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Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple last month announced its latest update for MacOS 26, codenamed “Tahoe.” It’s full of new visual design elements like Apple’s Liquid Glass design theme, better integration with the iPhone, and a more robust Spotlight feature that’s better integrated with Shortcuts. The theme of all of Apple’s updates this year is streamlining both the visual UI and feature sets across Apple devices, while making more apps and features available on them, punctuated by Apple Intelligence. Also: The best MacBooks of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedFollowing the same trajectory as the last few years, Apple’s announcement of MacOS 26 comes during WWDC, with a developer beta opening up now, and a public beta likely sometime this month. The full release of MacOS 26 won’t be out until this fall, however. Let’s take a look at the biggest announcements Apple made for MacOS. 1. The Phone app on Mac More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways HP’s new OmniBook X Flip 16 is on sale for $999 on HP’s site. Thanks to its stylish, lightweight design and vibrant 3K OLED, this laptop is sure to turn heads. Its midrange hardware comes with limitations. more buying choices One of the best things about reviewing the latest tech is […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Satechi M.2 NVMe Mini is an SSD enclosure that’s small enough to fit on your keychain. It supports up to 2TB of data. It features a built-in cooling fan that prevents throttling and keeps the device quiet. more buying choices Despite the takeoff in cloud storage, portable storage solutions like […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow Wave 3 is a portable air conditioner and heater that costs $1,299 on its own and $2,299 with the add-on battery. This is a portable air conditioner and heater that is more powerful than its predecessor It is also off-grid ready for camping, RVing, and even helping in a […] More

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Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETDid you know Roku has several secret menus you can access with just a few clicks of the remote? They’re like easter eggs — hidden screens that can reveal diagnostic information, advanced toggles, and developer tools you never knew you wanted (or needed).You can do a “soft” reset with these menus, see a log of every remote button press since your last power cycle, find out the exact build of Netflix, Disney+, or Peacock you’re running, check out your CPU temperature, or run a TV input test or AP speed test. Also: This 30-second fix made my Roku TV run like new again (and why it works)Sure, most of you may be perfectly happy never using these options on your Roku streaming device, but if you consider yourself a bit of a techie, or maybe you just like pressing buttons to see what happens, these secret menus are downright fun to try.  How to find Roku’s secret menus What you’ll need: A Roku device and a Roku remote. If you don’t have the physical remote on hand, use the one in the Roku app.  More

June Wan/ZDNETSmart glasses are among the latest and most interesting tech developments. They suit an audience of tech enthusiasts and photographers and can even help bridge the gap for those with visual impairment. Amazon took its stab at them, introducing the Echo Frames in 2019 and updating them periodically since. Also: The best Prime Day tech deals live now Luckily, Amazon is offering an early Prime exclusive bundle deal — even days ahead of Prime Day, which starts on July 8. For only $130, you can get the third generation of Echo Frames More

It’s almost time to add to cart. Amazon confirmed in a June press release More