Kerry Wan/ZDNETAT&T’s latest iPhone trade-in promotion just made it much easier for existing iPhone users to upgrade to the latest models. Starting today, the carrier will deduct up to $1,000 off an iPhone 16 model More
ZDNETIt happens like clockwork, around the first of each month. Sites that focus on technology churn out nearly identical articles, all based on a chart like this one, prepared by the good folks at Statcounter Global Stats. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways At $199, the Tapo RV20 Max is an affordable option that works surprisingly well. The RV20 Max robot vacuum features strong 5,300Pa suction, great navigation skills that don’t use the bump-and-run system, and plenty of customization options for the price. On the downside, the Tapo RV20 Max doesn’t have great obstacle […] More
Mistral A little-known French startup company is attempting to compete with the likes of ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot with its own AI chatbot. Known as Le Chat, Mistral’s AI service has already been accessible as a website and is now aiming to make a splash with its new mobile apps. Launched in April 2023, Mistral […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Pre-orders for the Galaxy Book5 Pro start at $1,349. It sports a brilliant 3K touchscreen and large touchpad, plus Intel’s Lunar Lake chip delivers next-gen performance. Despite the better hardware, this laptop shares some of the design flaws as its predecessor. –> Whenever a new laptop comes out, consumers expect it […] More
Sean Gallup/Getty Images Google Maps turns 20 this week. To celebrate, Google has rolled out a list of 20 things you might not have known the navigation app could do. The list includes popular favorites, helpful hidden gems, features that have existed for many years, and some newer Gemini integrations. Whether you’ve been using Google […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETConsidering how much personal information we store on our smartphones, I wouldn’t be surprised if the demand for privacy screen protectors More
You can’t often control the flow of digital information, which can lead to your data being exposed online. Although you can and should lock down your individual accounts, sometimes you may feel compelled to take an extra step to improve your online security and privacy. By overhauling the online services you use and deleting anything you no longer want, you can take the first step in reducing your digital footprint.Also: How to delete yourself from internet search results and hide your identity onlineOld shopping accounts and social media profiles, mailing list subscriptions, and legacy online service accounts can clutter your email inboxes and, over time, become annoying or embarrassing. Those with ill intentions may link them together, increasing your risk of identity theft. Furthermore, they may try infiltrating one of these old accounts to impersonate you.However, overhauls can only go so far. Organizations that hold on to your data without cause may also need to be compelled to delete it. Rather than trying to track the details of each service online that holds onto your data, dedicated services shoulder this task for you. What’s the best service for deleting yourself from the internet right now?Based on our extensive research, ZDNET’s top pick for a service for deleting yourself from the internet is Incogni More
