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Professional photographers must do far more than just turn up on the day. They must invest in the right camera kit, learn the science of taking a strong image, choose and become proficient in photo editing software, handle their workflows effectively — and work out the best way to print photos at the end of the journey.There are countless online photo printing services to choose from. When you’re making your decision, you need to consider image quality, paper selections, sizes, delivery, and cost-effectiveness. To help you, we’ve found the best options online, including Mpix More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETGoogle is rolling out a version of Gemini just for kids under 13.In an email today to parents of supervised accounts, Google announced that Gemini apps will soon be available for child accounts with parental controls. More restrictionsChildren can use Gemini to create songs, stories, and poems, ask questions, get homework help, learn new things, and more. This version of Gemini will have more restrictions than the regular version. Access to Gemini through a child account is available on the web at gemini.google.com and in the Gemini mobile app on Android and iOS devices. Also: Why I just added Gemini 2.5 Pro to the very short list of AI tools I pay forParents can manage access to Gemini in the Google Family Link account. If you turn it off and your child tries to access it, they’ll see a message that reads “Gemini isn’t available for your account” when they try to access Gemini apps. To prevent your child from accessing Gemini, tap “Controls” in your child’s profile, then tap “Gemini,” and then tap “Gemini apps.” Google will let you know when your child accesses Gemini for the first time. More

Nina Raemont/ZDNETFrom smartwatches to smart rings, it’s ramping up to be a busy product launch season. Ahead of some of the bigger events coming in the next few months, several rumors and leaks are swirling around the season’s hottest wearable tech. I’ve rounded up some of the top stories to watch (and read) this week.Customize your Oura Ring with this hack  More

MirageC/Getty Images Have you ever wanted a complete list of all the books you bought on Amazon? Do you want to know which are physical books, which are Kindle ebooks, and which are Audible books? Do you want to slice and dice your Amazon book collection by genre, date purchased, or author? My wife did. […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETFor many people, motion smoothing on TVs is only appropriate for gaming and watching live sports; enthusiasts typically prefer turning off the feature to watch anything else because it can detract from the filmmaker’s original intent, making on-screen images seem artificial or hyper-realistic. This is what’s called the “soap opera effect.” Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference for privacy)It’s a perfectly descriptive metaphor that probably requires no explanation. You can see it all too well: the cinematic film should not look like a daytime soap; you shouldn’t feel like you’re on the set with the actors. But it is appealing to feel like you’re in the stadium watching your team with thousands of fans. The soap opera effect makes sense for live sporting event broadcasts. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL QM8 (2024) features rich colors and searing brightness. It has enhanced audio over 2023’s model, while still being easy to set up and navigate. I wish the viewing angles weren’t somewhat limited, and you’ll want to wait for a deal to buy one. more buying choices –> apr / […] More

Remember my caveman friend, Will Lord? He’s the kind of guy you’d definitely want by your side if you suddenly found yourself transported back 4,500 years to the Bronze Age. I’ve watched Will craft razor-sharp flint tools, build powerful bows, and create pinpoint-accurate arrows. He’s even cast swords and axe heads from bronze. Also: 10 passkey survival tips: The best preparation for a password-less future is to start living there nowBut even a real-life caveman enjoys a bit of electricity. Over the past few years, Will has been testing a variety of power stations for me. It’s the perfect setting for evaluation as the power stations are exposed to the elements, moved around the site, charged by solar energy, and occasionally taken back to civilization for a quick recharge from an AC outlet. They are put to work powering a wide range of devices, including lights, heaters, kettles, and power tools. Recently, I tested Anker’s new Solix F3800 More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Scribe starts at $399 for the version with 16GB of memory. It combines the familiar features of the Kindle e-reader with a bright display and a suite of premium note-taking features. The aforementioned features have a bit of a learning curve to fully take advantage of. more buying choices […] More