<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Pad 2 is the company’s latest Android tablet with a premium design and flagship specs for $550. It’s compatible with a keyboard and pen that OnePlus sells separately, so you can turn it into an Android-powered laptop. While the multitasking features are excellent, and the Pad 2 checks all […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Boox Note Max comes bundled with the pen and case for $649. It’s thin and light, has a high-contrast display, and has a long list of features that make it a very versatile device. Theres no backlight, it’s monochromatic, and there’s a bit of a learning curve to use it […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The NexTool multitool is blade-free, making it TSA and airport security friendly. The tool is compact and can be attached to a keychain All the tools are decent quality, and can actually do the job they claim to be able to do. –> I like my EDC (everyday carry) gadgets, but […] More
Sony Ult Field 1 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 1 is a portable speaker available for $130 (but it’s currently $88 on Amazon) The speaker prioritizes crystal-clear sound and pronounced bass, with vibrant audio that sounds like it’s coming from a much more expensive device It doesn’t boast as long a battery […] More
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETOn Thursday, Google announced three updates to Cloud Marketplace, its online platform where users can buy and sell cloud software solutions.What’s new?Each of the changes is designed to make it easier for customers to navigate the online marketplace while saving them money on purchases. They’re also, of course, part of a broader effort to keep vendors and buyers loyally within Google Cloud’s ecosystem.1. Variable revenue share modelThe first change is that Cloud Marketplace is transitioning to a variable revenue share model, which in plain English means vendors’ earnings (and buyers’ savings) will fluctuate depending on the type and value of each particular transaction. Revenue sharing starts at 3% and will go as low as 1.5%.Also: The best cloud storage services: Expert tested”This update will enable partners to improve deal economics and to retain more earnings,” Dai Vu, Managing Director of Google Cloud Marketplace, wrote in a company blog post. 2. Commit drawdownNext, the company announced that starting June 9, all qualifying purchases made through Marketplace Channel Private Offers (MCPO) — which allows software vendors to transact private deals with customers — will come with a 100% commit drawdown on the final offer amount. Also: How Google’s new Unified Security platform aims to simplify the fight against cyberthreats”Commit drawdown” is an investment phrase referring to the amount that an investor is obligated to provide to a fund after the two parties have entered into an agreement. In this case, it means simply that vendors can expect to receive their payments in full, without a cut being allotted to Google. 3. Marketplace Customer Credit ProgramFinally, Cloud Marketplace is launching its Marketplace Customer Credit Program (MCCP), which is essentially a coupon for customers looking to buy software solutions from Google and its partners. The announcement of the new changes follows the April unveiling of Google Cloud’s AI Agent Marketplace, a virtual shop where customers can browse and buy agentic AI models from Google partners. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sony WH-1000XM6 are available in Black, Silver, and Midnight Blue for $450. These headphones provide exceptional noise cancellation, practical software features, and an enjoyable sound. A tight fit and non-adjustable noise cancellation are noticeable pitfalls for premium headphones. more buying choices –> may / 2025 It’s been three years since […] More
Jada Jones/ZDNETAudio geeks, rejoice. Sony has finally released the successor to its popular WH-1000XM5 headphones More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The CMF Buds 2 Plus are the most premium pair of earbuds from the Nothing sub-brand. At $79, they’re one of the best-sounding and most feature-rich earbuds in the price segment. The way these earbuds are designed makes them not ideal for side sleepers. –> The new Nothing CMF Buds 2 […] More
