ZDNET’s key takeaways TCL’s 98-inch Class S5 Series TV is one of the most accessibly-priced TVs of its size. Watching movies and TV shows on such a big display is as close to a theatre-like experience as one can get at home. With such a large TV, setting it up can be a struggle, especially… Continue reading I turned this 98-inch TV into an immersive at-home theater system (and it’s $1,500 off)
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Is ChatGPT Plus really worth $20 when the free version offers so many premium features?
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET When ChatGPT first launched two years ago, the AI chatbot was met with such high demand that OpenAI introduced a premium plan called ChatGPT Plus. This plan guaranteed access to the chatbot even during blackout periods. The perks also included access to OpenAI’s most advanced models, which at the time… Continue reading Is ChatGPT Plus really worth $20 when the free version offers so many premium features?
AI agents will be ambient, but not autonomous – what that means for us
Harrison Chase, LangChain CEO and co-founder, takes the stage at Cisco Live! to discuss ambient agents. Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Until recently, AI solutions that can execute tasks on your behalf seemed futuristic. Now the era of AI agents is here, with nearly every company offering its own solution. On the horizon, though, is a more advanced… Continue reading AI agents will be ambient, but not autonomous – what that means for us
You can win a free Samsung tablet when you buy these new smart monitors for $100 off
Samsung/ZDNET Samsung has announced its latest lineup of AI-assisted smart monitors with 4K resolution, active voice amplifier technology for cleaner audio, and a new QD-OLED option for high-end workstations. Right now, when you reserve a new AI smart monitor at Samsung, you’ll get an exclusive $100 discount as well as the chance to win a… Continue reading You can win a free Samsung tablet when you buy these new smart monitors for $100 off
Your CarPlay is getting a major overhaul on iOS 26: 3 new features arriving to your dashboard
Apple Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers’ Conference (WWDC) is happening right now, and the tech giant just announced new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades to Apple CarPlay users. Also: Everything announced at Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote: Liquid Glass, MacOS Tahoe, and more In particular, Apple CarPlay gets new features iOS 26, which is expected to be released… Continue reading Your CarPlay is getting a major overhaul on iOS 26: 3 new features arriving to your dashboard
These 3 Apple CarPlay upgrades stole WWDC 2025 for me
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET WWDC 2025 is in full swing, and although there’s plenty of news surrounding Apple’s software design overhaul, live translation services, and other features powered by Apple Intelligence, new CarPlay features caught my eye the most. Also: The best iOS 26 features that will make updating your iPhone worthwhile I plug my iPhone into… Continue reading These 3 Apple CarPlay upgrades stole WWDC 2025 for me
CarPlay’s iOS 26 makeover is almost here: 3 new features coming to your dashboard
Igor Alecsander/Getty Images Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers’ Conference (WWDC) takes place today, and I’m expecting to hear about new features in the company’s operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS, as well as potential upgrades to systems like TVOS and Apple CarPlay. Also: Apple’s secret sauce is exactly what AI is missing In particular, Apple… Continue reading CarPlay’s iOS 26 makeover is almost here: 3 new features coming to your dashboard
I tested a robot mower with no boundary wire for a month – here’s my buying advice now
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy E15 Robot Mower for yards up to 0.2 acres is available for $1,800, while the Eufy E18 covers up to 0.3 acres and costs $2,000 This robot mower uses visual recognition, AI algorithms, and 3D sensors to distinguish the boundaries of a lawn and avoid obstacles in real time While… Continue reading I tested a robot mower with no boundary wire for a month – here’s my buying advice now
The best AI for coding in 2025 (including a new winner – and what not to use)
photo_Pawel/Getty Images I’ve been around technology long enough that very little excites me, and even less surprises me. But shortly after OpenAI’s ChatGPT was released, I asked it to write a WordPress plugin for my wife’s e-commerce site. When it did, and the plugin worked, I was indeed surprised. That was the beginning of my deep exploration into… Continue reading The best AI for coding in 2025 (including a new winner – and what not to use)
I replaced my Linux system with this $200 Windows mini PC – and it left me impressed
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Minix Z97 mini PC is available on Amazon for $217. This tiny PC is a powerhouse that’s well-suited for daily use. Running demanding tasks like local AI workloads puts a strain on its resources. Imagine having a PC that fits in your hand and performs well enough to get you through… Continue reading I replaced my Linux system with this $200 Windows mini PC – and it left me impressed