Venmo’s Redesigned App Offers More Discreet Payments By Default
Venmo is redesigning itself to become the “go-to money movement app of the next generation,” and part of that evolution is introducing some necessary privacy measures. As first spotted by The Verge, the Venmo revamp welcomes new users with a default setting that sets posts as only visible to friends. Previously, the onboarding process defaulted to […]
Google rolls out Merchant Center for Agencies globally
Google is expanding Merchant Center for Agencies worldwide, giving agencies a centralized way to manage product data, diagnose issues and spot growth opportunities across multiple clients. What’s happening. After launching in the U.S. and Canada, Merchant Center for Agencies is now rolling out globally to all agency users. The tool is designed to help agencies […]
Here’s How Apple Plans to Change Liquid Glass in macOS 27
Liquid Glass, Apple’s big design overhaul for the “26” era, is contentious to say the least. Some users love it, some hate it, and others despise it. There’s a real spectrum of opinions out there, especially since Apple rolled out the design to all of its products. iPhones got it with iOS; iPads with iPadOS […]
This smart home upgrade solved the laundry problem I kept forgetting
I knew it was going to be something that I’d have to upgrade eventually. When we moved into our house, the previous owners left their washer and dryer for us. While this was helpful, they were about 10 years old at that point. We got three years out of each of them before the dryer […]
I’m shopping Amazon Pet Day for my dog — here are the 15 best deals with up to 50% off
As a pet-owner, I’m no stranger to spoiling my dog with all his favorite treats and toys — even if he manages to destroy them within seconds. And while I love giving him the very best, my bank account doesn’t always tend to agree. Fortunately, Amazon Pet Days is here to help! From now through […]
How to prepare for brutal summer blackouts – and figure out your power needs now
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Power outages are surprisingly common in summer. Figure out your power storage requirements and what you need. Solar panels offer independence from the grid and cheaper costs. While it’s true that winter power outages are more disruptive because it’s colder, wetter, and […]
I jailbroke my old Kindle, but I found a safer way to add books – for free
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Jailbreaking a Kindle lets you modify its software to bypass some of Amazon’s restrictions. This is most useful for users with older Kindle devices that are no longer supported by Amazon. As of May 20, eight Kindle models will no […]
I tried a Windows laptop with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, and I never want to use Intel again
It’s no secret that Apple silicon revolutionized mobile computing. The Arm-based chips brought snappy performance, high efficiency, and long battery life to the Mac lineup, and especially to MacBooks. Windows laptops weren’t left out for very long, as Qualcomm launched its own Snapdragon X-series processors in 2024. These weren’t the first Windows on Arm chips […]
Malware is now hiding in Google search ads — here’s how to protect yourself
A new malware campaign has been discovered hiding in people’s Google search results when trying to find and download Claude’s Mac app. It’s a stark reminder of just how pervasive advertisements have become in our day-to-day lives, and why using an ad blocker can be a great way to protect yourself. Related Hackers are disguising […]
I use Sonos Voice Control every day in my home – here are my 5 favorite commands
Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Your Sonos speakers have a built-in voice assistant. Sonos Voice Control isn’t as smart as other assistants, but it’s not useless. Daily alarms, weather reports, and timers can elevate your experience. I’m not a smart-home enthusiast, but I do have several Sonos […]