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With iOS 18.5, Apple added a new Pride Harmony wallpaper for the iPhone (and the iPad) and a new face for the Apple Watch. Beyond celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, the new wallpaper sports colors that change position as you move, lock, and unlock your phone.If you want to add it as your wallpaper, segue to the Lock screen on your iPhone and press down on any empty area. At the Customize screen, tap the plus sign. Swipe down the screen for adding new wallpaper until you see the Pride section and then tap the one for Harmony.Next, you can change any of the default widgets on the screen, including the date, time, flashlight, and camera. When finished, tap Add. To use this as your wallpaper on both the Lock screen and Home screen, tap the button for “Set as Wallpaper Pair.” Swipe up to exit wallpaper mode, and the new background will be in place. More

An LG UltraGear curved monitor is pictured at CES 2024.  LG/ZDNETMany people know the feeling of using an outdated monitor for work, school, or playing their favorite games. Luckily, LG has got you covered. The new 5K2K OLED monitor, released in March, is on sale during Memorial Day. LG dubs this monitor the “world’s first 5K2K OLED gaming monitor,” and it’s seeing its first discount. Also: The best Memorial Day 2025 deals live nowRight now, the 45-inch LG 5K2K UltraGear monitor More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker MagGo 3-1 wireless charger is on sale at Amazon for $72. It features 15W fast Apple Watch and iPhone charging, and can power up to three devices at once. However, it doesn’t have a phone stand feature. more buying choices Amazon is selling every color of the Anker MagGo […] More

When is Memorial Day? Memorial Day in the US is on Monday, May 26th. While the bulk of the best deals will go live on the day of, you can find great discounts on TVs and other tech during pre-holiday promotions at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.How did I choose these Memorial Day deals? Not all deals are created equal. And since Memorial Day isn’t exactly known for tech deals, I only chose the steepest discounts from the most trusted TV brands, like Samsung, Sony, and Hisense, to help you find the screen that best fits your space and budget.Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends. More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETAfter revealing the date for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) back in March, Apple just shared the time of the event keynote that kicks off the conference. The WWDC 2025 keynote will take place at 10 a.m. PT on June 9 in Apple Park, and the full conference will run until June 13. The event will feature the new software generation for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple TV.   Each year, Apple hosts media, developers, and students at its WWDC event. Developers attending in person or virtually can learn, connect, and engage in multiple activities and consultations to optimize their apps. Apple begins the event with a keynote, debuting the latest software updates, including iOS 19, MacOS 16, watchOS 12, VisionOS 3, and tvOS 19. Also: iOS 19 may give your iPhone a big battery life upgrade – without you needing to do a thing”We’re excited to mark another incredible year of WWDC with our global developer community,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “We can’t wait to share the latest tools and technologies that will empower developers and help them continue to innovate.” More

Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images I know you’ve heard of gamification, but have you ever heard of festification? That’s what Microsoft did last month and is continuing until May 28, with the Microsoft AI Skills Fest. It’s a little odd, but it also looks like it might be a heck of a lot of fun. […] More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETOnline shopping has never been perfect. If I’m online scouting for a good deal on a pair of shoes, I have to sort through several options, sizes, colors, and price points to find what I want. That takes time. And if I want to buy the shoes at a discount, I have to wait several weeks or months and come back when the price drops. Also: Everything announced at Google I/O 2025: Gemini, Search, Android XR, and moreAt Google’s annual developer event, Google IO, the tech giant is debuting an AI-powered solution to online shoppers’ problems in the form of AI Mode. AI Mode offers online shoppers several options for finding exactly what they want, virtually trying on the clothing before they buy, and tracking prices to buy when a product is at its lowest. AI Mode will fundamentally shake up how people search for products and shop online. Here’s how. 1. Google’s Shopping Graph gets a major upgradeGemini combines forces with Google’s Shopping Graph, now with more than 50 billion product listings sourced from big-name brands and indie shops to elevate your browsing and shopping experience. Two billion listings are refreshed every hour to keep the results relevant and updated, so shoppers will get current pricing, the most recent discounts, and availability. Also: 8 best AI features and tools revealed at Google I/O 2025When a shopper searches for a product, they type what they’re looking for and the occasion they’ll be using the product for, and Google scouts options that fit those descriptors. In a press release, Google provides the example of a “cute travel bag” for a Portland, Oregon, vacation. AI Mode initiates a “query fan-out” to run several simultaneous searches and investigate a travel bag with pockets that meets the conditions or fits underneath an airplane seat. Additionally, a panel will update with new brands and options as you search. US users can expect AI Mode for shopping to roll out in the coming months. 2. Google will price-track – and purchase – your products for youSet the size, color, and desired price point on a product, and keep an eye on its price with Google’s new price-tracking feature. Once you’ve set up price-tracking on a product, Google will send you price-drop notifications to buy when the product is discounted. Additionally, Google will add the product to your cart and securely check out with Google Pay once the price drops to your desired range. Also: Google’s new AI tool can track products and buy for you when the price dropsLike AI Mode, this feature will also roll out in the coming months. More

Adam Breeden/ZDNETThe Google Pixel 9 Pro 1TB More