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TCL’s 2024 QM8 photographed in the ZDNET testing lab. Adam Breeden/ZDNETAmazon is offering a $500 discount on the 75-inch version of the TCL QM85 More

NicolasMcComber/Getty Images I know you’ve heard of gamification, but have you ever heard of festification? That’s what Microsoft will be doing in April and May, with the Microsoft AI Skills Fest. It’s a little odd, but it also looks like it might be a heck of a lot of fun. Free AI training for everyone […] More

Jada Jones/ZDNETWith incoming tariffs and uncertain economic changes in the US, now may be the best time to grab the newest technology before it rockets in price. And at T-Mobile, if you open a new line of service with their Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plans, you can get the Pixel 9 and Pixel Buds A-Series More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETIf you have been considering switching your cell service to T-Mobile, the company is offering a pretty hefty incentive.Also: T-Mobile’s data breach settlements are rolling out now – here’s how to see if you qualifyWhen you switch from Verizon or AT&T, T-Mobile will help you pay off up to four of your current devices — $800 per line, or $3,200. In addition, T-Mobile says you can add additional lines for $25 a month per line (before any fees).A few things to knowT-Mobile has done this kind of promotion before, so it is not exactly groundbreaking (and AT&T currently has a similar offer More

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETI make no bones about not being a fan of the Chrome browser. I do not use it on my desktops, laptops, or phones — because Chrome is not all that concerned about user privacy.To make matters worse, Chrome is one of the most targeted browsers on the market. Although Chrome is one of the fastest browsers on the market, I feel better placing my security and privacy in the hands of more capable browsers.Also: I’ve tried nearly every browser out there and these are my top 6 (none are Chrome)But what are the Android browsers I prefer over Chrome? There are five, and I am going to show the ones I prefer (and why). 1. Opera Besides a level of privacy Chrome cannot match, there are two reasons why Opera on Android tends to be my go-to. The first is that the UI is highly customizable. One of my favorite customizations is the ability to move the search bar to the bottom of the window, which makes it much easier to use Opera with one hand. The second is that Opera has a built-in AI tool called Aria, and it is pretty fantastic. Aria was the first AI tool I used, and I often use it before any other service. Also: 6 obscure browsers that are better than ChromeOther features that help make Opera my favorite are a built-in VPN, a customizable start page, sync, Flow (which allows you to easily move between desktop and mobile versions), offline pages, a powerful ad blocker, and one of the better “tab management” features on the market. Opera can be installed on Android for free from the Google Play Store. More

Getty Images / Anadolu / Contributor Agentic AI is the hottest AI topic because it takes AI assistance as we know it a step further, actually carrying out tasks for users. Adobe has millions of users who rely on its applications and services to carry out complex everyday business or creative processes. As a result, […] More

Moto G Stylus 2025 MotorolaMotorola started the year off strong. The 2025 Moto G and Moto G Power proved to be solid midrange smartphones thanks to their lengthy battery life, high-definition screens, and decent camera systems. Now the company has announced a third model: the 2025 Moto G Stylus.Also: The best Android phones you can buy (including top models from Samsung and Google)As the name reveals, this model has a built-in stylus to help users jot down notes, navigate the UI, and enable better interactions with such key features as Sketch to Image, which utilizes artificial intelligence to bring crude drawings to life within the Moto Note app. There’s also Google’s Circle to Search, which lets owners look up on-screen items on the search engine just by circling them. More

Enterprise use cases for AI agents can be as simple or as elaborate as you’d like them to be. While some companies have AI agent offerings that can autonomously perform tasks for them across procurement, sales, customer interactions, and more, you can use AI agents to streamline a task as simple as sending a message. “It’s more about understanding the art of the possible than it is, ‘here’s a menu of 10 things that you can do with agents,’ because, ultimately, if you can build something, you can build anything, right?” said Riley. Also: 4 ways you can start using gen AI to its full potentialThe decision to implement AI agents into your workflow can be overwhelming, as there are so many offerings across many different business functions. However, a good place to get started is as simple as identifying which processes within your own business can use the extra assistance. “Number one, find a use case that matters to you,” added Riley. These applications of AI agents don’t have to be super elaborate. In fact, instead of seeking to implement complex AI agents that tackle multi-step challenges, it is better to look closely at your own business processes and choose ones that will have a greater impact, even if they are on the simple end of the spectrum. According to Minkara, one way to frame your thinking is to imagine these AI agents are employees meant to assist with some of the lower-level tasks in your organization’s workflows. Also: Autonomous businesses will be powered by AI agents”The vision is that you can automate and have AI agents pretty much be your digital employees managing many of the low-touch or low-complexity interactions,” said Minkara. Thinking of AI agents as your team of employees can help you identify which tasks you would be interested in delegating to additional employees if you were given the opportunity and, in turn, how to best maximize the use of these AI agents. Beyond that, thinking of deploying an AI agent as hiring an employee can help ensure that you are taking the proper measures before “hiring” or deploying AI agents within your organization. A common mistake when using AI agents is deploying them out of the box and thinking they will positively transform your business. However, successful execution requires more careful deliberation.  “Two to three months is pretty typical in a hiring cycle where you talk to many different hiring managers to make sure that the employee has the right skills and knowledge to fit in and also execute, said Minkara. “Now, we’re not applying that same diligence to AI agents.” More