Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones — in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in assistant powered by artificial intelligence (AI), whether it’s Siri in iPhones or Google Assistant (now Gemini) in Android phones. Inside our… Continue reading 14+ powerful Alexa commands every user should know at home (no subscriptions required)
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Thousands of readers bought these 10 most popular robot vacuums and mowers in 2025
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a smart home reviewer, I’m particularly fond of robot vacuums. I enjoy unboxing, setting up, and testing them, and I love seeing new technologies emerge each year. Even if robot vacuums look similar, each one is actually quite different, which means I’m constantly learning new… Continue reading Thousands of readers bought these 10 most popular robot vacuums and mowers in 2025
I changed 5 settings on my TV to quickly improve the picture quality (Samsung and LG models included)
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Whether you’re considering buying a new TV or your old flat panel seems to be doing fine, there are still ways to optimize your viewing experience, and it all begins with your television’s settings. Let’s explore some of the key factors determining how your TV… Continue reading I changed 5 settings on my TV to quickly improve the picture quality (Samsung and LG models included)
Amazon wants to demolish your tech debt like it did this AWS server – here’s the plan
Eugene Mymrin/Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon unveils agentic AI to tackle massive legacy tech debt. Transform modernizes Windows stacks and slashes costly licensing. New AI agents migrate code at speeds humans can’t match. Well… that happened. PR folks the world over can take… Continue reading Amazon wants to demolish your tech debt like it did this AWS server – here’s the plan
Best Black Friday smart glasses deals 2025: I found the biggest sales like Meta Ray-Bans for 20% off
Just like that, Black Friday is here, and holiday deals are in full swing. This year, the sales include an emerging product category: AI-powered smart glasses. Also: The absolute best Black Friday deals we’ve found Smart glasses are a great vehicle for AI assistance, as they can provide AI models with the audio you are… Continue reading Best Black Friday smart glasses deals 2025: I found the biggest sales like Meta Ray-Bans for 20% off
5 gadgets I never travel without (and why they make such a big difference)
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a tech journalist, I often travel across the US — 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 gadgetry madness tends… Continue reading 5 gadgets I never travel without (and why they make such a big difference)
I never use public chargers without this $15 USB-C cable – here’s why it’s so critical
Plugable USB-C to USB-C Data Blocker Cable ZDNET’s key takeaways Provides complete data blocking, offering full security from juice jacking Supports up to 240W charging Perfect for the traveler who needs to use public charging ports. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. We’re so used to using USB-C for charging that… Continue reading I never use public chargers without this $15 USB-C cable – here’s why it’s so critical
Got an EV? Some can power your whole house in a outage – here’s how
Artur Debat/Moment via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Half of EV owners already use bidirectional power regularly. Three of four future EV owners are open to investing in a V2H setup. Most V2H car owners bought their EVs with backup power in mind. Imagine you’re halfway through making… Continue reading Got an EV? Some can power your whole house in a outage – here’s how
Best early Black Friday Apple deals 2025: 45+ sales out now
We are only a few days away from Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the major shopping event that signals the start of the holiday season. However, this doesn’t mean great deals on Apple devices aren’t already available, especially with the arrival of M5-powered iPads and MacBooks, which have led to deep discounts on older models. We’ve spotted a range… Continue reading Best early Black Friday Apple deals 2025: 45+ sales out now
Worried about losing your wallet or purse? I have just the accessory you need – and it’s 30% off
Pebblebee Card 5 ZDNET’s key takeaways Thinner than similar tracker tags by some 30% 18-month battery life, rechargeable using a Qi charging pad Tough, durable, and dust- and water-resistant. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. My Camino Frances hike — well, the last 70 or so miles — starts in a few days… Continue reading Worried about losing your wallet or purse? I have just the accessory you need – and it’s 30% off