Best Buy is selling last year’s Sony flagship OLED for $1,100 off – and I highly recommend the TV
[ad_1] Adam Breeden/ZDNET With the recent news that Sony is handing control of the Bravia TV brand to TCL in 2026, retailers are offering discounts to clear the way for the new models scheduled to arrive in 2027. And if you’ve been eyeing the Bravia 8 II as an upgrade to your living room or […]
Cardano Hard Fork Teased, Here’s What to Expect
[ad_1] Key Notes Intersect has announced plans for a less disruptive hard fork on the Cardano network. Core developer teams are working hard to cut two releases of Cardano Node. These are Cardano Node 10.6.2 and Node 10.7.0. Intersect on X shared a detailed article on future Cardano upgrades, which are designed to increase in […]
Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade. Here’s what’s new
[ad_1] Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Android is getting upgraded theft protection features. Updates include expanded Identity Check and Remote Lock. The features are available now. Google announced a new set of theft protection feature updates for Android on Tuesday to help mitigate trouble if your phone […]
I tested a solid-state portable battery for a week – now lithium-ion feels old school
[ad_1] BMX SolidSafe 5K power bank ZDNET’s key takeaways This is a 5,000mAh wireless power bank powered by a solid-state cells Solid-state cells are far less likely to catch on fire than lithium-ion batteries At $80, this is a very expensive unit, so it is focused on those who value safety. Follow ZDNET: Add us as […]
If your USB-C device isn’t charging, here’s the quick fix I always consider first
[ad_1] Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways USB-C charging requires protocol negotiation, which some inexpensive devices omit. Devices failing to charge often lack the necessary internal hardware for the charging handshake. Use a USB-A to USB-C cable to bypass the power negotiation protocol. While USB charging is an […]
This Wi-Fi 7 router solved my big internet headache – and it’s accessibly priced
[ad_1] ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eero Pro 7 is available for $300. The tri-band Eero Pro 7 supports wireless speeds of up to 3.8Gbps and a coverage area of up to 2,500 square feet per unit, making it ideal for congestion management. As a midrange router, the Eero Pro 7 is not great for complicated […]
How I used GPT-5.2-Codex to solve a mystery bug and hosting nightmare – in under an hour
[ad_1] inkret/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways A $20 ChatGPT Plus plan can handle real-world bug fixes. Codex helped identify both code bugs and hosting issues. AI saved time by fixing code and drafting support emails. When you’re a lone programmer, you both cherish and […]
I used Microsoft’s free Windows 11 battery health tool to diagnose my PC – and got helpful results
[ad_1] Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11. This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can be replaced. Have you noticed a decline […]
Your Windows 11 laptop has a secret power setting that’s seriously useful – how to find it
[ad_1] Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11. This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can be replaced. Have you noticed a decline […]
Here’s a 5-in-1 charger that simplified travel for me, and with a quality build
[ad_1] ZDNET’s key takeaways The Statik 5–in-1 SmartCharge is a 10,000mAh capacity power bank and charger that sells for $70. It comes with built-in cables and multiple plug adapters (EU, UK, AU) for seamless charging around the globe in more than 200 countries. It’s a great multifunctional charger, but I wish it had a dedicated […]