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jorge mata/Getty Images If you’re a Pixel phone user who uses Google Wallet, paying for things with your phone is about to become much easier.  Opening Google Wallet isn’t exactly difficult at the moment. You can open the app itself, tap the Wallet icon in Quick Settings, or press and hold the lock screen shortcut. A new option, though, lets you open Wallet without looking at your phone.  Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 The…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Ever since upgrading to iOS 18, my iPhone’s battery life has taken a serious hit. Things only got worse with subsequent releases, and nothing has been improved by the latest 18.3.1 security patch. By lunchtime, my battery is rarely above 40%, and I’ve had to make power banks my new best friends. Also: Can rebooting your iPhone really make it run faster? I tried it every day to find out Day or night, the…

ZDNET Microsoft just added a small feature to the Outlook app, but it’s one that’s going to be incredibly useful and potentially save you time. Starting today, you can minimize an email, switch to another task, and then return to your message. No more digging through drafts If you’re like me, you often send emails on your phone. If you find yourself writing a message and then needing to find a piece of information, though, the process is clunky. Let’s say you’re…

Given the number of specialty companies in the industry, solving healthcare challenges with AI requires an ecosystem approach. At the recent J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, Nvidia announced several new AI-centric partnerships with industry leaders to advance genomics, drug discovery, and advanced healthcare services. In an analyst briefing, Kimberly Powell, vice president of healthcare at Nvidia, described the “AI revolution” in healthcare, enabling new product creation. “Instead of humans writing code, you now…

ZDNET The next time you play a game on your cell phone, you might just be paying your bill instead. Ad It Up is a popular app that lets users earn points by playing games, answering surveys, watching videos, scanning receipts, and shopping. Now, Metro, T-Mobile’s popular prepaid provider, has partnered with the app to let you use those points toward next month’s bill. How it all works When you download Ad It Up (it comes preinstalled…

ZDNET There are myriad reasons your internet connection might be slow. There is a checklist for troubleshooting most of these issues, and the solutions range from surprisingly easy to complex and expensive. Also: Slow home internet? 3 simple things I always check first for faster Wi-Fi The problem of internet “throttling,” though, is not on a typical troubleshooting checklist because it is intentionally perpetrated by your internet service provider. Your slow connection may have nothing at…

ZDNET Our businesses are undergoing an AI transformation. Increasing numbers of professionals use generative AI and machine learning to complete mundane tasks and spend more time on the activities that matter most. Also: AI transformation is a double-edged sword. Here’s how to avoid the risks Business and digital leaders are charged with turning these initial forays with emerging technology into a long-term competitive advantage. Here are three ways to ensure AI changes your organization for the better. 1. Increase time spent…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Prices for the 2024 Microsoft Surface Laptop start at $882 It’s a well-designed Copilot+ PC with a light, stylish form factor, and a marathon battery life. It might be lacking in port selection for some users, and an OLED option would have made it a little more premium. more buying choices What’s the deal? Microsoft’s Surface Laptop is currently seeing some big discounts at the Microsoft store, with $700 off the high-end…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple recently unveiled new AirPods, and while you might be considering buying the brand’s latest headphones, you shouldn’t forget about the sweet, sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware — especially if you’re looking for a new pair of high-quality noise-canceling earbuds. Presidents’ Day deals are in full swing and they’re cutting down the price of the best Apple earbuds you can buy.  The AirPods Pro (2nd generation),…

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 is marked down for Best Buy’s Presidents’ Day sale for $249. That’s $130 off the already-low regular price.  ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 is available now for $249. It’s a versatile and highly-portable device that works well with ChromeOS and is as useful at home as in the office. Some of the most buzzworthy features are…