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This powerful Android tablet doubles as a car mechanic. Here’s how it works

Topdon Phoenix Lite 2  Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Topdon Phoenix Lite 2 is available from Amazon for $830. It’s a powerful automotive diagnostic platform with lots of high-end features, and the ability to do work that would otherwise require a mechanic. The device is rather expensive, and comes with a significant learning curve. Seeing… Continue reading This powerful Android tablet doubles as a car mechanic. Here’s how it works

CARSULE’s famous Pop-Up Cabin is only $310 this week only

CARSULE’s Pop-Up Cabin is $70 this week only. StackSocial Camping is a great way to disconnect from the grind of everyday life and reconnect with the rejuvenating and refreshing elements of the great outdoors. That being said, those elements can be challenging and sometimes too much for a lot of us domesticated, modern-day folks. It’s… Continue reading CARSULE’s famous Pop-Up Cabin is only $310 this week only

The best laptops for video editing in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Show more (1 item) The right laptop can make a world of difference. This applies to everyone, whether you’re an everyday user or a professional video editor. Powerful laptops can help video editors a lot, because their hardware allows them to handle tough workloads. Not only can they improve the quality of your video, but… Continue reading The best laptops for video editing in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

The best 85-inch TVs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Sony Bravia XR A80L tech specs: Screen size: 83 inches | Panel type: OLED | Refresh rate: 120Hz | Resolution: 4K | HDR: Dolby Vision | Audio: Dolby Atmos, Acoustic Surface Audio+ | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey Google If you’re the type of person who likes picture quality over features, an OLED TV is the… Continue reading The best 85-inch TVs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Singapore to begin passportless immigration clearance with QR code

d3sign/Getty Images Travelers driving through Singapore’s land borders will soon be able to clear immigration with QR codes, without the need to flash their passports.  The QR codes can be generated via the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) mobile app before travelers arrive at the Woodlands or Tuas checkpoints at the border with neighboring Malaysia. … Continue reading Singapore to begin passportless immigration clearance with QR code

Slack adds a GIF picker to let you spice up your work messages. Here’s how

Slack When emojis or words can’t do a reaction to a message justice, GIFs often come to the rescue. Sending a GIF on Slack has remained a finicky process over the years, requiring you to either visit a third-party website and copy and paste the GIF, or to use the “/giphy” extension and shuffle endlessly… Continue reading Slack adds a GIF picker to let you spice up your work messages. Here’s how

New 2024 iPads reportedly still slated to launch late March or April

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Were you surprised that Apple failed to reveal new iPad Pro models alongside the new M3 MacBook Airs last week? We’ve heard since at least January that Apple would refresh both its Mac and iPad Pro lineup in early 2024. Well, that’s still on track, according to Bloomberg correspondent and Apple watcher Mark… Continue reading New 2024 iPads reportedly still slated to launch late March or April

I use this 12-in-1 electric screwdriver all the time, and right now it’s 39% off

HOTO electric screwdriver. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I’m a big fan of having the right tool for the job, and one type of tool that I use a lot is a screwdriver. While it’s hard to beat a decent set of traditional screwdrivers — here is a great set by Klein Tools that will last you a… Continue reading I use this 12-in-1 electric screwdriver all the time, and right now it’s 39% off

Teslas vulnerable to Flipper Zero hack – here’s how to protect yourself

Tesla While unlocking vehicles with smartphone apps rather than physical keys offers significant convenience benefits, it also significantly expands the attack surface. Security researchers have discovered a method that uses a $169 Flipper Zero device to deceive Tesla owners into relinquishing control of their cars to a malicious third party, enabling the vehicle to be… Continue reading Teslas vulnerable to Flipper Zero hack – here’s how to protect yourself