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Jason Hiner/ZDNETDuring Apple’s annual hardware event, the company announced two new AirPods in the fourth-generation lineup, new software features for the premium AirPods Pro 2, and some minor hardware upgrades to the over-ear AirPods Max.Also: Everything Apple announced at it’s ‘Glowtime’ event: AI features, AirPods, Apple Watch Series 10, moreEach pair of Apple headphones debut with interesting upgrades which should make any audio and Apple fanatic excited to try what’s new. Although there are plenty of things to be excited about, there are a few standout features worth noting. Let’s go over the best ones.1. Hearing aid modeApple announced an innovative feature coming to AirPods Pro 2 when iOS 18 is released on Monday, September 16. This feature is called hearing aid mode and is only available on Apple’s premium earbuds. Users can complete a hearing test with their AirPods Pro 2, and the results are stored on the health app on their iPhone.Also: Your AirPods Pro 2 can soon double as over-the-counter hearing aids. Here’s howThen, if needed, the AirPods Pro 2 can use the wearer’s results and double as an over-the-counter hearing aid. This feature will allow the Pro 2 earbuds to use their directional microphones to amplify conversational noises for users who have difficulty hearing conversations in noisy environments. Apple is still waiting for the FDA to approve this feature, but the company expects the approval to be ready for iOS 18’s release.2. Find My speakerApple’s AirPods Pro 2 feature a small speaker on the bottom of the charging case that rings when you press “Play Sound” in the Find My app. This speaker helps you locate your AirPods when they’re nearby, but you can’t pinpoint exactly where they are. Apple implemented the Find My speaker into the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation. More

The only upgrade the Apple Watch Ultra saw is a new finish. Apple So, Apple has lifted the lid on the long-awaited and much-leaked iPhone 16, the product that will drive a significant portion of Apple’s profits over the coming twelve months. Along with the iPhone, there was also a new Apple Watch and new […] More

Amazon/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking for a quality TV that won’t ruin the aesthetics of your living room, look no further: Samsung’s popular The Frame TV is on sale as part of the Discover Samsung Fall Sale More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung may have just dropped new phones and devices back in July, but there are some sizzling savings still live on some other models, like the Galaxy A35 smartphone — just in time for back-to-school.And if you have teens or older kids who are asking for their own smartphones, Amazon is offering a free pair of Samsung Buds FE wireless earbuds when you bundle them with a Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETWe’re literally hours away from Apple unveiling the new iPhones, Apple Watches, and possibly new AirPods, so this is arguably the worst time to purchase any of these products. Also: I upgrade my iPhone every year, but the iPhone 16 worries me – here’s whyThe new iPhone models are expected to bring significant upgrades, including enhanced AI capabilities and improved hardware features. The next-generation Apple Watches should feature new health and fitness tracking capabilities, along with a revamped version of watchOS.For those in need of tablets for work or that back-to-school frenzy, Apple has addressed — for the most part — the great iPad wasteland, updating the iPad Air More

ZDNETAccessing all the settings and options in Windows 11 can be challenging as they’re spread out across a variety of categories in both the Settings app and Control Panel. An option called God Mode eases the process by providing a gateway to all the core options on one screen.By setting up the special God Mode folder, you can view the settings for Backup and Restore, Color Management, Devices and Printers, Ease of Access, File History, Mouse, Power Options, Programs and Features, Security and Maintenance, Speech Recognition, Troubleshooting, User Accounts, and much more.Also: What is a TPM, and why does Windows 11 require one?God Mode is especially useful for advanced Windows users and developers who like to manage and tweak all the nitty-gritty details of Windows. But it can also prove helpful to anyone who wants an array of commands available in one place. Since Microsoft no longer offers a Start menu shortcut for Control Panel, God Mode can be a quick and easy way to access all of its core features and applets.The process for setting up God Mode is the same in Windows 10 and 11, but here, I’m focusing on Windows 11. Now, let’s see how this works.How to set up God Mode in Windows 11  More

Amazon/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking for a new digital storage option, Amazon has a deal on the 4TB Samsung T5 Evo More

June Wan/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Samsung’s OLED S95C TV More