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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is available for $200. I’ve been testing the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which features the fastest performance yet and up to 12 weeks of battery life; alternatively, the 16 GB Kindle Paperwhite is available for $160. Remember that Amazon’s promise of up to 12 weeks of battery life assumes 30 minutes of daily use with wireless off. more buying choices I’ve used the TCL Nxtpaper Tab 10…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The DT Research tablet is built as rugged as it gets, with IP65, MIL-STD-810H, and MIL-STD-461G certifications. The choice of Intel Core i5 and i7 processors offers flexibility when buying the system. The tablet is big and rather chunky, far larger than a traditional iPad. Let’s face it: Your average laptop or tablet is a pretty fragile piece of technology. One accidental drop, and more often than not, something critical — usually…

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….

Amazon/ZDNET Amazon has had a busy last few weeks. After a smashing Devices and Services event last month, at which the company unveiled new Alexa upgrades and teased Alexa+ companion devices on the horizon soon, the retail giant is looking to get back to its roots: online shopping.  Also: Amazon just gave Alexa its most significant upgrade in a decade – and old Echo devices will support it. With President’s Day behind us, ZDNET’s team of…

temniy/Getty Images If you’re a 1Password user, finding passwords tied to a specific location is about to get a whole lot easier. In a blog post today, the company — which holds the top spot on our list of best password managers — announced a new feature for its password-keeping service – the ability to add a location to a saved password. When you’re at that location, that specific password will appear in the app’s home…

AI systems backlog rose 29% quarter over quarter to $3.1 billion and total server revenue totaled $4.29 billion, Myers said. The company reported Intelligent Edge revenue was down 5% from the prior-year period to $1.1 billion, but Hybrid Cloud revenue was $1.4 billion, up 10% from the prior-year period. Then there’s the matter of HPE’s proposed $14 billion buy of Juniper Networks that is now being held up by the U.S. Justice Department. A trial…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple officially launched the iPhone 16e last week after a two-year hiatus. The new base model phone costs $599 and is perfect for Apple lovers who don’t need all the bells and whistles of the flagship iPhone 16 series. But right now, you can snag the new phone for nothing.  Also: I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro with the 16e for a weekend – here’s everything I learned That’s right. Shoppers can get a…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET It’s only March, but it feels like we’ve already seen the best Android phones of 2025. With the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13, you’re looking at two of the most complete handsets on the market right now, with both devices featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, enough RAM to power various AI tools, and other key advances that we’ll likely see and hear more of later this year. Also: Best of MWC 2025:…

ZDNET Firefox has long been treated as a vagabond in the browser world, trailing in popularity behind the likes of Chrome, Safari, and Edge. And though it may have seen better days, Firefox keeps chugging along with new features and innovations. As just one example, the latest version offers vertical tabs, an option that could change the way you juggle all your open web pages. Also: The Firefox I loved is gone – how to protect…