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Oneisall Ease S1 review: Finally, a smart litter box that doesn't cost an arm and a paw
35+ min ago (907+ words) As ZDNET's Deals & Shopping Editor, I am particularly intentional about the products I buy for myself, as well as the ones I ultimately decide to write about. After my colleague reviewed the new Litter-Robot 5 Pro, litter pans were on my…...
My two Raspberry Pi boards cost as much as a laptop now - and AI is to blame
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (819+ words) It's no exaggeration to say that RAM prices are skyrocketing, driving up the cost of products that rely heavily on memory. One product category that's been hit particularly hard is the Raspberry Pi single-board computer." Once celebrated as a low-cost…...
I tried to destroy this AirTag alternative, but it wouldn't crack - unlike others
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (705+ words) But there's one big problem: durability. Also: This $5 magnetic USB-C connector can save your laptop's charging port That's why I found the new Finder Pro tags from Ugreen so impressive. These tags have earned the title of "toughest tags I've…...
An ode to 50 years of Apple - Video
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (198+ words) An ode to 50 years of Apple'ZDNET An ode to 50 years of Apple Apple has evolved over the years into one of the largest companies on the planet, and along the way, it introduced innovations that changed the world. Here's CNET's…...
Local vs. Microsoft account in Windows 11: How to decide and set up your preference
22+ hour, 5+ min ago (972+ words) When you set up a Windows 11 PC for the first time, you're required to create a user account that allows you to act as the administrator for that computer. On a PC you're setting up for personal use (at home…...
This Android camera accessory helped me spot a hidden electrical hazard just in time
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (981+ words) Picture the scene. You're called into a bustling commercial kitchen to investigate a "strange, plastic burning smell." The owners have already searched high and low but found nothing, so they bring you in for a second opinion. You conduct a…...
How the iPhone, iPod, and iMac saved Apple - Video
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (184+ words) How the iPhone, iPod, and iMac saved Apple'ZDNET How the iPhone, iPod, and iMac saved Apple For 50 years, Apple's boldest bets have reshaped the world. From personal computing to music and mobile, they haven't just entered industries'they've completely overhauled them....
I used Apple Music's new AI tool to break out of my music rut - and it worked
1+ day, 52+ min ago (623+ words) Enter Apple Music's Playlist Playground, a new feature in iOS 26.4, that uses generative AI to create a playlist from a prompt you provide. This prompt can include anything from "make a playlist with songs that have a similar vibe to…...
These 5 Amazon Spring Sale deals are worth a second glance before they're gone soon
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (400+ words) Amazon's Big Spring Sale'is wrapping up, but it's the perfect time of year to invest in new cleaning, home, and wellness gadgets. Lucky for you, Dyson makes plenty, and are often some of the hottest products scouted the most during…...
I tested ChatGPT vs. Claude to see which is better - and if it's worth switching
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1836+ words) I've used ChatGPT for years, but OpenAI's recent missteps, along with the growing number of people flocking to Claude, have had me looking at the competition. I'm not ready to completely abandon the platform I've spent countless hours learning and…...