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I dream of a gadget that can do it all. Instead, when I leave for the office, I pack one or two phones, a portable battery bank, a laptop, a Kindle, a new product I’m testing, and at least one pair of earbuds. In my backpack, there’s a pouch full of cords and adapters. On my body, I usually sport …

Google is rolling out a new device protection program called Pixel Care+, the tech giant announced on Wednesday. Pixel Care+ will replace Google Preferred Care and Fi Device Protection in the U.S., and current monthly subscribers will be transitioned to the new program in the coming months. Google said in a blog post that Pixel Care+ provides a “higher level …

If you didn’t buy a Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Galaxy Z Flip 7, you’re waiting like everyone else to get a taste of One UI 8. The two foldables ship with the latest software iteration out of the box while a beta program has been ongoing for eligible devices in select markets. Samsung has confirmed when it’s going to …

Image: MagicX Chinese emulation handheld manufacturer MagicX has just revealed its product roadmap for the rest of 2025 and beyond, and one device in particular has caught our attention. The Retro DS appears to be a successor to MagicX’s Zero 40, which we recently reviewed. That device used a single, portrait-oriented screen to replicate the dual displays of the Nintendo …

An American Airlines flight was diverted after a passenger’s device caught fire, creating smoky conditions inside the plane and forcing it to make an unscheduled landing. The Philadelphia to Phoenix flight — carrying 160 passengers and six crew members — landed safely at Washington Dulles International Airport Saturday after the incident, which caused a choking smoke smell to permeate the …

Amber DaSilva / Jalopnik The Flipper Zero is mired in controversy again. The electronic multitool, with its array of various antennas, has long been demonized for simply existing — the Canadian government has even talked about banning it entirely due to a theorized but then-unproven link to car thefts. Now, an investigation …

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. It’s that time of the year again. No, not Apple’s product launch — that’s next month. I’m talking about Made by Google 2025. The tech giant held its annual event yesterday, where it showed off its upcoming releases; namely the …

Hearing aids could slash the risk of dementia by almost two thirds, new findings suggest.  Hearing loss has been strongly linked to neurogenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.  While the exact mechanisms are unclear, one of the theories is that when the brain has to work harder to process a degraded auditory signal, it diverts resources …

The Google TV Streamer takes over for Google’s long-lived Chromecast devices, offering a premium TV interface jam-packed with loads of free content and helpful features. The third-generation Apple TV 4K is a compelling mix of performance and specs built on the Apple ecosystem. While a bit pricey, this streaming device has tons of versatility and offers speedy load times. Streaming …

Last week, Apple released and then pulled a software tool that accidentally contained identifiers for many unreleased devices and chips, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. His findings included new models of the Studio Display, Apple TV, Apple Watches, Apple Vision Pro, iPad mini, HomePod mini, and more. Here is what was uncovered in the file, according to MacRumors contributor …