Switch to adaptive chargers? My advice after testing low-power options for a year
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Adaptive charging aims to reduce battery wear by keeping charge speeds low. The Anker Nano 45W is the best adaptive charger available. You could get most of the benefits by using a low-power charger for overnight charging. Whether you’re using a cheap […]
Redditor warns they ‘almost started a fire’ when metallic watch strap made contact with Steam Controller’s charging puck
A Redditor said they “almost started a fire” with the Steam Controller’s charging puck This happened when their metallic smartwatch strap made contact with the puck’s exposed pins It caused a short circuit and “started sizzling” — although Valve does warn about this in the manual A Redditor warns that they “almost started a fire” […]
Motorola’s new Razr lineup just kicked off a carrier freebie war in the US
Motorola’s latest smartphones are getting some sweet carrier deals. From the latest foldables to the budget models, the company is starting promotions on two major US carriers, although the approach is slightly different. T-Mobile is leaning hard into the first-ever Motorola Razr Fold, while Verizon is making the regular Motorola Razr 2026 and Moto G […]
I was worried the MacBook Pro OLED might get delayed, but a new report gives me hope for a timely release
The MacBook Pro OLED could launch sooner than I thought. Last month, Bloomberg reported that these laptops could be delayed due to the global RAM shortage. However, a new report gives me hope that Apple’s first OLED laptops might overcome this hurdle. As Korean publication The Elec reports (via 9to5Mac and MacRumors), panel supplier Samsung […]
Samsung’s free 32-inch Odyssey monitor deal is back in stock – how to qualify
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The Samsung M9 combines the best of both a premium monitor and a smart TV, letting you run entertainment and productivity apps on the same desktop. And right now, ahead of Memorial Day weekend, when you order directly from Samsung, you can save $800 on […]
PDF Primetime: How the Document Workflow is Moving to the Web
How simplicity and accessibility are reshaping how users handle everyday digital tasks. The modern workplace has changed drastically in the last decade and is now categorized by remote access and widely distributed teams. And yet, many administrative tasks have remained surprisingly clunky. You can now collaborate on a group project with people from all over the world, […]
These Marshall ANC headphones might finally pull me away from Bose and Sony – here’s why
Marshall/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Milton ANC is Marshall’s latest pair of on-ear headphones. They shouldn’t compromise on sound, durability, or battery life. The new Marshall headphones are priced at $229. Marshall has announced an all-new pair of on-ear headphones, the Milton ANC. They promise to deliver […]
You can’t install Deepin Desktop from the official Fedora repo anymore – here’s why
Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Deepin Linux has been suspect for some time. SUSE and Fedora have dropped all Deepin packages. The only way forward for Deepin is a strict code review. The first time I tested Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE), it blew me away. I […]
The best period drama on Amazon Prime isn’t an Amazon show — ITV made all six seasons of it
When it comes to original programming, Amazon Prime Video has hits and misses, from the tremendously popular series Reacher to the disastrously expensive Citadel. Overall, a lot of the best shows on the service are licensed from elsewhere, including the opulent British period drama Downton Abbey. This ITV show took the world by storm in […]
Microsoft won’t send you SMS texts for login anymore – why it’s pushing passkeys instead
Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Microsoft is phasing out SMS as an authentication method. SMS messages are unencrypted and vulnerable to hackers. Microsoft account owners will be prompted to set up a passkey instead. When trying to sign-in to or recover one of […]