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This phone ‘repair’ dongle promises big fixes for $5 – so I put it to the test
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This $15 USB-C cable could be the easiest way to stop hackers from stealing your data
Plugable USB-C to USB-C Data Blocker Charge Only cable <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways ChatGPT said: Provides complete data blocking, offering full security from juice jacking Supports up to 240W charging Perfect for the traveler who needs to use public charging ports. more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source–> on Google. We’re […] More
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I tested Meta Ray-Ban Display alternatives, and these are better in several ways for less money
Jason Hiner/ZDNETIf you’re interested in buying a pair of the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, good luck. They are only available in the US, are back-ordered for weeks or months in several places, and Meta is reportedly only planning to produce 150,000 to 200,000 units over the next two years. That’s fewer sales than the Apple Vision Pro.However, throughout 2025, ZDNET has seen much stronger interest in smart glasses than XR headsets from our audience of professionals and technology enthusiasts. With that in mind, I wanted to flag an alternative to the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Displays that you can get outside the US, which have unique features you won’t get in Meta’s futuristic glasses, and cost $200 less.I’m talking about Rokid Glasses, which I’ve been testing for the past few weeks. Also: I tried smart glasses with a built-in display, and they beat my Meta Ray-Bans in key waysAnd while they are going to retail for $599 when they are released in November, they are available in their preorder marketing campaign on Kickstarter. The Kickstarter campaign has eclipsed $3M in orders, and Rokid told ZDNET that it already has worldwide pre-orders for over 300,000 pairs of Rokid Glasses. More
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I tried the new Sora 2 to generate AI videos – and the results were pure sorcery
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This $20 gadget will change how you interact with Alexa and your smart home
Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon made the Smart Dimmer Switch–> available for pre-order. This switch is battery-powered with four individually programmable buttons that can control smart home devices, run routines, or control music. The dimmer switch only costs $20 and is compatible with Alexa-enabled devices. Amazon quietly […] More
German state replaces Microsoft Exchange and Outlook with open-source email
Schleswig-Holstein Harald Nachtmann/Moment/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Schleswig-Holstein has moved from Microsoft Exchange and Outlook to Open-Xchange and Thunderbird for e-mail. Other EU entities have opted for open-source alternatives. This switch isn’t just a technical change; it’s a political move. The German state of Schleswig-Holstein […] More
I found a Windows PC with a tandem OLED, and can’t go back to graphic design on anything else
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition is available now for $1,949. It’s got a gorgeous tandem OLED display, with a thin form and great performance across multiple use cases. It has middling battery life and noisy fans. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on […] More
Don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11? You don’t have to, but here’s what you should know
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