<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Emeet Pico+ webcam is available now on Amazon for $89 With outstanding video quality and a tiny footprint, this is the ideal webcam for on-the-go video meetings To get the best sound from the Pico+, you’ll need to use the Emeet Studio app, which is only available for MacOS and […] More
Apple/ZDNETOn Thursday, Apple unveiled the newest edition to its iPhone lineup, namely the iPhone 16e. Also: I revisited the iPhone SE in 2025Initially, many people assumed Apple would christen it with the name iPhone SE 4. But the new moniker makes greater sense given the phone’s more robust features and Apple’s obvious desire to position it in the iPhone 16 family.What’s new with the iPhone 16e?Starting at $600, the iPhone 16e offers a host of enhancements over its SE predecessors. You’ll find a newer and refreshed design, a 6.1-inch OLED display, support for the AI-powered Apple Intelligence, an A18 chipset, Face ID, a USB-C connection, and Apple’s first in-house modem. On the camera end, the new model sports a 48MP wide camera on the back with an integrated 2x telephoto lens and a 12MP front-facing camera. Also: The best Apple deals of February 2025Sounds pretty good. But then there’s that “e” at the end. More
Jaque Silva/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google Wallet has quietly become one of the most useful apps in your phone’s arsenal. Not only does it let you tap to pay in stores without your physical wallet or card, but you can store multiple cards, loyalty cards, official state IDs, your US passport, and more. Also: Android […] More
J Studios/Getty Images Just a day after its release, xAI’s latest model, Grok 3, was jailbroken, and the results aren’t pretty. On Tuesday, Adversa AI, a security and AI safety firm that regularly red-teams AI models, released a report detailing its success in getting the Grok 3 Reasoning beta to share information it shouldn’t. Using three […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy FamiLock S3 Max is a new video smart lock available for pre-order for $400, though, for a limited time, you can get a $70 discount. This smart lock also features a camera and doorbell button, and an indoor screen shows you who is at the door. I just wish […] More
ZDNETIn today’s crazy world of constant schemes, hacks, breaches, and invasions of privacy, everyone should be using a measure of caution as they browse the web, shop, click links from emails (don’t do this without trusting the link), and do business.Also: 5 great Chrome browser alternatives that put your privacy firstTo get the highest level of browser privacy and security, you’ll either need to install a few extensions/add-ons to your current browser, adopt Tor Browser as your default, or go with an option like Norton Private Browser. Tor Browser is a great option, but it doesn’t always work with every website, and some might find it a bit too complicated. If that sounds like you, Norton Private Browser includes privacy that would normally require the addition of extensions or add-ons. What can you do with Norton Private Browser?Norton Private Browser More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 is a subscription-free smart ring that retails for $300 It monitors your sleep, activity, stress, and vitals, and it’s got a marathon battery life The only downside is the user interface feels underdeveloped. –> Most smart rings these days claim to offer marathon battery lives but often […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways This battery-powered printer is perfect for taking on the road, and it connects to devices using Bluetooth or USB Thermal printing means there are no ink cartridges to replace, but the downside is the printer cannot use regular paper Installing the Windows and Mac drivers is a bit painful and unintuitive. […] More
