ZDNET’s key takeaways The Roborock Flexi Lite is available for $400 This vacuum and mop can tackle wet and dry messes, juice spills, pet hair, and more; it’s also self-cleaning, so you only have to empty the dirty water and add clean water The Roborock Flexi Lite seems only to mop when pulled back, so it requires push-and-pull movements to clean effectively. What’s the deal? Roborock Flexi Lite is typically available for $400, but this new…

ZDNET’s key takeaways OnePlus 13R starts at $599 and features a bright display, powerful performance, and fast charging. It doesn’t have a flagship camera system and wireless charging. But for the money, you won’t find a more balanced handset. more buying choices The new OnePlus 13R follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, delivering flagship performance at a not-so-flagship price. It’s got a big battery, decent camera upgrades, a flagship processor (even if it’s from…

The new X11M is based on the latest generation of AMD Epyc processors with up to 96 cores, featuring up to 25% faster per-core performance over previous generations and a 33% increase in memory bandwidth over the prior generation. A long-time Intel shop, Oracle shifted from Intel to AMD with the previous generation of servers. The X11M boosts AI workload performance by offloading intricate vector processing to storage servers, minimizing data transfers and enhancing efficiency….

ZDNET If you crack your Galaxy phone screen, you might be able to get it repaired in just a few hours at no cost. Samsung Care+ is a service that provides technical support and protection for your Galaxy devices against theft, drops, spills, loss, and more. While most repairs come with a deductible, screen replacements are now free. In some cases, you’ll even be able to get your device fixed the same day. Even better, you get…

MAEVA DESTOMBES/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images Today, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) unanimously voted to uphold a law banning TikTok in the US. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), a bill signed into law in April 2024, is behind the app’s banishment from the US. As a result, TikTok and the US Justice Department argued their cases before the Court. Also: Why the TikTok ban could collapse the creator economy TikTok…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Asus’ ProArt PA27 is on sale at Amazon for $800. This 5K monitor delivers stunning visual quality and color reproduction on par with Apple’s monitors. Power users, however, may be frustrated with the display’s limited array of ports and low refresh rate. more buying choices High-quality 5K monitors have been around for years, but they’re a rare sight on most desks. Although their high resolutions are great for creative work, these displays…

ZDNET Tasks is a new beta feature for the paid-for versions of ChatGPT. This feature allows you to schedule a prompt to run at a certain time. In this article, I’ll explain that feature. Then I’ll take you through the incredibly frustrating process of trying to get ChatGPT to do what you want it to do using Tasks. Also: The five biggest mistakes people make when prompting an AI I hesitate to anthropomorphize the AI,…