<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Powerbeats Pro 2 retail for $250 in vibrant Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange colorways. The earbuds can replace your smartwatch or fitness tracker, offering exercise and activity data via companion apps. The sound isn’t very robust, delivering weak bass and hollow mids. –> I’ve tested dozens of […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung unveiled its newest lineup of Galaxy S25 smartphones last month at its Unpacked event in San Jose, California. This included three new phone models — the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra More
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. For a limited time, the carrier will deduct up to $1,000 off an iPhone 16 model More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 6 is available now starting at $839. It’s a solid budget business laptop with a wide range of configurations. The display and webcam might not be good enough for most users, and opting for higher-end hardware can nearly double the price more buying choices On the […] More
gremlin/Getty Images As AI adoption grows, many are wondering how it will impact the labor market long-term (ChatGPT Deep Research has its own predictions). Anthropic is trying to find out. On Monday, the company published its first Economic Index, which investigates what kinds of employees are using Anthropic’s Claude chatbot and for what types of tasks. Taking a different […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways You can buy a Philips Home Access 4000 Series smart lock for the MSRP of $210 This smart lock is very responsive, taking quick action when commanded, and features plenty of unlocking options in the user-friendly app The lock is a bit slow in the process of locking itself and then […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for $20. This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag. It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn’t replaceable or rechargeable. […] More
Google/ZDNETWith all the hazards lurking online, your browser is your first line of defense against malicious websites and other threats. To try to keep you safe and secure, Google bakes into Chrome a feature known as Safe Browsing, which offers an Enhanced Protection level. In a blog post published Tuesday to mark Safer Internet Day, Google explains how Enhanced Protection works and why you should enable it in Chrome.Introduced in 2005, Google Safe Browsing looks out for malware, phishing scams, and other online threats that aim to attack you in real-time. Available on desktops and mobile devices (both Android and iOS), Safe Browsing works across Google products, including Chrome, Search, Gmail, and Google Ads. At Google’s Safe Browsing website, you can even enter the URL for a specific site or page to see if it’s been flagged as malicious or suspicious.Also: 5 browser extension rules to live by to keep your system safe in 2025To give you a choice, Safe Browsing offers two levels of protection — Standard Protection and Enhanced Protection.Standard Protection warns you about sites, downloads, and extensions already known to be malicious. This mode also alerts you if one of your accounts may have been compromised in a breach. More
