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PerlaStudio/Getty Images Between unencrypted messaging hacks, data breaches, and AI scam calls, smartphone-centered security threats appear to be everywhere. iVerify found that one type of spyware is trying to make a comeback. Also: Why you should power off your phone once a week – according to the NSA Last week, the mobile security firm resurfaced findings from its spyware […] More
Stack Social If you live near a BJ’s Wholesale Club and have been thinking about buying a membership, now is a great time: New members can buy an annual membership for just $20 (reg. $55) through this Stack Social deal — saving you 63%. BJ’s is similar to Costco and Sam’s Club (both of which […] More
My Ninja 4QT Air Fryer is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets because of how quick, convenient, and hassle-free it makes cooking food. Whether you are heating up some french fries or making a whole basket of wings, this air fryer is sure to cook anything to perfection. If you’re making a melty or sticky treat in the air fryer, don’t worry: the Ninja air fryer comes with a nonstick basket that makes cleaning a breeze. The air fryer has a temperature range of 105 F degrees to 400 F degrees, which means it’s capable of cooking as much as an oven could without the hassle of having to preheat and turn on an entire oven for smaller quantities. To maximize how well it cooks different types of meals, the air fryer has five different settings: air-fry, air roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. These settings make it easy to get the desired results without any guesswork. Plus, it’s BPA-free.In addition to making your own life easier, an air fryer can also make an excellent gift. Whether someone on your shopping list is an experienced chef or a college student who’s a cooking novice, the air fryer is sure to meet everyone’s different needs and make cooking just a tad easier. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Konsu Apple Watch band is made in NYC, and retails for $140. The leather band is flexible and comfortable, and the bold color and design options create a unique quiet-luxury accessory. The band might be considered too pricey for some Apple Watch wearers –> What’s the deal? Konsu is discounting […] More
Google Google’s latest innovation, Trillium, marks a significant advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. As the company’s sixth-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), Trillium promises to redefine the economics and performance of large-scale AI infrastructure. Alongside Gemini 2.0, an advanced AI model designed for the “agentic era,” and Deep Research, a tool to streamline […] More
Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETWhen you think of Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology, you might only think of its chatbot Gemini. However, the company has many other generative AI experiments that can help you enhance your workflow, generate music, organize your documents, and more. Although Google hasn’t officially released many of these projects, you can try them out via Google Labs, the company’s platform for testing ideas and products, which just got a redesign. The redesigned Google Labs site, unveiled on Tuesday, makes it easier to find and then start new experiments. The release aligned with Google’s launch of several new AI experiments on Wednesday, including Project Mariner, Jules, Project Astra, Gemini in Colab, and more. Also: Gemini’s new Deep Research feature searches the web for you – like an assistantOne of the perks of trying the latest Google Labs experiments is that they are constantly updated to include new features, guaranteeing unique and helpful user experiences. Another major Labs perk is that users can provide feedback, ultimately impacting whether the experiments are deployed and what changes are made before they are released. Keep reading to learn about some of the experiments you can start today. More
Rena Lolivier/Getty Images Last month, Google announced its favorite Android apps of 2024. Now, the company has revealed its favorite Chrome extensions of the year for the desktop. The list is heavy on work-related tools, but several shopping and entertainment add-ons are included, plus a game if you need a distraction during the holidays. Also: […] More
the_burtons/Getty Images The perfect stocking stuffer is small, fun, and useful. And if you’ve got a gadget-obsessed techie on your holiday shopping list, you can’t go wrong by picking some USB Type-C accessories. Also: The 7 tech gadgets I couldn’t live without in 2024 It took a few years, but this universal connector is now […] More
