Eliana Willis

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is available now, starting at $1,900. It pairs powerful hardware with a suite of customizable options designed for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. more buying choices Asus’ […] More

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETSince I made the jump to Linux all those years ago, I have never once found myself missing out on applications. Sure, there have been moments early on when I thought there were better options available on other platforms, but those days are in the past. Now, I have everything I need, and every app works exactly as expected.Before I continue, know this: I do not only define “productivity” as it relates to business, because I believe that is being shortsighted. Productivity can be applied to personal and even creative endeavors. And because much of my life revolves around creativity, being productive in that arena is pretty important to me. Also: I have used Linux for 30 years. Here are 5 reasons why I will never switch to Windows or MacOSWith that said, I want to share with you my favorite Linux apps I use to stay productive. 1. LibreOffice Office suite More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Titan X AirTag Trifold Wallet is a sleek, elevated AirTag wallet option that sells for $80. It holds up to 10 cards, has several internal pockets, uses RFID technology to block data theft, and is lightweight. Unlike the Ridge wallet, the Titan X wallet offers dedicated spots for storing cash […] More

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETSamsung’s Ballie might soon be the smartest thing rolling around your living room. The tech giant announced today that it’s partnering with Google to bring Google Cloud’s generative AI technology to its Ballie AI companion home robot.Also: The top 20 AI tools of 2025 – and the #1 thing to remember when you use themIf you’re not familiar, Ballie first rolled out at CES 2020. It’s like a souped-up Alexa on wheels — a small robot about the size of a basketball that rolls around your home. As it moves, Ballie can manage lights and temperature, interact with smart appliances, send video updates of pets or loved ones, project videos or websites on the wall, play music, answer phone calls, and more. [embedded content]ZDNET’s Senior Editor Sabrina Ortiz got an up-close look at Ballie last year, calling it “a serious attempt at making a robot assistant without being overly ambitious.” She said Ballie can essentially replace several pieces of smart equipment from your home, including a projector, a robot dog, a home security camera, a smart home hub, and more.Also: The best Android phones you can buy: Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and moreThe injection of Google AI means Ballie can engage in conversation, personalize your schedule, intelligently manage smart home devices, set reminders, and even greet you at your door. Samsung Electronics Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business, Yongjae Kim, said this partnership would allow Ballie to move with you, anticipate your needs, and interact dynamically.  More

Matthew Miller/ZDNETThe Pixel Watch 3 is getting a first-of-its-kind, potentially life-saving feature, and users will see it starting this week. The FDA-cleared Loss of Pulse Detection feature works by tracking your heartbeat. If your heart stops beating — due to cardiac arrest, respiratory or circulatory failure, overdose, or poisoning — your watch will automatically turn on more accurate infrared LEDs and look for motion data. To use the feature, watch users must manually opt-in to the feature through the Google Pixel Watch App, then select Safety and Emergency and hit Loss of Pulse Detection to enable. Also: My new favorite Android smartwatch outperforms Google and Samsung in a crucial wayIf the watch determines you’re not responsive, it will start a countdown and audio alarm. If you still don’t respond, the watch will place a call to emergency services using your LTE or phone connection, inform them that you don’t have a pulse, and share your location. More

Micorosft AI voice assistants like Copilot Voice make it easier to get help with everyday tasks by resembling a conversation with a human. However, these experiences are often limited to English speakers. Microsoft is changing that soon. On Tuesday, Microsoft announced it is adding two native Spanish voices to Copilot Voice, allowing Spanish speakers to […] More