ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Pad 2 is the company’s latest Android tablet with a premium design and flagship specs for $550. It’s compatible with a keyboard and pen that OnePlus sells separately, so you can turn it into an Android-powered laptop. While the multitasking features are excellent, and the Pad 2 checks all the boxes when it comes to entertainment, it still suffers from the pitfalls of using Android on a big screen. more…

ZDNET In 2006, Digg, a social networking and bookmarking site, was one of the most popular websites. Today, many of you have probably never even heard of this Reddit-like site. Now, in a surprising turn of events, Digg is attempting a comeback, backed by an unlikely alliance between its founder, Kevin Rose, and former rival Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit. Social networks have become toxic Why? Because, as you may have noticed, social networks have…

ZDNET Tired of sitting through ads while watching your favorite YouTube videos? The popular video-sharing service is bringing its Premium Lite plan as a pilot program to the US. Priced at $7.99 a month, Premium Lite promises to shelve the ads for most, but not all, videos. More affordable alternative YouTube touts its Lite plan as a more affordable alternative to its full Premium subscription, which costs a hefty $13.99 a month. A Premium plan…

Max Buondonno/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nomad Tracking Card uses Apple’s Find My network to help you keep tabs on where your wallet is. It’s priced at $39 and is finally back in stock. It’s a sleek tracker that’s only the width of two credit cards, and the battery lasts for five months. However, be aware that it requires a wireless charger.  If you’re like me, and you still carry around a physical wallet with…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Oura RIng 4 may have been ZDNET’s 2024 product of the year, but the market is full of other great fitness and wellness wearables that are perfect investments for those looking for better ways to track their health in 2025. With plenty of options, including smartwatches for Apple and Android users and handy smart rings, you’re sure to find a suitable choice for your lifestyle — but this top tech isn’t cheap. …

Apple Apple just announced upgrades and a release date for the MacBook Air with the M4 processor, including a new Sky Blue colorway and a very attractive $999 starting price for the 13-inch model. Lowering starting price The lower starting price positions the new MacBook Air with Apple’s latest processor technology as a competitive option for the deluge of ultraportable laptops that have been released over the past year, like Asus’ Zenbook A14 and Lenovo’s ThinkPad…

David Gewirtz/ZDNET It’s never a good sign when I start writing an article about a new product announcement and my biggest concern is whether I’ll be able to complete the article with my credit card intact. My daily driver is a well-equipped Mac Studio, but it’s getting a few years old now, and I’ve noticed it running out of steam for some of my complex 3D models and occasionally when doing video production. Also: The new…