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Current price: $600 Original price: $800 Samsung’s Freestyle 2 combines a projector and a gaming hub all-in-one, and the Freestyle 2 builds on its predecessor with greater functionality, a better remote, and some literally game-changing features. In fact, what’s distinctly unique about the Samsung Freestyle 2 Gaming Hub is that you don’t need a physical console to play a game, but just the Freestyle 2, internet access, and game controller. Read more: Samsung’s latest swiveling projector…

Apple/ZDNET Apple has unveiled the 11th-generation version of its base iPad at a price that may be too good to resist. Starting at $349, the new 11-inch iPad sports a Retina Display, is powered by an A16 chip, and comes with 128GB of storage. No Apple Intelligence or Face ID The most prominent features missing here are Apple Intelligence and Face ID. Instead, the new iPad continues to rely on Touch ID. But with such…

Opera/ZDNET The team behind the Opera web browser has announced a new AI agent called Browser Operator, capable of performing browsing tasks for users. This new agentic browsing marks a paradigm shift that could mark the next evolution of web browsers. Also: Which AI agent is the best? This new leaderboard can tell you According to Krystian Kolondra, EVP at Opera, “For more than 30 years, the browser gave you access to the web, but it…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro is available for $180 for the Wi-Fi version and $200 for the PoE version This indoor/outdoor security camera doubles as a smart home hub, features 1520p resolution for crystal-clear images, RTSP support, and has a built-in NPU to process video with AI for visual recognition The camera is wired, so placement is limited, and there is no expandable storage, so you need a subscription to access…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I’ve been flying drones, both recreationally and commercially, for over a decade — and hold a handful of drone licenses and certifications. Over those hundreds of hours of flying, I’ve yet to lose a drone. Yet, almost daily, I come across stories on social media of people losing their drones. Some drones crash on their first flight, some after months or years of problem-free service. Also: I tested DJI’s new foldable drone, and would…

ZDNET I used to be a Firefox fan. That was a long time ago.  Also: The best secure browsers for privacy Over the years, tens of millions of other Firefox users and I have given up on the browser. Recently, Mozilla, the company behind Firefox, changed Firefox’s data practices and privacy policies so that you granted Mozilla far more control over your data. Firefox users are unhappy about these changes. Why are people unhappy with Firefox?…

ZDNET’s key takeaways HP’s OmniStudio X 31.5 is on sale now at Best Buy for $1,799. It’s a big-screen all-in-one with a solid suite of hardware that’s both powerful and flexible. However, some users will want to upgrade the peripherals and speakers. When I reviewed the Apple iMac M4 last year, I praised it for being a powerful computer straight out of the box, while looking good on your desk. But even though it’s a…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Withings Scanwatch Nova is available for pre-order now, starting at $599. It’s an elegant smartwatch with a one-month battery, water resistance up to 10ATM, and various health-tracking metrics. A $10/month subscription is required for some advanced metrics, and the watch is only available in one 42mm diameter. Healthy heart monitoring starts with gathering your metrics, but making sense out of all the numbers is a whole different challenge. For the past…

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET At Mobile World Congress 2025, Xiaomi showcased a Modular Optical System (MOS) that magnetically attaches a lens to a custom Xiaomi 15. It’s like a Moto Mod, but with a full-fledged, working camera lens. I had a brief hands-on session with this concept, and left feeling there might be a future where you can attach your camera lens to your phone — and where Camera Control is finally useful. Also: Samsung teased me with…

Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro at MWC 2025. Kerry Wan/ZDNET Phone brand Nothing creates some of the most aesthetically striking mobile devices on the market. That pattern will continue into 2025, as the company recently revealed its new Phone (3a) Series.  Also: This $399 Samsung Galaxy is the mid-range phone most people should buy The set consists of the base Phone (3a) and the Phone (3a) Pro. Both models house an optimized Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s…