Apple When you’re inviting friends, family, or co-workers to an event, the most convenient option is to share the event details via text. However, this typically requires either individually texting everyone the details or creating a group chat with a bunch of people who don’t know each other — a recipe for disaster. Also: The […] More
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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes that turbine, stand, guy lines and pegs costs $399, while the essentials kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488. The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into electrical energy, and the turbine features a 12,000 […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways At $130, the Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is a practical, battery-powered solution for darker areas around your house that lack wiring and outlets. The AA batteries allow the floodlights to beam at 700 nits of brightness, which is not the most powerful on the market but good enough to see […] More
Google Google Quick Share just got a big-time upgrade that makes it a lot more convenient to share a file with someone. In a System Release Notes update for February 2025, Google revealed several changes coming to Google Play Services, including the ability to manage Family Link groups more easily, new features for third-party developers to […] More
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETChatGPT was originally available only on browsers, but since then, OpenAI has expanded access to mobile and desktop apps. In December, OpenAI took it a step further by adding a toll-free 1-800-CHATGPT number, where users can access the chatbot with a quick dial and even text it on WhatsApp. The experience has just received an upgrade. New ChatGPT experience in WhatsApp On Monday, OpenAI announced that users could now upload images in the WhatsApp chat, just like they would when using the chatbot on the browser or app. This feature is helpful for multimodal assistance, where referencing a photo adds useful context that better informs ChatGPT’s response.Also: OpenAI’s new Deep Research agent can do in 5 minutes what might take you hoursFor example, if you want to know the name of a plant or vegetable, you can simply upload the image and ask ChatGPT directly in WhatsApp. More elaborate tasks of that nature include taking a photo of a sign to ask for a translation or showing it fridge ingredients and asking for a recipe.To enhance ChatGPT’s multimodal assistance in WhatsApp even further, users can now send it audio messages in the chat and receive text responses, just like the regular Voice Mode experience available in ChatGPT.How to get startedThe ChatGPT in WhatsApp experience is free, and to get started, all you have to do is download the app and message ChatGPT as you would any other contact. You can also scan the QR code below, which will walk you through the sign-up process. More
Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETI like to meditate and I like to surf the web. But I never thought about combining the two — until now. That’s because Opera has released a new browser called Opera Air, which tries to help you become more mindful as you use the web.Available in early access for anyone to download and install, Opera Air offers exercises, mindful breaks, and guided meditations to not only ease your mind but also stretch your body. The goal is to help you avoid the physical and mental stresses you may experience when you spend hours glued to the internet.Also: The best secure browsers for privacy in 2025: Expert testedUpon launching Opera Air the first time, you’re prompted to choose a calming wallpaper image with photos from nature. I selected an image of a flat rock balanced on a larger stone, reminding me of the type of outdoor scene that helps me focus at yoga and meditation retreats.The home page for Opera Air is cleanly designed with minimal distractions. A series of icons for suggested websites take you to mindfulness-oriented sites such as Mindful.org, Headspace.com, and Calm.com. You can add other sites to the home page for quick and easy access. Otherwise, you’re free to surf and search the web as you normally would.When it’s time to take a break, a small toolbar on the left displays icons that access the different features. More
Jada Jones/ZDNETDuring Apple’s September hardware event last year, the company announced the iPhone 16 lineup, new AirPods, and an upgraded Apple Watch. I was most happy to see the AirPods 4 model, which introduced noise cancellation to the lineup for the first time and upgraded software features — but I was secretly hoping for the AirPods Pro 3.Also: Turn your AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids: Testing and tracking hearing health in iOS 18.1Unfortunately, a new AirPods Pro model didn’t appear. Instead, Apple announced auditory health features and valuable software upgrades available to the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, which has kept the device relevant even after years since launch.With the AirPods Pro 2 More
