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When looking to buy a tablet, there are a few factors to keep in mind, such as what you’ll be using the tablet for (entertainment, drawing, work, etc.), your price point, display size, operating system, and more. At ZDNET, we considered all of these factors when choosing the best tablets you can buy, but we were able to test one important factor that can truly make or break your tablet experience: battery life.Also: The best cheap tabletsWe ran nine tablets through the gauntlet in our lab in Kentucky, where we evaluated each tablet’s battery life under different settings. The tablets that stood out above the rest for battery life included the iPad Pro More

peshkov/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways: The NotebookLM app now offers new customization options.  The platform is positioned as an AI-powered research assistant. More updates can be expected soon, according to the platform. The NotebookLM mobile app just got a little more customizable. You […] More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETKey takeawaysThe ability to switch quickly and seamlessly across an unlimited number of Apple devices is still the best feature of the AirPods Max.The low-latency upgrade in iOS 18.4 makes the AirPods Max a lot more viable for professional multimedia producers (and gamers) when using a wired connection.Comfort, battery life, and audio quality match high-end competitors from Sony, Bose, and others.Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source More

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Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Legion Go S running SteamOS is on sale for $600. This version trims the fat and delivers a streamlined gaming experience via a vibrant 8-inch screen. The simpler OS means less features than the Windows model. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. […] More

Acer Swift 16 AI <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Acer Swift 16 AI is regularly priced at $1,250. Its 16-inch OLED display, well-designed lightweight form, and marathon battery work together to create a laptop that feels more premium than its price would suggest. Its speakers, however, leave much to be desired, and it has its […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETA new Pixel Watch is hitting the shelves right in time for marathon season. Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 4 at its annual Made By Google event in New York earlier this week. The watch comes packed with several upgrades that rival its predecessor, like a revamped Fitbit experience, updates to Gemini, and a brighter display. Retailing at $350 for the 41mm and $400 for the 45mm, the smartwatch is available for preorder now More

Alienware m16 R2 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Alienware m16 R2 aims to be the perfect laptop for gamers and professionals alike, and it succeeds. It delivers high-level performance and a 2K display that’ll make both groups smile, while giving users a way to tone down the RGB lighting via Stealth Mode. You’ll need to keep […] More