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Stack Social If you live near a BJ’s Wholesale Club and have been thinking about buying a membership, now is a great time: New members can buy an annual membership for just $20 (reg. $55) through this Stack Social deal — saving you 63%. Not only that, if you sign up through this deal, you’ll […] More
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Right now at Amazon, the Anker Nano Power Bank More
Kayla Solino/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeaways The Snapsicle silicone straps upgrade the grip options on your Kindle and provide a secure hold to prevent drops. At $21, Strapsicle is an easy and affordable Kindle accessory to make your reading experience even more comfortable. If you prefer more ergonomic grips or don’t like the look of straps across the back of your Kindle, an alternative security option may be best. If you’re an avid e-reader like me (or even if you’re new to the Kindle world), you probably quickly figured out how uncomfortable it can be to use the e-reader. That’s not because my Kindle Paperwhite is bad, but because it’s sometimes hard to find the perfect position for optimal reading enjoyment. Kindles do not come with any built-in support, which can make reading in bed, at the pool, at the beach, or literally anywhere a lot more challenging, especially if you like to read lying down or at odd angles. Also: Amazon just launched four new Kindles, including a full-color model. Here’s what’s newAnd just like it’s popular to outfit our smartphones with grips, rings, and other accessories for stability, it’s quite en vogue to do the same for our other tech, including Kindles. After one too many times dropping my Kindle Paperwhite onto my face (that thing does, in fact, leave a mark), I finally caved and was seriously in the market for a grip system. During my journey, I came across some of the usual accessory contenders: traditional grips like PopSockets, cases that convert to stands, and large, clunky holders. But there was also something else that caught my eye — Strapsicle More
lucadp/Getty Images More than 75% of developers and IT professionals rely on artificial intelligence (AI) for at least one daily professional responsibility, but 39% say they don’t trust AI-generated code, according to Google’s 2024 State of DevOps report. Google Cloud’s DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) team surveyed nearly 3,000 technology professionals globally and AI adoption is […] More
JHVEPhoto/Getty Images The FTC has come down hard on hotel chain Marriott following a series of data breaches between 2014 and 2020 that harmed more than 344 million customers worldwide. In an Oct. 9 news release announcing a settlement order with the company, the agency said that Marriott must delete any personal data associated with a […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s IdeaPad Flex 5 2-in-1 is available now at Walmart for $679 It’s a durable budget laptop that comes with Windows S mode, a restricted but streamlined version of the operating system that improves performance. The restrictions that come with Windows S mode won’t make sense for everyone, and the laptop […] More
Microsoft Trying to enhance a bad photo is always a challenge. Maybe you snapped a blurry or grainy picture that needs sharpening. Or maybe you’ve scanned a batch of old print photos that you now want to salvage. Whatever the reason, Microsoft Photos now comes with a new tool aimed at improving those low-quality images. […] More
My Colts Santa keeps watch over my phone. Jack Wallen/ZDNETI have Nest cameras, doorbells, and speakers at home. I regularly access those devices from my phone, which is easy to do from the Notification Shade. However, when my phone is docked on its charger, I don’t always want to pick it up to go through the Notification Shade or go into the App Drawer to open the Home app.Also: I upgraded my Pixel 9 Pro to Android 15. Here are my 5 favorite features so farThankfully, in Android 15, the new Home Controls feature offers an easy solution. With this enabled, your Android phone will display controls for your Google Home devices as your screensaver when charging. The new feature allows you to view those devices with a single tap. If you sleep with your phone charging by your bed, this could be a real gamechanger if someone rings your doorbell or approaches your house in the middle of the night, and you don’t have the brain capacity to go through the usual steps to access the interface for either the Nest camera or Nest doorbell. Also: How to use Android 15’s App Freeze feature to clear space on your phoneBut how do you enable the feature? It’s a bit tucked away but simple to switch on, so let me show you how.How to enable Home Control for Android 15What you’ll need: To use the new feature, you’ll need a device running Android 15. Although the feature works great on phones, it’s even better on tablets. You’ll also need some Google devices (such as Nest doorbells, cameras, and speakers). Even some non-Google devices may work, but your mileage may vary. More
