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ZDNET’s key takeaways Active cooler that is more effective than just a fan Almost silent cooling fan Does take more power to run than a standard wireless charger I’ve become a fan of wireless charging because it’s quick, easy, and far more convenient to place my iPhone on a charging pad than to search for a cable, especially in the dark. However, wireless charging has drawbacks, including the heat generated during the process. This waste…

ZDNET The artificial intelligence market — and the entire stock market — was rocked on Monday by the sudden popularity of DeepSeek, the open-source large language model developed by a China-based hedge fund that has bested OpenAI’s best on some tasks while costing far less. Also: I put DeepSeek AI’s coding skills to the test – here’s where it fell apart As ZDNET’s Radhika Rajkumar detailed on Monday, R1’s success highlights a sea change in AI that could…

ZDNET Facebook has not been making friends lately with its policy changes. While some people have left, others find it hard to leave. It’s where their friends and social groups — from old co-workers to church members to fellow sufferers of obscure diseases — are.  Also: The best data removal services in 2025: Delete yourself from the internet In addition, Meta, Facebook’s parent company, tracks your activity not just on Facebook, but across the internet with…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is available in white or black and in two lengths: 10 feet for $70 and 16.4 feet for $100. More pliable than other neon light strips on the market, the Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is easy to install and comes with bend clips to facilitate getting closed angles. The light strip doesn’t have a template guide for setup It’s also too bright to use as…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple is officially rolling out iOS 18.3 to eligible iPhone models after a briefing testing period. The patch is a modest one. It doesn’t introduce new features or make sweeping changes, but it does make adjustments that will impact how users interact with the system. Apple Intelligence is now enabled by default, the company is restricting notification summaries for news apps, an d improving iPhone cameras. Also: The best iPhones you can buy today…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is available in white or black and in two lengths: 10 feet for $70 and 16.4 feet for $100. More pliable than other neon light strips on the market, the Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is easy to install and comes with bend clips to facilitate getting closed angles. The light strip doesn’t have a template guide for setup It’s also too bright to use as…

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….