Acer reveals Veriton compact PC to tackle the Mac mini with AMD Ryzen and plenty of AI mojo
The Mac mini has had a comfortable run as the go-to compact desktop for professionals who want serious performance in a small form factor and an affordable price. Acer is making a direct play in that space with the Veriton RA110 AI Mini Workstation, a compact desktop that runs on AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 […]
You could soon use Apple Music without paying full price
Apple Music has spent years proudly standing apart from Spotify and other streaming rivals by refusing to offer a free listening tier. That stance may not change just yet, but a newly discovered clue suggests Apple could be experimenting with different subscription tiers for its music service. The discovery comes from developer Aaron Perris, who […]
Apple could be about to launch a Spotify-like free tier, but users are worried there might be a major downside
There’s evidence for a new free tier for Apple Music It will no doubt come with certain limitations Users are worried that there will be adverts involved The streaming, unlimited listening component of Apple Music differs from Spotify in that you can’t use it for free — you have to pay a monthly subscription. According […]
I never thought I’d say this, but Plex is no longer worth recommending
A while ago, I made a pretty big change to how I watch movies and shows — I canceled my monthly Netflix subscription and turned my NAS into a personal streaming setup using Plex. When I first set everything up, I used Plex for free for months. But over time, I got deeper into the […]
Your VPN is probably doing way more than you need it to — here’s what actually matters
It is easy to get lost reading through various privacy policies and marketing pages when trying to choose a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Once you realize how much it is needed, you have to deal with the confusing marketing material. There are too many websites with claims about military-grade protection or total anonymity, and it […]
Star Wars: Starfighter — release date, confirmed cast, and everything else we know about Lucasfilm’s new sci-fi movie
Star Wars: Starfighter — key information – Set to arrive in May 2027– No trailer released yet– Ryan Gosling will play its lead character– Other cast additions unveiled– Story largely being kept under wraps– Unclear how it’ll impact future Star Wars movies Star Wars: Starfighter will be the next Lucasfilm project to take flight in […]
3 overlooked Galaxy One UI 8.5 features I absolutely love
After months of beta testing and a first launch on the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung’s highly anticipated One UI 8.5 update (based on Android 16) is finally rolling out to more phones and tablets. The upgrade to One UI 8.5 is packed with a few visual changes, new features, and AI goodies, but it’s easy […]
6 unconventional ways to use your smart home sensors and accessories
Most smart home accessories have very clear use-case scenarios: toggle power, light up your house, open the curtains, and give you advanced warning of water leaks. So what if you could use these devices in unusual ways? It turns out that you can! Here are six unconventional ways to use common smart home devices that […]
I tried Microsoft’s Windows 365 Cloud PC on MacOS, Android, and iOS – here’s what it’s like
Ed Bott/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Windows 365 Cloud PC lets you use Windows 11 on any device – PC, Mac, iPad, or phone. It’s a subscription-based service, and the costs are still relatively high. The biggest benefit: no worries about repairing and replacing hardware. My newest […]
I put my mattress on the floor — here’s what it did to my sleep
I’ve tried plenty of sleep crazes during my three-year tenure as a sleep writer, but two trends stand out to me: using a best-selling Japanese floor mattress and sleeping on a mattress topper on the floor. But despite enjoying these simple sleep set ups, I’ve never tried putting my actual mattress on the floor. Putting […]