I replaced my dad’s aging Lenovo desktop with this Dell model – and don’t regret it

I replaced my dad’s aging Lenovo desktop with this Dell model – and don’t regret it

pros and cons Pros Easy to set up Reliable performance Strong speakers Cons 1080p display Limited hardware Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. A few weeks before writing this review, my dad asked me for a recommendation on a new computer. He’s been using an aging Lenovo all-in-one (AiO) still running Windows 10,…

Netflix delays Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ movie for big theatrical push in 2027

Netflix delays Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ movie for big theatrical push in 2027

Audiences will have to wait a few months longer to see “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,” with the release date pushed back from Thanksgiving to February 12, 2027. In addition to relaunching “Narnia” on big screens and serving as writer-director Greta Gerwig’s first film since “Barbie,” “The Magician’s Nephew” also looks like the next step in…

The best AI dictation apps, tested and ranked

The best AI dictation apps, tested and ranked

AI dictation apps have come a long way in a short time. For years they were slow and inaccurate — unless you spoke with a particular accent and enunciated clearly. Advances in large language models (LLMs) and speech-to-text models have changed that, producing systems that can decipher speech more accurately while retaining enough context to…

I used Photoshop’s new AI tool to rotate objects in 3D, and it’s pure magic

I used Photoshop’s new AI tool to rotate objects in 3D, and it’s pure magic

David Gewirtz / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Photoshop can generate details that the camera never captured. Rotate Object pairs impressively well with Harmonize. Great results still require Photoshop skill, judgment, and cleanup. Adobe is on a roll with AI-enabled Photoshop features. Last fall,…

How I scan documents with my Android phone and turn them into PDFs for free – it’s easy

How I scan documents with my Android phone and turn them into PDFs for free – it’s easy

Jack WallenZDNET ZDNET key takeaways You don’t have to install third-party apps to create PDFs. The process is built in and free to use. Use caution when creating PDFs of sensitive information. At some point, you’re going to need to create and send a PDF document from your Android phone. To make that happen, I’m…

After using the $1,900 Motorola Razr Fold again, I’m doubling down on my buying advice

After using the $1,900 Motorola Razr Fold again, I’m doubling down on my buying advice

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Just months ago, at MWC, Motorola let journalists like me go hands-on with the upcoming Razr Fold — and again at the Razr launch event in Los Angeles this week. Only this time, the company revealed everything to me, and it’s put everything into perspective….

Mini LED vs. OLED: I’ve tested dozens of TV with both display types, and this one’s better

Mini LED vs. OLED: I’ve tested dozens of TV with both display types, and this one’s better

Adam Breeden/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. TV technology seems to change every year, and if you’re shopping for a new set, you might not even know where to start. Choosing the perfect TV for your needs can feel overwhelming, but it’s not too tough once you break things down.  Right now,…

Best Buy just slashed up to $2,000 off our favorite TCL Mini LED TV – no strings attached

Best Buy just slashed up to $2,000 off our favorite TCL Mini LED TV – no strings attached

Adam Breeden/ZDNET The TCL QM8 is a top contender for one of the best TVs we’ve tested at the ZDNET lab, offering premium-quality picture and sound along with a host of smart features at a fraction of the cost of an OLED screen. And right now at Best Buy, you can save up to $2,000…

I’ve tested robot mowers for years – here’s my expert advice for every yard type

I’ve tested robot mowers for years – here’s my expert advice for every yard type

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Your yard matters more than the robot mower’s brand. Navigation type can make or break a robot mower. Match the mower to your terrain, budget, and obstacles. A robot lawn mower is quite an expensive purchase, and one that shouldn’t…