Bose/ZDNETApple released its lineup of midrange earbuds last week in the form of the AirPods 4, but its competitors have already entered the chat. Today, Bose announced the latest generation of QuietComfort Earbuds More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe HP Envy x360 2-in-1 (2024) is now available at its new low price of $979 More
Here are the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 Pro. Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple’s annual rollout of next-gen iPhones has begun. Starting on September 20, customers will be presented with four new options when they walk into an Apple store: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus More
OLED laptops are typically going to run above the $1,000 price point for their top-tier displays. However, that doesn’t mean sale prices or promotions won’t see prices dip below that. The most inexpensive laptop on this list is the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x for $1,199, which is a steal for how premium and high-performing that machine is.In a more general sense, budget laptops, by and large, cost less than $800. $1,500 and above is where you begin to see the elite laptops; the cream of the crop. You’re looking at gaming laptops, business computers like the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, and flagship devices like Samsung’s Galaxy Book 4 Edge. Between $800 and $1,500 is where you will the mid-range options. Everyday laptops that can perform well while also not completely destroying your wallet. Most options fall in this range with plenty to choose from. More
Getty Images/Anadolu Agency/Contributor Uber will be expanding its rider verification program across the US starting Sept. 18. That expansion is important because, in case you haven’t heard, being a driver for the ride-sharing platform can be dangerous. There have been several instances where an Uber driver has been put in harm’s way or outright scammed. […] More
Moor Studio/Getty Images Google wants to help you determine if the photo you’re seeing online is real. As AI photo-generating programs and AI-powered photo-editing programs become more commonplace, it’s sometimes difficult to tell what’s authentic and what’s not. In the coming months, Google says, a new technology will help with that. Also: Study finds AI-generated research papers […] More
Jada Jones/ZDNETLook out, AirPods Pro 2 users, a new firmware update (v7A294) has arrived that contains features you’re going to want. In particular, the new update adds Siri interactions, making it possible to interact with your phone without having your phone in hand. This feature is possible thanks to machine learning on the H2 chip that can detect head movements, such as a node or a shake. In other words, you can tell Siri yes or no without uttering a syllable. This is especially important for those who tend to use their AirPods Pro 2 earbuds in environments where speaking out loud might be frowned upon.Also: Get the AirPods Pro 2 (that can turn into a hearing aid) for 24% off right nowAnother feature that uses the H2 chip is voice isolation, which vastly improves how you sound during phone calls. This new feature isolates your voice from background noise, almost eliminating distractions. Wind, running water, fans, AC units — all of these sounds will be removed entirely or greatly reduced during calls. Voice Isolation is enabled by default. More
Vertigo3d/Getty Images Schools and universities are back in full swing, and education and technology companies continue to release tools that make the transition smoother — increasingly using generative artificial intelligence (gen AI). But could they be altering essential parts of the school experience in the process? On Monday, Adobe announced a “deeply discounted yet fully featured” […] More
