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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Ecovacs’ Deebot T30S Combo 3-in-1 robot vacuum, mop, and handheld vacuum is currently available for $1,200. The robot vacuum features an industry-leading 11,000 Pa of suction power, retractable mop pads to tackle corners and edges, a new v-shaped brush to prevent tangles, a self-emptying handheld vacuum, and self-washing and self-emptying features […] More

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETLooking for an AI that can analyze, summarize, and answer questions about your current web page? You may want to try Microsoft’s Copilot Vision feature.In a Bluesky post from Wednesday, Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, announced the official debut of Copilot Vision for all Edge users. Initially rolled out last October as an experimental feature, Copilot Vision expanded its reach in December as a preview, but only for Copilot Pro subscribers. Now, the feature is free for any Edge user with a Microsoft account. Also: With Copilot Studio’s new skill, your AI agent can use websites and apps just like you do”Copilot Vision is out now, free in Edge,” Suleyman said in his post. “It can literally see what you see on screen (if you opt in). Pretty amazing! It’ll think out loud with you when you’re browsing online. No more over-explaining, copy-pasting, or struggling to put something into words.” What’s so special about Copilot Vision? Using AI, the tool scans and analyzes the current web page in Edge. It can then tell you what it sees or summarize the information. You’re also able to ask questions and submit requests about the page’s content. Also: Microsoft previews Spanish voice features for its Copilot Voice AI assistantFor example, you could open a page on Amazon that lists different products and ask Copilot to recommend the best item based on your specific needs and preferences. You can browse a cooking page with a tempting recipe and ask Copilot to talk you through the steps. You might visit a page with job listings and ask Copilot for advice on how to craft the right cover letter in response to a specific position. Copilot Vision works with most sites, except those with harmful or adult content, according to Microsoft. If you visit an unsupported site, Copilot will display a grayed-out icon and crossed eyeglasses and will refuse to discuss the content on the page. Also: Microsoft 365 Copilot’s two new AI agents can speed up your workflowTo address privacy concerns, your requests, as well as any images or page content, aren’t logged or stored. Only Copilot’s responses are logged so that Microsoft can monitor for unsafe conversations. After the session ends, all data is deleted. How to try Copilot VisionTo try Copilot Vision, make sure you’re signed in to Edge with a Microsoft account. To activate the feature, click this link for Copilot Vision in Edge More

Choosing the best virtual private server (VPS) hosting service can be challenging, with so many options available to consumers, enterprises, and small businesses. VPS hosting offers something for everyone: varied pricing and plans, customizable resources, reliable security, and scalability, so your web hosting can grow alongside your website or project.VPS hosting can give you more control over your hosting experience and provide more resources than what’s typically offered on shared hosting plans — and website visitors’ experiences improve when you aren’t competing with others for power and bandwidth. Our top picks include Ionos and Hostinger.What is the best VPS hosting service right now?After digging into the details and testing a range of VPS hosting providers, we selected Ionos More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETFinals season is here, and students everywhere are inundated with exams, projects, and late-night study sessions. To help lighten the load, Google is making all of its most advanced tools available for free to students. Free Gemini Advanced Gemini Advanced refers to Google’s premium AI subscription tier, which grants users access to its latest and most advanced AI offerings. Typically, access to Gemini Advanced is only available through Google’s One AI Premium Plan, which costs $20 per user per month. Also: Google’s Veo 2 AI text-to-video generator is now available – how to try itHowever, on Thursday, Google introduced another option for students, giving them free access to Google’s One AI Premium Plan just in time for finals. OpenAI launched a similar promotion last week, offering US students free access to ChatGPT Plus during finals. Google’s competitive edge? Students who enroll before June 30 will receive free access through spring 2026. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways JBL’s refreshed flagship headphones improve on core features while introducing an innovative sidekick for $400. The Tour One M3 are packed with useful features, have a marathon battery, and deliver a sufficient noise-canceling and audio performance. The Smart Tx is a clever idea, but many people probably won’t use it to […] More

With the recent release of the M4 processor, Apple’s sprawling lineup of laptops is harder than ever to differentiate. Luckily, we’ve gone hands-on with all of Apple’s latest MacBooks, from the light and portable MacBook Air to the powerhouse MacBook Pro. Taking into account memory, portability, features and value, we broke down the pros, cons, and ideal use cases across Apple’s laptops. Informed by a combination of benchmarking programs, performance testing, and everyday use, we tested Apple’s latest MacBooks to measure battery life, visual quality, performance, and practical use in everyday settings. What’s the best MacBook right now?The 15-inch MacBook Air M4 More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETOne of the most useful Gemini features will soon be available on a much wider scale. In a post yesterday, Google announced that Gemini Live with camera and screen share is rolling out to all Android users.Also: Google’s Veo 2 AI text-to-video generator is now available – how to try itTap on the new “Share screen with Live” button, and you can show Gemini what’s on your screen and have a conversation about it. It works for files, images, and YouTube videos. The feature was first introduced back in January, when it was exclusive to the Pixel 9 series and Galaxy S24 and S25. The March Pixel Drop made it available on more phones, including the Pixel 6 and newer. More