Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The dawn of smartphones placed extremely powerful cameras in users’ pockets, making it easy for us to take photos of everything all the time. The result? Our smartphone photo albums can contain tens of thousands of images, and finding the photo you want is nearly impossible. Google’s new AI feature offers… Continue reading This subtle (but useful) AI feature was my favorite Google I/O 2024 announcement
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This robot mower looks like a racecar, but it mows a gorgeous lawn
Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mammotion Luba 2 3000H is available for $2,499. Built to handle uneven terrain, the Luba 2 is an all-wheel-drive (AWD) robot mower with a GPS-powered perimeter that is surprisingly easy to set up. Despite its mostly-consistent performance, the Luba 2 veered off the map several times during testing. Also,… Continue reading This robot mower looks like a racecar, but it mows a gorgeous lawn
Want to get better sleep? Here’s everything you need
If there’s one thing I prioritize over everything else in my life, it’s sleep. That’s because if I don’t get seven to eight hours of sound sleep each night, I’m a nightmare to be around. And that’s also in line with science: in the long term, sleep deprivation can cause heart disease, kidney disease, high… Continue reading Want to get better sleep? Here’s everything you need
Worried about dementia? Here’s why I’m ditching GPS for a road atlas
Gregory_DUBUS/Getty Images One of my kids is playing a regional rival in soccer and the venue is in unfamiliar territory. Getting there on time on a weekday is challenging enough thanks to endless domestic chores. However, my recent ritual — borne of a discovery that using navigational apps has been linked to higher rates of… Continue reading Worried about dementia? Here’s why I’m ditching GPS for a road atlas
I fly 10 times a year. These 5 tech gadgets are lifesavers
As a tech journalist, I often travel across the country — and sometimes out of it — to attend product launch events, trade shows, and other briefings for news that readers care about. It certainly helps to be based in New York City, where most of the gadgetry madness tends to occur, but when I… Continue reading I fly 10 times a year. These 5 tech gadgets are lifesavers
The best MacBook accessories of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
The datAshur Pro+C is a flash drive that features a built-in numerical keypad, enabling the data stored on the drive to be secured with hardware-based AES–XTS 256-bit full disk encryption. While the technical specifics of this feature might sound complex, the practical use is straightforward: As long as you keep your eight to 15-digit PIN… Continue reading The best MacBook accessories of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
When is Google I/O 2024 and what to expect: Android 15, Gemini AI, WearOS, more
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google has had an eventful year already, rebranding its AI chatbot from Bard to Gemini and releasing several new AI models. At this year’s Google I/O, expect the company to make even more announcements regarding AI, its various apps and services, and potentially some new hardware for 2024. When is Google I/O? Google’s annual… Continue reading When is Google I/O 2024 and what to expect: Android 15, Gemini AI, WearOS, more
DJI’s Power 1000 is one of the most unique battery stations I’ve tested, and it’s $300 off right now
The DJI Power 1000 power station in action. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Power 1000 power station is available on Amazon for $699 with a $300 off coupon. It’s a powerful, premium quality power station that’s built to satisfy the needs of professional drone pilots. Unfortunately, there’s no storage compartment for the SDC… Continue reading DJI’s Power 1000 is one of the most unique battery stations I’ve tested, and it’s $300 off right now
Apple keeps insisting your iPhone doesn’t need a case. Is anyone listening?
Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/ZDNET It’s rarely effective when someone tells you to ‘relax.’ It suggests you can just turn on your relax-o-meter and chill. Yet Apple has been doing this for quite some time and I’m not sure how well it’s working. Also: The best iPhone 15 cases you can buy right now You see,… Continue reading Apple keeps insisting your iPhone doesn’t need a case. Is anyone listening?
I tested a portable fog machine and it’s way more fun (and useful!) than I expected
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Lensgo Smoke B portable fog machine is currently $20 off on Amazon, bringing the price down to $148. Portable, easy to use, reliable, and generates a lot of fog. Fog fluid tank can leak in storage. What’s better than a fog machine? A portable fog machine! Photographers and videographers constantly… Continue reading I tested a portable fog machine and it’s way more fun (and useful!) than I expected