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According to Engadget, a power bank is the best backup when you're away from an outlet. The report tested several compact models and shared tips for charging via laptops, TVs, and public USB ports.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are $139.99 at Best Buy, nearly half off. The Verge also lists DJI, Philips Hue, and SteelSeries deals.
Storing electronics in a garage can damage them due to moisture and heat, Engadget reports, advising climate-controlled storage.
A TechRadar writer tested ChatGPT’s new interactive quiz tool on five subjects and found it quickly exposed knowledge gaps while offering adjustable difficulty and instant feedback.
According to 9to5Mac, a new leak suggests tvOS 27 will bring Siri AI to Apple TV 4K, with the AI codename appearing in the system's app list.
Sony’s Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers arrive November 12 for $219.99, with preorders opening September 1.
Amazon has reduced the Garmin Instinct 3 to $349.99, a $150 discount from its $499.99 list price, matching the Prime Day low.
Paramount Plus is quietly testing a limited free, ad-supported streaming option for Android users, allowing access to selected episodes without a subscription.
A new leak has detailed the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE’s 6.7-inch 120 Hz display, Exynos 2500, triple camera and color options.
British engineering company MGI Engineering has unveiled TigerShark, a low-cost one-way attack drone with a 300-kg payload, 900-km range, and GPS-jamming resistance, aimed at allied forces.
Bit Reactor's final Star Wars Zero Company trailer confirms Captain Rex's return, and the game launches August 27 on PC and consoles.
Anthropic has fully rolled out Claude Cowork to iPhone, iPad, and desktop for all paid plans, according to 9to5Mac.
Apple has released public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27, following the earlier developer beta 6. The update includes bug fixes and new features, while a macOS battery design choice draws criticism.
NVIDIA adds Firefox support to GeForce Now on Windows, enabling streaming at up to 1440p and 120fps for Ultimate members.
Leaked footage suggests Apple’s upcoming AirPods with cameras will use the lenses for Siri’s Visual Intelligence, not for recording photos or video, TechCrunch reports.
ZDNET readers can save 20% on KeySmart SmartCard Bluetooth trackers at Amazon through Aug. 31 with code ZDNET20OFF, with prices starting at $34.
ZDNet shares a shortcut to add photos in iMessage by holding the + button, skipping the extra menu in recent iOS updates.
Peacock hikes prices up to $3 per month, citing new and returning customers pay more immediately; existing subscribers face increases after September 17.
TechRadar's two-month test finds the Secretlab Atlas office chair offers firm, supportive comfort that eases back pain, making it a better work choice than the Titan Evo at $519.
Comcast has rolled out Wi-Fi Motion to newer Xfinity gateways, detecting movement via Wi-Fi signals. The opt-in feature offers basic security but may share data with third parties without notice.
On Hacker News, Barnaby introduced machine0, a CLI tool for creating persistent cloud VMs for long-running AI agents, with minute billing and GPU support.
The Eufy Security Indoor/Outdoor Camera C31 is now $39.98 at Amazon, a 33% discount that matches the device's best-ever price.
Omarchy Quattro, a new Linux distro integrating AI with the Hyprland desktop, targets developers but poses challenges for beginners.
A leaked video in Apple's macOS 27 Release Candidate appears to show camera-enabled AirPods using Visual Intelligence, prompting comparisons to Meta's AI glasses.