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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Abbott Lingo is a $49 continuous glucose monitor that tracks your blood sugar for two weeks It can help people understand how their diets impact their glucose levels and make changes accordingly The app’s suggestions and recommendations could be more insightful to promote daily use. –> There are plenty of […] More

Soundcore Sleep A20 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sleep A20 are Soundcore’s earbuds designed for sleep, retailing for $180 The specially designed sleep earbuds are comfortable enough to wear the whole night through and are perfect for listening to ambient noise before falling asleep The noise masking isn’t strong for dampening environmental sounds, so I […] More

Jada Jones/ZDNETApple unveiled new AirPods last year, and while you might be considering buying the brand’s latest earbuds, you shouldn’t forget about the sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware — especially if you’re looking for a new pair of high-quality noise-canceling earbuds. Amazon currently has a great deal on the AirPods Pro 2 More

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETHave you ever been relaxing when, out of nowhere, your phone blows up with notifications?I’ve been there too many times, which led me to keep my phone on silent mode 24/7. Then Google teased a new feature in Android 15 called Notification Cooldown that promised to change everything. Notification Cooldown didn’t exactly hit the mark in Android 15, but it has made a comeback in the latest iteration (Android 16) to ensure that it works exactly as expected. Also: How to clear your Android phone cache (and why you should do it before installing Android 16)Notification Cooldown manages how often notifications can be posted by an application over time. This feature is designed specifically to prevent apps from overwhelming users with too many notifications at once.What I like about Notification Cooldown is that it helps ensure I don’t miss important notifications because my phone was on silent (which has happened quite a bit). The new feature originally arrived with the March 2025 update to help minimize the interruptions that often accompany notifications. Once this feature is enabled, it automatically lowers the volume and minimizes alerts (for up to two minutes) when several notifications arrive in a short amount of time. Also: I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly improve the battery lifeFor example, a friend of yours discovers a new diner you must try and starts texting you repeatedly to rave about how good it is. With Notification Cooldown enabled, that barrage of texts happens silently, so you don’t have to suffer through the “dings” or put your phone on silent mode. Even when Notification Cooldown is activated, you can still pull down the Notification Shade and view that deluge of texts. The caveat to using Notification Cooldown is that it cannot be customized so far. You can enable or disable the feature, and that’s it. The feature first appeared on Pixel devices but should trickle down to others over time. Notification Cooldown also does not apply to alarms, emergency alerts, and priority conversations. How to enable Notification Cooldown What you need: To use Notification Cooldown, you’ll need an Android Pixel phone running at least the March 2025 update. Hopefully the feature will arrive on other devices soon. More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETApple held its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) a month ago, during which it previewed the latest operating system upgrades across all of its devices, including iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, TVOS, WatchOS, and more. These updates give Apple users, regardless of whether they have the latest hardware, the opportunity to have a device refresh — and this year, perhaps more than ever. Also: Your iPhone is getting a major upgrade – 10 best features I can’t wait to try in iOS 26During the event, Apple launched Liquid Glass, a new look for all of its devices that embodies a glass-inspired aesthetic and is the biggest redesign in 13 years. It also introduced a handful of exciting features, from the viral AutoMix feature for Apple Music to the Apple Shortcuts AI makeover. Even though the official launch of Apple’s latest operating systems won’t happen until the fall with the introduction of the latest iPhone lineup, here’s what you need to know about the public betas, which will be released soon and give you a preview of all of the latest features. When will iOS 26 public beta be released? More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Fire TV Soundbar Plus is perfect for those who want an affordable plug-and-play solution, available now for $250 standalone or $490 for the bundle. Bass is impressive (especially with the subwoofer), and the dialogue enhancement feature is helpful for clarity. It lacks built-in Wi-Fi streaming, smart features, or Alexa integration, […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Pebble X Plus speakers are available now for $120 on Amazon. The rich, deep bass perfectly matches the mids and highs delivered by the satellite speakers. However, they don’t have built-in battery power, so your portability is limited to a power source. –> It shocks me how good Bluetooth speakers […] More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETApple announced the latest updates coming to the iPad’s operating system — iPadOS 26 — during WWDC 2025. The new iPadOS 26 supports Apple’s goal of offering users a more seamless experience across devices, making its user interface more intuitive and consistent. iPadOS 26 was announced in June and will launch to the public in September, but a public beta version is set to be released as early as July 23.Also: Did Apple finally turn the iPad into a MacBook alternative? My first look at iPadOS 26 says yesAll of Apple’s operating systems across devices have a new version number of 26, which streamlines the different versions for consumers. Instead of each OS having a different version number, Apple is rebranding them all according to the year in which most users will have access to them. Below are the best iPadOS 26 features that Apple unveiled during its yearly WWDC event. The company also unveiled iOS 26, WatchOS 26, MacOS 26, VisionOS 26, and TvOS 26.1. Mac-like productivity experienceWith iPadOS 26, iPad users will enjoy a more MacOS-like experience. iPadOS 26 brings us better app window controls to make multitasking and app switching on the iPad easier and more intuitive than ever. Apple has put a lot of focus on improving productivity and app management on the iPad, something that isn’t currently very intuitive. The company introduced an upgraded window management system that lets you resize, move, minimize, and tile windows, much like you can do on a Mac. You can also use Expose view to see all your open windows at a glance, or use a flicking movement to tile your windows. Also: CarPlay’s iOS 26 makeover is almost here: 3 new features coming to your dashboardiPadOS 26’s new menu bar makes menus and commands easier to access. 2. Apple Intelligence (AI) features for iPadOS More