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Kerry Wan/ZDNETWhether you’re considering buying a new TV or your old flat panel seems to be doing fine, there are still ways to optimize your viewing experience, and it all begins with your television’s settings. Let’s explore some of the key factors determining how your TV performs and what you can do to make it look even better.1. Turn down the sharpnessThe sharper the picture, the better. Right? Not necessarily.Contrary to popular belief, the “sharpness” setting on your TV doesn’t affect the actual sharpness of the displayed image. True sharpness is determined by factors such as screen resolution, source material resolution, and contrast. Instead, the sharpness setting alters the artificial edge enhancement — a processor-driven adjustment that can introduce unwanted noise and, ironically, distort details in the image.Also: I replaced my 4K TV with a UST projector – and the visual upgrade was worth itEdge enhancement is designed to make on-screen objects more distinct by emphasizing the boundaries between them, theoretically creating a more lifelike image. However, this feature acts like a universal Instagram filter, potentially leading to an unnatural appearance in some media. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s ThinkStation P3 Tiny is available now starting at $769, but upgrades will bring it up to $2,000. There’s some powerful hardware here packed into a tiny frame, and pro users will appreciate its upgradeability and support for up to six monitors. Higher-tier configurations are pricey, the power supply is almost […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes a turbine, stand, guy lines, and pegs, costs $399, while the Essentials Kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488 – though both are on sale right now The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into […] More

PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images Seniors looking for a capable but budget-friendly wireless plan may want to check out a new option from AT&T. Introduced on Tuesday, the carrier’s AT&T 55+ Plan<!–> offers several perks. But as usual, there are a few conditions. For $40 per month per line or $35 per month for each […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Redmagic 10 Air Android phone is available now on Amazon for $729. The 10 Air phone is as elegant as it is powerful and can handle some of the more challenging games. This camera system isn’t necessarily flagship level, and you’ll want to pay attention to network band support. –> […] More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETPixel phones get a lot of credit for their excellent cameras and battery-saving tools, but Google’s hardware is also strong in the safety department. With a healthy dose of Google’s AI on board, Pixel devices offer some powerful personal safety features as well as integrations that will watch your back even when you let your guard down. Many of them require nothing more than a quick trip into the settings menu.Also: 7 Google Pixel phone settings you should change immediately (and how to do it)Here are a few safety tools that I make sure to activate on my Pixel, along with the quickest way to use these features in your daily routine.1. Emergency SOS is your one-button lifeline More

<!–> 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

Yana Iskayeva / Getty Images Mary Meeker, famed for her era-defining Internet Trends reports, has returned with a sweeping 340-page analysis of AI’s global impact in 2025. Her “Trends – Artificial Intelligence” report details a technology revolution moving at a pace and scale she calls “unprecedented.” She uses the term over 50 times in the report. […] More