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The OnePlus 12 is still a powerhouse in 2025 - and it's on sale for a limited time
Originally released in 2024, the OnePlus 12 remains a formidable Android phone with many features and a few limitations. A new promotion has lowered its price by $150.
The 110+ best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals still live
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is now over, but you can still save on these handpicked deals on headphones, TVs, laptops, and more while these seasonal offers linger.
The 25 most popular products ZDNET readers bought last month (including during Amazon's Spring Sale)
Here's the inside scoop on what ZDNET readers snagged this past month (including during Amazon's Spring Sale) from handy tools to USB-C accessories. And some of these products are on sale, too.
Meta's upcoming $1,000 smart glasses sound like the Ray-Bans successor I've been waiting for
A new Bloomberg report suggests that Meta's glasses-in-development will feature a built-in display, improved cameras, and more.
This smart ring is half the price of Oura Ring 4 and has no subscriptions - here's how it fares
The budget-friendly RingConn Gen 2 Air delivers impressive health-tracking features that compete with top-tier rivals.
The 10+ best Amazon Spring Sale phone deals still available
Amazon's Big Spring Sale event is over, but there are still some last-second discounts and deals from brands like Apple, Samsung, and Google.
I replaced my TV with a 4K UST projector - and the visual upgrade has spoiled me
The Formovie Cinema Edge ultra-short-throw projector comes at a premium, but its bright and sharp image makes it worth the investment.
Visible’s new plan puts Verizon’s to shame
Could it be? A wireless plan that doesn’t suck?Visible, the budget wireless brand owned by Verizon, is offering a new premium plan that looks like a heck of a deal compared to its parent company’s offerings.The new Visible Plus Pro plan (I didn’t say the name was good) costs $45 per month. For that price you get unlimited 5G Ultrawideband (UW) data, which is an awfully good deal when you consider that Verizon’s own entry-level unlimited plan, Unlimited Welcome, starts at $65 per month and
I was skeptical of clip-style earbuds, then I took this budget pair on a run
Ear clip-style earbuds are becoming more popular, and Soundpeats' PearlClip Pro prove why with high-quality audio and a comfortable form factor.
Trump advisor reportedly used personal Gmail for ‘sensitive’ military discussions
U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz in the White House Oval Office on March 13, 2025. | Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images<br>Last week, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz inadvertently invited a journalist to a Signal chat discussing a planned military strike. Today, a new Washington Post report says that he has also discussed “sensitive military positions and powerful weapons systems relating to an ongoing conflict,” using his personal Gmail account.Waltz, along with
Nintendo Switch 2 is launching tomorrow: Specs, availability, pricing, and more
Nintendo has officially confirmed the next generation of its handheld gaming device - here's everything we know so far.
New Pixel 9a update limits its battery to extend its life - how it works
Google is rolling out a new 'battery health assistance' feature - and you don't have the option to turn it off. Here's why.
Here’s more of what you’ll see through Meta’s $1,000 smart glasses
Meta is reportedly preparing a higher-end version of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with a built-in screen to launch as early as by the end of the year, Bloomberg reports.The new glasses, codenamed Hypernova, can run apps and display photos, all controlled using hand gestures and capacitive touch on the sides of the frame. Bloomberg reports that the screen will only be visible on the right lens at the lower-right quadrant, and is best viewed when looking downward. When the device is turned
Google is fixing outdated Pixel weather forecasts
Some Google Pixel users have found that their At a Glance widget has been showing outdated weather forecasts, as reported by Android Police. But the company says in a statement to The Verge that it’s addressing the issue.According to one user on Reddit who has been dealing with the problem, “the current temperature is fairly accurate, but the expected high/low forecast hasn’t been correct in the past week.” The expected temperatures in the weather app itself were also accurate, they
Roblox players are going to start getting paid to watch ads
Roblox is launching a new type of ad that, if watched, will give players things like in-game currency and power-ups, according to an announcement from the company.The full-screen video ads, called “Rewarded Video ads,” can be up to 30 seconds long. The ads will be available to buy programmatically “via Google’s advertising solutions and direct buying (Direct IO) in the coming weeks,” Roblox says. Owners of Roblox experiences must be at least 18 to show ads, and only public experiences
T-Mobile closes Lumos deal after dropping DEI
T-Mobile has officially closed its joint venture deal with the fiber provider Lumos, after taking down its webpage dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the process, as reported by Fierce Network. The now-blank page outlined T-Mobile’s “culture of fairness, respect, and inclusion” and was online until at least March 26th, the Internet Archive shows.Its removal seems like a direct response to the threats from Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr, who said compani
Thousands of federal health workers are losing their jobs in the US
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump shake hands during a campaign rally in Glendale, Arizona in August 2024. | Photo: Getty ImagesDrastic “reductions in force” are upending agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Thousands of people who work at the CDC were notified by email today that they were subject to the Trump administration’s efforts to cull federal
All of the updates about OpenAI
What was once a humble research lab has transformed into one of the biggest consumer technology companies of all time.OpenAI, founded in 2015 to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) — AI systems with human-level intelligence — has transformed dramatically since launching ChatGPT, which was once considered to be “the fastest-growing consumer application in history.” Most cofounders have left either to create a competitor or work for one. The company has secured billions
NFL swaps first-down chains for Sony’s 8K cameras
Starting with this year’s football season, the NFL will use Sony’s Hawk-Eye cameras to measure the line to gain — a process the chain crew has done manually for decades. The 8K cameras will use virtual measurement technology to quickly and accurately determine whether the ball traveled 10 yards for a first down.The Hawk-Eye system is made up of six 8K cameras that use optical tracking to determine the ball’s position. When officials receive a measurement, the system will create a digital r
Here are some must-have accessories for your Xbox Series X / S
Accessories like the Xbox Wireless Headset let you make the most of Microsoft’s latest consoles. | The VergeThe Xbox Series X and Series S are excellent machines directly out of the box, but there’s always room for improvement. Add-on accessories like the Elite Series 2 Controller and the Xbox Wireless Headset can help you get the most out of your new gaming console, while others, like Seagate and Western Digital’s expansion cards, can help ensure you ha