I replaced my Kindle with this E Ink tablet that runs Android – and don't regret it

I replaced my Kindle with this E Ink tablet that runs Android – and don't regret it

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Onyx Boox Page has a seven-inch E Ink display and sells for $219 across major retailers. It runs on a simplified version of Android 11, so you can download any app you want, including Kindle, TikTok, Google Docs, and more. Don’t expect the tablet to receive the latest Android updates. In recent years, I have used and reviewed various E Ink products, including Kindle e-readers and the ReMarkable 2. While they…

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I changed 10 Samsung phone settings to give it a significant performance boost

I changed 10 Samsung phone settings to give it a significant performance boost

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung’s One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From…

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How practical AI prevailed over hype at Red Hat Summit 2025

How practical AI prevailed over hype at Red Hat Summit 2025

At the Red Hat Summit and Ansible Fest in Boston this month, much of the hype and overpromising about generative AI took a back seat to conversations about how organizations can actually build and deploy AI for their own business using their own data. Of course, this is a Red Hat Summit, and there was plenty of focus on core topics like open source, with the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, and automation…

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Microsoft's Copilot for Gaming arrives in beta – how to try it on your phone

Microsoft's Copilot for Gaming arrives in beta – how to try it on your phone

Microsoft Have you ever been playing a video game and found yourself helplessly stuck, racking your brain trying to remember a certain move and wishing some kind of oracle would appear to show you the way? Wish no more — AI is here to help. This week, Microsoft rolled out a beta version of Copilot for Gaming, an AI chatbot the company describes as “the ultimate gaming sidekick.” Also: Copilot’s Coding Agent brings automation deeper into…

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Apple celebrates Global Running Day with a new Apple Watch reward – how to get it

Apple celebrates Global Running Day with a new Apple Watch reward – how to get it

Apple/ZDNET Calling all Apple Watch-obsessed runners: Wednesday, June 4, is Global Running Day, and you can get a digital award for recording your run. If Apple Watch users record a run of at least 3.1 miles on June 4, they will earn a digital award. These awards look like digital badges that can be viewed in the Awards tab of the Fitness app. They can also come with animated stickers that people can send through…

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Extreme Networks wants your complicated Wi-Fi environments

Extreme Networks wants your complicated Wi-Fi environments

Wi-Fi is hard, but if Extreme can make it work in these stadiums, it can certainly do so in traditional carpeted offices. 3. Wi-Fi 6E/7 will likely require a wired refresh. I’ve been in networking a long time. My days as an engineer pre-date Wi-Fi, and I don’t ever remember a wireless upgrade driving a refresh of the wired network. However, as with many things in life, there is a first time for everything. The…

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Amazon Prime Day 2025 returns this July: What we know so far

Amazon Prime Day 2025 returns this July: What we know so far

Adam Breeden/ZDNET In April, Amazon confirmed that its annual July Prime Day event will return this summer. Despite an uncertain economic outlook, Amazon is full steam ahead on its first Prime Day event of the year.  Also: Google’s new AI shopping tool just changed the way we shop online – here’s why Amazon hosted its second annual Big Spring Sale in March, which was extended from five days in 2024 to seven days this year. In…

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I recommend this HP laptop to creatives and business pros alike – especially at nearly 50% off

I recommend this HP laptop to creatives and business pros alike – especially at nearly 50% off

ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is on sale for $2,199. I highly recommend it to people looking for a laptop with top-performing hardware, a vibrant screen, and a high-quality webcam. However, because of its limited port selection, some might find its usability limited without supplementary accessories. The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i recently received a huge 48% discount, dropping down to $1,799. Work laptops don’t have to be boring hunks of gray metal….

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I changed 6 settings on my Roku TV to instantly improve the user experience

I changed 6 settings on my Roku TV to instantly improve the user experience

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Few things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it’s stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don’t give up on it just yet. Also: Slow Roku TV? This 30-second fix made my system run like new again Like phones and computers, Rokus have caches that accumulate…

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The 12 best expert-picked Father's Day gifts for tech-loving dads

The 12 best expert-picked Father's Day gifts for tech-loving dads

If your dad is a fitness fanatic who enjoys purposefully designed tech, he’ll likely be impressed with the new Whoop 5.0 band.  The Whoop 5.0 is the newest release since the Whoop 4.0, and it’s a standout among fitness trackers because of its unique design — a band without a screen. While Whoop is mainly considered a health tracker used by pro athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the launch of the new wearables caters to a more…

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