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Amazon ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon will soon offer fresh grocery deliveries in more than 2,300 cities. The current program is available in around 1,000 areas. There’s no delivery charge for orders over $25. Amazon is planning a massive expansion of its fresh grocery delivery business, and it’s coming soon. Right now, subscribers in more than […] More
Kayla Solino/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Indie Author Central created Stuff Your E-Reader Day.It runs from Aug. 12 -16 and features discounted and free e-books.This year’s theme is Stepping Through Time.If you’re looking for the perfect read to wrap up your summer, “Stuff Your E-Reader Day” is a great place to start. ‘Stepping Through Time’Indie Author Central created Stuff Your E-Reader Day. It runs from Aug.12-16 and features hundreds of e-books made free by authors for a limited time. This event’s theme, “Stepping Through Time,” focuses on historic and contemporary fiction. Also: The base model Kindle is the e-reader most people should buy. Here’s whyIn addition to free books, Stuff Your E-Reader Day includes e-books priced at only $0.99 and titles newly added to Kindle Unlimited and Kobo Plus. The featured e-books are available for Kindle and Kobo, but they can also be read on your Nook or through reading apps on your smartphone or tablet.A searchable catalog of the Stepping Through Time recommendations is available on the Indie Authors Central website More
Asus Zenbook 14 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The 2024 Asus Zenbook 14 is available at Best Buy for $799. It’s affordable, sports the solid hardware, and has a long battery life; all packed into a form factor that weighs less than three pounds. As great as it is, this laptop has a tendency to run […] More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETWhether you’re looking for a replacement laptop for web browsing and streaming or your high school or college-aged kids need a decent (and affordable) PC for class, the HP OmniBook 5 More
OnePlus Nord N30 Kerry Wan/ZDNETMidrange smartphones like the OnePlus Nord N30 are a nice alternative to high-end devices like the OnePlus 13 or the Galaxy Z Fold 7. They provide a premium experience without the exorbitant cost. And now, thanks to a new Back to School deal, this already affordable phone is now even cheaper.Also: OnePlus has an enticing $350 deal for its latest flagship Android phone – free earbuds includedRight now, the OnePlus Nord N30 More
What about Focus Modes – do they help battery life? Yes. Focus Modes help by letting you whitelist specific apps and contacts; during “Work” or “Sleep,” only critical alerts light up your display. That means fewer wake-ups and less background processing. I already mentioned disabling notifications above, but you can take it a step further with Focus Modes. Also: The best Apple deals right now: Save on MacBooks, iPhones, and moreHow to set up a Focus Mode:Open Settings > Focus > tap + to create a profile.Under Allowed Notifications, choose People and Apps.Optionally schedule it by time, location, or app. How do I identify the biggest battery hogs on iPhone? To see what might be draining your iPhone’s battery, go to Settings > Battery. There, you’ll see usage by app and how much time each spent on screen or in background. Also: How to fix an iPhone alarm that’s not going off – and why it might be happening Can removing my case while charging help? Possibly — mainly if your device gets hot while charging. Removing the case can improve heat dissipation, which might speed up charging and protect your iPhone’s battery health. Should I try a battery pack or a power bank? Yes! I always travel with one. All the settings tweaks in the world won’t help if you’re stranded somewhere, staring at a red battery icon, far from an outlet. Here are the top picks ZDNET’s editors recommend: Get the morning’s top stories in your inbox each day with our Tech Today newsletter. More
Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Localsend makes sharing files on Android a breeze.You can share and receive files.Localsend works with Android, Linux, MacOS, and Windows.Android is my mobile OS of choice. As far as the desktop is concerned, I switch back and forth between Linux and MacOS (depending on what I’m doing). Often, I need to transfer files between Android and my two desktop operating systems, but finding the easiest method of doing so has been a bit of a chore.Until I found Localsend. Also: I found a better way to transfer files between Android and Linux – and it’s freeLocalsend makes transferring files between Android and Linux/MacOS/Windows about as easy as it gets. If your phone/tablet and desktop/laptop are on the same network, Localsend automatically finds each instance of the app, so you don’t have to manually add them. In other words, open Localsend on your phone and your desktop, and the app will auto-discover any other instance of the app on the network. Once discovered, you can send or receive files/folders, text, or even paste from your clipboard. It’s as easy as it gets… and it’s free. Let me show you how to use Localsend so you don’t have to cobble together a solution on your own. How to install Localsend What you’ll need: The only things you’ll need are an Android phone (or tablet) and a desktop computer. I’m going to demonstrate this on Linux, because installing on MacOS and Windows is as easy as opening the app store, finding Localsend, and installing. Also: My 6 favorite open-source Android apps from the Google Play Store More
Getty Images / NurPhoto / Contributor ZDNET’s key takeaways Gemini can now remember chat context for personalized answers. Users can use Temporary Chat for added privacy. Google also added new data control settings you’ll want to look at now. You can now reference your past chats with Google’s Gemini AI chatbot for more personalized responses, […] More
