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Jason Hiner/ZDNETApple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, or WWDC, is a momentous occasion for Apple fans. The tech giant held its keynote speech on Monday at Apple Park, with the full conference running through June 13. It also marks one year since the company entered the AI space with the announcement of Apple Intelligence.Also: ZDNET’s WWDC 2025 recap with Sabrina Ortiz and Jason HinerAs WWDC is a developer conference, the keynote focused on software. Apple revealed it’s planning to make sweeping UI changes to all its operating systems, add new features and apps, and enhance Apple Intelligence.  How to rewatch WWDC 2025 More

 A decent drill is still a must-have in my opinion, especially one that can do triple duty — drill into wood and metal, hammer drill into concrete, and also drive screwdriver bits.I prefer cordless tools not only because they are more convenient, but also because I won’t trip and fall over the cord. For the screwdriving job, my brand of choice has got to be Dewalt. Its tools are durable, last years of use and abuse (this drill has been used as a hammer more than once!), and are reasonably priced. This 20V Max Cordless Drill Driver is currently priced at $100 (and discounted by $60). It offers two speeds, a 2.0Ah battery, and comes packed with a charger.  More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Valerion’s VisionMaster Pro 2 retails for $2,999. This premium-built laser TV projects up to a 300-inch screen. It’s still not ideal for brightly lit rooms (like all projectors). –> <!–> may / 2025 I chose the word “glorious” in the headline for this review because that word sprang to mind when […] More

Jason Cipriani/ZDNETAt least for one device, the battery problems that have plagued some Pixel phones may be ending – but the fix is coming at a price.According to Alex Moriconi, communications manager at Google (Pixel phones), Google will soon release an update that will purposefully limit the battery capacity of some Pixel 6a phones, hopefully also limiting issues with overheating.Also: 4 exciting features Google just announced for Android phones (and why they’re a big deal)In an emailed statement, Moriconi said, “A subset of Pixel 6A phones will require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating.” He went on to explain that the update will reduce the device’s battery capacity and charging performance after 400 charge cycles.When asked why only a “subset” of 6a devices were seemingly affected by this issue, Google didn’t offer any details. The issues weren’t rampant by any means, but I found several different reports from users saying their 6a devices caught on fire. There are almost certainly more reports than the ones publicly posted (I found plenty of reports of overheating), and given that Google is also having battery issues on other phones, it makes sense why it’s taking action. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sabrent USB SSD 4-bay docking station is available now on Amazon for $80. This docking station makes adding external drives to your system a total plug-and-play affair. The case is plastic, so it feels a bit cheap but that doesn’t get in the way of performance. –> At Amazon, the […] More

[embedded content]Apple has established itself as a tech-giant with over 2.35 billion active devices worldwide. Much of the devices’ appeal lies in the operating systems underlying it — and that’s why Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference is always one to keep up with. At this year’s WWDC, Apple unveiled a slew of new features across iOS, MacOS, WatchOS, VisionOS, and iPadOS, including the first major iOS redesign in 13 years, which will give your iPhone an entirely new feel and look based on Apple’s new “Liquid Glass” motif inherited from the Vision Pro. And this year, the same redesign will propagate across all of Apple’s operating systems, which all get a common renaming scheme based on the year (iOS 26, MacOS 26, WatchOS 26, etc.). Catering to years of user requests, Apple also released highly anticipated iPadOS features geared toward iPad power users by making the iPad more like the Mac. And of course, there were plenty of Apple Intelligence updates. Also: Apple’s de-chatbot-ification of AI is nearly completeThe AI race is in full swing, with nearly every tech company competing to build the public’s AI tool of choice, and yet, Apple has been an outlier. Apple continues to take a different approach from competitors — but not necessarily in a bad way. To get a recap of all of the best announcements across the products, and learn more about Apple’s strategy towards Apple Intelligence and beyond, you can watch us (ZDNET Editor in Chief Jason Hiner and Senior AI Editor Sabrina Ortiz) talk through what we saw live at the event. You’ll also learn the list of features we can’t wait to install on our devices.At ZDNET we attend all of the major tech events, closely track tech trends, go hands-on with the newest products, and talk to experts everyday. We now want to share these insights and experiences with you and invite you to join in on conversations we would have if we could all be together in the same space. So watch the YouTube video and jump into the comments on YouTube or here on ZDNET and let us know your thoughts on WWDC 2025.This video is the first of many. More

Tetra Images/Getty Images Update: At 5 p.m. ET, Google reported positive developments. “We have implemented mitigation for the issue in us-central1 and multi-region/us and are seeing signs of recovery. We have received confirmation from our internal monitoring and customers that the Google Cloud products are also seeing recovery in multiple regions and are also seeing […] More

Garmin/ZDNETIf you’re a fan of bold smartwatches, Garmin just unveiled its biggest watch ever. Garmin announced its newest smartwatch Thursday, the Venu X1. What’s immediately noticeable about the Venu X1 is the size. It has a large, rectangular face (Garmin said its biggest) and an extremely thin design. It’s a watch that’s easy to see, but it doesn’t look overpowering or like it’s too heavy to wear.The press release about the watch details several more design features, including the 2-inch screen, a sapphire lens (scratch-resistant for outdoor activities), a titanium caseback, and an 8mm case. Also: My new favorite Garmin watch offers flagship features at an affordable price pointThe Venu X1 will come in two colorways, black and moss, and have a built-in LED flashlight, speaker, and mic. It will have access to more than 100 sports apps, mapping, the ability to make and take calls, a sleep coach, and the wealth of fitness and health information Garmin’s devices are known for.Garmin said the watch will have up to 8 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. That will be less depending on how much you use tracking features and if you have the always-on screen enabled, but from several early online reviews I’ve seen, it still seems to be about two days.The Venu X1 has a suggested retail price of $799.99 and will be available to order More