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Nvidia Shield TV Nvidia Nvidia rolled out a new patch for its SHIELD TV back in February, providing a much-needed support boost to a seemingly forgotten device. More recently, the company started rolling out another update to the hardware, dubbed SHIELD Experience Upgrade 9.2.1.  Also: Your Roku TV may experience an HDR bug with the latest […] More

Savushkin/Getty Images Google added Gemini to Sheets, and it has changed the trajectory of my life… Fine, I’m being a little dramatic, but don’t act like I’m the only one who thinks a lot of “AI innovations” are a load of you know what. 🤬 Most “AI innovations” are either overhyped or just plain ridiculous; […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Obsbot Tail 2 PTZR is a $1,200 rotating camera that’s ideal for conferences and livestreams. It features great build quality and AI tracking that actually works. The price doesn’t make it the most accessible camera on the market, and its auto-leveling option feels excessive. –> When it comes to the […] More

Roku is a popular streaming platform for people looking for an affordable smart TV or a way to turn a “dumb” TV into one that’s capable of easily streaming movies, shows, and music. TCL and Hisense were among the biggest brands that partnered with Roku to provide a streaming platform to customers, but in 2023, Roku began to produce its own TVs, while TCL and Hisense moved to Google TV for their platforms. If you’re willing to pick up a slightly older model, you can still find Roku-based TCL and Hisense models, but your best luck will be a Roku-branded Pro, Plus, or Select Series TV. What is the best Roku TV right now? At ZDNET, we’ve tested and researched some of the best Roku TVs to help you choose the right one. The Roku Pro Series More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETYour Roku TV is getting a slew of updates to make finding something to watch easier — including one for your favorite purple city.Also: Should you buy a Roku streaming stick in 2025? Here’s my buying advice after testing oneAt an event in New York City last month, Roku introduced its new TVs and streaming devices, smart home products, and TVs, but it also announced some new additions that will be coming to all existing Roku TVs.Here’s what’s on the way.What’s coming to all Roku TVsRoku understands the struggle of finding something to watch, it says, so it’s rolling out several ways to make content more personal. These include: “Coming Soon to Theaters,” a row that shows you what’s currently in theaters. If you’d rather wait until you can watch it at home, you can add a movie to your saved list and Roku will alert you when it’s available.Short-form content rows are headed to the All Things Food and All Things Home tabs, letting you browse videos like recipes, home cleaning hacks, and more one after the other (essentially TikTok or Reels for your TV). A personalized highlight row in the Sports Zone lets you follow the latest action from your favorite teams and players. You can also get notifications when it’s gametime for your favorite teams.If you want to see the best of the best, watch for Roku’s new badges that will identify award-winning films.Missing your favorite purple-hued cityscape? Instead of having to wait for your set to go idle to visit, you can now head to Roku City with one click with a dedicated tile. This fake city, complete with its own mass transit, homes, restaurants, and even a city hall, has become a fan-favorite over the past few years, and now it’s even easier to pay a visit.Hardware updates On the hardware side, new versions of the Roku Streaming Stick and Roku Streaming Stick Plus are on the way. The new models are so power-efficient, Roku says, that they are powered directly by your TV — meaning no more hanging cables. The new sticks are also getting a sleek redesign that ensures they don’t block neighboring HDMI ports. The classic Roku Streaming Stick is also getting a voice remote. More

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETGoogle Gemini users who’ve been patiently waiting for an official iPad version of the AI now finally have one. On Wednesday, Google rolled out a new flavor of the app designed to take advantage of the tablet’s larger real estate.Sure, you’ve always been able to run the Gemini iPhone app on an iPad. As with any app developed only for the iPhone, doing so runs it in compatibility mode. That means it can appear either in a scaled-down, iPhone-size screen or in a larger, slightly blurry window. Both options look bad, feel clumsy, and can’t tap into the power of the iPad. Also: Gemini for kids is rolling out, and it comes with 3 warnings from GoogleNow available in the App Store, the free Gemini iPad app eliminates the limitations of the iPhone version and offers all the skills of Google’s AI. Gemini Advanced subscribers and free users alike can perform any of the following tasks: Type or speak your request at the promptLaunch Gemini Live for natural back-and-forth conversationsGenerate images and videosAnalyze photos, documents, and other filesRun Deep Research to get a detailed report based on online sourcesUse Canvas mode to write and revise code and documents in real timeAccess Audio Overview to create an AI-hosted podcast on any topic More

Manuel Breva Colmeiro / Getty Images While businesses are powered by technology – email, texts, video calls, file-sharing, communications platforms, and the telephone – they remain driven by humans. That means human error can be the weakest link in cybersecurity. Last year, data breaches cost businesses across the world an average of $5 million, according […] More