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oxygen/Getty Images OpenAI is officially getting into the hardware business.  In a video posted to X on Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive, who worked on flagship products like the iPhone, revealed a partnership to create the next generation of AI-enabled devices.  Also: I tried Google’s XR glasses and they already beat my Meta Ray-Bans in 3 ways The AI software company announced it is merging with io, an under-the-radar…

Samsung/ZDNET If you’ve been looking for a new digital storage option, Samsung has a deal on the 4TB Samsung T5 Evo portable SSD for just $230, plus get a 256GB Sonic the Hedgehog microSDXC card for free. With that much storage, the device is perfect for large digital game libraries, raw video and photo files, raw and rendered digital art, and other important programs and documents you may need to take on the go. And you…

As of June 1, AWS will no longer allow sub-account transfers or new commitments to be pooled and reallocated across customers. Barrow says the shift is happening because AWS is investing billions in new data centers to meet demand from AI and hyperscale workloads. “That infrastructure requires long-term planning and capital discipline,” he said. Phil Brunkard, executive counselor at Info-Tech Research Group UK, emphasized that AWS isn’t killing RIs or SPs, “it’s just closing a…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Last month, Motorola unveiled three new Razr flip phones, including a first-ever ‘Ultra‘ model that ZDNET’s smartphone expert Kerry Wan says is “feature-packed, fashionably styled, and unsurprisingly expensive.”  The new Razr models, which start at $799, are finally widely available in the US at retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Motorola. The devices hit shelves universally unlocked and in T-Mobile and AT&T stores on May 15. But if you’re looking to score on a…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET If you’re not as happy with your current mobile phone as you used to be, you’re not alone. A recent American Customer Satisfaction Index study showed that overall cell phone user satisfaction took a big step back this year from 82% to 78%. That might not sound like a huge drop, but it’s the lowest satisfaction score in 10 years. Last year’s score was an all-time high. Also: I test dozens of phones…

HP Gaming desktops can get pretty expensive, but right now you can snag the HP Victus 15L direct from HP.com for 41% off with this site-exclusive sale. And just because this PC is under $1,000 doesn’t mean it skimps on quality components. Read more: The best Memorial Day 2025 deals live now Current price: $600 Regular price: $1,030 The HP Victus 15L is a great option for kids and younger teens looking for an entry-level…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Clean E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum and handheld vacuum combination costs $650. The Eufy E20 performed very well in suction testing; it offers up to 8,000Pa of suction power and thorough edge cleaning; the robot vacuum’s dustbin doubles as a handheld vacuum that includes a floor attachment and a crevice tool. Unfortunately, the handheld vacuum doesn’t offer powerful suction like that of a standalone unit like a Dyson, and removing it…

The Samsung Odyssey G8 monitor.  Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Whether you’re a PC gamer looking to upgrade your setup or prefer ultra-wide screens for productivity, you can snag the Samsung Odyssey G9 49-inch curved gaming monitor for $500 off right now when you buy directly from Samsung. This brings the price of this high-end ultra-wide screen to just $800, and if you hurry, you can get a 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G55C for free to use as a…

Google The race to deploy AI agents is heating up. At its annual I/O developer conference yesterday, Google announced that Jules, its new AI coding assistant, is now available worldwide in public beta. The launch marks the company’s latest effort to corner the burgeoning market for AI agents, widely regarded across Silicon Valley as essentially a more practical and profitable form of chatbot. Virtually every other major tech giant — including Meta, OpenAI, and Amazon,…

Whether you’re looking to switch home internet providers or just want to take advantage of a great deal for your existing service, Verizon’s 5G home internet offers flexible plans to suit your needs with up to 1Gig download speeds and support for 4K streaming and whole-home Wi-Fi coverage.  Also: The best Memorial Day 2025 deals live now And right now at Verizon, both new and existing customers can snag a free pair of Meta Ray-Ban smart…