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    I changed these 6 Samsung TV settings to drastically improve the image quality (and why they work)

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETSay you recently picked up a shiny new TV. You unbox it like a kid at Christmas and prepare to indulge in all its visual glory. You think to yourself, “This is 2025. TV technology is sizzling, and it’s going to look amazing no matter what.” So you plug it in and don’t take one look at the default settings. Big mistake.Also: I saw Samsung’s deluge of Neo QLED TVs releasing in 2025 – these features impressed me mostI’ve been guilty of it. And I’m okay with that because it’s widely accepted that the majority of consumers neglect to alter the most basic settings when setting up their TVs. Even if your TV is a few years old, you may have never modified its defaults. For Samsung TVs, in particular, you can change a few settings to improve your viewing experience and make a dystopian survival thriller look that much more appealing. Following are six tips for doing just that. More

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    This ultraportable Windows laptop can seriously replace my MacBook Air – and it’s even lighter

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus Zenbook A14 is available at Best Buy, with configurations starting at $999. Asus’ new ultraportable is a fantastic balance of innovation and value with a brilliant OLED display, competitive hardware, and a satisfying physical form. While its use case is clearly defined, the laptop has its limits when it […] More

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    Segway’s most powerful robot mower is ready for yards of all sizes

    Segway The robot mower market is growing almost as fast as your lawn in the spring — and a new player just entered. Segway has launched a new Navimow X3 Series<!–> of robot mowers designed for residential and commercial applications.  This new X3 Series can cover up to 2.5 acres, with four variants ranging from […] More

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    I switched to $379 Android phone from my Pixel 9 Pro while traveling – and didn’t regret it

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nothing Phone 3a makes smart tradeoffs for a budget device, excelling in design, battery life, and display quality. Essential Space offers a refreshingly subtle AI experience, showcasing Nothing’s restraint and clear vision. While some see Nothing’s design as a novelty, hands-on experience proves its signature style runs deeper than aesthetics. […] More

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    ChatGPT’s subscribers and revenue soar in 2025 – here’s why

    Getty Images / NurPhoto / Contributor Since OpenAI’s ChatGPT triggered an AI arms race in 2022, most tech companies have released their own chatbots. Despite the highly saturated market, OpenAI has continually released features to keep its competitive edge — a strategy that seems to be working.   A new report from The Information found that ChatGPT’s revenue […] More

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    This Lenovo ThinkPad I tested breaks a decade-long design streak – and it looks fantastic

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s first-edition ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition 14-inch is available now, starting at $1,239 for the lowest-tier configuration. It’s an experimental evolution of the ThinkPad line, exchanging some of the most defining features for a new sleek form factor and bold design. The entry configuration only comes with 256GB of storage, which […] More

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    T-Mobile settlement payouts begin this month – how much you could get

    Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images If you’re a T-Mobile user (or were in 2021), a check might arrive in your mailbox soon. In 2021, the mobile carrier suffered a massive data breach that affected around 76 million customers (this isn’t related to the 2023 breach that affected 37 million people). T-Mobile denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle […] More