Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET At a time when major streaming services are announcing more and more ads, two more are following suit — and they’re using AI. Also: I used Netflix’s secret codes to quintuple my viewing options – here’s how Two major media companies, Netflix and YouTube, announced plans this week to utilize new ad formats to keep users engaged, and both are using AI. Netflix is ‘Marrying’ ads with shows Netflix’s announcement came…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Suunto Run is available now for $249 This new sports watch is very light at 36 grams with the strap, lasts for a week, has a bright AMOLED display, and provides accurate location tracking SuuntoPlus apps are not supported and music storage doesn’t support subscription services. I was reintroduced to Suunto last year with the fabulous Suunto Race GPS sports watch, and I have enjoyed months of running, rowing, biking, walking,…

Acer Aspire 14 and 16 AI (2025) Kerry Wan/ZDNET Acer just announced its new lineup of 2025 laptops, and we’re seeing thin and light form factors, AI-readiness, OLED displays, and powerful hardware. In terms of hardware, Acer continues to court the field by including processors from all three major chipmakers: Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.  Also: I replaced my laptop with Microsoft’s 12-inch Surface Pro – here’s my buying advice a week later The new models,…

Pluto TV is 100% free, which is why I chose it over other streaming options. While it doesn’t necessarily have “live” TV to tune into (you won’t get regular channels like E!, TLC, ESPN, etc., or live events like award shows and sports games), it does satisfy the action of scrolling through channels to see what’s on with more than 250 channels to choose from–from reality TV and crime shows, to movies and even local…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Suunto Run is available now for $249 This new sports watch is very light at 36 grams with the strap, lasts for a week, has a bright AMOLED display, and provides accurate location tracking SuuntoPlus apps are not supported and music storage doesn’t support subscription services. I was reintroduced to Suunto last year with the fabulous Suunto Race GPS sports watch, and I have enjoyed months of running, rowing, biking, walking,…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is on sale for about $1,512. It’s a lightweight laptop with a solid battery life and vibrant OLED display that is perfect for work and entertainment. However, its lightweight nature extends to its hardware, too, since it isn’t a particularly powerful computer. more buying choices If there’s one thing you can expect from Lenovo, it is a solid work laptop that is sure to impress….