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…

I spent 30 days working without a laptop – here’s what it taught me about real productivity

I spent 30 days working without a laptop – here’s what it taught me about real productivity

Adam Doud/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways If you don’t want to carry a laptop around, there are other options. They range in size from an AR headset to your phone. Here are some ways you can do that, and what works best for each situation. I’m…

Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies

Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies

Uber has a long-term ambition that goes well beyond shuttling passengers: the company eventually wants to outfit its human drivers’ cars with sensors to soak up real-world data for autonomous vehicle (AV) companies — and potentially other companies training AI models on physical-world scenarios. Praveen Neppalli Naga, Uber’s chief technology officer, revealed the plan in…

This portable computer is the Raspberry Pi alternative I didn’t know I needed

This portable computer is the Raspberry Pi alternative I didn’t know I needed

pros and cons Pros Neat, well-made, and portable. Has a large, active support and development community. Very competitively priced. Cons Quite a steep learning curve. Limitations compared to the Raspberry Pi or Flipper Zero. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Mention a computer you can fit into your pocket, and people seem to…

How we test AI at ZDNET

How we test AI at ZDNET

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways ZDNET tests AI with hands-on, real-world use. No vendor influence, no pre-publication review access. Standardized tests drive fair “best of” comparisons. Here at ZDNET, we know we have an awesome responsibility. We know that you often make purchasing decisions…