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June Wan/ZDNETMeta Ray-Bans already provide plenty of utility for people with low vision, but the glasses are about to get even better.Also: I’ve tested the Meta Ray-Bans for months, and these 5 features still amaze meMeta has announced two new accessibility advancements for its smart glasses designed to help users navigate the world around them.The first feature is available now. Meta said users can get descriptive responses about what their glasses see. Meta explained that this feature is useful for anyone, especially those with vision impairments.Also: Apple’s Meta Ray-Bans killer is only one of four major launches in 2027 – here’s the listIn a demonstration video, a user with a vision impairment asked her glasses what they saw. “I see a pathway leading to a grassy area with trees and a body of water in the distance,” the glasses responded by describing tree height, giving more details about the pathway, and mentioning that the grassy area was “well manicured.” Later in the video, a user asked Meta’s glasses what they saw, and the user received a breakdown of food items on a kitchen countertop.  More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point normally retails for $26 and $24, respectively. They’re highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. more buying choices On Amazon, both the Chipolo One Point and Card […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Clean E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum and handheld vacuum combination costs $650. The Eufy E20 performed very well in suction testing; it offers up to 8,000Pa of suction power and thorough edge cleaning; the robot vacuum’s dustbin doubles as a handheld vacuum that includes a floor attachment and a crevice […] More

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETAs part of a new sales event, Lenovo has slashed the prices for many of its laptops. This includes the sixth-generation ThinkPad T14s, a great computer I tested in February. Sadly, my configuration is no longer available for sale (although the company is planning on restocking).Fortunately, there are other versions that I would highly recommend. One such model is the Snapdragon X Plus model of the ThinkPad T14s.Also: The best Lenovo laptops of 2025For a limited time, the ThinkPad T14s with the Snapdragon X Plus hardware More

SeregaSibTravel/Getty Images Disney+ and Hulu have announced a suite of benefits for subscribers, with the launch of “always-on” Perks programs. Disney+ subscribers immediately have access to things like discounts, free trials, and sweepstakes, while Hulu plans to roll out its own rotating offers in a few days. The goal? To reward loyal users — and […] More

SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty Images Google Lens is now coming to YouTube Shorts, making it possible to quickly retrieve detailed information about particular visual elements within a video. According to YouTube, users can expect the new integration in beta in the coming weeks.  How you’ll be able to use it Say you’re watching […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Onyx Boox Page has a seven-inch E Ink display and sells for $219 across major retailers. It runs on a simplified version of Android 11, so you can download any app you want, including Kindle, TikTok, Google Docs, and more. Don’t expect the tablet to receive the latest Android updates. […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung’s One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buyFrom setting the highest available screen resolution to more privacy-focused features, here are 10 Galaxy phone settings (plus a bonus) that I recommend changing to enhance your Galaxy phone experience. Please note that some settings might be phone-specific.1. Turn off pop-up notifications More