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Maria Diaz/ZDNET If you’re a subscriber to the Nextdoor app, you’ve seen ample footage of prowling ne’er-do-wells caught in the eye of a video doorbell or home security camera. Hopefully, you don’t have your own first-hand experience with suspicious characters milling around your front porch, or far worse. Also: This battery-powered floodlight camera is exactly what my dark yard needed For good reason, security cameras continue to grow in popularity, and we can expect them…

Google/ZDNET Chromebooks are becoming more accessible than ever, as you’ll soon be able to navigate with just a glance. Google announced a number of education-focused updates today to Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks, but tucked among them were several accessibility features that are expected to have a wider appeal. Coming to ‘all users’ First up is the ability to control your Chromebook with facial expressions and head movements. Google introduced this feature last December, but it’s just now seeing…

ZDNET Those of you who use classic Outlook may have noticed the program acting more temperamental than usual. There’s a reason for that. In a recent support article, Microsoft acknowledged that Outlook may crash when you start a new email or when you reply to or forward an existing email. The crash only affects classic Outlook The problem affects only classic Outlook, meaning the version that comes with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365, and not the new…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung has been everywhere so far this January, from Las Vegas for CES to San Jose for its Unpacked event, where we expect to hear more about the company’s plans for Galaxy AI and the latest S series of smartphones. The phone maker confirmed a few weeks back that the San Jose event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 22 — and the day is here. Also: What to expect from Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy S25 Ultra,…

Zhou Yibao on Weibo A new foldable phone is about to hit the market, and it may be as thin as a phone can possibly be. Oppo is billing its upcoming Find N5 (it will likely be the OnePlus Open 2 when it hits the US market) as the world’s thinnest foldable. That title currently belongs to the Magic V3 from Honor, which sits at just 4.35 mm unfolded. For comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold both top…

The Apple Watch Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Ring, and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have ushered a new age of AI wearables. Jason Hiner/ZDNET Samsung is kicking off its first Unpacked event for 2025 today, Wednesday, January 22. Although there are still a few more hours until airing, we have a fairly good sense of what will be revealed. Spoiler: The Galaxy S25 series will undoubtedly be the star of the show. Also: Samsung Unpacked 2025: How to watch…

ZDNET’s key takeaways It boosts battery life up to a decade. It is water and dustproof. However, it does add bulk to the sleek AirTag. Apple AirTags have revolutionized every aspect of my life. From finding my keys and wallet in the morning to keeping an eye on my luggage while traveling, not a day goes by when I don’t open the Find My app to locate something I’ve misplaced or check that something is…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini is available now from the official site for $799. The Ambeo Mini produces a big, rich sound but does depend on the subwoofer (sold separately) to give it enough depth. The Sennheiser app can be a bit tricky, but once you get it all connected, it works like a charm to help customize the sound. more buying choices A good soundbar can elevate your television or music…