I upgraded my Bluetooth speakers instead of replacing them – 5 creative ways

I upgraded my Bluetooth speakers instead of replacing them – 5 creative ways

Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If you have Bluetooth speakers, you may think their use cases end with wireless pairing to one source device. The truth is, you can squeeze additional utility from your speakers around your house and in your home entertainment system, as long as you’re willing to…

This tiny, magnetic e-reader could stop you from doomscrolling

This tiny, magnetic e-reader could stop you from doomscrolling

It was love at first sight. It felt like scouring the mall, dipping in and out of sprawling department stores in search of a specific, elusive item, only to finally find what you’re looking for. Only, I didn’t even know I was searching for something like the Xteink X3, because I never dared dream of…

A common charging habit was quietly killing my iPhone’s battery – here’s the fix

A common charging habit was quietly killing my iPhone’s battery – here’s the fix

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Excessive temperature is a key factor in premature battery wear. Car charging is the perfect storm when it comes to overheating. You can still charge in the car, but you have to take some precautions. I’ve been tracking the battery…

I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges – and it’s a big relief

I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges – and it’s a big relief

Jack Wallen / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways If you have limited mobile data, pay attention. This feature could save you money. You control whether apps can use data in the background. For some people, the idea of saving and controlling data usage on a phone…

Moving from AI pilots to business-wide value requires a superhighway – how to ramp up

Moving from AI pilots to business-wide value requires a superhighway – how to ramp up

Juan Maria Coy Vergara/ Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Companies must demonstrate sustained early wins from AI investments to build momentum.  Companies must invest in quality, governed data, and shared workflows.  The key to successful agentic transformation is shifting from siloed AI to…

Best AirPods of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Best AirPods of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Why we like them: The AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s most advanced headphones, offering hearing health features, in-ear heart rate monitoring, effective active and adaptive noise-cancelation, and Apple’s superb transparency mode. The AirPods Pro 3’s new earbud and ear tip design should help most people achieve a better seal, resulting in improved sound immersion and…

AI-generated actors and scripts are now ineligible for Oscars

AI-generated actors and scripts are now ineligible for Oscars

The organization behind the Academy Awards released new Oscar rules on Friday, including several that address the use of generative artificial intelligence. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said that only performances “credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their consent” will be eligible for Academy Awards. Similarly,…

Farewell, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down

Farewell, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down

Ask.com, the search engine and question-and-answer service formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down. Ask Jeeves first launched in 1996 and, with its focus on answering conversational questions posed in natural language, was arguably a precursor to today’s AI-powered chatbots. For most of its 30-year history, however, it’s been overshadowed by other search products,…

My home Wi-Fi was full of dead zones – here are 6 solutions that actually worked

My home Wi-Fi was full of dead zones – here are 6 solutions that actually worked

One of the best ways to permanently fix a spotty Wi-Fi network is to upgrade to a mesh network. A mesh network is the best solution if your network problem is consistent throughout most of your home, not just a single room. A mesh network is the best option for a medium- to large-sized home…