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    I found a Bluetooth tracker for Android users that works better than AirTags (and is cheaper)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point normally retails for $26 and $24, respectively. They’re highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. more buying choices On Amazon, both the Chipolo One Point and Card […] More

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    This Eufy robot vacuum has a built-in handheld vac – and just hit its lowest price

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Clean E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum and handheld vacuum combination costs $650. The Eufy E20 performed very well in suction testing; it offers up to 8,000Pa of suction power and thorough edge cleaning; the robot vacuum’s dustbin doubles as a handheld vacuum that includes a floor attachment and a crevice […] More

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    I highly recommend this Lenovo laptop, and it’s nearly 50% off

    Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETAs part of a new sales event, Lenovo has slashed the prices for many of its laptops. This includes the sixth-generation ThinkPad T14s, a great computer I tested in February. Sadly, my configuration is no longer available for sale (although the company is planning on restocking).Fortunately, there are other versions that I would highly recommend. One such model is the Snapdragon X Plus model of the ThinkPad T14s.Also: The best Lenovo laptops of 2025For a limited time, the ThinkPad T14s with the Snapdragon X Plus hardware More

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    Disney+ and Hulu now offer prizes, freebies, and other perks to keep you subscribed

    SeregaSibTravel/Getty Images Disney+ and Hulu have announced a suite of benefits for subscribers, with the launch of “always-on” Perks programs. Disney+ subscribers immediately have access to things like discounts, free trials, and sweepstakes, while Hulu plans to roll out its own rotating offers in a few days. The goal? To reward loyal users — and […] More

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    This new YouTube Shorts feature lets you circle to search videos more easily

    SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty Images Google Lens is now coming to YouTube Shorts, making it possible to quickly retrieve detailed information about particular visual elements within a video. According to YouTube, users can expect the new integration in beta in the coming weeks.  How you’ll be able to use it Say you’re watching […] More

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    I changed 10 Samsung phone settings to give it a significant performance boost

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung’s One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buyFrom setting the highest available screen resolution to more privacy-focused features, here are 10 Galaxy phone settings (plus a bonus) that I recommend changing to enhance your Galaxy phone experience. Please note that some settings might be phone-specific.1. Turn off pop-up notifications More

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    How practical AI prevailed over hype at Red Hat Summit 2025

    At the Red Hat Summit and Ansible Fest in Boston this month, much of the hype and overpromising about generative AI took a back seat to conversations about how organizations can actually build and deploy AI for their own business using their own data. Of course, this is a Red Hat Summit, and there was […] More