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As the competition to produce higher-performing laptops at ever-competitive price points heats up, different brands have embraced their reputations and specialized offerings to set themselves apart. We’ve tested machines from all of the top brands out there and can safely say there are certain things brands do better than others. So where does Dell stand? Let’s take a look.  Dell vs. Lenovo Lenovo is known for its utilitarian, durable design philosophy, particularly with its iconic…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Torras’ MiniMag Power Bank is available now for about $41. The MiniMag bank’s 0.3-inch thickness makes it uber-portable while supplying 5,000mAh via 18W USB-C charging or 7.5W wireless charging. However, if you’re looking for larger pack capacities or kickstands or grips, you’ll be better off looking elsewhere. Testing MagSafe battery packs is one of the larger parts of my job at ZDNET. Over the last year, I’ve gone hands-on with over a…

Last year’s Galaxy A15 5G was a budget champ. This year’s model may be even better. Kerry Wan/ZDNET If you’re seeking smart tech for someone who’s not tech savvy, buying your kid their first smartphone, or simply trying to save some money with a no-frills device, you’ll want to pay attention to two new Samsung offerings.  Samsung is bringing two popular budget devices – a smartphone and a fitness tracker – to the US for…

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET For as long as I can remember, I’ve preferred headphones over earbuds for travel. Yes, they’re bulkier, but the added weight has always been worth it for the superior sound quality and noise cancellation — if not the battery life.  Also: CES 2025: What to expect and how to watch This year, however, Google introduced a pair of earbuds that not only replaced the headphones in my backpack but did so without compromising…

ZDNET Those of you still wearing an Apple Watch Series 4 on your wrist could now run into problems if your watch ever needs to be repaired. That’s because Apple labels products beyond a certain lifespan as “vintage,” which affects if, how, and where you can get them fixed if they break down. Also: 8 times the Apple Watch predicted danger and saved lives in 2024 On the latest version of a page that explains what happens if…

Mensent Photography/Getty Images There I was, minding my own bidness, watching Formula 1 videos on IG. 🥰 Sam Altman pops up, talking about the future of AI as it relates to business owners. He said that one day, we could see a one-person billion-dollar company. 😱 My first thought was, “Dude is wilding.” Then I thought, “What if he’s right?” I promised myself I’d explore all new tech with an open mind since I learned…

Hisense Today, Hisense announced its latest home theater projector ahead of CES 2025. Aspiring to deliver a crystal-clear display of up to 150 inches, the company touts the L9Q as “the largest and most flexible laser TV on the market.” Also: CES 2025: What is it, what to expect, and how to tune in  According to Hisense’s press release, its proprietary TriChroma triple-laser light engine achieves an unrivaled 110% of the BT.2020 color space, the…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET With CES upon us, you have probably seen countless mentions of the conference from any tech news outlet or company you follow. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or consumer, the show is guaranteed to feature something you care about — be it the launch of a new tech product or feature or the demo of some visionary technology with the potential to change the future. Also: ZDNET joins CNET Group to award the Best…

Priya Kurien, the client strategy and innovation leader of global industries at IBM. IBM Priya Kurien, the client strategy and innovation leader of global industries at IBM, has a fascinating job working with C-suite and senior leaders for IBM’s clients across the world, helping them to leverage IBM’s technology, particularly with AI. In this interview, we conduct a wide-ranging discussion, going from telecom partnerships to 5G to AI to NASA and even Earth science and…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Apple has settled a class action lawsuit in which tens of millions of users can expect a slice of the payout. Also: The first open-source, privacy-focused voice assistant for the home is here On Tuesday, the iPhone maker agreed to pay $95 million to settle a 2019 lawsuit claiming that Siri violated the privacy of Apple users by recording their conversations, as reported by Reuters. Lopez v. Apple, Inc. Known as Lopez v. Apple, Inc.,…