Charlie Osborne/ZDNET Android Automotive OS (AAOS), a special version of Android for cars, is receiving an update that introduces several new features. Version 24Q3 affects many different aspects of the system, but we’ll cover the most impactful areas. Also: The best Android phones you can buy New options are being added to a vehicle’s sound system… Continue reading Android Automotive receives new QOL update, including support for Bluetooth headphones
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The best satellite phones of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
Satellite phones are an absolute game-changer for those venturing into remote areas that lay beyond the reach of traditional mobile networks. Unlike standard smartphones that rely on cellular networks made up of physical towers, satellite phones communicate directly with satellites orbiting about 500 miles above Earth, ensuring you stay connected even in the most isolated… Continue reading The best satellite phones of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
Amazon joins C2PA steering committee to identify AI-generated content
MirageC/Getty Images As deepfakes and synthetic media become more common thanks to generative artificial intelligence (gen AI), several organizations are trying to perfect digital watermarking to determine a piece of content’s origins. None have really succeeded yet, but one such group, the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) is beefing up its ranks. On Friday, C2PA announced… Continue reading Amazon joins C2PA steering committee to identify AI-generated content
I maxed out my iPhone 16 Pro Max preorder. Here’s how much it cost me
Kerry Wan/ZDNET iPhone 16 preorders opened up at 5 am this morning, and by the time I had enough coffee to remember my name, the planned September 20 delivery date had already been exhausted. Screenshot by David Gewirtz/ZDNET By the time I was awake enough to curse whoever invented Friday mornings, availability had already skipped… Continue reading I maxed out my iPhone 16 Pro Max preorder. Here’s how much it cost me
iPhone 16 Pro offers dramatically faster wireless charging – but there’s a catch
The new iPhone 16 can now charge wirelessly up to 40% faster than its predecessor. Jason Hiner/ZDNET Finally, you can get pretty much the same charging speeds whether you’re using a cable to charge your iPhone 16 or a wireless charger — as long as you’re using the right one. Also: iPhone 16 Pro hands-on: My… Continue reading iPhone 16 Pro offers dramatically faster wireless charging – but there’s a catch
I tested Samsung’s new Copilot+ PC, and it’s one of the best Windows laptop deals right now
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET What’s the deal? Save $450 on a Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge or earn up to $500 off with an eligible device trade-in (promo price starting from $950) as part of the Discover Samsung Fall Sale. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge comes with a 16-inch display and 1TB of storage… Continue reading I tested Samsung’s new Copilot+ PC, and it’s one of the best Windows laptop deals right now
This new privacy-first smart home hub only listens when you’re touching it
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET IFA was packed with new smart home technology this year, with some interesting ideas coming from Aqara, the company responsible for many sleek products, such as Smart Lock U200. Along with its extensive rollout of cameras, sensors, locks, and home security devices, the company also revealed a tiny little device that addresses a… Continue reading This new privacy-first smart home hub only listens when you’re touching it
Forget Alexa, this smart home hub only listens to you when you’re touching it
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET IFA was packed with new smart home technology this year, with some interesting ideas coming from Aqara, the company responsible for many sleek products, such as Smart Lock U200. Along with its extensive rollout of cameras, sensors, locks, and home security devices, the company also revealed a tiny little device that addresses a… Continue reading Forget Alexa, this smart home hub only listens to you when you’re touching it
Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank (and try this alternative instead)
Solar-powered power banks are common, but are they any good? In a word, no. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Solar-powered power banks seem like a fantastic idea — attach some solar panels to a power bank, and you have a free power source whenever the sun is shining. However, the reality is different from this idyllic vision of… Continue reading Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank (and try this alternative instead)
Why OpenStack and Kata Containers are both seeing a resurgence of adoption
This city of the future hosts OpenInfra Summit Asia. sjvn/ZDNET Suwon, South Korea: Quite discreetly, the OpenInfra Foundation and the open-source projects it promotes (such as OpenStack, and the Kata Containers, virtual machines (VM) as containers) are changing the world. That became clear to everyone who attended OpenInfra Summit Asia. OpenStack has long been… Continue reading Why OpenStack and Kata Containers are both seeing a resurgence of adoption