I replaced my JBL speaker with this surprise alternative. Here's why it's my new top pick

I replaced my JBL speaker with this surprise alternative. Here's why it's my new top pick

ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG Xboom Bounce is available for $199. It offers big bass, intuitive smart lighting features, and its durability makes it great for both indoor and outdoor use. Although it has some home speaker features, it might be too rugged-looking for an indoor speaker. The weather is getting warmer, which means it’s imperative to have a Bluetooth speaker on hand for cookouts, days by the pool, or any of your indoor and…

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I replaced my JBL speaker with this surprise alternative. Here's why it's my new top pick

I replaced my JBL speaker with this surprise alternative. Here's why it's my new top pick

ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG Xboom Bounce is available for $199. It offers big bass, intuitive smart lighting features, and its durability makes it great for both indoor and outdoor use. Although it has some home speaker features, it might be too rugged-looking for an indoor speaker. The weather is getting warmer, which means it’s imperative to have a Bluetooth speaker on hand for cookouts, days by the pool, or any of your indoor and…

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Every dad should build their toolkit with theses 10 DIY gadgets

Every dad should build their toolkit with theses 10 DIY gadgets

 A decent drill is still a must-have in my opinion, especially one that can do triple duty — drill into wood and metal, hammer drill into concrete, and also drive screwdriver bits. I prefer cordless tools not only because they are more convenient, but also because I won’t trip and fall over the cord. For the screwdriving job, my brand of choice has got to be Dewalt. Its tools are durable, last years of use…

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Broadcom grows revenues by 20% following VMware purchase, as customers fume about subscription costs

Broadcom grows revenues by 20% following VMware purchase, as customers fume about subscription costs

The company is “more than halfway” through the renewals, Tan said, adding, “we probably have at least another year plus, maybe a year and a half to go” in transitioning major accounts to VCF. Most of  Broadcom’s VMware contracts are for about three years, which is “very traditional,” he said. The move to the VCF subscription model was intended to simplify the number of VMware products and options, but it also means that customers may…

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How global threat actors are weaponizing AI now, according to OpenAI

How global threat actors are weaponizing AI now, according to OpenAI

FabrikaCr/Getty Images As generative AI has spread in recent years, so too have fears over the technology’s misuse and abuse. Tools like ChatGPT can produce realistic text, images, video, and speech. The developers behind these systems promise productivity gains for businesses and enhanced human creativity, while many safety experts and policy-makers worry about the impending surge of misinformation, among other dangers, that these systems enable.  Also: What AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio is doing next to…

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The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP (and it's on sale for $179)

The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP (and it's on sale for 9)

ZDNET’s key takeaways The SwitchBot Air Purifier table is available for $258. This large-capacity air purifier has a washable prefilter, a color-changing night light, a wireless charger, and acts a table. While the air purifier works as intended, the table is small, and the smart capabilities are incompatible with Apple Home. The SwitchBot 4-in-1 Air Purifier Table is one of my favorite smart home devices ever, and it’s on sale for only $179. I’ve tested…

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Grab the Galaxy S25 Edge for $170 off and get a free Amazon gift card – but act fast

Grab the Galaxy S25 Edge for 0 off and get a free Amazon gift card – but act fast

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Links Kerry Wan/ZDNET Many smartphones have seen significant discounts at Amazon as part of a new late spring/early summer sales event, and I recently found one of the best. For a limited time, you can purchase Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge for $1,100, a $170 discount, and receive a free $50 Amazon gift card. Doing simple arithmetic, that is a $220 value. Also: The best noise-canceling earbuds you can buy This deal…

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How I learned to stop worrying and love my health tracker

How I learned to stop worrying and love my health tracker

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Take a scroll on your favorite news site, and you might believe that a health tracker, like an Apple Watch or Oura Ring, is a paranoia-inducing and life-ruining device that causes more harm than good to its owners.  A few weeks ago, The New York Times published a story documenting the anxiety some users experience after wearing an Oura Ring. Earlier this week, Vox’s senior tech correspondent, Adam Clark Estes, wrote about how…

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I found a free iPhone 16 deal that doesn't require a trade-in (and applies to Pro models, too)

I found a free iPhone 16 deal that doesn't require a trade-in (and applies to Pro models, too)

pros and cons Pros Boost is offering the iPhone 16 for free when you enroll in its Infinite Access plan. It’s a great deal if you’re looking for a fresh start or already a Boost Mobile customer. All models are included. Cons The catch is that you’ll have to pay for Boost Mobile’s networking plan, which starts at $65 per month. You’ll have to pay off the phone if you end the 36-month contract early….

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