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    Why I’m recommending this midrange Lenovo tablet over competing models

    Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is on sale right now for $549. It’s a slam dunk tablet with a brilliant display, great speakers, and comes with a keyboard, case, and stylus. In laptop mode, it’s better for simpler tasks. –> Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Plus<!–> is a well-rounded […] More

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    Want a job in tech? You need these skills, McKinsey study shows

    Nadzeya Haroshka / Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways Python programming is the most sought-after skill for a range of tech initiatives. Demand for Amazon Web Services skills far outstrips available supply Prompt engineering falls flat as a sought-after skill In the age of artificial intelligence, certain skills are gold. However, for some emerging technology areas, […] More

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    DJI’s first 360-degree camera captures nearly two hours of 8K video

    DJI Osmo 360 Adventure Combo kit. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Osmo 360 is DJI’s first 360-degree action camera.It can shoot 360-degree panoramic video at 8K/30fps.Unfortunately, the camera won’t initially be offered in the US.DJI has unveiled its latest product. No, not a drone, but a camera — the Osmo 360 More

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    This $599 Windows laptop is the back-to-school deal I most recommend right now

    Asus Zenbook A14 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus Zenbook A14 with 16GB of memory is on sale at Best Buy for $599. It’s a fantastic balance of innovation and value with an OLED display, competitive hardware, and a satisfying physical form. While its use case is clearly defined, the laptop has its limits when […] More

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    You can use Google’s Math Olympiad-winning Deep Think AI model now – for a price

    Google Two weeks ago, Google and OpenAI touted their models’ award-winning performance at the International Math Olympiad (IMO). Now, Google is making a version of its model available to the public.  Also: This one feature could make GPT-5 a true game changer (if OpenAI gets it right) On Friday, Google launched Deep Think in the […] More

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    9 things you shouldn’t use AI for at work

    Mensent Photography / Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways Sometimes an AI can cause you or your company irreparable harm. Sharing confidential data with an AI could have legal consequences. Don’t let an AI talk to customers without supervision. A few weeks ago, I shared with you “9 programming tasks you shouldn’t hand off to AI […] More

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    Own a Samsung phone? 10 settings I always change first for the best user experience

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETI’ve been fairly vocal recently that Samsung’s One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buyFrom setting the highest available screen resolution to more privacy-focused features, here are 10 Galaxy phone settings (plus a bonus) that I recommend changing to enhance your Galaxy phone experience. Please note that some settings might be phone-specific.1. Turn off pop-up notifications More