Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Lithium button cells can cause severe injury or death if swallowed. Many makers coat their batteries in a bitter substance to discourage ingestion. Energizer has now added a marker dye to make it easier to spot ingestion. Lithium button cell (sometimes called… Continue reading So many button batteries I’ve tested have hidden dangers – but this brand gets it right
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20+ useful Roku shortcuts and menus that every user should know about (and how to access them)
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Hidden Roku menus help you fix issues and tweak your setup fast. You can organize apps, watchlists, and remotes way better than you think. Your Roku has tons of shortcuts that make streaming quicker and easier. I’ve… Continue reading 20+ useful Roku shortcuts and menus that every user should know about (and how to access them)
The 5 most innovative tech products that surprised us this year (including a first for robot vacs)
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Welcome to ZDNET’s “Breakthrough” Awards for 2025, our latest tradition that celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking technologies to cross our editors’ desks this year. Over the past 12 months, we’ve spent countless hours challenging the utility of foldable phones that dominated the mobile conversation, lived entire… Continue reading The 5 most innovative tech products that surprised us this year (including a first for robot vacs)
OpenAI user data was breached, but changing your password won’t help – here’s why
NurPhoto/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET key takeaways Some OpenAI customer data was exfiltrated in a supply chain attack. The attack only affected visitors to OpenAI’s API documentation. The damage was minimal yet noteworthy. In case you missed it, which would have been easy to do given the… Continue reading OpenAI user data was breached, but changing your password won’t help – here’s why
You can send live video to 911 from your Android phone in seconds now – here’s how
Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Android users can now share live video with 911 operators. The telecommunicator initiates the request. The feature is available on devices with Android 8 or higher. Calling 911 can be stressful, and effectively communicating details… Continue reading You can send live video to 911 from your Android phone in seconds now – here’s how
The best GPS trackers for kids in 2025 (recommended by parents)
If your kid isn’t yet ready for a smartphone but you want a way to see their location, you might consider a GPS tracker. After speaking to experts and parents, we’ve selected the best GPS trackers and devices to monitor your child’s location. Our top pick goes to the Apple Air Tag, currently on sale for… Continue reading The best GPS trackers for kids in 2025 (recommended by parents)
Our readers’ top 10 most-purchased gadgets shocked our editor (particularly No. 7)
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. One of the great things about this job is that I get to write about all sorts of gadgets. Many times, the stuff that catches my eye isn’t the hot-ticket item like a new iPhone, but the smaller, stranger, more obscure stuff. These are things you might… Continue reading Our readers’ top 10 most-purchased gadgets shocked our editor (particularly No. 7)
I never trust my iPhone’s water resistance – here’s how I protect it when traveling
Sea to Summit View Dry Bag ZDNET’s key takeaways The best dry bag for your electronics and precious stuff The clear TPU window on the front and white lining lets you see what’s inside Can be made into a floating pouch. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I’m sure that if Confucius were… Continue reading I never trust my iPhone’s water resistance – here’s how I protect it when traveling
This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks – but here’s its real best feature
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus ZDNET’s key takeaways The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus expands up to 24,000 Wh, powering a home for two weeks. Built-in wheels and handle make the Explorer 2000 Plus easy to move. The Explorer 2000 Plus delivers 3,000W power, fast charging, and rugged durability. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.… Continue reading This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks – but here’s its real best feature
Claude Code made an astonishing $1B in 6 months – and my own AI-coded iPhone app shows why
David Gewirtz / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Claude Code hit $1 billion fast by transforming real developer workflows. Agentic coding built my complex iPhone app in just 11 days. Early command-line access gave Claude Code a huge adoption edge. Anthropic’s Claude… Continue reading Claude Code made an astonishing $1B in 6 months – and my own AI-coded iPhone app shows why