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demaerre/Getty Images If Amazon has its way in the future, you might see a humanoid robot jogging to your door to deliver packages. According to a report from The Information (citing an insider source) that was later shared by other media outlets, Amazon is working on software for human-like robots that would allow the robots […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways SDesk is available now, free of charge, and you can install it on as many computers as you need. It’s a fast and dependable Linux distribution with a user interface that anyone will be instantly familiar with. I experienced some minor issues during my setup, which were simple to resolve. –> […] More

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETIt’s not far-fetched to say that AI features on phones have been underwhelming for the most part. The Samsung Galaxy S24 kicked off the era of AI phones last year, and Apple followed suit with Apple Intelligence. While Samsung offers a solid set of features with Galaxy AI, Apple is yet to make a mark with Apple Intelligence — even opting to pull back on its machine-enhanced ambitions going into WWDC.Also: You should use these 10 personal safety features on your Pixel phone (before it’s too late)No matter which phone you buy in 2025, you’re likely to get similar AI features, including some form of image object eraser, AI summary for text and audio, translation, etc. None of these have been game-changing for me, but I may have finally found something that sticks. Enter the Honor 400 More

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETDays ahead of this year’s WWDC event, Apple has announced a series of awards naming the best-designed apps for 2025. Covering both games and regular apps, the Apple Design Awards highlight the most innovative and ingenious programs ranked highest by Apple for their technical achievement.The awards cover iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro apps. The winners encompass six different categories: Delight and Fun, Inclusivity, Innovation, Interaction, Social Impact, Visuals and Graphics. For each category, Apple chose one winner and two finalists for the top apps and one winner and two finalists for the top games.Also: How to watch Apple WWDC 2025 and what to expectDelight and FunDelight and Fun refers to apps that offer memorable, engaging, and satisfying experiences. The apps in this category are:CapWords (Winner) — CapWords helps you learn the name of a thing by taking a picture of it.Lumy — Finalist Lumy tracks the sun and the moon to help you photograph them.Denim – Playlist Cover Maker — This finalist can create new cover art for your playlists.The three chosen games in this category are: More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Torras’ MiniMag Power Bank normally retails for $60. The MiniMag bank’s 0.3-inch thickness makes it uber-portable while supplying 5,000mAh via 18W USB-C charging or 7.5W wireless charging. However, if you’re looking for larger pack capacities or kickstands or grips, you’ll be better off looking elsewhere. –> The Torras MiniMag Power Bank<!–> […] More

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puhimec/Getty Images I used Chrome for a very long time on my desktop. Although I still use Google’s browser on my Android device, I migrated away from Chrome on the desktop because I wanted a more modern-looking browser with more customizations and an open-source mindset. Maybe someday I’ll switch back.  Also: Why I’m done with Firefox […] More