Editor’s Note: David Zurawik is a professor of practice in media studies at Goucher College. For three decades, he was a media critic at the Baltimore Sun. The views expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. As wrongheaded as it was on so many levels, NBC’s decision to hire former Republican National Committee … Read more
Qi Yang/Getty Images I remember when you could head to the Google Play Store and find dozens of office suites available for Android. Sadly, some of those apps are no longer available (because of the competition or a lack of funding), while others turned out to be malicious. During that time, I tested many of … Read more
Satechi 145W USB-C 4-Port GaN travel charger Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysSatechi’s new 145W USB-C 4-Port GaN charger is one of the most powerful travel chargers you can buy.The adapter comes with several international plugs so you can use it anywhere on the planet.It’s perfect if you don’t have any legacy USB-A devices to charge. Being … Read more
Meagan Good is feeling happier than ever despite the “crazy” last two years she has had. Talking with ET’s Kevin Frazier from the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, the 42-year-old actress — who was a nominee for her show Harlem — did not specifically mention Jonathan Majors’ assault trial and conviction, but said that she couldn’t feel more … Read more
Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon just launched a new Ring Battery Doorbell Pro for $230.The high-end video doorbell is battery powered, making it easy to install anywhere, and has the Pro features for which Ring is known, such as Bird’s Eye View and 3D Motion Detection.My biggest problem with Ring is that you need … Read more
Baseus 240W, 5-port smart USB-C GaN desktop charger. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysBaseus 240W, 5-port smart USB-C GaN desktop charger, available from Amazon for the discounted price of $170.Powerful, offers USB-C, USB-A, and DC outputs, and can charge two laptops simultaneously.Big, heavy, and the four-foot power cord means this charger isn’t well suited to travel use. … Read more
$25 at Amazon Anker 523 Power Bank (PowerCore 10000 PD) USB battery pack View details $9 at Amazon AmazonBasics braided cables Extra USB cables View details $36 at RAVPower RAVPower 61-watt Dual-Port Charger Fast multiport charger View details $11 at Amazon Ceptics International Worldwide Travel Plug Adapter 3-Piece Set International plug adapters View details $130 … Read more
Selena Gomez can’t contain her excitement when discussing her new single, “Love On,” and her blossoming relationship with music producer Benny Blanco. In a recent interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1’s New Music Daily, Gomez expressed her admiration for Blanco, describing their relationship as “lovely” and emphasizing the sense of safety she feels with … Read more
Max Buondonno/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe updated ThinkPad X1 Fold is Lenovo’s latest foldable PC that aims to make a 16-inch laptop more portable than ever.The design is surprisingly durable, while the display itself is gorgeous and colorful.Its biggest disadvantage is performance, which, for over $3,000, is too slow for most people to get their work done. … Read more
The Oukitel BT20 is a big, big watch. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Oukitel BT20 is available now on Amazon for $49.99.The battery life is stellar and the various points of data are as accurate as watches far more expensive.It’s bulky, wake on raise is a bit janky, and the display isn’t quite as interactive as … Read more