<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 has a reliable 1-inch CMOS sensor that captures stabilized 4K footage. It’s compact, has a built-in gimbal, and is very easy to use. The control pad can be wonky, and low-light performance takes a hit. more buying choices I didn’t expect a pocket camera to be […] More
Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Lenovo has slashed the price of its 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon by half on its digital store. You can purchase the model housing an Intel Core Ultra 5 135U processor for $1,396 More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is available now for $180. This doorbell features two cameras to give you complete visibility of the person at your door and any packages left on your porch, all with no monthly fees. Although the doorbell comes with 8GB of built-in local storage (enough for […] More
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?The 20-in-1 Laptop Cleaner Kit from walrfid is already cheap at $14 More
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CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images On January 31, 2025, Meta will deliver another blow to advertisers. 😩 Talk about a happy new year. 🥂 Meta has already started eliminating the ability to set new detailed targeting exclusions as of July 15, 2024. However, beginning Jan. 31, existing campaigns using these exclusions will stop delivering altogether. […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETGetting a new Android phone is always a fun experience. You’re anxious to try out the device’s powerful chipset or whatever generative AI features it houses. But before you have fun with your purchase, I strongly recommend wiping out all personal data from the old phone.Also: This simple Gmail trick gave me another 15GB of storage for free – and I didn’t lose any filesBad actors are always lurking around, waiting for someone to get careless online and steal hordes of sensitive information. Home addresses, phone numbers, emails, names, and more could easily fall into the wrong hands, so you must take the necessary steps to protect yourself. While third-party tools are available to help you protect or delete your data from the internet, if you’d like to take matters into your own hands — and know exactly what’s being wiped in the process — I will instead show you one easy way to clean your phone. Before you do anything, you’ll need to unlock your phone and perform several important steps first.1. Preparing for the clean-up More
ZDNETWith Street View, you can see panoramic, street-level images of practically any place in the world. Captured by Google’s fleet of specialized vehicles with high-resolution cameras, these images provide a virtual tour of neighborhoods, landmarks, and businesses. While Street View is incredibly useful and sometimes nostalgic, it does raise privacy concerns.Also: A hidden Google Maps feature is making people emotionalGoogle tries to blur identifiable faces and license plates in Street View to prevent misuse, but your house will still appear clearly. If this visibility feels unsettling — whether due to geospatial data privacy concerns, the desire to prevent criminal targeting, or maybe you just want to shield your property from unwelcome attention — Google allows you to blur your home upon request. Here’s how.How to blur your house on Google Maps Street ViewGoogle provides a quick process for requesting that your house, vehicle, different object, or even face be blurred on Street View. Keep in mind that once blurred, the image cannot be reverted, so make your decision carefully. More
