Voltme Hypercore 10K power bank <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Voltme’s Hypercore 10K power bank is available on Amazon for $23. It’s very compact and easy to carry, with both USB-C and USB-A ports to charge two devices simultaneously. Its small but chunky, as some might prefer a flatter charger. –> Power banks are a tradeoff: […] More
TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways TCL’s 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G is on sale on Amazon for $222. It has a unique display, and a feature set that promotes minimalism and digital well-being. I just wish the camera system and general performance were better. –> Being glued to your smartphone’s screen all […] More
Coursera / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Google and Goodwill are offering a free intro to AI course.I took the 6-hour course, and it’s quite good.If you want to come up to speed on AI, sign up here.I think we can all agree that AI is here. It is becoming more and more embedded in our digital world. It’s also becoming more and more necessary for everyone in the workforce (or who wants to be in the workforce) to have at least a passing understanding of the basics of AI, and generative AI specifically. Also: The best free AI courses and certificates in 2025 – and I’ve tried many More
LastPass ZDNET’s key takeaways: The LastPass plug-in can now prevent access to unapproved SaaS apps. Feature extends plug-in’s monitoring of SaaS access attempts. Passkey authentication coming by month’s end — not yet supported. Earlier this year, LastPass announced it was adding the ability for administrators of its password management solution to monitor employee usage of […] More
Adobe If you need an Adobe Creative Cloud Pro subscription<!–> for work, school, or your creative projects, but haven’t wanted to pay full price, now is a great time to buy: Adobe is running a sale for 40% off Adobe Creative Cloud individual plans–> for six months or 40% off Adobe Creative Cloud team plans<!–> […] More
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETZDNET’s key takeaways New iPhones and Apple Watches are inbound.New AirPods Pro and HomeHub hardware are also rumored.Expect pricing tweaks to offset tariff costs.It’s August, and that means we’re now in the home stretch to Apple’s biggest yearly update. New iPhones are weeks away, and it’s likely we’ll see new Apple Watches, and possibly new AirPods Pro and a HomeHub device. Also: The best Apple deals right now: Save on MacBooks, iPhones, and moreFor the savvy buyer, this situation means that there are a lot more items on the “don’t buy” list than usual. But fear not, as this guide will ensure you don’t spend your money on something outdated in a few weeks. Tariffs and trade wars Tariffs still dominate the news. One moment they’re on, next they’re off, then they’re on again with a list of ifs, buts, and exceptions that may or may not stick around. CNET: Tracking tariff prices: See how the new tariffs are hitting these 11 popular productsAccording to Apple’s July 31 earnings call, tariffs have cost the company approximately $800 million for the last quarter, with this figure expected to rise to $1.1 billion for the current quarter. So far, Apple is shouldering that burden.So far. More
TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways This budget Android phone features a large, paper-like display, 128GB of storage, and more. It has a feature set that promotes minimalism and digital wellbeing. I just wish the camera system and general performance were better. –> Looking at smartphones all day can be exhausting on […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple introduced iOS 26 to the public at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference event in early June, and since then, has been polishing the software with developers for the eventual beta release. Now that it’s finally available for everyone to test, you may be wondering if it’s worth diving straight into or waiting for the official software launch — likely sometime in September. That’s what we’re here to answer.Also: Should you buy an iPhone 16 or wait for the iPhone 17? Know this before you decideTo set the stage, Apple’s iOS 26 offers a refreshing new look, more streamlined first-party app layouts, more functionalities across popular services, and some smaller Easter egg features that greatly enhance your iPhone’s usability. My ZDNET colleague Kerry Wan and I have been testing the public beta (via Developer Beta 4) for the past few weeks, and here are our biggest takeaways so far.1. Visual Intelligence is almost ready for primetime More
