Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways I tracked my steps with three health trackers. This included the Apple Watch, Google Pixel Watch, and Oura Ring. Of the three trials, the Pixel Watch was the most accurate. It’s been over a decade since the original Fitbit, with its step-tracking…
SiFive, a company founded in 2015 by the UC Berkeley engineers who created an open source chip design, has landed a $400 million oversubscribed round that values the company at $3.65 billion. This deal is interesting for a bunch of reasons. For one, SiFive’s RISC-V open chip design is based on the RISC processor, not…
Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways The FBI and NSA are warning of new threats targeting routers. Attacks from Russian hackers can compromise your router. Update the firmware and tighten your router password. When was the last time you updated or restarted your router? As long…
pros and cons Pros Simple to use. It has plenty of techy features to please the geeks. It does a very good job of sorting out batteries that can’t or shouldn’t be charged. Cons It is expensive. It takes up a fair bit of desk space. It can be a little noisy in use. Follow…
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google ZDNET’s key takeaways YouTube is raising prices by $2 to $4 a month. The increase applies to all monthly subscriptions and the annual plan. This is just the latest move among streaming services to boost prices. Do you subscribe to…
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Apple’s iOS 26.4 spruces up Apple Music, Podcasts, and more. WatchOS, MacOS, TVOS, and VisionOS have also been updated. But the new and improved Siri is still waiting in the wings. iPhone users can now officially download…
Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies are rapidly evolving, offering exciting possibilities for both new and experienced users. While Virtual Reality (VR) headsets immerse you in virtual environments, AR and MR glasses offer a more comfortable alternative that lets you stay connected to the world around you. These devices enhance your surroundings via…
pros and cons Pros Outstanding audio quality. Reliable touch buttons and head movement control. The headset offers seven-hour battery life. IP55 dust and water resistance. Open-ear design. Cons Full support requires a Suunto watch. No wireless support for the charging case. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If you have read…
Ed Bott / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Microsoft is making the Insider Program less complicated. Beta channel will be a more reliable preview of the next retail release. Other changes will allow testers to quickly enable/disable new features. Last month, Microsoft…
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X pros and cons Pros Strongest EcoFlow home battery yet, with scalable 12-36kW output and 12-180kWh capacity. Perfect companion to the Smart Home Panel 3. Fast, 20ms auto switchover. Cons Very expensive startup cost. EcoFlow app is far from intuitive, with a confusing layout and elusive options. Follow ZDNET: Add us as…