<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Strapsicle silicone straps upgrade the grip options on your Kindle and provide a secure hold to prevent drops. At $21, Strapsicle is an easy and affordable Kindle accessory to make your reading experience even more comfortable. If you prefer more ergonomic grips or don’t like the look of straps across […] More
Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images I’ve been using AI as one of my go-to tools for research for some time now. Although there are plenty of options that can be accessed via a web browser (such as Opera’s Aria, the first AI service I ever used), I prefer desktop tools because I can install and use […] More
Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETMy wife and I like to travel to other countries, but we always face a familiar obstacle — how to learn the language well enough to converse with people. We’ve tried taking language lessons, yet we invariably run into situations where we can’t find the right words to express ourselves. Now, Google has launched a trio of translation tools that could help overcome this obstacle. Also: Want a quick daily podcast based on your interests? Try Google’s latest AI experimentLaunched on Tuesday as Google Labs experiments, the “Little Language Lessons” are designed to assist you in specific situations, especially when you’re traveling in a foreign country. The three tools are powered by Google’s Gemini AI to provide the right words and phrases just when you need them. Tiny Lesson More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Scribe starts at $399 for the version with 16GB of memory. It combines the familiar features of the Kindle e-reader with a bright display and a suite of premium note-taking features. The aforementioned features have a bit of a learning curve to fully take advantage of. more buying choices […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Watch 2R is available now for $230 in Green or Black. It has pretty much everything you look for in a smartwatch: multi-day battery life, fitness tracking features, and a vivid display. However, the device is missing important key fitness metrics, it isn’t as durable as I’d like, and […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ozlo Sleepbuds, created by three Bose engineers, launched last fall, and they are the most useful sleep earbuds I’ve tested so far The sound is perfect for masking environmental annoyances that keep you awake, and the fit is comfortable and secure. The sleep tracking feature hasn’t hit the earbuds yet, […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1,799, with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. It features a slimmer and taller design, a massive eight-inch internal display, and a more capable Tensor G4 chip. Despite the price and branding, the camera system doesn’t match the other Pixel 9 Pro […] More
Though both Proxy servers and virtual private networks (VPNs) can hide your IP address, they’re vastly different security tools. Many consumers might be best off with a VPN to protect their privacy, but a proxy server can be most effective in some business use cases.Proxy servers are gateways between devices and the Internet. They handle requests while creating a boundary between end users and online services, concealing IP addresses and potentially allowing access to geolocked content. If you want a simple proxy instead of the security a VPN offers, or you need a data scraping solution for business, you have plenty of choices, including MarsProxies More
