Yes, you need a smart bird feeder in your life – and this one’s on sale for Memorial Day
Birdfy/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. One thing I’ve learned about homeownership over the past three years is that you will become very invested in birdwatching when you purchase a home. I get excited now when I spot a red-breasted nuthatch or a blue jay in the front yard. Also: My favorite Memorial […]
These are my favorite gadgets to add ambiance to your home, and they’re all on sale
Displaying photos of family, friends, and memories makes any home more personal, but an excess of personal photos can distract from your home’s overall decor. To still display those personal touches, I use a digital photo frame that blends in nicely with my home decor while not being overbearing, given a wall full of family […]
After a disappointing finale, the Vought Rising looks like it could be the Boys universe’s saving grace
The Boys wrapped its five-season run just two days ago, and Prime Video is already keeping the hype train moving. The first trailer for Vought Rising, the prequel spinoff set in 1950s New York City, just arrived – and it looks promising. The show follows a young, wide-eyed Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) suiting up for […]
A founding member of OpenAI has joined Anthropic to boost Claude’s research capabilities
Andrej Karpathy joins Anthropic, bolstering its Anthropic’s pre-training team The move could be seen as a vote of confidence as Anthropic reportedly prepares for a sub-trillion-dollar IPO Top talent in the AI research industry is being aggressively poached, even as AI spend remains a focus and key concern for financial markets OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy […]
Microsoft confirms two major Defender security issues — so update now or face possible attack
Microsoft patches two actively exploited zero‑day flaws in Defender, tracked as CVE‑2026‑41091 (privilege escalation) and CVE‑2026‑45498 (denial of service) Updates were shipped automatically via Malware Protection Engine 1.1.26040.8 and Antimalware Platform 4.18.26040.7, though users are advised to manually verify versions CISA added both bugs to its KEV catalog, giving federal agencies until June 3 to […]
5 iPad accessories I’ll never regret buying (including a $35 Apple Pencil alternative)
While Apple Pencils are great options for various models of the iPad range, there are two big things to consider before buying one: cost and compatibility. Like most Apple gear, these stylus options are pricey, usually selling around $129, or sometimes a bit less during a sale. In terms of compatibility, you’re really squeezed on […]
Low-effort Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (May 22-24)
Some Home Assistant projects involve building sensors or messing around with other equipment. There are other projects that don’t involve any additional hardware at all; they’re just a way to make better use of the devices you already own. Make your smart vacuum tell you when it’s in trouble Save your robot so it can […]
AT&T will give you the new Razr+ flip phone for under $5 a month – no trade-in required
Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET Memorial Day weekend is here, and the phone deals are rolling in. Right now at AT&T, both new and existing customers can get the 2026 Motorola Razr+ for just $4.43 per month — a significant drop from its regular $29.03 monthly price. Also: The best Memorial Day phone deals: Save big on Samsung, Google, […]
3 new Hulu shows you need to binge-watch this weekend (May 22-24)
Hulu is an ideal streaming service for building your weekend binge-watch. Not only does it have hit original shows, but it also features a range of series from Disney-owned networks. That means shows from FX, ABC, 20th Television (formerly owned by Fox) and more, all on one streamer. That’s something not every streaming service can […]
Hundreds of readers preordered the Fitbit Air with this deal – here’s why
Google/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Since we shared this preorder offer on the new Fitbit Air last week, several hundred ZDNET readers have scooped up the bundled savings (note that your privacy is protected; we only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and there is no way for […]