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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Motorola’s Moto G is available from the company’s website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn’t call it a “pocket-sized theater” due to its sub-standard screen. more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Open is still available at select retailers for $1,699, and the company offers various trade-in deals on a range of existing phones. This foldable phone has a vibrant large main display, customizable ringer switch, ample RAM and storage, and three powerful rear cameras. While the hardware supports a stylus, […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mudita Kompakt is on preorder now for $369, and will be available in May for $439. The E Ink display is easy on the eyes, the battery lasts for days, and it satisfies the minimalist intention with far fewer distractions. The camera is unnecessary, there is no voice-to-text, and the […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETGoogle is rolling out its Pixel Update for May 2025, and it includes a critical security patch. Here’s what you can expect from the company’s new update. What’s in the May Pixel update?The update bundles a fix for a bug that causes degraded microphone recording quality in certain apps, a fix for a problem that causes issues with Bluetooth pairing to certain smartwatches, and a fix for a glitch that causes quick settings menu items to appear in a secondary language. Then there are the security patches.Nearly 30 security fixes are a part of this update, but the most important is one called CVE-2025-27363, which Google says “may be under limited, targeted exploitation.” In other words, it’s a vulnerability that’s being actively exploited by people with bad intentions. Google didn’t offer any more details about what this exploit is or how it’s being taken advantage of, but the fact that Google named it specifically in the patch notes shows it’s critical. Google says this update also includes a bootloader update that prevents your device from being rolled back to a previous, vulnerable version of Android. Once you install this update, your phone won’t be able to go back to an earlier build.What devices are getting the May Pixel update?All supported Pixel phones and tablets (the 6a and beyond) running Android 15 will get this update, Google says. Rollout will start today and continue over the next week in phases, depending on your carrier and device. You’ll get a notification once the update is available.You can always check your Android version manually, too. To see if an update is available, open Settings, scroll down, and tap on “Security and privacy.” Tap “Check for updates” under “System & updates” and follow the prompts.Get the morning’s top stories in your inbox each day with our Tech Today newsletter. More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung has been playing with my emotions, drip-feeding teasers of its upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge phone since it was first unveiled at Unpacked in January. I got a more intimate look at the phone at Mobile World Congress a few months ago, and since then, it’s been on the back of my mind whenever I’ve tested a new handset and wondered exactly how much slimmer these things can get.Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025It seems I’ll find out the answer next week, as Samsung has confirmed that it’ll be hosting a Virtual Unpacked event for the Galaxy S25 Edge on Monday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET. Is Samsung hoping we’ll kick back to the live stream after dinner? Maybe. But a more reasonable explanation is that it’s targeting the demographic it knows will most likely adopt the lighter, slimmer form factor of the S25 Edge: Koreans, who will be tuning in at a more friendly Tuesday morning broadcast.Ahead of the event, Samsung has confirmed a few things about the phone. While its dual camera system won’t suggest it, the upcoming handset is heavily focused on photography. “Even with its slim form, Galaxy S25 Edge’s 200MP wide lens continues Galaxy’s iconic camera experience,” says Samsung in a Wednesday press release. Whether the second camera lens on the new model is a telephoto, ultrawide, or mere macro sensor remains unanswered.Also: I saw Samsung’s thinnest Galaxy phone ever at MWC – and it made my devices feel outdatedAs for the rest of the phone’s hardware, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Edge will be “portable and lightweight without sacrificing power and innovation.” Here’s to hoping that “power” refers to battery life, which remains a disadvantage as phones become slimmer, and the laws of physics simply don’t allow there to be larger-sized lithium-ion batteries to fit within the form factors. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways 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 your surroundings. […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Goldemate 1000 Pro UPS is available now on Amazon for $199. With a Lithium battery that can last for nearly two hours, this UPS is hard to beat at the price. There’s no means of communicating to a PC for a graceful shutdown, should power go out. –> For as […] More