<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is available for $200. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage so you can bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects look […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is available in Obsidian black for $349 (but on sale for $160 at the time of writing). This Google Wear OS smartwatch offers long battery life, dual-display technology, and a sapphire glass display. The watch currently runs Wear OS 3.5 and is available in one […] More
fhm/Getty Images It always happens during a heatwave. That moment of sinking dread when your AC unit kicks on, but instead of a refreshing blast of arctic air, you’re met with a weak, lukewarm breeze. Then panic sets in. Is the AC dead? Is this going to cost a fortune? How will I get to […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Amazfit BIP 5 is typically sold on Amazon for $89. It’s a solid budget smartwatch that integrates with the Zepp app, providing a breadth of health and fitness data. It’s not the most precise health tracker on the market, and its competitive price is most evident in its physical design. […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways As part of its Zeno Series, Lockly’s Visage smart lock is available now for $349. The Lockly Visage comes with facial ID support, automatic unlocking when you’re near, and Apple Home Kit compatibility. The Lockly app can be more user-friendly, as it’s difficult to find certain settings, and it’s pricier than […] More
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETWhether due to being dropped, misused, or aged, broken plastics are a fact of life these days.My weapon of choice in the war against waste and sending things to the landfill has been cyanoacrylate adhesive More
Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETAfter hitting pause three weeks ago, Google is resuming rollout of its AI-powered Ask Photos feature. This time around, the company says, things should be better.Last fall, Google slowly began rolling out a new feature that lets you ask queries to find particular pictures in your Photos app. You might ask something like, “Where was that restaurant we ate at in San Francisco?” or “Show me all the selfies I took in NYC museums,” and Gemini will find what you’re looking for. You can even ask open-ended queries like “Which of my photos would make the best phone background?” Also: 10 must-try Google Photos tips and tricks – including a new AI editorA full rollout began earlier this month, but user complaints quickly piled up. Ask Photos often didn’t find the right photos, and when it did, it was painfully slow. A project manager at Google admitted, “Ask Photos isn’t where it needs to be.” The problems seemed to be ongoing, as ZDNET Senior Editor Sabrina Ortiz tested Ask Photos in February and had similar complaints, saying, “‘Ask Photos’ actually made Google Photos worse.” In a blog post yesterday, Google says it “heard your feedback.” Also: How I back up my photos on Android to Google Drive – and why”We’re bringing the best of Photos’ classic search feature into Ask Photos,” the company said today, “and improving latency, so you can get fast help with simple and complex queries in one place.” You’ll now see results right away for simple searches like “beach” or “pizza,” while Gemini works in the background on more complex ones. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Polk Audio Atrium 5 speakers are available for $325 a pair, offering a sleek and weatherproof design. These speakers have a crisp, detailed, and surprisingly deep sound profile. You’ll need an amplifier for these speakers, making them less convenient than using a Bluetooth speaker. –> While plenty of folks use […] More
