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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Motorola Edge is on sale right now for $550. As another solid midrange phone, the Edge delivers an impressive pOLED screen and has a long-lasting battery. Don’t expect too much from its mid-tier hardware, and the borderless display can cause wrong inputs. –> Just when I thought I was out, […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The CMF Buds 2 Plus are the most premium pair of earbuds from the Nothing sub-brand. At $69, they’re one of the best-sounding and most feature-rich earbuds in the price segment. The way these earbuds are designed makes them not ideal for side sleepers. –> The latest Nothing CMF Buds 2 […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Minix Z97 mini PC is available on Amazon for $217. This tiny PC is a powerhouse that’s well-suited for daily use. Running demanding tasks like local AI workloads puts a strain on its resources. –> Imagine having a PC that fits in your hand and performs well enough to get […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Pixel 9 is Google’s latest baseline flagship phone, with prices starting at $800. It comes with the new Tensor G4 processor, an updated design, a bigger battery, and a slightly higher asking price. The hardware improvements over last year’s model are relatively small. more buying choices At Amazon, the 256GB […] More
Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETGoogle’s high-powered research assistant is getting its own app, and Android users are getting a first look.NotebookLM, which debuted last year, is a free AI research assistant (running on Gemini 2.0’s multimodal understanding capabilities) that helps you better understand any topic. You can give it a number of data sources, including PDF files, links to articles, YouTube video links, and Google Docs or Slides.Also: Google’s viral AI podcast tool can chat in over 50 languages nowOffering a few usage examples, Google says you can do things like: Upload lecture recordings, textbook chapters, and research papers to break down complex concepts into simple terms.Upload your own research to create a polished presentation outline complete with key talking points and supporting evidence.Upload brainstorming notes, market research data, and competitor research info to identify current trends, find new product ideas, and discover hidden opportunities.When it first launched, the tool was exclusive to browsers, but Google has now released it as a standalone Android app. The Apple app store listing shows a release date of May 20, but the app is available for download now for Android. More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETBuy One, Get One offers on TVs are rare — especially on a Sony TV we expect to gain high marks later this year. But for a limited time, Sony is giving out free TVs with select purchases. If you buy a 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD-OLED More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways NixOS is an open-source operating system that is available to install and use for free. It offers several desktop environments to choose from, is as rock-solid as any OS on the market, and performs quite well. However, there’s a fairly steep learning curve for installing non-free software. –> Before we get […] More
The Slim 65W charger from Nomad has been a game-changer for me and I carry two of these now. It’s perfect if you have a MacBook Air and an iPhone. It may not be the best charger for MacBook Pro users, as the wattage output is limited to 65W, which is reduced to 45W when both ports are in use.That said, if you have a mobile setup of a portable laptop and an Apple, Samsung, or Google phone, this is perfect for you. It features two Type-C ports in a slim profile that fits in every backpack pocket. I’m glad I no longer need to carry a power brick. When charging two devices simultaneously, it outputs 45W from the port marked blue and 20W to your cell phone. More
