Working from home has its own perils. Pets can be demanding, your back aches from hours at a desk, or you simply forget to move. There are a few apps that nudge you to move around or indicate that you’re not sitting in an ideal position, but they’re easy to dismiss. I’ve spent the better…
Today, Cerebras Systems is a public company that sells AI chips for inference to giants like OpenAI and AWS. It held a blockbuster IPO on Thursday, with both of its co-founders billionaires, and ended the week worth about $60 billion. But in 2019, when it was three years old, it came dangerously close to failure…
Many people are jailbreaking their Kindles following the news that Amazon is ending technical support for older models. On May 20, Amazon will end support for the following Kindle devices: Kindle 1st Generation Kindle 2nd Generation Kindle DX Kindle DX Graphite Kindle Keyboard Kindle 4 Kindle 5 Kindle Touch Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation Kindle Fire…
Kerry Wan / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Samsung offers stronger software support and ecosystem perks. Motorola stands out for value, design, and battery life. The best Android brand depends on your budget and priorities. Samsung and Motorola are two of the oldest and most innovative…
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker pros and cons Pros Great sound Native Android and iOS casting Sleek, modern design Cons Pricier than some competitors Favors Bose’s in-house spatial audio over Atmos Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The latest from Bose is the Lifestyle Ultra family, which includes a soundbar, a subwoofer, and a…
Amazon/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If you’re a fan of fitness trackers but don’t like the chunky look or the watch-style screen, you might like the new Fitbit Air. Google just debuted it last week, and it looks strikingly similar to the Whoop band, though it costs $100 less. Also: Fitbit Air…
External hard drives aren’t the most exciting pieces of technology, but they’re indispensable for backing up or recovering important data. Choosing the right external hard drive can feel overwhelming given the variety of options. Below, we break down the key factors to consider when selecting an external hard drive to meet your needs. Reliability This…
Current price: $850 (57% off) Regular price: $2,000 A powerhouse of a portable battery system capable of up to 2400W of output to keep small appliances, medical equipment, and smart devices charged during an outage or while on a camping trip. It supports rapid charging, going from zero to 80% capacity with just under 90…
The brains of plug-in solar is the microinverter. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Plug-in solar uses microinverters to feed power into a household system. So far, in the US, only Utah has passed legislation to allow such systems. These systems cost about $2,400 and will take years…
Current price: $355 (10% off) Original price: $395 And I’m closing out this roundup with the Blackview Xplore 2, a rugged Android smartphone designed for users who need a durable outdoor device. Its standout feature is the massive 20,000 mAh battery, one of the largest you’ll find in any smartphone, capable of lasting multiple days…