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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus Zenbook A14 is available now, with configurations starting for $899. Asus’ new ultraportable is a fantastic balance of innovation and value with a brilliant OLED display, competitive hardware, and a satisfying physical form. While its use case is clearly defined, the laptop has its limits when it comes to high-end performance. more buying choices When Asus officially announced the Zenbook A14 at CES this year, I wasn’t the only one…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple has finally launched a new entry-level phone, the iPhone 16e. The three-year gap from the previous model release gave the company time to implement a major refresh, including Apple Intelligence, an A18 chipset, a new cellular modem, a larger battery capacity, Face ID, and much more.  Also: Best of MWC 2025: 10 most impressive products that you might’ve missed The best part — it is all packaged into a $599 handset, sold…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Treblab HD-GO is available now on Amazon for under $35. This palm-sized speaker delivers big sound and a sixteen-hour battery life. Although the sound won’t impress audiophiles, it’s still serviceable, especially at this price range. more buying choices When I see Bluetooth speakers that are no bigger than my hand, I immediately question their ability to produce the decibels I require (especially when I’m in the mood to dance about my…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Minisforum’s AI X1 Pro is available now, on sale for $899. It’s a powerful mini armed with top-tier hardware for creators, programmers, and coders looking to interface with AI at lightning-fast speeds. Don’t count on relying on the device’s built-in speakers or mic, and it’s one of the chunkier minis. When Apple upgraded its Mac Mini with the M4 processor last year, we saw some renewed interest in the mini PC category…

ZDNET’s key takeaways This compact yet powerful power bank features dual USB-C fast charging The 1.3-inch TFT color display does a fantastic job of keeping you in the loop about what the power bank is doing Beast Mode rapid charging is useful, and a 20-minute charge can take the charge from zero to 70%. Power banks come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, ranging from little more than a dumb battery to sophisticated charging…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Levoit Sprout smart air purifier is available for $280. This smart and efficient device is informative, accurate, and visually appealing to clean the air in kids’ rooms, who are a vulnerable population. The Sprout smart air purifier is a little expensive, but it pays off with insight into your kids’ air quality. Levoit is objectively one of the best air purifier brands available. It’s also one of my go-to brands, as…

gremlin/Getty Images Generative artificial intelligence (AI) offers interesting career opportunities to both technology whizzes and business mavens. Unlike previous types of technologies, there are two tracks one can pursue — either building AI or employing AI to build their businesses.   Recent research conducted by Aditya Challapally, Microsoft’s applied science lead, explores these two tracks to AI success. Also: Crawl, then walk, before you run with AI agents, experts recommend For IT professionals, it means delivering…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The new year is a great time to score lingering deals, and the Apple AirTag 4-Pack is one big example. Amid rumors of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we’re seeing huge discounts making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag is one of those products I love so much that I must share it with everyone.  Also: Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that function even…

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services are rapidly replacing traditional, analog methods of calling. In the business world, VoIP — a type of IP telephony — is now a standard solution utilized by organizations of every size. It’s convenient, often affordable and scalable, and can be bolstered by features your business needs. For example, if you’re looking for VoIP, text messaging, and video conferencing, or a beginner-friendly, basic solution for a growing business, you have…

Google Another Google app is getting the Gemini treatment. Google today introduced a new Gemini side panel for Calendar, a feature that lets you check your schedule, create an event, or look up event details with the help of AI. Also: Goodbye Gemini, hello Pixel Sense? What we know about Google’s AI assistant for Pixel 10 Google offered up examples of how each command works. The general idea is that instead of manually searching for…