Could Contact-Tracing Apps Help With the Hantavirus? Not Really
After three people died on a cruise ship struck by a hantavirus, authorities are actively tracking down 29 people who had left the ship. They’re trying to trace the spread of the virus. It’s a long, arduous, global process to find and notify people who might be at risk of infection. Hey, wasn’t there supposed […]
Vivo’s X300 Ultra has the best cameras in any phone
A few months ago, I wrote that the telephoto camera is the only lens that matters any more, at least when it comes to Ultra-class flagships. As phones got better, cameras became where manufacturers tried to stand out. As cameras got better, telephoto lenses became the next point of focus. The most recent Ultra phones […]
Do City Delivery Drones Make Sense? No One Knows, but They’re Flying Over NYC
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a six-propeller flying vehicle with a nearly eight-foot wingspan. For the next year, delivery drones operated by the British company Skyports are taking daily weekday trips across New York City’s East River, between the tip of Manhattan and a pier in Brooklyn. Since early May—a bit behind schedule—the […]
This slicer trick can save you time and money on your 3D prints
You can improve many items with 3D printed upgrades, but things don’t always fit perfectly the first time around. It’s frustrating to spend time and money waiting for an object to print, only to find out it was all for naught and you have to start again. Thankfully, there’s one nifty little slicer trick that […]
Amazon just dropped major Columbia deals — save up to 60% on outdoor essentials
Planning those spring hikes, camping trips or excursions? You’ve come to the right place. Even though it’s getting warmer out, spring is still jacket season. Luckily, Amazon is hosting a huge Columbia sale with all the layers you need for the season. Right now, you can score up to 60% off Columbia fleeces, sweaters, rain […]
The iPhone Air shows why compact phones are still the better answer
I get the appeal of super slim phones like the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge. The moment you pick them up, the device feels immediately distinct from a typical smartphone. The iPhone Air is ridiculously thin at 5.64mm, which weighs just 165 grams, and still gives you a reasonably large 6.5-inch OLED display with […]
I use these 10 secret Netflix codes to find hidden movies – here’s how to enter them
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Netflix codes open hidden genre and micro-category pages. Codes work best in a browser, but can work in the app. They don’t unlock extra titles outside your Netflix plan. I’ve used Netflix for decades. I had it […]
I’m a keyboard warrior, but the ReMarkable Paper Pure’s tactile feel is making me want to start handwriting again
Outside of signing checks at a restaurant, I haven’t regularly written by hand since the early 2000s. My handwriting was always terrible, so when keyboards (both physical and digital) became the standard, I never went back to “real” writing again. As you can imagine, my handwriting has only gotten worse over the decades. Hence, testing […]
How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel
Earbud-based translators are the next game changer. These are over-ear devices that come in a pair—one for you, one for your conversation partner. Each of you wears one earbud, and the software on your phone handles the translation, both ways, behind the scenes. The best earbud translators make for the most natural way to communicate […]
3 best Apple TV shows you (probably) haven’t watched but should stream now
If you haven’t added Apple TV to your trusty bank of top streaming services, you’re missing out. The Apple-owned platform is home to some of the most popular and critically acclaimed shows around, including hit comedies like “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking,” mind-bending sci-fi series like “Severance” and “Silo,” and buzzy new dramas like “Your Friends […]