Get a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus from T-Mobile with any trade-in – here’s how

Get a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus from T-Mobile with any trade-in – here’s how

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Newer phones may be getting more compact, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t bigger options available. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus would be a perfect contender if you need a bigger screen, a great camera system, and the latest mobile AI capabilities. Also: You can use T-Mobile’s satellite service for free on any … Read more

OpenAI Leadership Responds to Meta Offers: ‘Someone Has Broken Into Our Home’

OpenAI Leadership Responds to Meta Offers: ‘Someone Has Broken Into Our Home’

Mark Chen, the chief research officer at OpenAI, sent a forceful memo to staff on Saturday, promising to go head-to-head with the social giant in the war for top research talent. This memo, which was sent to OpenAI employees in Slack and obtained by WIRED, came days after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg successfully recruited four … Read more

OpenAI reportedly ‘recalibrating’ compensation in response to Meta hires

OpenAI reportedly ‘recalibrating’ compensation in response to Meta hires

With Meta successfully poaching a number of its senior researchers, an OpenAI executive reportedly reassured team members Saturday that company leadership has not “been standing idly by.” “I feel a visceral feeling right now, as if someone has broken into our home and stolen something,” Chief Research Officer Mark Chen wrote in a Slack memo … Read more

I switched to a Wi-Fi-enabled smart lock with facial recognition – and can’t go back

I switched to a Wi-Fi-enabled smart lock with facial recognition – and can’t go back

ZDNET’s key takeaways As part of its Zeno Series, Lockly’s Visage smart lock is available now for $349. The Lockly Visage comes with facial ID support, automatic unlocking when you’re near, and Apple Home Kit compatibility. The Lockly app can be more user-friendly, as it’s difficult to find certain settings, and it’s pricier than most … Read more

Must-Play Games of 2025 So Far: Death Stranding 2, Expedition 33, Assassin’s Creed Shadows and More

Must-Play Games of 2025 So Far: Death Stranding 2, Expedition 33, Assassin’s Creed Shadows and More

At the start of the year, 2025 was going to be all about Grand Theft Auto 6, which had so much hype that players were already expecting it to win Game of the Year. That changed last month when Rockstar Games announced that its highly anticipated game would be pushed to 2026. Though this year … Read more