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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nuu N20 has a 6.5-inch, 90Hz display and is available now on Amazon for $125. For the money, the N20 would make for a great first phone or for someone on a tight budget. It’s far from a flagship device, but it doesn’t feel like it costs only $125. –> […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Plaud Note is available now on Amazon.com for $159 This device and app combo lifts your note-taking to a new level of efficiency and effectiveness The Plaud Note device does require a paid subscription for the AI features. –> In the world of voice recording apps and devices, it’s mostly the […] More

Getty Images/Anna Barclay/Contributor AI has transformed everyday tasks such as writing, coding — even shopping. Now, Visa is introducing an initiative to prepare its payment network for a new era of agentic AI shopping experiences.   On Wednesday, the company unveiled Visa Intelligent Commerce at the Visa Global Product Drop. According to the release, this […] More

If you’re a content creator on YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok, a quality camera can dramatically elevate your videos, but anyone can reap the benefits of a quality device. The right camera can enhance the quality of your Zoom calls during work, provide crystal clear video chats with family and friends, or just capture special memories.  I went hands-on with some of the top vlogging cameras available, examining product aspects like build and video quality, battery life, and price. Read on for my top picks to help you make the best purchase possible. Also: The best streaming lights: Expert tested for beginners and pros What is the best vlogging camera right now? I’ve worked in the creative space recording, streaming, and broadcasting content for 10 years, and have tested and reviewed numerous cameras. My pick for the best vlogging camera currently on the market is the Sony ZV-E10 II More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Dark Energy’s Compact 8W Solar Panels are available now for $120. They deliver decent power output (even in hazy conditions) and are about half the weight of other similar panels. Although they’re light, these type of panels aren’t practical for everybody. –> The widespread power outages in Spain and Portugal this […] More

Duolingo The world’s most popular language-learning app is becoming a lot more multilingual. For beginning-level speakers In an announcement today, Duolingo said it is adding 148 new language courses, more than doubling the current number of offerings. Also: Your Meta Ray-Bans just got a big update for free – and it feels like science fiction Seven […] More

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETMacOS has several handy features you might not know about. One such feature is Smart Folders. You create these virtual folders (they’re saved searches rather than actual folders) and configure exactly what you want to store in them, and MacOS will continuously update the folder as files are created or saved that match the criteria.Let me explain with an example. Say, for instance, you create and save a lot of documents with different applications and want a folder that makes it easy for you to quickly access those documents. Also: I thought MacOS 15.4.1 was a minor update until it made my iMac better in 4 big waysInstead of you having to manually save those documents in a specific location, smart folders will automatically categorize and display those files.You can even get more specific with smart folders. Suppose you regularly create, save, or open documents containing the word Recipe. You could create a smart folder specifically for that. Open the folder and you’ll see all your documents that contain Recipe. That’s pretty handy.You can create smart folders based on:Last opened dateLast modified dateCreated dateNameContentsAuthorsAuthor email addressCityCodecsColor profileComposerContact keywordsDurationFile sizeFontsFull NameGenreGroupHeadlineAnd much more More