunday? 😖 Some business owners have figured out something most refuse to see. But in […] More
Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images A new security feature from Google means that Android devices might soon start rebooting automatically — and that’s not a bad thing. In a recent Google Play Services update, Google details how your Android phone will soon reboot if you haven’t used it for three consecutive days. How reboots help This is […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is available in four colors for $300. The AMOLED display is brilliant, the available activity functions are comprehensive, and the battery lasts 5-11 days. There is no altimeter, the 30 minute smart alarm interval is a bit long, and it’s a bit small for those with larger […] More
Beats/ZDNETBeats may be best known for its headphones, earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers, but the company, owned by Apple, has announced another line of mobile accessories. Today, Beats debuted its new Beats Cables More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETAndroid users who want to upgrade to version 15 will need to ensure their device has at least 32GB of storage. In a confidential GMS Requirements document uncovered by Android Authority, Google has set this level as the minimum amount of space required. This applies whether you buy a new phone with Android 15 out of the box or try to upgrade your existing device to the newest version.Also: Android 16 release is way ahead of scheduleAs today’s Android phones typically come with at least 128GB of storage, the latest requirement is not especially onerous. If anything, it seems quite generous. However, it means that older or cheaper phones with 16GB of space or less will not be able to run Android 15, which officially kicked off last October. What was the previous minimum requirement?The new minimum is double the previous amount of 16GB, introduced with Android 13 in 2022, Android Authority explained. Also: How to factory reset your Android phone without unlocking it firstPreviously, Android 12 required just 8GB of storage. Approximately 75 percent of the 32GB must be reserved for the data partition, which houses system apps and files, system app data, and all user apps and files. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mobvoi TicNote is available now for $159.99, but monthly and annual subscription plans apply to most features. The TicNote’s AI features are impressive, the hardware is small and light, and recordings are accurate, even from across the room. The Pro subscription model appears overwhelming, but TicNote users get 300 credits […] More
mustafaU/Getty Images On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop delivering security updates to your Windows 10 PC unless you’re willing to pay for a subscription to the Extended Security Updates program. If you try to upgrade to Windows 11 on a PC that’s more than five old, you’ll probably encounter an error message telling you — […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow 125W bifacial solar panels cost $899 for a four-pack. They’re portable panels that you can take with you or set up temporarily without construction, with easy setup, and lightweight construction Though portable, these bifacial solar panels feel very fragile, so they must be weighed down if conditions are windy; […] More
