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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Shokz OpenFit 2 are available for $179 in Beige and Black. These open-ear true wireless earbuds deliver meaningful upgrades from the first generation, offering high performance in almost any environment. Wearing glasses causes the ear hooks to become unstable, affecting the earbuds’ fit and sound quality. more buying choices Open-ear […] More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETApple recently unveiled new AirPods, and while you might be considering buying the brand’s latest headphones, you shouldn’t forget about the sweet, 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.The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways This is one of the most secure SSDs on the market today The drive comes in a range of storage capacities so you only pay for what you need The drives aren’t cheap, especially at the higher end of the capacity spectrum. –> There are a lot of secure storage drives […] More

ZDNETMaking sure you get to that important call (and avoid unwanted ones) is about to get a little easier if you’re an AT&T customer on Android.Also: How to clear your Android phone’s cache and make it feel like newStarting soon, you’ll be able to see why a business is calling you on the incoming call screen.How it worksTo enroll, businesses will have to sign up for TruContact Branded Call Display. When an enrolled business places a call, they’ll select the reason. AT&T explained that the caller will have a wide range of reasons to choose from, including “Customer Service,” “Refill Reminder,” “Appointment Reminder,” “Delivery,” “Patient Callback,” and “Upcoming Appointment.”When your phone rings, you’ll see the business name, number, possibly its logo, and the reason for the call.You don’t need to do anything to start seeing the new feature, which is an extension of a feature that rolled out last year that introduced business logos on verified numbers and the same technology that automatically labels spam calls.If you’re worried about scammers misusing this tech, not every business that calls will be able to select a reason (which is probably beneficial given how many people opt to avoid talking to my Google Pixel call screener). It’s only open to businesses in the TransUnion TruContact program.Also: Google’s new ‘Ask For Me’ AI tool calls businesses to get your questions answeredSince enrolled businesses will likely utilize the service and select a reason, it probably means a much higher pickup rate  for legitimate callers. According to a recent study, 73% of people would likely pick up a call if it displayed a verified logo and reason.”Research shows consumers still prefer calling for communicating with businesses,” said Erin Scarborough, AT&T senior vice president of Mass Markets Product Management, “especially for urgent, personal, or high-value issues.” This branding, she explained, means you can trust who’s calling. More

It depends, but you usually don’t need to empty the dustbin after each use. Many robot vacuums can self-empty at their docking station, so you don’t have to clean the actual robot. Self-emptying robot vacuums can collect anywhere from 30 to 60 days’ worth of dust and allergens, which makes cleaning a breeze. Other robot vacuums don’t offer self-emptying features but are more affordable. Depending on how much dust and pet hair is on your floors, you may be able to go a few uses before emptying the dust bin.It’s worth reading the product description, as it will state whether it offers a self-cleaning option alongside how long the bin will last between sessions. More

PM Images/Getty Images There I was, yet again, scrolling on TikTok before it was banned and then unbanned, and I came across this insane caption. “Meet The 17-Year-Old CEO Behind A $12 Million AI-Powered Nutrition App.” That’s some grade-A clickbait right there, so… I clicked! 😩 The article claims that Cal AI, a GPT-powered nutrition […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Zendure Supermini Q is on sale at Amazon for $21. It has enough power to keep your iPhone topped up, and can be charged at the same time as it powers your phone. It’s rather bulky, about as big as a MagSafe unit gets. –> MagSafe chargers are an excellent […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways HP’s OmniStudio X 31.5 is on sale now at Best Buy for $1,799. It’s a big-screen all-in-one with a solid suite of hardware that makes both powerful and flexible. However, some users will want to upgrade the peripherals and speakers. –> When I reviewed the Apple iMac M4 last year, I […] More