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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Honor Pad V9 was just launched at MWC and costs $500. Aside from its impressive AI features for work and productivity, the Honor Pad V9 is the entertainment tablet with the longest battery life I’ve tested. The tablet’s display and sound are beautiful if you can find media to do it justice, but the Android platform is prone to bugs and app crashes compared to iOS (through no fault of Honor’s)….

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET At the Mobile World Congress 2025, Honor announced a series of new hardware, but that was arguably the least important thing. Instead, the focus on software, especially AI applications that may just strike a chord with users, stole the show. Also: What to expect at MWC 2025: Best phones I’m anticipating from Xiaomi, Honor, Samsung, more At the event, Honor announced what it calls “Alpha Plan,” an initiative to transition the smartphone brand…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you’re in the US, you’ll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing $1,555. The moment I unboxed the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, I knew I was in trouble. While the flagship had launched in…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you’re in the US, you’ll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing $1,555. The moment I unboxed the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, I knew I was in trouble. While the flagship had launched in…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Every new Google email account comes with 15GB of free storage — a solid offer at no cost. However, that space can fill up fast, especially since it also covers files in Google Drive and Google Photos. If your inbox is cluttered with unread newsletters and sneaky spam, there’s a way to clean house without losing important messages. With the right approach, you can preserve what matters while giving yourself a fresh start….

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Following the launch of its latest flagship smartphones, Samsung today is introducing the new Galaxy A series lineup, which includes the A36 5G and A26 5G. (There’s also an A56 5G, but the company is holding off on sharing all the details for now.) Also: New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leaks suggest major changes to its design – and I’m all for it These new models are the first of their kind…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Amazon’s early-year Devices and Services event took place just days ago, and the company made it clear that AI will continue to be at the center of its hardware universe. Driving the buzzword of the century is Alexa, arguably the most popular virtual assistant in the world. SVP of Devices and Services Panos Panay suggested that millions of new customers use it every day during the event. Also: Everything you need to know…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Following the launch of its latest flagship smartphones, Samsung today is introducing the new Galaxy A series lineup, which includes the A36 5G and A26 5G. (There’s also an A56 5G, but the company is holding off on sharing all the details for now.) Also: New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leaks suggest major changes to its design – and I’m all for it These new models are the first of their kind…

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While GFCI outlets offer reliable protection compared with standard outlets, they aren’t meant for every type of electrical device. Some items should never be plugged into a GFCI, as they could malfunction or trip the circuit unnecessarily, leading to power disruptions or unsafe situations. Below is a list of devices not suited for GFCIs. 1. Devices with a “high inrush” current Appliances like refrigerators, freezers, air conditioner units, and power tools require a serious initial burst of electricity when powered…