ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are premium earbuds with plenty of functionality. All-day comfort, lengthy battery life, and impressive noise cancellation highlight these earbuds. Integration with Google’s AI model, Gemini, needs refining. more buying choices It’s no secret that the AirPods Pro 2 are my go-to earbuds. However, since I’ve been … Read more
Apple’s new iMac is here. The 2024 model hasn’t changed much on the outside (save for new colorways), but it’s now updated with the latest Apple silicon. The new model has the same display and colorful designs as previous models, though there’s a new nano-texture glass screen option that reduces glare and reflections. The M4 … Read more
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Connections puzzles. Strands doesn’t get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands … Read more
It might be time for Boeing to give up on its space endeavors. The Starliner spacecraft’s first crewed test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) was marred by delays and technical glitches, prompting Boeing to consider selling its troubled program altogether. Boeing is reportedly exploring the option of selling its NASA-related business, according to … Read more
It’s a simple truth: Where there’s a Dyson product, there’s a dupe, and that holds especially true for Dyson beauty products. The brand entered the beauty sphere in 2016 when it released the now-legendary Supersonic, a hair dryer with an innovative design that maximized airflow and minimized hair damage. Eight years later, it remains the most … Read more
After rolling out the trending topics feature in the U.S. earlier this year, Threads is now testing out the feature in Japan. “Lots of folks outside the US have been asking for the “Trending Now” feature, and we’re working on bringing it to more countries. This week, we’ll begin testing the feature in Japan with … Read more
TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition comes with a bundled charger. That’s a major change for Samsung phones in recent years, which have only shipped with a USB-C cable. However, you shouldn’t count on future Samsung devices offering an in-box charger. Samsung followed Apple by ditching the bundled charger in its flagship Android … Read more
AT&T has signed a $1 billion multi-year deal with Corning to acquire fiber and connectivity solutions. Reuters reports: With the U.S. wireless market facing a slowdown, telecom companies such as AT&T and rival Verizon have doubled down on their high-speed internet businesses, an area that has long been dominated by broadband companies such as Comcast. … Read more
Apple plans to roll out Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad users in the European Union starting in April 2025, according to information included in today’s Apple Intelligence announcement in European countries. Apple’s newsroom post confirms that Apple Intelligence features will roll out beginning in April, with users gaining access to Writing Tools, Genmoji, … Read more
Just prior to Apple unveiling the new Mac mini in a special announcement this week, Amazon appears to have accidentally spilled the beans. Spotted by MacRumors on Monday, the new listing on Amazon’s U.S. website for the just-unveiled M4 iMac includes a section titled “Which Mac is right for you?” The comparison chart (below), which … Read more