ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nerdytec Couchmaster Cyworx is an ergonomic lap desk for WFH employees or gamers for $150. It features an oversized mouse pad, a ventilation grill for laptop cooling, wrist pads, and more. The setup may be too cumbersome for smaller couches and isn’t ideal for travel. more buying choices I recently flipped… Continue reading I work from home – this lapdesk turned my couch into my office (and I can’t go back)
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Is Apple’s iOS 26 rebranding a gimmick or pure genius? My verdict as an iPhone and Mac user
Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET In an unexpected move, Apple is reportedly planning to rebrand its operating system names. The new operating systems will be identified by years rather than by generation number. This is said to be part of a software overhaul that will extend to all Apple devices, including iPads and Macs. However, the new naming… Continue reading Is Apple’s iOS 26 rebranding a gimmick or pure genius? My verdict as an iPhone and Mac user
Is AI making it harder for new college grads to get hired in tech?
Christopher Furlong/Getty Once upon a time, Silicon Valley’s move-fast-and-break-things culture welcomed college grads with open arms. Tech companies enthusiastically hired younger and less experienced talent, driven by an enthusiasm for fresh ideas and a financial climate that pointed to sunny days ahead. All of that suddenly and dramatically changed with the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the… Continue reading Is AI making it harder for new college grads to get hired in tech?
I tested a smart cooler and can never go back to toting ice (especially for $250 off)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is available for $1,100 but currently $200 off. This cooler works as a portable mini-fridge, with dual-zone cooling and the capacity to freeze or refrigerate. The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is bulky and heavy, and it only comes with one battery so you have to purchase the… Continue reading I tested a smart cooler and can never go back to toting ice (especially for $250 off)
I tested a smart cooler and can never go back to toting ice (especially for $100 off)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is available for $1,100 but currently $200 off. This cooler works as a portable mini-fridge, with dual-zone cooling and the capacity to freeze or refrigerate. The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is bulky and heavy, and it only comes with one battery so you have to purchase the… Continue reading I tested a smart cooler and can never go back to toting ice (especially for $100 off)
How I used a $170 thermal camera to check my GCFI breaker – and why this one’s worth it
ZDNET’s key takeaways HSFTools’ HF96V thermal camera is available now for $219, with a $50 off coupon on Amazon. It has a broad temperature range and a high level of accuracy with an eight-hour battery life. It has an IP54 rating for dust and water-resistance, but it’s not waterproof. Regular readers will know that I… Continue reading How I used a $170 thermal camera to check my GCFI breaker – and why this one’s worth it
The 10 DIY gadgets every home should have (and why they make such a big difference)
Show more (6 items) I’m definitely a hoarder, I mean, collector, of tools. Just this morning I was performing surgery on my 3D printer to allow it to print in four colors, and I had to think about which set — out of my 12 sets — of screwdrivers I was going to use. What… Continue reading The 10 DIY gadgets every home should have (and why they make such a big difference)
I found the best midrange open earbuds for runners and they’re on sale for 25% off
ZDNET’s key takeaways For $100, the Soundcore C40i are solid open earbuds with a mid-range price tag. The button controls make it simple to command music — far better than any touch control I’ve used on higher-end earbuds. The earbuds are chunky and, after extended wear can make your ears ring. more buying choices Starting… Continue reading I found the best midrange open earbuds for runners and they’re on sale for 25% off
Your Android Auto just got 5 useful upgrades for free – and Google isn’t done
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Gemini is hitting the road. According to Google, there are over 250 million cars that support Android Auto today, and more than 50 car models with Google built directly into the infotainment system. Those vehicles are about to get a lot smarter, as Gemini is coming to Android Auto. Also:… Continue reading Your Android Auto just got 5 useful upgrades for free – and Google isn’t done
Your Android devices are getting several upgrades for free – including a big one for Auto
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Ahead of this Tuesday’s Google I/O developer conference, where AI is expected to be the star of the show, Google unveiled a massive Gemini update on its Android Show event, further expanding the AI assistant’s availability across the Google ecosystem of devices. Here’s a rundown of the most notable features coming to various products,… Continue reading Your Android devices are getting several upgrades for free – including a big one for Auto