Eliana Willis

Opera / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETOpera has announced that it will release one of the first agentic browsers. Called Neon, this browser will serve two purposes: use AI to automatically perform tasks for users, and serve as an AI playground for future development.Also: Opera’s Android browser just got a major tab management upgradeThe purpose of an agentic browser is to use AI agents to understand user intent, automate complex tasks, and act on behalf of the user. Agentic browsers move from being a passive tool to access information to an active digital assistant. Not the first NeonThis isn’t the first time Opera has released a browser called Neon. Nearly a decade ago, the company released a concept browser that was intended to serve as an experimental platform for testing new ideas and user interface innovations.Also: The best secure browsers for privacy: Expert testedThis time around it’s all about AI, and Opera Neon will be able to work with you or for you to help you get things done. The announcement by Opera comes on the heels of Google’s I/O, where they announced Shopping Mode for Chrome, which uses AI to tie into a user’s searches. Opera Neon will go farther than that. According to Henrik Lexow, senior AI product director at Opera, during the Opera Neon press briefing:”We’re at a point where AI can fundamentally change the way we use the internet and perform all sorts of tasks in the browser. Opera Neon brings this to our users’ fingertips. We see it as a collaborative platform to shape the next chapter of agentic browsing together with our community.” More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The JBL Charge 6 will be available for purchase on April 6 for $199 in Black, Blue, White, Red, Camo, and Purple. The Charge 6 offers great sound, durability, battery life, and in-app features. Although it’s waterproof, constant, untreated exposure to salt and chlorine can incur internal damage, just like any […] More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETIt all started when I dropped my right earbud while traveling and watched it fall quite literally into a black hole.I was being extra careful as I removed my Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sandmarc Telephoto 2x lens is available now for $155. The lens attaches to your iPhone and makes images more vivid, adding a professional quality to your shots (and is cheaper than a DSLR). It is not available for Android and occasionally warps close-up images. –> Since I could hold a […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nikon Z50 II is a fantastic camera for beginners and intermediate photographers, with a starting price of $906. The build is sturdy and adaptable to various shooting modes. You’ll have to settle with a Micro HDMI port and operation speeds that can be a bit faster. more buying choices As […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Elevation’s TagVault keychain and security cable are available now for $20 and $25 respectively. They’re robust, made of hard composite fiber and quality fasteners, and fit AirTags perfectly, with no rattling. Enclosing your AirTags will inevitably reduce the volume of their chirping. –> I make no secret of the fact that […] More

Lance Whitney/ZDNETI like to read in bed before I nod off to sleep. Though I enjoy the feel and texture of a good, old-fashioned printed book, I typically turn to ebooks because they’re easier on the eyes. And what do I use as a reader? No, not a Kindle, but my trusty iPad mini.I’ve tried a couple of Kindles in the past but didn’t quite take to them. For me, the iPad mini is a more versatile device that offers certain advantages over a Kindle. First, though, I’m going to discuss the ways in which the Kindle beats an iPad mini. Yep, I’m playing devil’s advocate to start.4 ways Kindle beats iPad mini for readingTo start, there’s the price. Kindles come in different sizes, formats, and price tags. But even the most expensive Kindle, the 64GB Kindle Scribe More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow 125W bifacial solar panels cost $899 for a four-pack. They’re portable panels that you can take with you or set up temporarily without construction, with easy setup, and lightweight construction Though portable, these bifacial solar panels feel very fragile, so they must be weighed down if conditions are windy; […] More