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ZDNET’s key takeaways This range of universal travel adapters suits all needs, compatible with over 220 countries These GaN chargers feature USB-C and USB-A ports and are high quality, robust, and safe These universal chargers DO NOT convert voltages, so be careful with what you plug in. Digital gadgets have become an essential part of modern travel. From smartphones and tablets to e-readers, cameras, drones, and Bluetooth speakers, these devices share one common requirement: power….

ZDNET It’s a rare occasion that a piece of Linux software slips by me, especially when it’s a desktop environment or window manager. But here we are. Just a week or so ago, I ran into what I originally thought was a Linux compositor, but soon after I looked into it, I realized it was actually a window manager. That software in question was Hyprland. Hyprland is a tiling window manager that aims to provide…

ZDNET In 2006, Digg, a social networking and bookmarking site, was one of the most popular websites. Today, many of you have probably never even heard of this Reddit-like site. Now, in a surprising turn of events, Digg is attempting a comeback, backed by an unlikely alliance between its founder, Kevin Rose, and former rival Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit. Social networks have become toxic Why? Because, as you may have noticed, social networks have…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The CaseUp Combo includes ProtoArc’s wireless keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand is available for $79 on Amazon. The ease of use and transport make this a solid option for improving your hybrid and remote work setup. The mouse, while comfrortable, might be too small for some people. There is no shortage of wireless keyboards, portable monitors, and laptop mounts on the market. Remote work demands new use cases from tech to get…

Apple/ZDNET Apple just quietly dropped a new iPad Air, now powered by the company’s M3 chip and poised for Apple Intelligence. The company preempted the announcement with a Tim Cook post, when the Apple CEO posted a video on X (formerly known as Twitter) teasing a new product from its “Air” line and the words “This week.” Double the processing speed of M1 The new iPad Air with the M3 chip arrives to dethrone the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Watch 3 normally retails for $330. Its five-day battery life, durability, rotating digital crown, and superb design make this a compelling smartwatch. However, the OHealth app needs some work, workout data screens are limited, and ECG measurements are not supported. The OnePlus Watch 3 is on sale. If you head over to OnePlus’ website and enter the code “TIME1010” at checkout, you shave $30 off the wearable’s price tag, dropping…

Samsung/ZDNET Samsung upgraded their largest gaming monitor, the 55-inch Odyssey Ark, with a 165Hz refresh rate, Mini-LED panel, and 1ms response time. And if you’ve been waiting for a great deal to snap up this premium gaming monitor, you can save $1,100 at Samsung right now during their spring sale event, bringing the price to just $1,800. And if that wasn’t enough, as part of Samsung’s Deal of the Day, you can snag a 24-inch…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Amazon has discounted several Mac Mini M4 builds as part of a new series of unexpected deals. The compact desktop can be purchased for as low as $529, although this price drop only applies to the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD model. If you want more storage space, the Mac Mini M4 with the 512GB SSD has seen a 13% discount, going from $799 to $699. The biggest discount has been given to the third…

ArtemisDiana/Getty Images Google is adding even more AI to Search.  In an announcement today, Google introduced AI Mode, an AI chatbot that responds to Search queries – essentially, it’s Google’s answer to ChatGPT Search. Also: 10 key reasons AI went mainstream overnight – and what happens next When you ask a question in AI Mode, Gemini 2.0 builds an answer. You can ask follow-up questions or request links to learn more. AI Mode does the…