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Kerry Wan/ZDNETGoogle is set to release the Pixel 9a, and WinFuture has released a fairly detailed look at this new device. The Pixel 9a will measure 6.09 x 2.89 x .35 inches, sport a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 2424 x 1080 and a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 5100 mAh battery, and weigh 188g (which is less than the Pixel 8a), according to the leak. Also: The iPhone SE 4 this week isn’t what you’re expecting – and we can thank Apple Intelligence for thatThe handset runs on a Google Tensor G4 CPU, has 8GB of RAM, and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. The Pixel 9a also includes wireless charging capability, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6, satellite support, and biometrics (finger and face). As for cameras, you’ll get a 48MP main with a 13MP ultrawide capable of 120-degree field of view, and a 13MP front-facing camera.Let’s compare that to my Pixel 9 Pro:Specifications More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkPad T14s is available now, starting at $1,598. It’s is a powerful workhorse thanks to the new AMD Ryzen AI chipset and support for the speedy Wi-Fi 7 standard. Its display, on the other hand, isn’t all that impressive considering its price tag. more buying choices Whenever Lenovo isn’t […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Denvix PowerX 4-in-1 250W power bank is available on Amazon for $179. It has one of the best displays I’ve seen on a power bank and enough juice to power an iPhone four times over. At 2.2 pounds, this thing is heavy, and the black finish is a fingerprint magnet. […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Fantastic rechargeable hand warmer with a wide range of temperatures that also acts as a great emergency power bank. This unit is water- and dust-resistant, making it perfect for outdoor use. The unit is rather chunky, and you feel it in a pocket. –> I spend a lot of time outdoors, […] More

ZDNETStress is rampant across the world these days. It’s practically unavoidable. From politics, finances, work, school, and relationships, everything seems to be getting wrapped up in a cocoon of chaos that threatens our peace.That’s why, any time I can, I will reach for something capable of easing me back into a state of calm.The developers of the Opera browser understand this, so they developed a new web browser built specifically to level us out, bring us peace, and help us get through those stressful days.This browser, dubbed your “Mindful Browser,” is designed to soothe the nerves raging against the machine in your head, and it does so with:Break remindersBinaural beatsMeditation and relaxation toolsA minimal Scandinavian design with a “frosted glass” look A floating sidebarOpera Air is currently still in the early access phase (released Feb. 4, 2025) and is available to download and install on MacOS and Windows (hopefully, a Linux version will come soon).Also: How Opera’s new Air browser helped me to keep calm and surf onI was doubtful about the effectiveness of Opera Air at first, but then I saw the binaural beats feature and was immediately intrigued. I’ve used binaural beats quite a bit, especially in situations that could lead to tension or even when working on a writing project that requires intense concentration. I’ve installed apps and created Spotify playlists for binaural beats, and having that built into a browser convinced me that Opera Air was something I definitely needed to try.And try I did. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni is a robot vacuum and mop combination available for $1,400. This robot vacuum and mop features an extendable self-washing mop roller instead of rotating mop pads and 18,000Pa of suction power. While the robot promises streak-free mopping, it can leave streaks if your floors are […] More

ZDNETAccording to the Ark Invest Big Ideas 2025 report, agents will increase enterprise productivity via software. Companies that deploy agents should be able to increase unit volume with the same workforce and optimize their workforce toward higher-value activities. Artificial intelligence (AI) will also supercharge knowledge work. Through 2030, Ark expects the amount of software deployed per knowledge worker to grow considerably as businesses invest in productivity solutions. AI agents are poised to accelerate the adoption of digital applications and create an epochal shift in human-computer interaction.Also: Here’s what AI likely means for traditional BI and analytics toolsAccording to the 2025 Connectivity Benchmark Report by MuleSoft and Deloitte Digital, 93% of IT leaders report intentions to introduce autonomous AI agents within the next two years, and nearly half have already done so. However, the journey to agentic AI adoption and a digital labor force will not be easy without a deliberate focus on data and knowledge management strategy.  More