Kerry Wan/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe new Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra ditches the brand’s small phone identity in favor of display performance and power.That puts the $899 handset in a competitive market dominated by the likes of Apple, Samsung, and Google.Niche features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, 144Hz display, and more make the Zenfone 11 Ultra worth … Read more
MirageC/Getty Images I’m always having to take notes for one thing or another. Whether it’s notes for a book I’m writing, an idea for a book to be written, an item I need to add to a shopping list, or just about anything else that pops to mind, I turn to my Android phone to … Read more
Adrian Kingsley-Hughe/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Mega 1 is available directly from Blackview and AliExpress, with prices starting at $219.The tablet has a big screen, a great display, and fantastic sound output. It’s also thin and light and comes at a great price.There’s nowhere to store the stylus and the folio case feels flimsy. … Read more
Qualcomm Your phone’s processor is the unsung hero of the device because it is largely responsible for powering every cool, advanced feature that you’ve come to know and love about your smartphone. Qualcomm’s latest chip will push your next Android capabilities even further, especially when it comes to AI. On Sunday, Qualcomm unveiled its newest … Read more
Photograph: Simon Hill In the unlikely event that 2 TB is not enough, you can increase your storage, but the option to upgrade to an even larger plan is available only for current subscribers and in select countries. Here are the plans (no annual discount on the 10-, 20-, or 30-TB plans): 5-TB Plan: For … Read more
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Topdon Phoenix Lite 2 is available from Amazon for $830. It’s a powerful automotive diagnostic platform with lots of high-end features, and the ability to do work that would otherwise require a mechanic. The device is rather expensive, and comes with a significant learning curve. Seeing the “check engine” light blink into … Read more
Medisafe offers short videos for most medications where a doctor describes the medication and explains possible side effects and other useful information. The app will even flag possible interactions if you are taking multiple medications. The free version is excellent, but you can get rid of ads and unlock some extra customization options with a … Read more
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The game originally shipped for consoles and Windows PCs — and was briefly banned from some storefronts over a ratings mistake. It’s back, and there’s also now a MacOS port that you can access by buying the game on Steam. The full Reddit AMA has loads of insight into Balatro’s development process, including their biggest … Read more
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET At this point in my life, I don’t feel the need to be productive 100% of the time. But during those times I am working hard, I need the right tools at the ready, whether I’m at my desk or on the go. Standing at my desk or seated with my laptop, I … Read more
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra specs: Display size: 14.6-inch | Display type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Resolution: 2960 x 1848 | Refresh rate: 120Hz | RAM: 12GB, 16GB | Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, microSD up to 1TB The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is the biggest and best tablet in Samsung’s lineup. It features a 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display, runs Android 13, … Read more