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Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETSamsung has officially launched its One UI 8 beta program, and you can sign up to be among the first to test it out — if you have a compatible device.In an announcement today, Samsung said the new platform, which is based on Android 16, would bring “a new era of software intelligence” to Galaxy devices along with several other upgrades. Here’s a look at what’s new and how you can join.Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025Which phones are eligible for the One UI 8 beta?For now, the rollout is only for three devices in the S25 series – the S25, the S25 Plus, and the S25 Ultra. Sorry, S25 Edge owners. Samsung didn’t offer an explanation for why it left out the S25 Edge, but it could be because the phone is already facing criticism for its reduced battery life. This follows the same pattern as last year’s One UI 7 beta, which debuted for select S24 devices. One UI 8 will be available on Samsung’s newest foldable devices this summer and will gradually expand to other Galaxy devices later this year. One UI 7 was exclusive to the S24 for about three months, which was frustrating for fans with other devices, but that might not be the case this time around.  More

Craftsman/ZDNETWhether you’re looking to start your DIY home toolkit or add to your existing tool collection, you can’t go wrong with a solid set of versatile hand tools like crescent and ratchet wrenches. Right now at Lowe’s, you can grab the 230-piece Craftsman VersaStack toolkit More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETUpgrading both your TV and home audio setup can be an expensive venture. But right now at Samsung, you can snag a bundle More

QVC There have been countless times I’ve been stuck out in the blistering heat, whether it’s at a baseball game, a music festival, or just hanging out outside in the yard, when a portable fan would have been extremely helpful. QVC is offering a great deal on just that — the Cascade set of 2 portable […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 is a subscription-free smart ring that retails for $300. It monitors your sleep, activity, stress, and vitals, and it’s got a marathon battery life. The only downside is the user interface feels underdeveloped. more buying choices Most smart rings these days claim to offer marathon battery lives, […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Neo QLED (QN90D) 98-inch TV lists for $15,000, but is marked down to $10,000 at most vendors. Its picture quality rivals OLED models in contrast and motion handling while exceeding most of them in peak brightness. The location of its connection ports can make setting up such a large […] More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETMemorial Day sales may be over, yet the great deals continue. Amazon has recently discounted Apple’s M4 Mac Mini More

Cyber threats were once limited to suspicious links, spam, and pop-ups. Now, we have to be aware of sophisticated malware, ransomware, malicious websites, and sketchy mobile apps. Android faces more cyberattacks than iOS. While Google recommends that you only download apps from the official Play Store, sometimes malicious apps slip through the security net. On top of that, the internet is full of dangerous software that could infiltrate your handset. Keeping your smartphone or Android tablet malware-free may require a trustworthy antivirus app. Thankfully, plenty of options are around.What is the best Android antivirus software right now?The best Android antivirus app right now is Bitdefender Mobile Security More