Perplexity is getting one of Android's coolest AI features

Perplexity is getting one of Android's coolest AI features

NurPhoto/Getty Images One of the coolest Android features is coming to Perplexity — unofficially. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) this week, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas announced that a Circle to Search-style feature is coming to Perplexity on Android.  Also: Perplexity is the AI tool Gemini wishes it could be In a short video demonstration, a user is chatting with Perplexity about the greatest tennis players of all time. When the user draws a…

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The 37+ best anti-Amazon Spring Sale deals 2025: Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, and more

The 37+ best anti-Amazon Spring Sale deals 2025: Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, and more

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  Amazon’s Big Spring Sale runs from now through Monday, March 31. Also: Everything you need to know about Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025 Are deals really better during Amazon sales?  Deals on flagship Amazon products are typically the best during Amazon’s own sales. These sales are also a great opportunity to scoop up decent savings across dozens of categories. Keep in mind that you’ll be able to shop at plenty…

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Your Microsoft Office apps will soon launch faster – but the Speed Boost is optional

Your Microsoft Office apps will soon launch faster – but the Speed Boost is optional

ZDNET Those of you who regularly use Microsoft Office might want to try an upcoming new feature designed to speed up your favorite program. Rolling out in May, an option called Startup Boost will reduce the amount of time you have to wait for a Microsoft Office application to launch. The first volunteer for this mission will be Microsoft Word, with other applications in the Office suite joining via future updates. Popping up as a…

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The 25+ best Amazon Spring Sale deals under $50

The 25+ best Amazon Spring Sale deals under

When is Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025?  The second-annual Spring Sale runs from Tuesday, March 25, through Monday, March 31. Unlike Prime Day sales events, it’s open to everyone, not just Prime members.  Are deals really better during Amazon sales? For some big-name brands, Amazon sale events are the only time specific devices go on sale throughout the year. This is especially true for Amazon devices like Kindles, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Amazon Echo devices,…

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I've tested dozens of robot vacuums and here are the 30+ best Amazon Spring Sale deals of 2025

I've tested dozens of robot vacuums and here are the 30+ best Amazon Spring Sale deals of 2025

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  The Amazon Big Spring Sale is happening from March 25 through March 31.  Are robot vacuums really cheaper during Amazon sales?  Yes, robot vacuums are actually cheaper during Amazon sales. Prices often reach all-time lows during Prime Day events and the Amazon Big Spring Sale. You can find robot vacuum discounts sporadically throughout the year, but these big sales events tend to feature the biggest discounts and are often…

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Finally, an iPhone car mount with Qi2 charging – and on sale for $20

Finally, an iPhone car mount with Qi2 charging – and on sale for

ZDNET’s key takeaways The ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe wireless car charger is currently on sale at Amazon for $20. It’s a reliable, high-speed wireless charger with a clamp or an adhesive mount. You do have to supply your own 12V-to-USB-C car adapter. The ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe car mount charger is currently on sale during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale event for $20, which is $16 off the regular price of $35.  Do you love your…

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Anthropic is expanding Claude AI to the enterprise with domain-specific AI agents

Anthropic is expanding Claude AI to the enterprise with domain-specific AI agents

Anthropic Large organizations wanting to integrate generative AI into their business can find the process daunting, especially if they’re unsure how or where to start. A new initiative with Anthropic’s Claude AI aims to provide the tools for enterprises struggling with this challenge. In a new five-year partnership announced Thursday, Anthropic and AI company Databricks will offer Claude AI models through the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, which helps businesses use AI with their internal data….

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Kyndryl extends Google Cloud partnership for AI-based mainframe modernization

Kyndryl extends Google Cloud partnership for AI-based mainframe modernization

“Many need to integrate mainframe data with the cloud and update applications to meet new security and compliance rules. Providers are using genAI-based code inspection to accelerate the discovery of code changes and modernization of legacy code,” ISG stated. “GenAI can inspect code and explain how it works, reducing and sometimes eliminating the dependence on senior experts’ knowledge, thus reducing the cost of maintaining legacy applications,” ISG added. “GenAI has opened new possibilities and elevated…

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Forget iPads: This Amazon Fire tablet is way better for children (and it's on sale for $140)

Forget iPads: This Amazon Fire tablet is way better for children (and it's on sale for 0)

Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways  The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is available for $190. Designed for older children aged six to 12, this kids’ tablet features a slimmer design, better performance, strong parental controls, and a free screen repair or placement within two years of purchase. While it’s better than other Amazon Fire Kids tablets, the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet doesn’t outperform an iPad — but it’s also a fraction of…

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CoffeeLoader Malware Loader Linked to SmokeLoader Operations

CoffeeLoader Malware Loader Linked to SmokeLoader Operations

A newly identified malware loader known as CoffeeLoader has been observed deploying second-stage payloads while bypassing endpoint security measures. Researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz have been tracking the malware since its inception in September 2024 and have observed its use in conjunction with SmokeLoader. Unlike traditional malware loaders, CoffeeLoader incorporates multiple techniques to avoid detection. It employs Armoury, a GPU-based packer that impersonates ASUS’ Armoury Crate utility, making analysis in virtual environments more challenging. The loader’s call…

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