Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED 3.5 / 5 Good pros and cons Pros Great picture and sound Dedicated game mode Alexa features are optional Easy to set up Great for gaming Cons A bit overpriced No easy way to access app library Somewhat invasive ads on home screen Lots of cool features locked behind […] More
Apple/ZDNETApple just shocked iPad fanatics by launching a new iPad Mini More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETChoosing the right streaming device between Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, and Fire TV streaming devices and televisions can be challenging. These devices do the same thing in different packages and on different platforms. While they can all make dumb TVs smart and give users access to streaming services and smart home features, they offer different user experiences. Also: The best live TV streaming services of 2024: Expert testedTwo major players, Roku More
Jason Hiner/ZDNETWell, it’s like Christmas has come early. We have the iPhone 16 More
Jordan Lye/Getty Images Microsoft really, really, really doesn’t want you to upgrade your old Windows 10 PC to Windows 11. That’s the logic behind the strict hardware compatibility requirements the company imposed when it launched the new operating system in 2021. If you try to install Windows 11 on a computer with a CPU from […] More
ST.art/Getty Images When online shopping, many people instinctively search for the product name on Google to find product options and retailers. Now, the Google Shopping experience is getting upgraded to become more personalized and helpful with artificial intelligence (AI). On Tuesday, Google introduced several upgrades to its shopping experience, with one of the standouts being a new […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Air 3S is a big upgrade for mainstream drone pilots The LiDAR sensor is potentially a game changer The cameras have seen a serious quality and sensitivity boost –> Drones have unlocked styles of photography and videography previously only available to those with helicopters. And since you can’t take a […] More
Roku/ZDNETRoku entered the smart home market a few years ago with affordable devices, including security cameras and video doorbells. Now, the streaming device manufacturer is announcing plans to make the smart home more accessible through devices that users use daily — TVs, smartphones, and laptops.Also: Stop your smart TV’s spying: How to turn off ACR on every TV modelThe updates include a new Camera Carousel accessible from your TV that automatically cycles through your security cameras’ live feeds to display the one camera that’s currently capturing the action. So, if you have cameras all around the outside of your home, you’ll get a preview of each one in a carousel on your TV, and your screen will switch automatically to the camera where motion was detected. Roku is also bringing more smart home notifications to its smart TV platform, enabling users to receive an alert right on their TV screen when motion is detected on a camera, for example. Currently, these notifications are limited to doorbell alerts. I love this feature with my Apple TV 4K and Apple HomeKit, as I can instantly see a tiny notification on a corner of my TV when a smart lock is unlocked or someone is at the front door. More
