I brought Samsung’s rugged Galaxy tablet on a hiking trip, and it weathered everything

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is available starting at $659 for the 128GB version, with 5G models starting at $769. It’s an exceptionally rugged tablet with removable dual batteries and software updates for eight years. RAM is a bit limited at 6GB, and the included S… Continue reading I brought Samsung’s rugged Galaxy tablet on a hiking trip, and it weathered everything

I’ve tested several Android tablets for work travel – why I recommend this Samsung the most

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is available starting at $659 for the 128GB version, with 5G models starting at $769. It’s an exceptionally rugged tablet with removable dual batteries and software updates for eight years. RAM is a bit limited at 6GB, and the included S… Continue reading I’ve tested several Android tablets for work travel – why I recommend this Samsung the most

These $15 accessories turned my AirPods into the most versatile earbuds I’ve worn

Jada Jones/ZDNET Your AirPods can be your best friend, small enough to stay in your pocket or bag until you need them. But if you like to work out with your AirPods, pushing your slippery earbuds back into your ear can become a particularly intense workout. I’ve found three products to help with this problem… Continue reading These $15 accessories turned my AirPods into the most versatile earbuds I’ve worn

Why GPT-5’s rocky rollout is the reality check we needed on superintelligence hype

Dilara Irem Sancar/Anadolu via Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways The botched rollout of GPT-5 doesn’t suggest superintelligence. GPT-5 represents incremental technical progress. Scholars are debunking AI hype with detailed analyses. Nearly a year ago, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared artificial “superintelligence” was “just around the corner.”  Also: Sam Altman says the Singularity is imminent – here’s… Continue reading Why GPT-5’s rocky rollout is the reality check we needed on superintelligence hype

Your iPhone has a secret in-car feature that’s seriously underutilized – here’s how to access it

Lance Whitney/ZDNET I’ve always had a mixed experience with motion sickness. I don’t suffer from it on a plane or ship, thankfully. But put me in the back seat of a car, and I often get hit by a bad case of it, especially if the ride is twisty and turny. Triggered by mixed signals… Continue reading Your iPhone has a secret in-car feature that’s seriously underutilized – here’s how to access it

Before you quit Netflix, use these secret codes to unlock its full library of shows

Adam Breeden/ZDNET Netflix wasn’t the first streaming platform, but it was the first to make video-on-demand mainstream. Fourteen years ago, as it phased out its mailing service, it took a massive bite out of the global market. Also: This 30-second fix made my Roku TV run like new again (and why it works) Remember that?… Continue reading Before you quit Netflix, use these secret codes to unlock its full library of shows

My AirPods were constantly slipping out of my ears – until I found these $15 accessories

Jada Jones/ZDNET Your AirPods can be your best friend, small enough to stay in your pocket or bag until you need them. But if you like to work out with your AirPods, pushing your slippery earbuds back into your ear can become a particularly intense workout. I’ve found three products to help with this problem… Continue reading My AirPods were constantly slipping out of my ears – until I found these $15 accessories

I’ve tested the Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and other sleep trackers – 5 tips to get the best results

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET There are thousands of songs about staying up all night to have fun, yet fewer about how nice it is to go to bed early. After a long day of work, nerve-inducing headlines, and strenuous exercise, all I want is sleep.  That’s when the lyrics of Hall and Oates’ song,… Continue reading I’ve tested the Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and other sleep trackers – 5 tips to get the best results

I jump-started a bus from the 1930s with this power bank – here’s the verdict

Gooloo GT6000 Jump Starter ZDNET’s key takeaways The GT6000 is on sale on Amazon for $140. It’s one of the biggest power banks you can buy at 99.9Wh, with USB-C and USB-A, DC output, and jump starter capability. It’s overkill if you’re looking for a portable charger for your phone. I test a lot of… Continue reading I jump-started a bus from the 1930s with this power bank – here’s the verdict

I tested this power bank by jump starting a bus from the 1930s – here’s what happened

Gooloo GT6000 Jump Starter ZDNET’s key takeaways The GT6000 is on sale on Amazon for $140. It’s one of the biggest power banks you can buy at 99.9Wh, with USB-C and USB-A, DC output, and jump starter capability. It’s overkill if you’re looking for a portable charger for your phone I test a lot of… Continue reading I tested this power bank by jump starting a bus from the 1930s – here’s what happened