The Razer Edge handheld. Razer ZDNET Recommends Razer’s annual RazerCon event is a launch showcase for the latest products coming to the company’s gaming and streaming customers. This year’s event included the debut of its highly touted 5G gaming handheld, which it’s releasing in close collaboration with Verizon. It also showed off a slew of… Continue reading Verizon, Razer unveil ‘world’s first 5G gaming device’
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The 4 best VPN services for Android in 2022
Android OS doesn’t just run on Android phones and tablets. It also functions inside newer Chromebooks, and now also — improbably, but in a fully-supported way — Windows 11 devices, and even Intel-based Windows 11 computers. ZDNET Recommends Because Android functions on a variety of devices, Android VPN implementations are particularly interesting. If you want… Continue reading The 4 best VPN services for Android in 2022
These $149 earbuds solved my biggest problem with Apple’s AirPods
Pros Earbuds are comfortable to wear Allows for seamless multi-device switching and connectivity Excellent microphone quality for the price Cons Heavily reliant on the app for listening and health insights Custom HearID is not the most reliable Stress insights can seem directionless With easy connectivity, a comfortable design, and heart rate tracking, the Liberty 4… Continue reading These $149 earbuds solved my biggest problem with Apple’s AirPods
How technology teams keep America’s largest bank on a digital course
Shutterstock A recent KMPG survey of 1,000 technology executives finds a growing emphasis on customer experience in their planning. Close to 46% of respondents indicate CX as the primary goal for investing in enterprise technology. This means a growing emphasis on direct involvement with CX for technology teams. Special Feature This growing role of tech… Continue reading How technology teams keep America’s largest bank on a digital course
Panasonic Toughbook G2 review: Rugged, compact and configurable
Pros Fully rugged design Multiple modules and accessories available Mobile broadband (4G or 5G) options All-day battery life Cons Expensive, especially as modules and accessories are added 10.1-inch screen can be hard to work with Rugged computing specialist Panasonic’s successor to the venerable 10.1-inch Toughbook G1 (tablet) and Toughbook 20 (2-in-1) is the Toughbook G2,… Continue reading Panasonic Toughbook G2 review: Rugged, compact and configurable
What is the metaverse, and who will build it?
Image: XH4D / Getty Images The virtual world is increasingly encroaching on the real one, via fully immersive virtual reality (VR) headsets for gaming and a growing number of business use cases, augmented reality (AR) devices that overlay digital information on the real world, and mixed reality (MR) environments, where you can interact with digital… Continue reading What is the metaverse, and who will build it?
What is torrenting and how does it work?
Overearth/Getty Images Torrenting is a term used for distributing and downloading files using the BitTorrent protocol. Because of how that protocol works, torrenting is particularly well-suited to the distribution of very large files. Once you understand how it works, you’ll understand why it’s so incredibly powerful… and so incredibly controversial. How big are files? ZDNET… Continue reading What is torrenting and how does it work?
Delta and American Airlines are making big changes (but not for everyone)
More comfort for more money. (A screenshot from a Delta video.) Delta/Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk more Technically Incorrect Let’s get excited. Yes, the last couple of years have been dismal for air travel, but we’re emerging on the other side. Now, there’ll be joys. There’ll be real customer service. There might even be free food.… Continue reading Delta and American Airlines are making big changes (but not for everyone)
Google Pixel Watch vs. Apple Watch Series 8: Which should you buy?
Image: Google, Apple Google today is finally tossing its hat in the smartwatch ring with the Google Pixel Watch. After launching Wear OS in 2014, consumers have been anxiously waiting for an official smartwatch made by Google — from the hardware to the software. After much speculation and short previews, the watch is before us… Continue reading Google Pixel Watch vs. Apple Watch Series 8: Which should you buy?
How to upgrade your iPhone in-car charging experience
Quad Lock MAG wireless charging head and case Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET The other day I showed how the first things I do when I get a new daily driver iPhone is stick a screen protector on it and pop it in a case. It’s a great way to keep a new iPhone looking like new. But… Continue reading How to upgrade your iPhone in-car charging experience