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Oura/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 upgrading…

Rawat said, “While Nvidia remains dominant in GPU-driven AI workloads, AMD is making strides to close the gap. Threadripper Pro 9000 CPUs serve as robust complements to high-end GPUs, including Nvidia’s, offering a powerful combined compute platform. Additionally, AMD’s ROCm ecosystem and Radeon AI PRO R9700 enable seamless CPU-GPU integration for AI inference and creative applications, positioning AMD not just as a CPU provider but as a comprehensive platform player in the workstation market.” AMD…

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Online shopping has never been perfect. If I’m online scouting for a good deal on a pair of shoes, I have to sort through several options, sizes, colors, and price points to find what I want. That takes time. And if I want to buy the shoes at a discount, I have to wait several weeks or months and come back when the price drops. Also: Everything announced at Google I/O…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Garmin eTrex Solar is available now for $222, while the eTrex SE without solar sells for $150. Potential for unlimited battery life, extensive GNSS support, rugged build, and affordable. Small monochrome display, no turn-by-turn directions of TopoActive maps. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I gained a deep affection for the great outdoors. The forest is my happy place. I have a good sense of direction, too — even in nature…

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET In recent years, Google Search’s shopping features have evolved to make Search a one-stop shop for consumers searching for specific products, deals, and retailers. Shoppers on a budget can scour Search’s Shopping tab during major sale events to see which retailer offered the best deal and where. Also: Everything Google just announced at I/O 2025: Gemini upgrades, AI Search, Android XR, and more But often, consumers miss out on a…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Putting on Project Moohan, an upcoming XR headset developed by Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm, for the first time felt strangely familiar. From twisting the head strap knob on the back to slipping the standalone battery pack into my pants pocket, my mind was transported back to February of 2024, when I tried on the Apple Vision Pro during launch day. Also: Xreal’s Project Aura are the Google smart glasses we’ve all been waiting…

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET If you’re one of the 8% of Americans who say they’re willing to pay for AI, Google has a deal for you — a $250 per month AI subscription.  Also: 8 best AI features and tools revealed at Google I/O 2025 The company unveiled Google AI Ultra today, a plan with the biggest usage limits for Google’s suite of AI tools and access to the highest versions of those tools.  …

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Google I/O keynote took place on Tuesday, and the company took the stage to unveil new features across all of its product offerings. Of course, this included AI upgrades to the Google Workspace suite of applications, which millions of users rely on every day to get their work done, including Google Docs, Meet, Slides, Gmail, and Vids. Also: Google’s popular AI tool gets its own Android app – how to use NotebookLM…

Artie Beaty/ZDNET Google Gemini already offers a host of useful capabilities. From generating text and creating images to live conversations, deep research, and analyzing files, Google’s AI has proven itself a strong contender in the AI field.  Also: Everything announced at Google I/O 2025: Gemini, Search, Android XR, and more At Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday, the company revealed a slew of new and improved features now available with its AI assistant. 1. New Google AI…

Matthew Miller/ZDNET Midrange smartphones like the OnePlus Nord N30 are a nice alternative to high-end devices like the OnePlus 13. They provide a premium experience without the exorbitant cost. And now, thanks to a new deal, this already affordable phone is even cheaper. The device typically costs $300, but as part of a new late Spring promotion, you can get it as low as $230 right now. Also: My five favorite Memorial Day phone deals…