The best services for deleting yourself from the internet in 2024

The moment home internet rolled out, the way we communicate, work, study, and entertain ourselves changed forever. The lines separating our physical and digital identities blurred. We use the web…

The first open-source, privacy-focused voice assistant for the home is here

Home Assistant/ZDNET Home Assistant, a smart home automation system, is getting one of the biggest upgrades in years. The platform is getting voice control for the first time with the…

7 Android widgets to make your phone or tablet more useful

ZDNET I’m going to preface this piece by saying the choice of widgets is personal, and what might be useful to me might not be useful to you. Even so,…

The last day of ’12 days of OpenAI’ is expected to bring biggest drop yet

ZDNET OpenAI unveiled its o1 family models in preview in September, which have improved reasoning capabilities to work through more complex science, coding, and math problems. The only downside of…

Finally, a luxury soundbar that’s compact and delivers immersive audio (and it’s $500 off)

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is available now from the official site for $999. The Ambeo Plus produces a big, rich sound but does depend on the…

The best portable power stations of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

In my experience with power stations, I can see three groups of people buying these devices. First, you have those who want backup power in case the lights go out,…

This affordable Lenovo gaming PC is the one I recommend to most people. Here’s why

ZDNET’s key takeaways Configurations for Lenovo’s LOQ Tower 17IRR9 start at $899. The computer is a great option for people looking for a well-performing, compact, and affordable computer. However, because…

The best microSD cards of 2024: Expert tested

In our tech-fueled era dominated by portable devices, microSD cards are the unsung champions of data storage. These tiny shards of plastic are, in reality, veritable titans of storage capable…

The best cheap portable power stations of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Power stations are the latest trend in portable energy solutions! If you haven’t come across one yet, imagine a power bank, but on a grander scale-much grander! These incredible devices…

Instagram’s Upcoming AI Feature Allows You to Change Outfits and Backgrounds with Just a Prompt

Instagram head Adam Mosseri has teased upcoming generative AI features that will allow creators to alter nearly any aspect of their videos using text prompts. Powered by Meta’s Movie Gen…