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Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Google Pixel 9a might be the best-value phone of 2025, especially now that it brings flagship-level AI tools, a bright 120Hz display, and a massive battery into a more affordable price tier. But, just like any Pixel phone, the best features often aren’t enabled by default. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 These tips are based on a Pixel 9a running Android 15. Depending on which Pixel model and Android…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung’s Frame TV lineup is popular for a reason; It’s unique, makes practical use of all the idle space a TV typically leaves behind, and looks great doing so. And right now, on Samsung’s website, you can save nearly $2,000 on the flagship TV ahead of Memorial Day weekend.  Also: Samsung Frame TV 2024 vs. 2023: Comparing the key differences The smallest 32-inch display is on sale for $550 (save $50) while the…

Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images Michael Dell is pitching a “decentralized” future for artificial intelligence that his company’s devices will make possible.    “The future of AI will be decentralized, low-latency, and hyper-efficient,” predicted the Dell Technologies founder, chairman, and CEO in his Dell World keynote, which you can watch on YouTube. “AI will follow the data, not the other way around,” Dell said at Monday’s kickoff of the company’s four-day customer conference in Las Vegas….

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET How safe is your browser? You’re probably using Chrome, right? Or maybe you’ve migrated to Opera, Firefox, Edge, Brave, or some other browser that you believe has your back. It probably doesn’t. At least not as well as you might think. That’s why the EFF created Cover Your Tracks.  Also: I found the most private and secure way to browse the web – and it isn’t incognito mode…

Current price: $200 Original price: $250 The nice thing about buying one of Oura’s earlier model smart rings is you’ll get the same app and software experience — just a different form factor and one less day of battery life. If prospective Oura Ring buyers don’t mind this, they should opt for the Oura Ring 3, which has reduced its price by around 20% since the Oura Ring 4’s debut. The Oura Ring tracks your…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Oura might be a stellar sleep tracker, but it hasn’t always been a reliable activity tracker. Reddit users under the r/ouraring subreddit regularly lament this situation, saying the Oura Ring miscounts steps during activities and workout sessions. One recent Reddit post called the step tracker “wildly inaccurate.”  Also: I took these sleep trackers to bed to find out which is best Oura has seemingly listened to these complaints. The company has announced it is…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Beats’ latest Pill speaker is available for $150 in five colorways: Statement Red, Matte Black, Champagne Gold, Navy Blue, and Blush Pink. An impressive battery life and a subtle, clean design set the Beats Pill apart from its competitors. However, Beats’ overemphasized, bass-forward sound can mask the other aspects of a song. The Beats Pill (2024) is currently on sale for $100, $50 off its original price. Beats recently released two new…

As a dog owner, I must vacuum twice daily to keep up with the amount of loose pet hair on my floors. I often can’t make time for that, but my floors stay clean, thanks to my favorite life hack: a robot vacuum. My Roborock is reliable, efficient, and doubles as a mop. As someone who tests robot vacuums daily, I can tell you that a robot vacuum and mop can help ease your mind and save time. Roborock…