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Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you’re in the market for a new MacBook, you may be wondering which model best suits your needs: the MacBook Pro or the MacBook Air. Apple consistently refreshes its lineup, adding new configurations every year, and with more powerful processors coming out, there have never been more factors to consider when buying a new Apple laptop.Also: M3 MacBook Air vs. M2 MacBook Air: Which Apple laptop should you buy?When buying a MacBook, you’ll want to consider the display size, storage capacity, computing power, and price. For example, the 2022 13-inch More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Tab 90 Wi-Fi is certified for streaming DRM HD content. I found the battery life of the tablet to be decent enough for content consumption. The battery charging, however, is notably slow. more buying choices It’s that time of year when I get a lot of questions about tablets. […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is a full-color, color paper, and ink paper tablet available at Verizon for $239. It’s a great entertainment tablet for daily use that also functions very well as an e-reader. Although the screen is versatile, don’t expect the graphics to compare to those on an […] More

Kerry Wan and Jason Hiner/ZDNETWhile Google launched the Pixel 9 series during its Made by Google event back in August, it’s among the hottest Android phones going into the new year. If you’re in the market for a flagship Android, your attention should go straight to the Pixel 9 Pro XL More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Neo is available from DJI and Amazon for $199 for the basic kit, and $289 for the Combo kit. This 135-gram drone is incredibly portable and highly capable, making it perfect for bloggers, YouTubers, and social media types. The Neo’s wind resistance is lower than other DJI drones, and […] More

Jack WallenZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysNixOS is an open-source operating system that is available to install and use for free.It offers several desktop environments to choose from, is as rock-solid as any OS on the market, and performs quite well.However, there’s a fairly steep learning curve for installing non-free software.Before we get into this review, I want to offer some information for new Linux users. If you’re uncomfortable using the command line or diving down rabbit holes to figure out how to do something that should “just work out of the box,” then NixOS is probably not for you. Also: The Linux log files you should know and how to use themHowever, that’s not to say someone with minimal familiarity with the command line would fail with this distribution. For example, if you only need open-source software, NixOS could be a viable option. If, however, you need apps like Chrome, Slack, and Spotify, you might run into some frustration that will send you packing back to Ubuntu, Linux Mint, or Windows.With that said, let’s get to what makes this distribution great.  More

ZDNETDecades ago, if you wanted information on anything, you would go to the library and open a book. That changed with the emergence of the web and search engines, where now all you have to do is type in a search query and get all the information you could ever want.As if that wasn’t easy enough, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to make information gathering even more hands-off.Earlier this month, Microsoft launched Copilot Vision, an experience in which Copilot can view and understand the context of what you’re doing online to provide verbal real-time assistance. The idea is that when you need feedback or advice while browsing, you can tap into a live assistant for help.Also: 3 lucrative side hustles you can start right now with OpenAI’s Sora video generatorThe experience lives in Microsoft Edge and is available in preview for a select group of Copilot Pro subscribers with the $20-per-month subscription through Copilot Labs More