Eliana Willis

Asus Zenbook A14 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus Zenbook A14 with 16GB of memory is on sale at Best Buy for $599. It’s a fantastic balance of innovation and value with an OLED display, competitive hardware, and a satisfying physical form. While its use case is clearly defined, the laptop has its limits when […] More

Does iOS 26’s Adaptive Power Mode work?  Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Adaptive Power Mode in iOS 26 seems to noticeably improve battery life.The performance hit from activating this feature appears to be negligible.Be aware, though, that the iOS 26 public beta seems quite crashy right now.One of the features that I’ve been testing out in the public beta of iOS 26 is Adaptive Power. This is a feature that monitors battery usage, and when it is higher than usual, the system makes small performance tweaks to extend battery life.Also: You can download iOS 26 public beta right now – how to install (and which iPhones support it)But is it worth trading performance for battery life and is there actually any noticeable change to battery life or performance? I decided to find out. I switched on the feature — you can find this in iOS 26 by tapping on Settings, then Battery, followed by Power Mode — and saw what would happen. More

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is a 13.1-inch tablet for $649. It’s a good iPad Air alternative for Android users, with reliable performance, a larger display than the S10+, and an IP68 rating that the iPad lacks; it also includes the S Pen. The price […] More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETNearly a month ago, Google announced a small but highly anticipated addition to Chrome on Android — the ability to relocate the browser’s address bar to the bottom of the screen. “Depending on the size of your hand and your device,” Google explained, “one address bar position may feel more comfortable than the other.” This update gives you the flexibility to choose your preferred location.Also: You can ask Gemini AI anything directly in Google Chrome – here’s how and why you shouldIt’s been a slow rollout, but things are picking up as the feature is now available to a wide number of users.Some users are getting a notification about the new option when they open Chrome, but not all. I never received any notification on my Pixel 9 Pro, so I wasn’t aware of any changes, but I was able to relocate the bar when I tried. More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETIf you’re dealing with streaming overload and can’t decide what to watch, Roku is rolling out new free features to help make your decision a little easier. Designed to help you discover new shows, these features showcase trending content, new content, and what’s in theaters now. There’s also a new “Surf Mode” that brings Reels and TikTok-style viewing to your TV.What’s new on RokuTop trending: Roku will let you see what everyone is watching with new “Top 10 Movies” and “Top 10 TV Shows” rows. These rows, which refresh daily, will spotlight the most searched titles across Roku’s expansive library. You’ll find them under the “New & Popular” tab as well as the Movies and TV destinations. More

imaginima/Getty Images The B2B technology market has been in a state of deep freeze for well over two years, since the Fed began increasing interest rates, raising borrowing costs, and making funding more difficult.  Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, particularly in the customer experience (CX) and contact center as a service (CCaaS) spaces, have stalled. […] More