Robotics

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETApple recently launched its new entry-level iPhone 16e, with a three-year gap from the previous model giving the company time to implement a major refresh, including Apple Intelligence, an A18 chipset, a new cellular modem, a larger battery capacity, Face ID, and much more. Also: I found an Android phone that can convince iPhone users to make the switch – and it’s not a flagshipThe best part — it is all packaged into a $599 handset, sold for hundreds of dollars less than the base iPhone 16 model More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Tab 90 WiFi (2025) is on sale now for $142 on Amazon. It punches above its price point in terms of hardware. Expanded memory does need to be pushed to the max to get the best performance. –> Blackview, a brand primarily recognized for its rugged smartphones, has also […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways This super-thin, super-durable tool has a myriad of uses. These are priced well, with cheaper copies on the market, but you should avoid them because they’re not a patch on the originals. The only downside I’ve found is that I can’t seem to find the Mini Spudgers for sale on their […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 Air is a $200 smart ring, one of the first subscription-free and affordable smart rings I’ve tested. The battery life can survive up to eight or nine days of use, and the sleep data collection rivals Oura. The AI health partner feature is lackluster, and it’s essential […] More

Samsung/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking for a new digital storage option, Samsung has a deal on the 8TB Samsung T5 Evo More

rob dobi/Getty Images A CTO and a CMO walk into a bar. The bartender goes… Who am I kidding? A CTO and CMO would never walk into a bar together. They’re too busy arguing about who should be in charge of the company’s AI initiatives. 🤭 In today’s article, aside from the best dad jokes […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nothing Phone 3a Pro offers exceptional value at its $459 sale price. An improved design, camera stack, and charging speed round out this year’s upgrades. The lack of wireless charging and IP rating is easy to shoulder, but not the lack of retail presence. –> There’s no greater reality check […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point retail for $25 and $35, 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 Chipolo’s popular Card Point Bluetooth Tracker–> is currently on sale at […] More