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Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET The Google Pixel 9a and Apple iPhone 16e are among the best phones you can buy right now. The former has a $499 price tag, while the latter replaces Apple’s iPhone SE lineup at $599. Both phones offer a clean design with a virtually flush camera module, thick bezels on the front, and battery life that, in some cases, is better than their more expensive counterparts. However, they differ in one major aspect…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is a 13.1-inch tablet for $649. It’s a good iPad Air alternative for Android users, with reliable performance, a larger display than the S10+, and an IP68 rating that the iPad lacks; it also includes the S Pen. The price increased by $50 for the base model compared to last year, and the tablet now has a single rear camera rather than the precious dual cameras….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is optimized for the company’s OLED TVs with immersive audio features. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price. The soundbar has many features, but some of the best ones require a newer LG TV model. more buying choices LG released the S95TR soundbar earlier this year, following much hype, as a high-end complement to its newest OLED TVs. The…

Getty Images/Wirestock As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves from a tool to a true assistant, its role in the workplace expands, fundamentally transforming how enterprises operate. Microsoft’s latest research identifies a new type of organization known as the Frontier Firm, where on-demand intelligence requirements are managed by hybrid teams of AI agents and humans. CNET: AI essentials: 27 ways to make AI work for you, according to our experts On Wednesday, Microsoft published its 2025 Work Trend…

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I know you’ve heard this before, but Linux is a powerful, flexible, and secure operating system. From my experience, it is hands down the most secure OS on the market. That doesn’t mean it couldn’t use a bit of help.  Out of the box, most Linux distributions do not anonymize or encrypt your online traffic. Also: The best VPN services: Expert tested Sure, you can install the Tor Browser, but that…

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google is helping you clear out your inbox by making it easier to unsubscribe from email lists, and Android users are getting the first look. Remove yourself from an email list Currently, you have a few options for removing yourself from an email list. You can click the unsubscribe button at the bottom, or you can click the unsubscribe shortcut next to the sender’s address at the top. Also: Google says…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Your Roku TV is getting several updates to make finding something to watch easier — including one for your favorite purple city. At an event in New York City today, Roku introduced its new TVs and streaming devices, smart home products, and TVs, but it also announced some new additions that will be coming to all existing Roku TVs. Also: Your TV’s USB port has an underrated benefit that can revitalize an old…

Meta The universal translator in later Star Trek series always seemed convenient since it was built directly into the communicator. Now, Meta is officially launching a similar convenience through its smart glasses. Previously limited to early access in certain countries, the live translation on Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses is expanding to all owners. This means you’ll be able to carry on conversations with people in certain languages directly through the glasses. For now, the translation…

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Amazfit BIP 5 is already a low-cost smartwatch, but right now, all three colorways (Cream White, Soft Black, and Pastel Pink) are discounted at a hefty 33% off. If you’re new to smartwatches or fitness tracking, we recommend the BIP 5 as a great place to start: it’s got tons of data, but doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Amazfit BIP 5 is on…

Those core components are functionally table stakes and don’t really serve to differentiate Cloudbrink against its myriad competitors in the SASE market. Where Cloudbrink looks to differentiate is at a technical level through a series of innovations including: Distributed edge architecture: The company has decoupled software from hardware, allowing their platform to run across 800 data centers by leveraging public clouds, telco networks and edge computing infrastructure. This approach reduces network latency from 300 milliseconds…