Adam Breeden/ZDNET Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days event is returning in a just a week on Oct. 8, and it’s the perfect time to get a head start on your holiday shopping. The retail giant promises savings on top brands and products across major categories like home, tech, apparel, and beyond. Also: October Prime Day … Read more
Now that we’re a few years into Microsoft’s obsession with AI and its Copilot assistant, it’s clearer than ever that Windows 11’s role is to show off the company’s artificial intelligence prowess. At least, that’s the message I took away from today’s announcement that the Windows 11 2024 (version 24H2) update is now beginning to … Read more
It’s been a minute since Samsung released a new premium Chromebook. The electronics giant was one of the first to make Chromebooks since ChromeOS came into existence (I first reviewed one back in 2011). Now it’s back with its first Chromebook Plus model launching alongside an updated Lenovo Duet Chromebook tablet and new AI tools available as part … Read more
September was officially Apple month. We saw the release of four models of the highly anticipated iPhone 16, among a handful of other Apple refreshes. We also checked out some weird and cool gadgets at IFA 2024 in Berlin. Kyle spent a day jetskiing with the GoPro Hero 13 Black and found it overflowing with … Read more
Speaking of, regardless of the video call app you use, Chromebook Plus laptops now have a studio-style mic option to better isolate your voice and cut the background chatter, and there are appearance enhancements to brighten up the face or adjust the lighting. Those features outside of Quick Insert are exclusive to Chromebook Plus machines. … Read more
Sex in cinema is back, baby. 2024 has been a banging year at the movies thanks to steamy fare like Rose Glass’s neo-noir thriller Love Lies Bleeding, Luca Guadagnino’s love-triangle drama Challengers, Sean Baker’s sex-worker-centered comedy Anora, and last, but certainly not least Halina Reijn’s May-December drama Babygirl. Written and directed by Bodies Bodies Bodies … Read more
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Companies mining high-purity quartz in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, have paused operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The quartz is a critical component of the chip-making process — and it’s only found in Spruce Pine. The two mining companies in the area, Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, confirmed that flooding, power outages, and employee … Read more
E-commerce giant eBay, facing stiff competition from newer rivals, has removed final-value sales fees for all items excluding cars sold domestically in the U.K. This mirrors a similar move the company made in Germany last year and notably puts eBay in line with the likes of Vinted and Depop, two newer arrivals winning business among … Read more
Although we’ve seen a few Chromebooks released over the course of the year, there haven’t been any major announcements since the spring. That’s no longer the case, as we’re getting not one but two new and exciting Chromebooks. These devices were announced alongside a slew of new changes slated to arrive on ChromeOS in the … Read more
Yesterday, Epic sued Samsung for One UI 6.1.1’s Auto Blocker feature. In its lawsuit, the company alleged that Auto Blocker was “intentionally crafted” in coordination with Google to pre-emptively undermine the ruling in Epic’s court cases against Google for app sideloading. Epic thus made Google a party to the suit. While Samsung is staying mum … Read more