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Get Windows 11 Pro at a big discount right now. StackSocial Need an operating system upgrade? Windows 11 Pro puts productivity in your hands with features that make everything from hybrid work to streaming entertainment easy, and you can grab the software for a discounted price right now through StackSocial. A lifetime subscription for the […] More

Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Apple is putting the final touches on iOS 18 ahead of its fall launch, and the Battery panel in Settings has undergone more changes compared to iOS 17. These updates aim to give users more information and make diagnosing battery charging issues easier. In the latest iOS 18 public beta […] More

Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Raspberry Pi The Raspberry Pi Pico gets a performance boost with the release of the Pico 2<!–>, which brings with it the power of the RP2350 microprocessor. Also How I solved one of my biggest Raspberry Pi headaches Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Specifications CPU: Dual Arm Cortex-M33 or dual RISC-V Hazard3 […] More

A new Costco membership comes with a free $20 gift card right now. StackSocial Thinking about joining Costco? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, the stores will start scanning cards at the entrance […] More

Apple Less than two weeks after news dropped that the rollout of Apple Intelligence won’t happen until October for most users, more details are here about Apple’s planned AI integration. It’s not great news for Apple customers. Also: I’ve tested dozens of AI chatbots since ChatGPT’s debut. Here’s my new top pick According to CNBC, […] More

Amax Photo/Getty Images If you thought the recent GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini releases were enough to keep OpenAI busy, think again. The release of a new LLM codenamed “Strawberry” might be just around the corner.  Also: ChatGPT’s mobile app just had its best month ever – why people keep flocking to it On Wednesday, OpenAI […] More

These headphones are crazy comfortable but slightly frustrating for Pixel phone users. Full Name/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI headphones are available now on Amazon for $99With clear/clean sound, amazing comfort, and an outstanding battery life, these headphones are a great option, so long as you’re not looking for audiophile-quality sound.Until Creative fixes their apps not functioning on Pixel phones, we can’t say these headphones work for all users.The last time I reviewed a pair of Creative Headphones (earbuds, actually), I was blown away by the sound, feeling as if the company was onto something special. The earbuds in question were the Aurvana Ace 2. That was another instance where I wondered if a new technology (xMEMS) was a gimmick. Turns out it very much wasn’t.So, when Creative’s PR sent me a pair of headphones with what could be yet another gimmick, I was excited to see what was what.Also: The best headphones you can buy: Expert testedThe “gimmick” in question is Spatial Holography. According to Creative, the idea is to “Recreate the same expansive depth, details, and soundstage of an immersive multi-speaker system on headphones.”Intriguing.As you might expect, I had my doubts, especially given these headphones run for only $99 on Amazon. Even with those doubts, I was sure Creative would deliver on some level.Let’s find out how the Zen Hybrid SXFI fared.View at Amazon More