Smart Solutions for a Digital World
Twenty years ago this month, Keanu Reeves headlined Constantine, a theatrical adaptation of DC’s Hellblazer comic about an occult investigator named John Constantine. Despite previous reports that a sequel was in the works, Constantine 2 has failed to escape Hollywood’s development Hell. But according to Reeves, the sequel may finally be ready to go forward. … Read more
Allison Murray/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Windscribe has a free version, but the premium app starts at $3 per month and offers advanced features and better performance. The free and paid versions work with streaming platforms, and you can safely use the service for online activities, including web surfing and torrenting. Windscribe’s no-logs policy hasn’t been … Read more
Apple has removed its strongest iCloud data protection for customers in the UK, as a refusal to comply with a government order demanding backdoor access to user data. Apple has a security feature called Advanced Data Protection, which offers end-to-end data encryption of files and backups stored in iCloud — meaning only the owner can … Read more
Having all of the hottest fitness gear in your home gym is all well and good, but it’s next to useless if you don’t know what to do with it. Thankfully, it’s 2025 and that means that the days of having to go out and find a personal trainer are long gone. With the magic … Read more
How to Get Started With Barefoot Shoes Photograph: Masudnpathan/Getty Images You’ve probably been wearing padded shoes most of your life. Don’t expect to toss them and be able to do the same mileage—whether walking or running—in barefoot shoes. To a certain degree, you must relearn how to run and walk. It’s going to take a … Read more
Elon Musk tweeted Saturday that federal workers would soon get an email “requesting to understand what they got done last week.” According to the New York Times, the email from the Office of Personnel Management went to agencies across the federal government that afternoon, including the FBI, State Department, and others, with a deadline for … Read more
As school districts struggle to support the mental health of their students, a startup called Sonar Mental Health has built a “wellbeing companion” called Sonny to help. As described in the Wall Street Journal, Sonny is a chatbot that relies on a combination of human staff and AI. When students text their questions to Sonny, … Read more
Apple TV+ Table of Contents Table of Contents Daredevil: Born Again (March 4) The Wheel of Time season 3 (March 13) Dope Thief (March 14) The Residence (March 20) The Studio (March 26) If you’re into the movies, you might be planning to sit down and enjoy the Oscars on Sunday, March 2. But once … Read more
It’s easy to silkscreen 600W on the product, but can the product live up to the hype? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I test dozens of chargers every year. Some are excellent, while others fall short. Here on ZDNET, I only feature the cream of the crop –the best of the best. However, I occasionally receive requests from … 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