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Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is only a week away. The WWDC 2025 kicks off on Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. PT at Apple Park, with the full conference running through June 13.  The event will feature the new software generation for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple TV.  This developer conference also marks one year since the company entered the AI space with the announcement of Apple Intelligence….

Jason Hiner/ZDNET After their launch, Apple’s over-ear AirPods Max became an aesthetic staple all over the web. Forget Beats, as all your favorite celebrities and influencers took up the AirPods Max as their audio staple. Plus, many retailers offer cute covers to customize your AirPods Max so you can make them your own.  Also: Take these Nothing earbuds to the gym and thank me later You too can join the trend, as the Sky Blue AirPods…

Linux is considered more secure than other operating systems, but adding a virtual private network (VPN) to the setup makes it even more robust. Unfortunately, many VPN providers offer Linux support only as an afterthought. When they do, it involves command-line, or CLI, software instead of a straightforward graphical user interface, or GUI, app. Also, performance on Linux may not be as good as it is on Windows and MacOS. When choosing the best Linux VPN,…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Colorsoft is normally $279, but is on sale at Amazon. It has a bright display (even in direct sunlight), customizable color settings, and zippy performance while browsing titles and turning pages. It could be a bit larger to get the full effect of the color display. Save $35 on the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle, which gets you the device, a plant-based leather case in Jade, Raspberry, or black, and…

koiguo/Getty Kicking off the current generative AI frenzy, ChatGPT is already a relatively capable AI, able to answer questions, generate content, and chat with you about almost any topic. But OpenAI isn’t stopping there. Rather, the company has big plans for its popular AI, envisioning an evolution that would turn it into a “super assistant.” OpenAI’s goals for ChatGPT came to light courtesy of a confidential and highly redacted document introduced as part of the…

wellesenterprises/Getty Images Long before Linux was introduced, I worked as a Unix system administrator. In those days, I downloaded the source code, unpacked the tarball archive it arrived in, compiled it, and installed it whenever I needed to update my system or install a new package. It was a real pain in the rump.  With the arrival of Unix System V Release 4 (SVR4) in 1989, things got better with the first package manager system:…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus 12 has a starting price of $799 It was the company’s most complete handset in 2024 with the fastest charging speeds on the market (both wired and wireless), a flagship camera system, premium build quality, and reliable performance The lack of generative AI features is felt, but for many, that may not be a problem. more buying choices For a limited time, you can get the 512GB OnePlus 12 for…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Doogee T30 Max tablet is available now on Amazon for around $350. The T30 Max has all the power and battery you want in a tablet, with the added bonus of a brilliant display. The cover that comes with the T30 Max is a bit flimsy, so you’ll probably want to find something a bit more substantial. There are plenty of people out there who claim Android tablets haven’t been relevant…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET What’s the deal? At $40, the LC-Dolida sleep mask headphones combo put me into an instant slumber, and distanced the noises of sirens, beeps, and honks outside my busy Brooklyn bedroom window.  The sleep mask headphones offer an impressive battery life and sound quality that distract you from outside noise and completely eliminate all light around you.  They aren’t perfect for side sleepers, but you can still rest easy with these on even…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET If you’re looking for an affordable smartwatch that easily integrates with the Samsung ecosystem, consider these early summer savings on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: At Amazon, you can get the Watch 7 along with a Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 Bluetooth tracker for $220, saving you $110.  Also: This Samsung Galaxy Watch design feature might be returning soon – and it’s good news for fans The Galaxy Watch 7 is our tested pick for…