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Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung has been playing with my emotions, drip-feeding teasers of its upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge phone since it was first unveiled at Unpacked in January. I got a more intimate look at the phone at Mobile World Congress a few months ago, and since then, it’s been on the back of my mind whenever I’ve tested a new handset and wondered exactly how much slimmer these things can get.Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025It seems I’ll find out the answer next week, as Samsung has confirmed that it’ll be hosting a Virtual Unpacked event for the Galaxy S25 Edge on Monday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET. Is Samsung hoping we’ll kick back to the live stream after dinner? Maybe. But a more reasonable explanation is that it’s targeting the demographic it knows will most likely adopt the lighter, slimmer form factor of the S25 Edge: Koreans, who will be tuning in at a more friendly Tuesday morning broadcast.Ahead of the event, Samsung has confirmed a few things about the phone. While its dual camera system won’t suggest it, the upcoming handset is heavily focused on photography. “Even with its slim form, Galaxy S25 Edge’s 200MP wide lens continues Galaxy’s iconic camera experience,” says Samsung in a Wednesday press release. Whether the second camera lens on the new model is a telephoto, ultrawide, or mere macro sensor remains unanswered.Also: I saw Samsung’s thinnest Galaxy phone ever at MWC – and it made my devices feel outdatedAs for the rest of the phone’s hardware, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Edge will be “portable and lightweight without sacrificing power and innovation.” Here’s to hoping that “power” refers to battery life, which remains a disadvantage as phones become slimmer, and the laws of physics simply don’t allow there to be larger-sized lithium-ion batteries to fit within the form factors. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is a practical, battery-powered solution for darker areas around your house that lack wiring and outlets. The AA batteries allow the floodlights to beam at 700 nits of brightness, which is not the most powerful on the market but good enough to see your surroundings. […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Goldemate 1000 Pro UPS is available now on Amazon for $199. With a Lithium battery that can last for nearly two hours, this UPS is hard to beat at the price. There’s no means of communicating to a PC for a graceful shutdown, should power go out. –> For as […] More

Tineco/ZDNETA great wet and dry vacuum and mop sounds like a device that is too good to be true, but tech manufacturers have made it happen, and you now have your pick of the litter for the best one. Tineco, a renowned vacuum maker, is selling several models at a discount, including the Tineco Floor One S5 More

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

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL QM7K (65-inch) is on sale at Amazon for $1,286. It has exceptional contrast and superb glare resistance, plus AI features and gaming boosts. The setup process for this beautiful-looking TV is tedious. more buying choices Recently, I took a look at this year’s base-level Mini-LED set from TCL, the […] More

christophertdumond/Getty Images I have several projects that are too much to manage in my head or with a simple calendar or text file. When those projects come along, I turn to a project management app on my Linux desktop.  Before you turn away thinking, “Project management is for business users only,” know that these apps […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple is planning a major iPhone launch timeline refresh. For years, the company has launched the base iPhone with its Pro variants, but it could change starting in 2027. Both The Information and Kuo have predicted a staggered rollout for the iPhone 18 series. A few models in the lineup are said to launch in the usual September window, while others might be announced in March the following year. Also: I tested the best iPhones: Here are the latest models that suit you mostOver the years, Apple’s iPhone launch timeline has shifted from the June/July period to September. Historically, Apple has reserved the March to April window for the launch of more affordable iPhones like the iPhone SE series and iPhone 16e. However, this timeline could receive a refresh as the Apple iPhone lineup expands with new models. For context, Apple is rumored to launch a new iPhone 17 Slim later this year. It is said to replace the Plus series, which was a replacement for the Mini lineup. This is touted to be followed by the launch of a foldable iPhone in 2026, and Apple just announced a new iPhone 16e earlier this year. In 2026, this will equal an expanded six-iPhone lineup, which is why Apple is planning a different launch cycle than usual. More