Month: May 2024

Jada Jones/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Beats Solo 4 headphones are available now for $199 in Matte Black, Slate Blue, and Cloud Pink.Beats’ best-selling headphones return with up-to-date features, signaling that the company used the product’s eight-year hiatus wisely.A tight fit and small...

Notable? MicrosoftAmid the fears that AI will take over, well, everything, perhaps it’s worth considering where the supposed takeover may start.And where, indeed, it might even be useful.Also: AI taking on more work doesn’t mean it replaces you. Here are...

Getting your music and other creative work discovered is more possible than ever with the advent of social media, video sharing sites like YouTube, and live streaming on Twitch. And even if you don’t want to end up playing on...

Tech makes everything it touches easier. Take running, for example. There are smartwatches that track your pace, apps that guide you through marathon training, and audio technology, like a good pair of earbuds or headphones, that speed up those long runs...

Amazon is the go-to retailer for many thanks to its massive product selection, shipping options, and exclusive membership perks, like deals and discounts. And while it’s true that some of Amazon’s best deals drop during the brand’s large shopping events...

Kerry Wan/ZDNETTaking direct aim at Samsung, Hisense has unveiled a new matte finish TV that doubles as artwork. And while the specs are quite similar to Samsung’s The Frame, the price of Hisense’s version is significantly more affordable.Hisense says CanvasTV...

The Square Home launcher is becoming one of my favorites. Jack Wallen/ZDNETOne of the main reasons I started using Android (version 1.5 with an HTC Hero phone) was because it ran a version of the Linux kernel. I knew that...

Gregory_DUBUS/Getty ImagesOne of my kids is playing a regional rival in soccer and the venue is in unfamiliar territory.Getting there on time on a weekday is challenging enough thanks to endless domestic chores. However, my recent ritual — borne of...

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home theater setup with a high-end screen or pick up a budget-friendly TV for your bedroom, there are tons of high-quality options to choose from. The best TVs you can buy right now offer...

ZDNET’s reviewers perform extensive testing on the VPNs on this list. We test out connections through different countries, and run speed tests using speedtest.net to measure and compare results. We also test whether the VPN has any DNS leaks while...