I ran the 20-minute Apple Watch calibration test – and my data got more accurate

I ran the 20-minute Apple Watch calibration test – and my data got more accurate

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways  Your Apple Watch workout data might not be accurate. Calibrating your watch improves accuracy.  Here’s how and why you should calibrate. People wear smartwatches, such as the Apple Watch, to get iPhone-like functions on their wrists and to stay on top of…

Own a Hisense TV? I’d change these expert settings to noticeably improve the picture quality

Own a Hisense TV? I’d change these expert settings to noticeably improve the picture quality

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Whether you’re looking to buy or already own a Hisense TV, you may be wondering how to get the best possible picture quality. The Hisense settings menu offers a surprisingly wide range of options to play with to get the best picture for your space….

To buy this Bay Area home, you’ll need Anthropic equity

To buy this Bay Area home, you’ll need Anthropic equity

Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of South Francisco. Homeowner and investment banker Storm Duncan has created a LinkedIn page for the home, which he said he’d “like to exchange […] for Anthropic equity.” The San Francisco Standard reports that Duncan described this as a “diversification play,”…

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon’s admission | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon’s admission | TechCrunch

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Tesla earnings came and went, and much of it fell into the “we expected this” category. Investors seemed surprised by the…

SpeakOn’s dictation device is a good idea marred by platform limitations

SpeakOn’s dictation device is a good idea marred by platform limitations

I constantly use dictation apps such as Wispr Flow, Willow, or Typeless to reply to messages and emails on both my Mac and my phone. But to do so, I have to use my phone’s mic or AirPods to dictate my messages, and they often don’t pick up what I am saying. That’s why when…

The best inventory management software of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

The best inventory management software of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

If you’re still managing inventory in spreadsheets (or worse, on paper), you already know how quickly things fall apart. One stockout during a busy sales week can cost you thousands. A single miscounted stock keeping unit, or SKU, can snowball into a logistics nightmare that takes days to untangle. The good news is that inventory…

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs. MacBook Neo: These Windows rivals are more similar than expected

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs. MacBook Neo: These Windows rivals are more similar than expected

Framework and Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Laptop 13 Pro is Framework’s latest modular laptop. Some consumers are seeking alternatives to Windows. The 13 Pro and the MacBook Neo differ, but there is overlap. When Framework CEO Nirav Patel announced the company’s new Laptop 13 Pro,…

I’ve earned nearly $700 just by using Rakuten – here’s how I did it

I’ve earned nearly $700 just by using Rakuten – here’s how I did it

Kayla Solino/ZDNET Did you know that you can save even more money on purchases you make online? Cash back programs make it as easy as enabling a browser extension or using an app, and it’s helped me save over $700 since I’ve started.  While it sounds questionable, I’m here to quell your concerns. I’ve been…

How to audit what ChatGPT knows about you – and reclaim your data privacy

How to audit what ChatGPT knows about you – and reclaim your data privacy

Bloomberg / Contributor/ Bloomberg via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If you’re one of the 900 million people who reportedly use ChatGPT every week, the chatbot might be a staple of life. Maybe it helps you get work done or come up with meal plans. You might even consult it whenever you…