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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways As part of its Zeno Series, Lockly’s Visage smart lock is available now for $349. The Lockly Visage comes with facial ID support, automatic unlocking when you’re near, and Apple Home Kit compatibility. The Lockly app can be more user-friendly, as it’s difficult to find certain settings, and it’s pricier than […] More
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETWhether due to being dropped, misused, or aged, broken plastics are a fact of life these days.My weapon of choice in the war against waste and sending things to the landfill has been cyanoacrylate adhesive More
Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETAfter hitting pause three weeks ago, Google is resuming rollout of its AI-powered Ask Photos feature. This time around, the company says, things should be better.Last fall, Google slowly began rolling out a new feature that lets you ask queries to find particular pictures in your Photos app. You might ask something like, “Where was that restaurant we ate at in San Francisco?” or “Show me all the selfies I took in NYC museums,” and Gemini will find what you’re looking for. You can even ask open-ended queries like “Which of my photos would make the best phone background?” Also: 10 must-try Google Photos tips and tricks – including a new AI editorA full rollout began earlier this month, but user complaints quickly piled up. Ask Photos often didn’t find the right photos, and when it did, it was painfully slow. A project manager at Google admitted, “Ask Photos isn’t where it needs to be.” The problems seemed to be ongoing, as ZDNET Senior Editor Sabrina Ortiz tested Ask Photos in February and had similar complaints, saying, “‘Ask Photos’ actually made Google Photos worse.” In a blog post yesterday, Google says it “heard your feedback.” Also: How I back up my photos on Android to Google Drive – and why”We’re bringing the best of Photos’ classic search feature into Ask Photos,” the company said today, “and improving latency, so you can get fast help with simple and complex queries in one place.” You’ll now see results right away for simple searches like “beach” or “pizza,” while Gemini works in the background on more complex ones. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Polk Audio Atrium 5 speakers are available for $325 a pair, offering a sleek and weatherproof design. These speakers have a crisp, detailed, and surprisingly deep sound profile. You’ll need an amplifier for these speakers, making them less convenient than using a Bluetooth speaker. –> While plenty of folks use […] More
Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a casual user, there’s a laptop out there for you. Each year heralds in new models with improved performance, fascinating designs, and smart features that push the tech into new worlds. I live and breathe laptops because they are some of the most dynamic and versatile devices out there.Here at ZDNET, we test dozens of laptops each year, both in our lab and at homes. From those experiences, we then create our multitude of best laptop guides — but here, we’re doing something different.Also: The best laptops you can buyOur team has collected data on the top-selling laptops for ZDNET readers across different retailers. The following entries are listed in order of units sold through the links clicked from ZDNET reviews. (Be aware that your privacy is protected. ZDNET only has access to aggregate data from our specific user base. There’s no way for us to identify individual people.) Here are ZDNET readers’ most-purchased laptops for 2025 so far. Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETThe 10 most popular laptops among ZDNET readers
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Kicking off our list is the Acer Aspire Go 15 Slim. Admittedly, I didn’t expect to see this on the list, but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. The Aspire Go 15 Slim is a top-notch, budget-friendly laptop. At $300, you receive a highly capable device that is perfect for everyday usage. It can handle lightweight workloads with ease. What’s more, Acer’s model is slim, has a decent webcam, and a decent battery life of eight hours If you need a cheap laptop for work or school, the Aspire Go 15 Slim is highly recommended.Review: Acer Aspire Go 15 Slim
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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Viture Pro XR glasses are available for a retail price of $499 in black. The display is larger, brighter, and smoother with the same form factor, fit, and excellent construction. An additional accessory is needed for devices without USB-C and multiple pieces are required for gaming. –> Right now, you […] More
While I test tablets and other devices for work, I’m also a voracious reader and have been a Kindle user for over a decade. I enjoy staying on top of the latest technologies and devices as they come out so I never miss out on new gadgets. As a ZDNET writer, I ensure everything I write about is worth your time and money. We’re writers, not salespeople, so I don’t recommend a product that I can’t stand behind. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The RayNeo Air 3S is available for $269 These XR glasses provide advanced micro-OLED screens, dual speaker chamber design, and a 201-inch screen visual experience There are no light-blocking shades or electrochromic dimming capability, and productivity support is limited to native MacOS and Windows support. more buying choices Just about every […] More
