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Want a Roku alternative? These are my 4 other favorite TV OS options, and I've tried them all
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (537+ words) I've tried all the major smart TV operating systems, and while I have all Roku in my home right now, there are things to like about every other option. If you've decided to ditch Roku, here's a look at the…...
I've spent 48 hours with the Google Home Speaker, and Gemini is off to a promising start
12+ hour, 51+ min ago (906+ words) The Google Home Speaker was officially released as the company's latest take on a smart speaker, its first in six years. I've been testing the Google Home Speaker for nearly 48 hours, and I've got some interesting first impressions. Also: This…...
These 12 tiny travel gadgets will upgrade your flight or drive - and they're cheap
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (743+ words) Summer season is here, and there's no better time to consider updating your travel stash -- and we're not just talking about your flip-flops and sunglasses. Right now, during Amazon Prime Day, you can scoop up some handy tech items that…...
The 8 tech and home deals our editors are actually buying this Prime Day
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (570+ words) Prime Day is here, which means one thing: Shopping, and lots of it. At ZDNET, we test tech (and track deals) all year on everything from laptops to streaming services to smartwatches, and our editors are also searching for deals…...
AI engineer vs. forward deployed engineer: Which role delivers the most business value?
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (374+ words) You may have been hearing a lot of buzz lately about the role of forward deployed engineer (FDE) as a career option. But how viable an option is it? Among industry experts, opinions are mixed. The number of job postings…...
I replaced Google Search with Duck Duck Go and Perplexity - my results were noticeably better
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (604+ words) Had you asked me years ago what my search engine combo would be, I might have looked at you with a skeptical eye and asked, "What do you mean?" It was always assumed that Google was the go-to for finding…...
3 ways the new Steam Machine could be a huge win for Linux
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (590+ words) Valve has finally given us the details for the Steam Machine. Hip, hip, huzzah! This new gaming console will play all your favorite Steam games and will feel more like a console. If you're curious, here are the pricing tiers:…...
20+ pocket-sized gadgets that will make your life easier - and they're all under $50
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (1364+ words) The summer season is one of my favorite times of year to make practical purchases that can upgrade your everyday routine. And bigger doesn't always mean better -- especially when it comes to tech. Some of our favorite gadgets can fit…...
Anthropic rolls out Claude Tag, your new agentic AI coworker in Slack
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (734+ words) Anthropic says, "Claude Tag is an always-on Claude that works with your team in Slack the way you'd expect a teammate: reading the room, jumping into the thread, and moving work forward." Also: How to troubleshoot your PC problems with…...
The 10-step phone security tune-up you should run every year - and why
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (1155+ words) Enjoying the benefits and conveniences of life in our complex world requires daily diligence, from replacing batteries and tracking finances to keeping medical appointments and maintaining vehicles. Here's another routine task we should all have on our calendars. Conduct an…...