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    Looking for a budget travel tablet? I found one under $200 that hits all the right notes

    AGM Pad P2 Android tablet <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The AGM Pad P2 is available for $180 on Amazon. With a crisp display, solid mid-range performance, and decent battery life, it’s a solid budget Android option. The Pad P2’s included case is a bit flimsy, so you might want to purchase a third-party option. –> […] More

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    Microsoft Authenticator won’t manage your passwords anymore – or most passkeys

    D3Damon/Getty Images For most of this year, Microsoft has been warning users that they will no longer be able to use its Authenticator mobile application for user ID and password management. As reported by CNET on July 29, 2025, “In June, the company stopped letting users add passwords to Authenticator…. And starting Aug. 1, you’ll […] More

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    Should you turn on Adaptive Power on iOS 26? Here’s my advice after testing it

    Does iOS 26’s Adaptive Power Mode work?  Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Adaptive Power Mode in iOS 26 seems to noticeably improve battery life.The performance hit from activating this feature appears to be negligible.Be aware, though, that the iOS 26 public beta seems quite crashy right now.One of the features that I’ve been testing out in the public beta of iOS 26 is Adaptive Power. This is a feature that monitors battery usage, and when it is higher than usual, the system makes small performance tweaks to extend battery life.Also: You can download iOS 26 public beta right now – how to install (and which iPhones support it)But is it worth trading performance for battery life and is there actually any noticeable change to battery life or performance? I decided to find out. I switched on the feature — you can find this in iOS 26 by tapping on Settings, then Battery, followed by Power Mode — and saw what would happen. More

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    How to move your Google Chrome’s address bar on an Android phone (and why you should)

    Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETNearly a month ago, Google announced a small but highly anticipated addition to Chrome on Android — the ability to relocate the browser’s address bar to the bottom of the screen. “Depending on the size of your hand and your device,” Google explained, “one address bar position may feel more comfortable than the other.” This update gives you the flexibility to choose your preferred location.Also: You can ask Gemini AI anything directly in Google Chrome – here’s how and why you shouldIt’s been a slow rollout, but things are picking up as the feature is now available to a wide number of users.Some users are getting a notification about the new option when they open Chrome, but not all. I never received any notification on my Pixel 9 Pro, so I wasn’t aware of any changes, but I was able to relocate the bar when I tried. More

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    Your Roku TV is getting 4 new features soon – including a big one for movie nights

    Maria Diaz/ZDNETIf you’re dealing with streaming overload and can’t decide what to watch, Roku is rolling out new free features to help make your decision a little easier. Designed to help you discover new shows, these features showcase trending content, new content, and what’s in theaters now. There’s also a new “Surf Mode” that brings Reels and TikTok-style viewing to your TV.What’s new on RokuTop trending: Roku will let you see what everyone is watching with new “Top 10 Movies” and “Top 10 TV Shows” rows. These rows, which refresh daily, will spotlight the most searched titles across Roku’s expansive library. You’ll find them under the “New & Popular” tab as well as the Movies and TV destinations. More