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    Google can read your Docs to you now

    Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysYou can listen to your Google Docs documents read aloud.Control the playback and let other people listen to the document.Feature is available to Workspace, AI Pro, and AI Ultra users.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More

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    Adobe just gave the PDF its biggest glow-up in 30 years

    Adobe / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysAdobe launches Acrobat Studio for $24.99 per month.AI assistants summarize, analyze, and help create your documents.PDF Spaces centralize your files for collaboration and sharing.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More

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    I’m a longtime Pixel user – and I still wouldn’t buy one at this moment

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysGoogle will unveil the Pixel 10 series tomorrow, making it the best time to consider which model – new or old – to purchase.Key upgrades with the new Pixel 10 series include a MagSafe-like charging capability, the Tensor G5 chip, and enhanced AI tools.The release of the newer model should further lower the price for older models like the Pixel 9 series.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More

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    Sony’s newest headphones are for WH-1000XM6 fans who love to game – and I can attest to that

    Sony InZone H9 II <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Sony’s InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. more buying choices Get […] More

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    This new Coros watch has 3 weeks of battery life and tracks way more – even fly fishing

    Image: Coros ZDNET key takeaways 22 days of battery life with optimized outdoor tracking Adventure Journal syncs maps, routes, photos, and voice pins Lightweight 47-millimeter design starts at $349 Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source<!–> on Chrome and Chromium browsers. You can usually find a watch on each […] More

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    Changing these 10 settings on my Pixel phone greatly improved the user experience

    Even older Pixel models can get in on the optimization tweaks. Kerry Wan/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysGoogle Pixel phones are notorious for having hidden settings that can greatly enhance the user experience.The list includes options for ramping up the display refresh rate, optimizing the battery life, and gestures.I demo them on a Pixel 9a running on Android 15, but newer and older software versions should have similar capabilities.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More