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Jason Hiner/ZDNETI, like a lot of other people, waited a few months after launch to grab the new iPhone 16 Pro Max More

dem10 / Getty Images Looking to upgrade your home network to Wi-Fi 7 and wondering which ISPs will deliver the most bang for your buck? The folks at Ookla have published a report that aims to answer that question. Also: Should you upgrade to Wi-Fi 7? Here’s my advice after testing this Asus router at home […] More

Michael Vi/Getty The process of creating advertisements is becoming a whole lot quicker with the help of generative AI. On Tuesday, Amazon Ads announced<!–> that its new Video Generation platform – initially launched in beta in September – is now generally available for all US customers. The tool has also been given some technical upgrades. […] More

Google If you’re a Google Home user, pay attention because Google just released several new features you’ll want to know about. The spring Home update gives you a better way to see your cameras, more customizable favorites, improved automations, and more. While some of the features are available now, some are only available if you opt […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The finder tag is equipped with a rechargeable battery, so you won’t have to throw away old button cells It features a bright LED for finding things in low light. The tag is on the pricier side. –> At Best Buy, the Pebblebee Clip Bluetooth tracker<!–> is on sale for $28, a […] More

Alexander Farnsworth/Getty Images Denmark’s Minister of Digitalization, Caroline Stage, has announced that the Danish government will start moving away from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice. Why? It’s not because open-source is better, although I would argue that it is, but because Denmark wants to claim “digital sovereignty.” In the States, you probably haven’t heard that phrase, […] More

The big story with iOS 26 and all the other operating system updates announced at WWDC this year is the new Liquid Glass appearance. Inspired by the physicality of VisionOS, app icons, settings, and other various user interface elements now have a translucent, glass-like design.Also: What is Liquid Glass? Here’s everything we know about Apple’s major UI overhaul at WWDC”Experiences are more expressive and personal, from the Lock Screen and Home Screen, to new capabilities across Phone and Messages that help users focus on the connections that matter most,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering.With the optical quality of glass and the fluidity that Apple hardware can achieve, the new software design reacts to how you tap, swipe (with some interfaces minimizing or expanding), and even hold your phone. The colors of Liquid Glass react to the various colors on your screen.To accommodate the design change, popular app icons like Messages, Phone, and Camera have received visual updates. More generally, toolbars and tabs have been redesigned into rounded menus instead of the usual drop-down lists. This promotes a less intrusive and distracting experience when navigating the software.Lastly, building on the foundation of iOS 18’s icon themes, Liquid Glass introduces a transparent icon finish. More

Max Buondonno/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Nomad Tracking Card More