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Adam Breeden/ZDNETWhether you’re considering buying a new TV or your old flat panel seems to be doing fine, there are still ways to optimize your viewing experience, and it all begins with your television’s settings. Let’s explore some of the key factors determining how your TV performs and what you can do to make it look even better.1. Turn down the sharpnessThe sharper the picture, the better. Right? Not necessarily.Contrary to popular belief, the “sharpness” setting on your TV doesn’t affect the actual sharpness of the displayed image. True sharpness is determined by factors such as screen resolution, source material resolution, and contrast. Instead, the sharpness setting alters the artificial edge enhancement — a processor-driven adjustment that can introduce unwanted noise and, ironically, distort details in the image.Also: I replaced my 4K TV with a UST projector – and the visual upgrade was worth itEdge enhancement is designed to make on-screen objects more distinct by emphasizing the boundaries between them, theoretically creating a more lifelike image. However, this feature acts like a universal Instagram filter, potentially leading to an unnatural appearance in some media. More

BOUREIMA HAMA/Getty Images ZDNET’s takeaways SpaceX shares details about “Starlink Community,” a dish-sharing program that lowers monthly subscription costs. A support page shows a price of $60 a month for the service. Currently, every Starlink subscriber needs their own equipment. You might soon have an option to get Starlink internet at a much more affordable […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETGoogle released Android 16 back in June to Pixel devices and select OEMs, bringing performance improvements, new Material You changes, and more upgrades. If you want to try this update but are hesitant because you’ve noticed your Android phone or tablet already feels too sluggish, clearing app and browser caches can give it a fresh boost and free up some storage space.Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025Over time, cached data can accumulate, become corrupted, or simply get outdated, which may slow down your device. Restarting your phone often helps, but a targeted cache-clear is a quick way to boost responsiveness without upgrading hardware.In this guide, I’ll show you how to clear cached data on Android. If you’re an Apple user, here’s how to clear the cache on an iPhone.How to clear cached data from Android appsWhat you’ll need: Any Android device. The exact steps may vary slightly by manufacturer, but the general process remains the same. More

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to launch on August 20, but it might not go on sale till October 9.It will be difficult for Google to beat Samsung in the foldable segment this year due to design differences.Unless there’s an actually useful AI feature or significantly better battery life, I’ll stick with my Galaxy Z Fold 7.Samsung turned around its foldable phone lineup at its Galaxy Unpacked event last month. After years of iterative upgrades, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is finally ready for prime time. Naturally, I expect other folding phones to follow suit, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. But it seems like Google’s upcoming foldable has already loss some ground to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 due to an unexpected supply chain delay.According to a report from WinFuture, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold won’t arrive in stores alongside the rest of Google’s phone lineup this month. While the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL are rumored to go on sale starting August 28, supply chain woes point to users potentially having to wait until October to get their hands on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Also: Google just teased its new flagship phone early – here’s what we’ve gatheredWinFuture says the supply chain issues extend to the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a, with the trio not being available to purchase until October 9.If true, this could be a huge setback for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold because its rival retains most of (and is likely to build) its momentum this year. I’ve been using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 since its launch and am pleased with the experience. Clearly, I’m not alone. Samsung worked on (almost) every downside of the Fold 6 and delivered a close-to-perfect folding phone.How the Pixel 10 Pro Fold can win me over More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 users are entitled to a six-month subscription to Google AI Pro for free.The premium tier includes access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, Veo 3, 2TB of cloud storage, and more.You can renew the subscription or cancel it at expiration.The Galaxy Z Fold 7 More

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETI remember when people used to scoff at refurbished tech. Buying a used phone or computer was like rolling the dice: you never knew exactly what you were getting. Well, the times certainly have changed. And, in this economy, the prices on refurbished tech are looking more and more tempting. Consumers are challenging this idea that we’re all supposed to buy brand new phones and laptops every few years, and in the process, the market for refurbished tech has blown up. Also: Should you buy a refurbished iPad? I tried one from Back Market and here’s my verdictHaving never purchased a refurbished product myself, I was very curious as to how the experience would go with a new (used) laptop. So, I connected with the folks at Back Market and acquired a $950 MacBook Pro M1 More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET’s takeaways Amazon is expanding its automotive purchasing program.You can now buy used cars. The program is starting in Los Angeles.Amazon Auto offers no-haggle, transparent pricing.Last December, Amazon continued its push into truly selling everything by introducing Amazon Auto More

Dell Premium 16 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dell Premium 16 starts at $1,800. This is a premium laptop capable of handling heavy workloads, especially graphic design, thanks to its top-notch hardware. However, it does share some of the same issues as its predecessor, like its tendency to run warm and power-hungry battery. –> I’ve […] More