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This TCL Mini LED is the TV deal I recommend to most people - especially at up to $800 off

TCL's new QM6K model proves that a QD-Mini LED can be just as affordable as it is enjoyable to watch.

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This Android smartwatch released last year still outruns the competition - and it's on sale
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Why I recommend this TCL Mini LED TV over flagship OLEDs - especially at up to $1,500 off
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This Google Chrome update could change the fundamentals of browsing - here's who gets to try it first
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I'm a remote worker, and Google Beam just reinvigorated my interest in taking video meetings
Google Pixel 8 in Hazel back on wooden desk.

This TCL Mini LED is the TV deal I recommend to most people - especially at up to $800 off

TCL's new QM6K model proves that a QD-Mini LED can be just as affordable as it is enjoyable to watch.
8 hours ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
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This Android smartwatch released last year still outruns the competition - and it's on sale

The OnePlus Watch 2 beats the Pixel Watch in almost every way, with its long-lasting battery, vibrant screen, and durable design. Grab it on sale now for Memorial Day.
8 hours ago by Matthew Miller in Wearables
Google Pixel 8 in Hazel back on wooden desk.

Why I recommend this TCL Mini LED TV over flagship OLEDs - especially at up to $1,500 off

TCL's latest QM7K produces vivid colors and crisp brightness, making it a worthy TV when it's heavily discounted, like during Memorial Day.
8 hours ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
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This Google Chrome update could change the fundamentals of browsing - here's who gets to try it first

Google is using Gemini to turn '30-minute tasks into three-click journeys.' But will these browser pop-ups confuse users?
21 hours ago by David Berlind in Artificial Intelligence
Google Beam

I'm a remote worker, and Google Beam just reinvigorated my interest in taking video meetings

Built from Project Starline, Google Beam will add more AI smarts later this year to deliver the next-gen collaboration platform.
22 hours ago by Maria Diaz in Artificial Intelligence
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I just watched Gmail generate AI responses for me - and they were scarily accurate

The new Workspace features coming to Gmail, Google Docs, Meet, and Vids can actually help take a task off your plate.
22 hours ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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Everything unveiled at Google I/O 2025: Smart glasses, Gemini, Search, more

Here's the rundown of every major announcement at the annual developer conference this week.
1 day ago by Kerry Wan in Android
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How to try Veo 3, Google's AI video generator that's going viral on the internet

The new tool is one of the first to generate video clips with synchronized audio. Here's why that's a big deal.
1 day ago by Webb Wright in Artificial Intelligence
Google starts rolling out SynthID Detector, a platform for identifying AI-generated content

Google made an AI content detector - join the waitlist to try it

Google is rolling out its new SynthID Detector initially to a group of early testers before a broader public launch.
1 day ago by Webb Wright in Artificial Intelligence
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I let Google's Jules AI agent into my code repo and it did four hours of work in an instant

In the time it took to make coffee, Google Jules rewrote major parts of my code. I didn't just watch it work, I shipped its changes. This is real. But there are also real big caveats.
1 day ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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I changed 8 settings on my Pixel phone to instantly improve the battery life

With the right battery settings, your Pixel can last longer than ever, during the day and across years of regular use.
1 day ago by Jason Howell in Smartphones
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I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone for an instant performance boost

Pixel phones come packed with useful features out of the box, but tweaking a few key settings can take your experience to the next level.
2 days ago by Jason Howell in Smartphones
Apple Intelligence on iPhone 16E

Phone satisfaction falls to 10-year low - and AI is only partly to blame

According to a recent survey, missed AI promises are leaving phone customers less satisfied. However, other reasons were also cited.
2 days ago by Artie Beaty in Smartphones
Google releases Verne, its AI agent for coding, in public beta worldwide

Google releases its asynchronous Jules AI agent for coding - how to try it for free

Jules is now available worldwide in public beta.
2 days ago by Webb Wright in Artificial Intelligence
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Google's latest foldable is $300 off for Memorial Day - here's why it's worth the upgrade

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has bright displays, a slimmer form factor, and AI features meant for the big screen, surmounting in a phone deserving of ZDNET's Editors' Choice.
2 days ago by Kerry Wan in Smartphones
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