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SOPA Images/Getty Images The company behind Perplexity AI has announced plans to unleash a browser specifically for agentic search. Perplexity AI is an AI-powered search engine and research tool that combines the massive amounts of information found in large language models (LLMs) with real-time web searching to provide comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date answers to user queries.  Also: Crawl, then walk, before you run with AI agents, experts recommend I’ve been using Perplexity AI as my…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET Say you’re watching an edgy new streaming series and find yourself turning up the volume for every scene where two actors are engaged in a dramatic dialogue. It seems like both characters are whispering — until an explosion happens on screen, and the sound is the opposite, almost deafening. Also: The LG soundbar made my home audio sound like a theater – even though it’s not the newest model What’s up with that? It’s…

Artie Beaty/ZDNET Soundbars are gaining in popularity because of their sleek design and ability to provide an ample boost in audio quality compared to built-in TV speakers. Even with their plug-and-play nature, you can make a few modifications to help unleash the best possible sound quality. Also: Upgrade your home audio with this JBL soundbar that’s still $150 off Whether you’re new to soundbar setups or a self-proclaimed audiophile, familiarizing yourself with some key settings can…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The YHE BP Doctor Fit is available for just $129. Blood pressure results are within 6-8 mmHG of a blood pressure cuff, the display is vibrant, the battery lasts a week, basic health tracking is available, and the price is low. The band closure is the opposite of other watches; the charger connection can be finicky, and there are limited apps. In 2024, I reviewed another YHE blood pressure watch, but while…

Signia/ZDNET A new Bluetooth-compatible hearing aid could help those with hearing loss listen more clearly — and for a bit longer — than with their current hearing device. On Monday, hearing aid maker Signia unveiled the Signia Pure Charge & Go BCT IX, which boasts a battery life of up to 36 hours, including five hours of streaming, on a single charge.  Signia claims this is the longest battery life of any Bluetooth Classic-compatible hearing aid. …

“As we grow the core counts, do people really need to have a four socket system or an eight socket system? And I think the answer very simply is yes, we continue to see a strong demand for people who want to scale out their memory capacity,” said Ronak Singhal, senior fellow and chief architect, Xeon Products on a conference briefing with journalists. As you scale out memory capacity, you need to pair the amount…

If it looks like a duck… it might be a duck (or it might be Linux). Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET Since I started covering Linux and open-source technology in the late 1990s, my goal has been to help make the operating system easier to understand and use. One part of that gig is finding Linux distributions perfectly suited for those looking to jump from Windows but who don’t want to deal with an unfamiliar UI. That…

When it comes to creating strong, secure passwords, the best course of action is to use a password generator, which is much better than humans are at randomizing characters into long (16 or more) and hard-to-crack credentials. Thankfully, there are numerous tools available.  Also: The best password managers What is the best password generator right now? At ZDNET, we’ve tested a long list of password generators to find the top tools for creating strong (random)…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Motorola’s Moto G Power is currently on sale for $300 This device boasts multi-day battery life, a 6.8-inch Full HD+ screen, and decent performance for a mid-range phone However, its similarities to the base Moto G may not be enough to convince people to pay an extra $100. more buying choices Motorola’s Moto G Power is the sibling to the 2025 Moto G, a solid mid-tier smartphone that I reviewed not too…