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OnePlus Nord N30 Matthew Miller/ZDNETMidrange smartphones like the OnePlus Nord N30 More

HP/ZDNETWhether you’re looking to replace the family computer with a well-rounded laptop, upgrade your work-from-home setup, or need a gift for a graduating senior heading off to college in the fall, the HP Envy Laptop 17 More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Configurations for Lenovo’s LOQ Tower 17IRR9 start at $1,099. The computer is a great option for people looking for a well-performing, compact, and affordable computer. However, because of its small size, it has a limited number of available ports. more buying choices Lenovo’s Legion series is positioned as the company’s flagship gaming […] More

Google began rolling out AI Mode in Search earlier this year, and the feature will now be widely available in the US, with no Labs sign-up required. It’ll come with some new capabilities, too.Deep Search in AI Mode, for example, expands the number of background queries from tens to hundreds to put together a more robust and thought-out search response. The result is a fully cited report that Google says will take just minutes to research and create.Also: Your Google Search experience will never be the same, thanks to 8 new AI featuresFor visual assistance, the Google Search experience is also getting Project Astra’s multimodal capabilities, so users can simply point their camera at an object or setting and ask about it like they would with a Google image search. There’s also a new AI Mode shopping experience that helps you find inspirations, narrow down buying options, and see yourself in an outfit (via image generator) when you upload an image of yourself.Project Mariner’s agentic functions will also transfer to AI Mode, allowing users to prompt Google to find the best event ticket deals or book restaurant appointments. While the AI won’t complete the purchase for you, it will present multiple options, including the one that best fits your inquiry (say you searched for the cheapest option), for you to approve.Finally, Google has expanded AI Overviews to over 200 countries and territories, and more than 40 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Malay, Urdu, and more. More

Google / ZDNETSeveral months ago, Google promised that one of the coolest Gemini features would soon be available on a much larger scale. Also: Everything announced at Google I/O 2025: Gemini, Search, Android XR, and moreThat moment has arrived as Google announced that Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing is now free for all users worldwide on iOS and Android, starting today. The feature was first introduced in January as an exclusive for the Pixel 9 series, and Galaxy S24 and S25 series, but now it’s open to everyone.If you’re not familiar, the screen-sharing feature lets you ask Gemini about anything on your screen or that you can see through your camera. You’ll know you have the feature when you see a new “Share screen with Live” button. To use your camera with this feature, tap the viewfinder button. You can ask questions about anything that’s in frame without having to take a picture. For example, Google explained, you can point at food and ask if it fits your diet or eating preferences, or point at a piece of clothing and ask for outfit ideas.Also: 8 most exciting AI features and tools revealed at Google I/O 2025To let Gemini see your screen, open Gemini and tap “Share screen with Live.” Gemini will actively listen until you tap “hang up” or “hold.”  More

LG has discounted a wide range of products for Memorial Day, from household appliances to computer monitors and even laptops. Right now, you can buy the LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 OLED Laptop More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The latest Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you’re in the US, you’ll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing […] More

With iOS 18.5, Apple added a new Pride Harmony wallpaper for the iPhone (and the iPad) and a new face for the Apple Watch. Beyond celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, the new wallpaper sports colors that change position as you move, lock, and unlock your phone.If you want to add it as your wallpaper, segue to the Lock screen on your iPhone and press down on any empty area. At the Customize screen, tap the plus sign. Swipe down the screen for adding new wallpaper until you see the Pride section and then tap the one for Harmony.Next, you can change any of the default widgets on the screen, including the date, time, flashlight, and camera. When finished, tap Add. To use this as your wallpaper on both the Lock screen and Home screen, tap the button for “Set as Wallpaper Pair.” Swipe up to exit wallpaper mode, and the new background will be in place. More