more buying choices Save $80 on the Whisker Litter-Robot 4 Core Bundle during Amazon’s Pet Day sale. This bundle includes the litter box, odor trap refills, waste drawer liners, cleaner wipes, a mat, and a fence. This deal makes the bundle $719 instead of $800.  Also: The best pet tech deals during Amazon’s Pet Day sale This only applies to the Litter-Robot 4 bundle, and not the single device.  ZDNET’s key takeaways The Whisker Litter-Robot…

OpenAI OpenAI’s agentic AI Deep research tool, launched in February, can search the web and output a detailed report within 5-30 minutes, accomplishing a task that would take a person several hours. That handy tool just got even handier. Also: How to use ChatGPT freely without giving up your privacy – with one simple trick Output as a PDF On Monday, OpenAI announced that users can now output their Deep Research reports as PDFs that…

Artie Beaty/ZDNET Sports fans rejoice: ESPN is launching its own streaming service. In an announcement today, the sports media giant said its direct-to-consumer sports-only streaming service is set for rollout this fall. The name is pretty straightforward — ESPN.  Also: The best live TV streaming services: Expert tested ESPN does have a streaming service now in ESPN+, but that’s more of an add-on. It includes live sporting events, studio shows, documentaries, and more, but it…

Cato Networks this week announced a new policy analysis engine for its cloud-based secure access service edge platform that the company says will optimize and improve SASE policies, reduce risk, simplify compliance, and reduce manual maintenance efforts. Cato Autonomous Policies is built into the Cato SASE Cloud Platform and can provide enterprises with AI-driven recommendations to eliminate security exposure, tighten access controls, and improve network performance. The first use case of the policy engine is…

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Even luck can’t escape being replaced by AI. Since its inception, Google Search has had an “I’m feeling lucky” button alongside the regular search button. Instead of taking you to a page of results for your search, the lucky button takes you straight to the site for the first result. It was a time-saving trick in the days of slower internet, but now it’s more of a playful throwback. Also: Google’s…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Your Fitbit is about to get a little smarter. Also: Fitbit is dying a slow death The company announced three new AI features today for Fitbit Labs users — one that helps you understand your medical records better, and two that help you understand your own health better. 1. Medical Record Navigator First up is “Medical Record Navigator,” a tool that turns complex doctors’ reports into something you can easily understand.  When you’re enrolled…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung’s latest and greatest phone, the Galaxy Edge S25, was announced yesterday in all of its super-thin glory. The smartphone includes several updates, like a brighter display and an upgraded camera. The new upgrades pair better with devices like the Samsung Galaxy Ring to give you better, more detailed insights.  Also: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge hands-on: This ultra-thin phone made my iPhone feel outdated Following the launch, Samsung is offering a deal where you…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET If today’s news is any hint of things to come, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2025 should be packed with notable announcements. In advance of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 16 and three weeks ahead of WWDC 2025, Apple is previewing more than a dozen accessibility features across its product line that will be available in iOS 19.  And these are significant upgrades, from a Magnifier for the Mac to Accessibility Nutrition Labels in…