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If you’re just starting out at a Twitch streamer or content creator, you have plenty of options for high-quality, affordable streaming lights. The Elgato Key Light Mini retails for about $80, and offers several brightness and color temperature options for fine-tuning your signature style and boosting production values. But even something like the Newmowa 60W mobile light, which retails for about $25, can go a long way towards improving the quality of your recordings and…

In May 2024, Apple unveiled a new lineup of M3 and M4 iPad Air and Pro models. Alongside the latest tablets, the tech giant released the brand new Apple Pencil Pro, the first actual upgrade to Apple’s stylus lineup since the release of the Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) in 2018.  The upgraded stylus incorporates advanced features like squeeze, barrel roll, and haptic feedback to make marking up, taking notes, and creating an artistic masterpiece more…

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…

Acusensus Law enforcement agencies around the world are utilizing AI to make roadways safer. Distracted driving is one of the biggest safety issues facing drivers today, and new AI-powered traffic cameras are helping police officers catch unsafe drivers. Also: The best dash cams: Expert-tested and recommended Here’s how the cameras work, and why their use is quickly spreading.  “Heads Up” cameras from Australia-based Acusensus take a picture of every driver that passes by – both…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Because I’ve been using Linux for such a long time, the command line is second nature to me. I know which commands I need in order to do certain things — and they never fail. That’s one of the reasons why I decided using the command line in MacOS made sense too. After all, the MacOS and Linux CLI (command-line interface) are quite similar. Also: How to format USB drives on Linux, MacOS, and…

ZDNET iPhone users might soon be able to tap into Google Gemini for AI-powered assistance.  Also: Gemini’s new free feature can save you hours of tedious PDF analysis In a Friday post on X, MacRumors analyst Aaron Perris provided a screenshot of backend code for the newly released iOS 18.4 developer beta. Titled “Third Party Model,” the code shows Google alongside OpenAI, seemingly indicating that Gemini is joining ChatGPT as an integrated AI chatbot. X/Aaron Perris…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo Tab Plus retails for $330. Contrary to its small size, the model houses a booming eight-speaker system and a long-lasting battery. The MediaTek Helio chipset and dim display won’t be winning any awards. more buying choices If you’re in the market for a new tablet that won’t break the bank, may I recommend the Lenovo Tab Plus? This is Lenovo’s latest lightweight tablet, capable of doubling as a mini-home theater….

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…