Smart Solutions for a Digital World
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google is rolling out its Pixel Update for May 2025, and it includes a critical security patch. Here’s what you can expect from the company’s latest update. What’s in the May Pixel update? The update bundles a fix for a bug that causes degraded microphone recording quality in certain apps, a fix for … Read more
On May 8, Ultrahuman, the smart ring maker, announced plans to fulfill all U.S. orders out of its Texas-based facility. The tech company, which makes the Ultrahuman Air ring, plans to expand its Plano, Texas, factory, which opened in November 2024. The “UltraFactory” is a partnership with U.S.-based SVtronics and has plans to expand annual manufacturing capacity to … Read more
As wellness experts, we care about living our healthiest lives possible. But what about the health issues you can’t see, hear or smell? I’m talking about your home’s indoor air quality. Without an air purifier or air quality monitor, you usually can’t tell if your indoor air quality is off. When three CNET experts began … Read more
There are plenty of sonic-friendly features, including a volume limiter to keep your hearing safe, Smart Talk to pause sound when you speak, and personalized listening with a built-in hearing test. Spatial Audio is also accounted for, including available head-tracking for an anchored 3D effect. I found JBL’s interpretation particularly echoey, especially for stereo sources, … Read more
Tesla has officially scrapped the range extender accessory it was making for Cybertrucks. In emails seen by Electrek, Tesla confirmed to Cybertruck owners that it’s “no longer planning to sell” the $16,000 battery pack, and that it would be issuing full refunds for the $2,000 deposit put down by customers. The range extender would have … Read more
In an attempt to protect a valuable revenue stream, Apple is trying to delay a court ruling that forces the company to let iOS app developers in the U.S. redirect users to external payment systems and avoid paying a commission to the iPhone maker. The company filed an emergency motion late on Wednesday, asking an … Read more
While the Apple Watch has proved popular since the first one dropped in 2015, the tech giant’s smartwatch has seen declining sales more recently. According to new data from Counterpoint Research, Apple’s smartwatch shipments declined a not insignificant 19% year-on-year in 2024, with the device brand experiencing declines in all regions except India. Counterpoint notes … Read more
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Since 2014, Google’s Chromecast has been an affordable means for helping viewers turn their older model TVs into smart TVs, allowing them to stream content from their phones, tablets, and computers to a bigger screen. Also: Your Google TV just got a useful feature upgrade for free, and smart home users will love it … Read more
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who … Read more
While the big measles news in 2025 has focused on the major outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico, the deadly virus has spread much farther than the US Southwest. Illinois, Missouri and North Dakota have all confirmed measles cases in recent days. The outbreak of measles has spread to countries that border the US … Read more