I tried the AI robot massage coming to Equinox. It was surprisingly relaxing

Aescape/ZDNET It’s not every day that you’re lying on a massage table while two robot arms knead the stress out of your body. But there I was, dressed in form-fitting slate gray exercise wear, face sunk into the donut-shaped headrest as an AI-powered robot gave me a 30-minute massage. It left me feeling a little … Read more

Constellation’s Weird Baby Wipes Scene Is Surprisingly Accurate To Real Life

Summary Paul’s unconventional solution in Constellation is inspired by a real-life astronaut’s quick thinking on the ISS in 2018. Contrary to what may seem far-fetched, Constellation strives to stay grounded in real scientific theories and principles. The baby wipe scene in Constellation highlights the show’s commitment to authenticity and realism in its storytelling approach. SCREENRANT … Read more

I used the ‘smallest webcam ever built’ and it’s surprisingly versatile

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysFor $129, the Opal Tadpole replaces your laptop’s built-in webcam with one that delivers near-DSLR-quality video anywhere you can take your laptop.  Its combination of 4K video, extreme portability, and first-in-market directional microphone technology coalesce into a unique product. It’s designed solely for laptops and won’t clip onto anything more than a … Read more

I went hands-on with Lenovo’s transparent laptop at MWC, and its surprisingly functional

Max Buondonno/ZDNET On a snowy day in New York City, I saw the future of laptops. Well, at least what science fiction and, oddly enough, Nickelodeon have suggested are the future of laptops. Also: Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold is the most bizarre, fun, and expensive laptop I’ve ever tested At MWC 2024, Lenovo is showcasing a … Read more

These rugged Android phones have a second screen that’s surprisingly useful

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysBlackview BL9000 5G and the Blackview BV9300 Pro are both available from AliExpress for $300 and $200 respectively.These are two rugged Android 13 smartphones with excellent battery life, decent performance, and cameras that are perfect for social media.The rear display might be little more than a gimmick for some. One thing I really … Read more

I configured Vision Pro with Apple’s highest upgrades, and the price was surprisingly fair

Jason Hiner/ZDNET While it doesn’t actually launch for another two weeks, Apple Vision Pro pre-orders are officially underway. And if you’re able to jump through the somewhat extensive hoops to snag the device early, you’ll be in for a treat. Also: I pre-ordered the Apple Vision Pro, and the process was smoother than I expected … Read more

Wonka’s Surprisingly Sweet Box Office Helped Cure Warner’s Aquaman Blues

Image: Warner Bros. We snickered at the concept when we first heard about Wonka, and we scratched our heads once we saw the trailers—especially the parts revealing Hugh Grant’s Ooompa-Loompa character. But one should never doubt the power of chocolate… or a singing, dancing, Timothée Chalamet, because Wonka is a hit. Spoilers of the Week: … Read more

My Surprisingly Unbiased Week With Elon Musk’s ‘Politically Biased’ Chatbot

Some Elon Musk enthusiasts have been alarmed to discover in recent days that Grok, his supposedly “truth-seeking” artificial intelligence was in actual fact a bit of a snowflake. Grok, built by Musk’s xAI artificial intelligence company, was made available to Premium+ X users last Friday. Musk has complained that OpenAI’s ChatGPT is afflicted with “the … Read more

Sennheiser’s budget headphones sound surprisingly good to me, but there’s one problem

Jada JonesZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Sennheiser Accentum headphones are ideal for people looking for a professional sound for less than $200. They’re on sale right now for $150.Sound quality is top-notch and easily outperforms flagship headphones from other brands in this category.An overly tight fit makes them uncomfortable for long-term wear, which is unfortunate given the … Read more

This Motorola is still $200 off, and it’s surprisingly capable

June Wan/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Motorola Razr is the most affordable foldable phone this year, with a starting price of $700. It’s still on sale for just $500. Some notable compromises include a smaller external display, a lower-end processor, and a weak camera system.The Motorola Razr handles day-to-day activities fairly well, and can even run more graphics-intensive … Read more