When is Memorial Day?  Memorial Day in the US is on Monday, May 26th. While the bulk of the best deals will go live on the day of, you can find great discounts on TVs and other tech during pre-holiday promotions at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. How did I choose these Memorial Day deals?  Not all deals are created equal. And since Memorial Day isn’t exactly known for tech deals, I only…

Amazon/ZDNET The Hisense 75-inch Class U6HF Series ULED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV is an impressive and affordable option for those seeking a feature-rich television. With Quantum Dot technology for vibrant colors, HDR compatibility, and a 240 motion rate, this TV delivers stunning visuals and smooth motion handling, making it ideal for movie enthusiasts and gamers — especially at its current 27% discount on Amazon. Also: The best Memorial Day deals live now Featuring a user-friendly…

TikTok TikTok has launched a new feature aimed at helping teens curb late-night scrolling, but it might benefit everyone. In an announcement this week, TikTok says it’s launching several “well-being features” to help younger users build healthy digital habits. Among them is a new in-app meditation feature to help teens wind down if they use TikTok after 10 p.m. Also: You can make a photo come alive with TikTok’s new AI tool – here’s how…

When is Memorial Day?  Memorial Day in the US is on Monday, May 26th. And while the bulk of the best deals will go live day-of, you can find great discounts on grills, lawn mowers, and more at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and Home Depot. How did I choose these Memorial Day deals?  Not all deals are created equal. Since Memorial Day is better known for lawn and garden deals, I only chose…

When is Memorial Day?  Memorial Day in the US is on Monday, May 26th. And while the bulk of the best deals will go live day-of, you can find great discounts at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and Home Depot. How did I choose these Memorial Day deals?  Not all deals are created equal. Since Memorial Day is better known for lawn and garden deals, I only chose discounts on laptops myself or another…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The $1,300 Motorola Razr Ultra is a high-performance flip phone with a unique design. Key upgrades make it a compelling option for foldable (and compact) phone enthusiasts, such as the 65W charging speed and 50MP ultrawide lens. The 4,700mAh battery looks great on paper, but yields average endurance from our testing. more buying choices The Motorola Razr Ultra is officially going on sale today, and it’s one of the most interesting phones…

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Last month, Meta hosted its first generative AI developer conference, LlamaCon, where it planned to release the “Behemoth” large language model. Instead, the company pushed the release to June, and now, a new report suggests it might slip further — to the fall or later. Also: The top 20 AI tools – and the #1 thing to remember when you use them According to The Wall Street Journal, Meta engineers…

“If you want to ask Codex a question about your codebase, click “Ask”. Each task is processed independently in a separate, isolated environment preloaded with your codebase. Codex can read and edit files, as well as run commands including test harnesses, linters, and type checkers. Task completion typically takes between 1 and 30 minutes, depending on complexity, and you can monitor Codex’s progress in real time,” according to OpenAI. “Once Codex completes a task, it…

Getty Images/dowell The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to sweeping proclamations — and dire warnings — about the future of the job market. Some hail the technology as a revolutionary boon for human productivity; others lament it as the harbinger of large-scale layoffs or even a death knell for human creativity.  Also: Google offers AI certification for business leaders now – and the training is free The reality — which is only starting…

When is Memorial Day?  Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday of May. This year, it is on Monday, May 26, 2025. However, retailers will have sales all weekend long and even weeks ahead of the holiday itself.  Is Memorial Day a federal holiday? Yes, Memorial Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized nationwide in the US. It is celebrated on the last Monday of May annually. Typically, schools, businesses, and government offices…