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pros and cons Pros Boost is offering the iPhone 16 for free when you enroll in its Infinite Access plan. It’s a great deal if you’re looking for a fresh start or already a Boost Mobile customer. All models are included. Cons The catch is that you’ll have to pay for Boost Mobile’s networking plan, […] More
Milwaukee/ZDNETMemorial Day might be over, but you can still find great deals on hand tools and wrench sets, like this 77-piece Milwaukee SAE/Metric wrench and socket set More
Jason Hiner/ZDNETI, like a lot of other people, waited a few months after launch to grab the new iPhone 16 Pro Max More
Jada Jones/ZDNETIt’s been one year since Sonos released its first pair of consumer headphones, and although they made waves when they first dropped, how have they fared after the hype has died down? You can often find the Ace discounted for up to $120 off their original price, and if you’re interested in them, that’s the best time to buy them.Also: The best headphones of 2025I’ve worn the Sonos Ace More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe first Roku device was launched 17 years ago. It was initially developed in partnership with Netflix to stream its “Watch Instantly” service. Since then, the company has released numerous generations of streaming players and its very own Roku TVs — which means you might own one of these older devices. What is a cache?Just like your computer or smartphone, your Roku TV also stores temporary data (the cache) to help apps load faster. It’s like a digital shortcut; when you open an app, instead of redownloading everything from scratch, your Roku remembers certain elements, like images or login information. Over time, this cache can become cluttered, corrupted, or just plain too full. When that happens, it can lead to sluggish performance, apps freezing, audio-video sync issues, or even those dreaded error messages that pop up right when the show you’re watching is getting good. Also: Which Roku streaming stick should you buy in 2025? I recommend only these modelsWhile Roku is somewhat unique compared with other smart TVs that might have a direct “clear cache” button buried in the settings, it’s still an option, and an important one to check now and then. Below are the two quickest and most effective ways to clear your Roku cache. More
We Are/Getty Images Not so long ago, generative AI could only communicate with human users via text. Now it’s increasingly being given the power of speech — and this ability is improving by the day. On Thursday, AI voice platform ElevenLabs introduced v3, described on the company’s website as “the most expressive text-to-speech model ever.” […] More
Jada Jones/ZDNETApple’s annual developer conference, WWDC, kicks off Monday morning. This year, the company is expected to announce a rebrand of its operating system naming scheme and design, reveal new Apple Intelligence features, showcase some CarPlay capabilities, and much more.Also: How to watch Apple WWDC 2025 and what to expect next weekNew hardware typically isn’t on the menu during WWDC, and analysts and industry insiders assert that an AirPods Pro 3 appearance may not happen until late 2025 or early 2026. But Apple often rolls out new AirPods features alongside its iOS updates, and users have a handful of them to look forward to, as recently reported by 9to5Mac.1. Camera control More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways A ruggedized handset that has it all – a fast processor, lots of RAM, a big battery, and a fantastic display This is one of the few rugged handsets that squarely falls into the mid-range category This is a big handset that you’re definitely going to feel in a pocket. –> […] More
