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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETWhether you’re looking up the storefront of a specific restaurant or exploring a continent virtually, Google Maps and Google Earth are great tools for viewing a part of the world from your device. Now both applications are getting updates to make what you see even better.  Also: 88% of US parents see AI as essential to their children’s educationOn Wednesday, Google announced three new updates for Google Earth and Maps to enrich the user viewing and exploring experience. The first update is the availability of historical imagery on Google Earth, which allows users to explore Google’s satellite and aerial imagery library from as far back as 80 years ago.  More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are available now for $179 They’re a reboot of the previous model with an even more comfortable, light fit, improved ANC, and booming, rich sound The app is a little clunky, the touch controls take some getting use to, and the voice commands can be finicky. more […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus undercut the Pro models by up to $400 while still offering similar features. The configurable Action button and Camera Control offer users more iOS shortcuts than ever, though they come with learning curves. The features that I hoped Apple would improve this year – […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Optimized virtual meetings for business professionals Great image quality at 30 frames per second, as well as HDR AI tracking for presentations isn’t perfect, but it’s available –> As much as there’s a push for remote work to move to hybrid, there’s no doubt that virtual meetings will always be the […] More

Matthew Miller/ZDNETStarting today, Google is rolling out a huge patch to the first Pixel Watch and the Pixel Watch 2 via an OTA (over the air) update. Not only will these devices gain Wear OS 5, but they’re also getting a new app and “numerous bug fixes.”The patch notes we received didn’t list every addition, but we have enough info to paint a solid picture. Wear OS 5, for example, introduces a grid-based app launcher similar to the software layout seen on some third-party smartwatches. Also: 5 reasons why I’m glad I upgraded to the Pixel Watch 3Many users prefer a grid as it reduces the amount of scrolling required to find an app. However, if you prefer the list-based launcher, Google says you can revert to the old style through the system settings. More

It takes far less effort to get dramatic footage from DaVinci Resolve. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNETAfter using Final Cut Pro for years, I switched to Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve as my video editor about six months ago. I’ve used Resolve for several video projects and it’s much better than Apple’s product — and I’m just skimming the surface. After a few months of using the software, I discovered Blackmagic Design has something special in version 19 of DaVinci Resolve. I’m here to tell you that this new release is incredible. Blackmagic Design knows what its customers want.Also: I was a Final Cut Pro diehard until DaVinci Resolve won me over with these 3 featuresLet me tell you about five features that stand out for me. Of course, the list of improvements is lengthy, so if you’re not a fan of the features I’m about to highlight, I’m certain there will be something else in the latest version that whets your appetite.Let’s get to the features. More

Andriy Onufriyenko If you don’t pay careful attention when setting up a new Windows PC, you could find many of your data files suddenly relocated to the cloud. That might be a good thing, or it might be a mess. And, of course, Microsoft is frustratingly unhelpful when it comes to explaining how this feature […] More

Glasshouse Images/Getty Images If you see something strange in your neighborhood, you might want to let it linger a few moments before calling your local paranormal investigators because it could mean big money for you.  In what it’s calling “The Great Ghost Search,” home security company Ring, best known for its video doorbells and outdoor […] More