Baseus EnerCore CR11 power bank ZDNET’s key takeaways Baseus’ EnerCore CR11 is a powerful 67W power bank that’s about as compact as you can get for $63 on Amazon. Its built-in retractable cable means you don’t have to worry about bringing cords along, and powerful enough to top up a laptop. It might be overkill… Continue reading Do you even need USB-C charging cables if this portable battery exists? My verdict after testing
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The best electric screwdrivers of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Summer is over, and the chillier air of autumn has some of us looking over at the pile of things that need out DIY expertise. It’s time to break out the tools! Electric screwdrivers have been a total game-changer for me. They offer enhanced control and precision, significantly reducing the risk of damaging fasteners or… Continue reading The best electric screwdrivers of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
T-Mobile’s Starlink satellite service just got a huge app upgrade – adding WhatsApp, Maps, and more
Anton Petrus / Moment / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways T-Mobile’s Starlink satellite service now offers app connectivity. Apps include WhatsApp, X, Google Maps, AccuWeather, and more. The service is included on some plans, costs $10 a month on others. T-Mobile’s Starlink-powered satellite service is… Continue reading T-Mobile’s Starlink satellite service just got a huge app upgrade – adding WhatsApp, Maps, and more
I wore Apple’s $60 iPhone crossbody strap for a week – here’s my buying advice now
Adam Doud/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. When Apple sent over review samples of its latest iPhone lineup, it also included some accessories in the box. Among these was its new crossbody strap, which basically turns your iPhone into a fashion accessory — you know, even more than it already is. I… Continue reading I wore Apple’s $60 iPhone crossbody strap for a week – here’s my buying advice now
Photoshop’s new AI tool made my composite images look real in one click – and now I’m hooked
David Gewirtz / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Photoshop beta introduces powerful AI Harmonize feature. Composites look natural, though flaws still exist on close inspection. Feature feels both a time saver and a time thief. Adobe is promoting their new Photoshop Harmonize… Continue reading Photoshop’s new AI tool made my composite images look real in one click – and now I’m hooked
The 15+ best tech stocking stuffers perfect for holiday gifting (all under $75)
Show more (16 items) The holiday season is still several weeks out, but with fall sales and early holiday offers trickling in (October Prime Day starts Oct. 7), now is the time to start your shopping. But with tons of tech gadgets on the market, it can be hard to sort through all the giftable… Continue reading The 15+ best tech stocking stuffers perfect for holiday gifting (all under $75)
Amazon Prime Day is October 7-8: Everything you need to know about October Prime Day
It’s fall and early holiday savings are on the horizon. Amazon’s October Prime Day event (formally called Prime Big Deal Days) is one of the first early holiday savings events, and it’s coming sooner than later. The retailer confirmed in September that the sale will return this year on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and Wednesday, Oct. 8.… Continue reading Amazon Prime Day is October 7-8: Everything you need to know about October Prime Day
I teamed up two AI tools to solve a major bug – but they couldn’t do it without me
monsitj/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Codex struggles with big-picture debugging in complex codebases. Deep Research excels at diagnosis when code context is large. Human testing and oversight still remain critical with AI coding. “Huh?!?” Sometimes, when I’m coding and something doesn’t behave quite right, and I’m… Continue reading I teamed up two AI tools to solve a major bug – but they couldn’t do it without me
Do you still need USB-C charging cables if this portable battery exists? I tested it to find out
Baseus EnerCore CR11 power bank ZDNET’s key takeaways Baseus’ EnerCore CR11 is a powerful 67W power bank that’s about as compact as you can get for $63 on Amazon. Its built-in retractable cable means you don’t have to worry about bringing cords along, and powerful enough to top up a laptop. It might be overkill… Continue reading Do you still need USB-C charging cables if this portable battery exists? I tested it to find out
This new Snapdragon chipset supports 220 tokens per second – here’s why that’s a big deal
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It features the Qualcomm Oryon CPU and next-gen Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The results include the fastest on-device AI processing. In the AI-first world we live in, helpful AI features matter more and more to… Continue reading This new Snapdragon chipset supports 220 tokens per second – here’s why that’s a big deal