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    You may soon get Starlink internet for a much lower ‘Community’ price – here’s how

    BOUREIMA HAMA/Getty Images ZDNET’s takeaways SpaceX shares details about “Starlink Community,” a dish-sharing program that lowers monthly subscription costs. A support page shows a price of $60 a month for the service. Currently, every Starlink subscriber needs their own equipment. You might soon have an option to get Starlink internet at a much more affordable […] More

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    How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it’s the easiest way to speed it up)

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETGoogle released Android 16 back in June to Pixel devices and select OEMs, bringing performance improvements, new Material You changes, and more upgrades. If you want to try this update but are hesitant because you’ve noticed your Android phone or tablet already feels too sluggish, clearing app and browser caches can give it a fresh boost and free up some storage space.Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025Over time, cached data can accumulate, become corrupted, or simply get outdated, which may slow down your device. Restarting your phone often helps, but a targeted cache-clear is a quick way to boost responsiveness without upgrading hardware.In this guide, I’ll show you how to clear cached data on Android. If you’re an Apple user, here’s how to clear the cache on an iPhone.How to clear cached data from Android appsWhat you’ll need: Any Android device. The exact steps may vary slightly by manufacturer, but the general process remains the same. More

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    Why I’ll keep the Samsung Z Fold 7 over the Pixel 10 Pro Fold – especially if these rumors are true

    Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to launch on August 20, but it might not go on sale till October 9.It will be difficult for Google to beat Samsung in the foldable segment this year due to design differences.Unless there’s an actually useful AI feature or significantly better battery life, I’ll stick with my Galaxy Z Fold 7.Samsung turned around its foldable phone lineup at its Galaxy Unpacked event last month. After years of iterative upgrades, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is finally ready for prime time. Naturally, I expect other folding phones to follow suit, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. But it seems like Google’s upcoming foldable has already loss some ground to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 due to an unexpected supply chain delay.According to a report from WinFuture, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold won’t arrive in stores alongside the rest of Google’s phone lineup this month. While the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL are rumored to go on sale starting August 28, supply chain woes point to users potentially having to wait until October to get their hands on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Also: Google just teased its new flagship phone early – here’s what we’ve gatheredWinFuture says the supply chain issues extend to the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a, with the trio not being available to purchase until October 9.If true, this could be a huge setback for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold because its rival retains most of (and is likely to build) its momentum this year. I’ve been using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 since its launch and am pleased with the experience. Clearly, I’m not alone. Samsung worked on (almost) every downside of the Fold 6 and delivered a close-to-perfect folding phone.How the Pixel 10 Pro Fold can win me over More

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    Is a refurbished MacBook worth it? I did the math, and here’s my buying advice

    Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETI remember when people used to scoff at refurbished tech. Buying a used phone or computer was like rolling the dice: you never knew exactly what you were getting. Well, the times certainly have changed. And, in this economy, the prices on refurbished tech are looking more and more tempting. Consumers are challenging this idea that we’re all supposed to buy brand new phones and laptops every few years, and in the process, the market for refurbished tech has blown up. Also: Should you buy a refurbished iPad? I tried one from Back Market and here’s my verdictHaving never purchased a refurbished product myself, I was very curious as to how the experience would go with a new (used) laptop. So, I connected with the folks at Back Market and acquired a $950 MacBook Pro M1 More

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    I tested Dell’s XPS successor, and it made my $3,000 Windows laptop look bad

    Dell Premium 16 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dell Premium 16 starts at $1,800. This is a premium laptop capable of handling heavy workloads, especially graphic design, thanks to its top-notch hardware. However, it does share some of the same issues as its predecessor, like its tendency to run warm and power-hungry battery. –> I’ve […] More

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    Watch AI models compete right now in Google’s new Game Arena

    Google ZDNET’s key takeaways: Google’s new Game Arena will allow models to compete in games head-to-head. You can tune in to the Game Arena at 12:30 p.m. ET Tuesday.  The effort could open the door to new business applications. As artificial intelligence evolves, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to accurately measure the performance of individual models.  To that […] More