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Globally, the transition to IPv6 is advancing steadily, with 34% of networks now IPv6-capable. Not all IPv6-capable networks are using it by default; though: Capability means the system can use IPv6 — not that it prefers it. Still, the direction is clear. Countries like Vietnam (60% of networks IPv6-capable), Japan (58%), and Thailand (50%) show how IPv6 has moved from aspiration to infrastructure. For ISPs, switching to IPv6 isn’t just technical, it’s rewiring networks, replacing…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ozlo Sleepbuds, created by three Bose engineers, launched last fall, and they are the most useful sleep earbuds I’ve tested so far The sound is perfect for masking environmental annoyances that keep you awake, and the fit is comfortable and secure. The sleep tracking feature hasn’t hit the earbuds yet, and setup took a few tries and several glitches, but once these work in your ears, they get you to bed…

Aly Windsor / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google AI Overviews are at it again. About a year after going viral for suggesting recipes like glue pizza and gasoline spaghetti, Google’s AI-powered search summaries (which you can avoid, by the way) are in the news again. Also: Google’s AI Overviews will decimate your business – here’s what you need to do This time, users are pushing Google’s AI past its limits by creating fake idioms. How…

The Kindle Paperwhite pictured with Strapsicle’s Kindle straps.  Kayla Solino/ZDNET Need a beach read? Scoop up Emily Henry’s novel of the same name on sale during Amazon’s Book Sale, and scope out other great offers to stock your virtual library before summer break. The 2025 Book Sale is underway from April 23 to April 28, with plenty of deals on devices, subscriptions, like Audible and Kindle Unlimited, and books (both eBooks and physical copies).  Also: How to…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Suriv Spray Case for iPhone has a built-in liquid sprayer for $40. It comes with everything you need to fill and empty the spray compartment, and is surprisingly functional. The Suriv case does add some bulk to the back of your phone, and it can impede features like MagSafe. I need to start this review on an honest note: I almost ignored the offer to try this nifty phone case. Not…

Google’s keynote description is vague: “Discover how we’re furthering our mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” AI However, given the announcements already made this year, we expect artificial intelligence to be the focal point of the event. At last year’s I/O, AI was also the crown jewel of the event, with a slew of AI-related announcements, including Gemini 1.5 Flash, Veo, Imagen 3, and Google’s mobile platform, Android. Also: Google…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET You have my attention, Motorola. The company today is unveiling not one, not two, but three Razr flip phones, including a first-ever ‘Ultra’ model that’s feature-packed, fashionably styled, and unsurprisingly expensive at $1,299. Also: Motorola Solutions to outfit first responders with new AI-enabled body cameras I spent an intimate afternoon with all three models ahead of their launch, and, barring the price tag that makes me question the state of the economy, my…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET If you’re in dire need of some bling on your earbuds, this collaboration between Motorola and Swarovski will fill that diamond-encrusted void. Motorola just announced its Moto Buds Loop, and they’re just as much a fashion accessory as they are earbuds.  The Moto Buds Loop are open earbuds with a clip-on form factor, mimicking the style and fit of an earring or ear cuff. The earbuds, available in Pantone-curated French Oak or Trekking…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Shure MoveMic 88+ Receiver Kit is available now on Amazon for $449 The MoveMic 88+ is a flexible piece of audio equipment that can help you achieve high-quality audio while on the go You will need to tweak the audio settings to get the best sound from different environments. more buying choices I record a lot of audio and video. For most of my audio needs, I turn to either Sony…