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Xiaomi’s retro handheld phone case is the best, and worst, way to game

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Have you ever thought your favorite mobile games would be improved by awkward ergonomics, a dreadful D-pad, and a couple of camera lenses blocking a third of the screen? Then oh boy, does Xiaomi have the phone for you. Today it announced its flagship 17 series phones in China, led by the

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These are the very best T-Mobile deals you’ll find this October

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile is not only the fastest-growing of the big three carriers, it’s also the most affordable of the big three. That said, the gap isn’t as big as it used to be, but the good news is that there are plenty of solid T-Mobile deals that can still make it worth the switch. Whether you’re a new or existing customer, you’ll find trade-in offers, free device promos, and even occasionally free or heavily discounted lines. Below, we’ve rounded up the top promotio

Samsung rolls out stable One UI 8 update for Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 (Update: US release)

Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 8 update to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. The software is now reaching non-beta users in South Korea, with a wider launch expected in the next few days. The update also carries the September security patch. Update, September 25, 2025 (10:20 AM ET): It’s only been a few days since Samsung got this update started, and we’re already seeing reports that availability has spread to the States.

Forza Horizon 6 takes the arcade racing series to Japan in 2026

Microsoft has officially unveiled the next Forza Horizon game, confirming months of rumors that the latest entry in its consistently excellent open-world racing series will be set in Japan. Announced, rather fittingly, at Tokyo Game Show in an Xbox briefing, Forza Horizon 6 has a 2026 release date and will launch first on Xbox and PC. A few years ago it would have stayed on those platforms, but after Forza Horizon 5 made its way to PS5 earlier this year, all bets are off on Microsoft exclusivity

A week later with iPhone Air, I'm both captivated and eagerly waiting for what's next

Apple iPhone Air ZDNET's key takeaways The thinnest and lightest iPhone yet offers Pro performance at a competitive $999 price point. It's designed to feel burdenless, and that's the biggest reason to buy one over the iPhone 17 series. You'll just have to settle for only one camera, average battery life, and a single-firing speaker. View now at Apple View now at Best Buy View now at Verizon more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The iPhone "Pro" label has a

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I ran DeepSeek on this mini PC from Amazon, and the results surprised me

Geekom A9 Max AI ZDNET's key takeaways The Geekom A9 Max AI is available for $999 on Amazon. This tiny PC has tons of power to spare and can even work well with the inefficiencies of Windows. However, its fans can be quite loud. $999 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. When I review small form factor PCs, I tend to keep my expectations in check. Given that I use a monstrous System76 Thelio desktop for most of my work, it's generally a challenge for such a tiny, sh

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These 3 Anti-aging Exercises Will Keep You Young and Strong

Our bodies naturally lose muscle mass as we age. As a result, we may feel stiffer, weaker and move slower. However, while the aging process is a fact of life, losing strength and mobility doesn't have to be. Your life isn't over just because you're getting older. What's more important is maintaining what strength and mobility you have now, so you can age well. Staying active is one of the most powerful ways to stay independent and feel good as the years pass. The right combination of movement,

Xiaomi 17 series arrives with secondary screens and enormous batteries

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A critic might accuse Xiaomi of copying Apple a little too closely in its launch event for the Xiaomi 17 phones, while a fan might say the company is trying to beat Apple at its own game. Either way, it’s pretty clear that the Chinese giant had Cupertino in mind when announcing its new flagship line, even if the phones themselves are more unique, helped by a second screen found on the back of its two new Pro

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I’m glad Pixels don’t use Snapdragon. Here’s why!

​Of all the hills I’m willing to die on, this might be the one that gets the most pushback. It’s a controversial opinion, I know, but I’m going to say it anyway: I’m glad Google Pixel phones don’t use Snapdragon processors. Let me start my defense with a little analogy. Imagine that you’re in the market for a new vehicle. Your goal is to take your family on long road trips, exploring national parks and camping under the stars. You need space for people, beds, and maybe even a small kitchenette.

I Tested the Galaxy S25 FE, and Its Software Is What Stands Out, Not the Lower Price

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 7.5 / 10 SCORE Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Pros Same One UI 8 experience as Galaxy S25 at lower price Same slim shape as the S25 Plus Fast charging with good battery life Cons Scratches easily Gets warm to the touch on intensive tasks Mixed photography performance When I needed to negotiate with my internet provider after seeing a sudden $30 price hike, Sam

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the iPhone Air

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority The iPhone 17 series is out, and as impressive as the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro may be, this year’s headturner is the iPhone Air. With a slim design that makes people around you say, “Wow,” it’s unlike any iPhone we’ve seen before. At just 5.6mm thick and weighing 165g, the iPhone Air is a breeze to hold, making it a very comfortable smartphone to use throughout the day. More than anything else, it is an excellent recommendation for people who want to make

Xreal's One Pro intrigues me in ways Meta's smart glasses don't

There I was, sitting on the couch in a nondescript suburban cafe, typing away on a MacBook Pro while staring off into the distance with what looked to be oversized glasses (which also were conspicuously plugged into the computer). To most people, I probably looked a bit silly. Nobody actually commented on my setup, or maybe I was just too focused to notice. From my perspective, I was looking at a massive 222-inch virtual display through Xreal's One Pro smart glasses, which was mirroring my lapto

Governor Newsom Should Make It Easier to Exercise Our Privacy Rights

California has one of the nation’s most comprehensive consumer data privacy laws. But it’s not always easy for people to exercise those privacy rights. That’s why we supported Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal’s A.B. 566 throughout the legislative session and are now asking California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign it into law. The easier it is to exercise your rights, the more power you have. A.B. 566 does a very simple thing. It directs browsers—such as Google’s Chrome, Apple’s Safari, Microsoft’

Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and arrives in 2026

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Playground Games is launching the next instalment in the Forza Horizon franchise next year, and this time it’s set in Japan. After revealing Forza Horizon 6 a little early on the official Forza Horizon Instagram account this morning, Microsoft unveiled an official teaser trailer during the

The Eureka J15 Max Ultra tackles spills like no other robot vacuum

Eureka J15 Max Ultra The Eureka J15 Max Ultra is the best Eureka robot vacuum we've tested to date. It performs very well compared to the best machines on the market in its price tier, and its improved navigation sensors and industry-leading liquid detection make it a great fit for any household where spills are especially common. I first tried the J15 Max Ultra at CES, and I’m happy to report that the bot is now available in North America. This model is an upgrade on the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra t

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Proton Mail's redesigned mobile app is built for speed

If you use Proton Mail on your phone, things are about to pick up. The company is rolling out new apps for Android and iOS. The updated mobile applications are rebuilt from the ground up with a "cleaner, faster and more private experience." Proton first announced in April that it was working on the revamp. The company says the new Proton Mail lets you scroll, archive and reply twice as fast as before. It also now supports an offline mode, allowing you to read, write and organize messages while

Shopping this October Prime Day? Here's how to use Amazon's tools to find the best deals

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event returns Oct. 7-8, essentially the kick-off to the 2025 holiday shopping season. Prime shoppers can expect savings across various categories including beauty, electronics, seasonal essentials, must-have gifts, and toys, according to the e-commerce giant. You can also anticipate savings on brands like Samsung, LG, Sonos, and Dyson. Also: Worried about rising tech prices? Try these 5 easy wa

The next era of Windows PC has me ready to ditch my M4 MacBook - here's why

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET At its recent Summit 2025 event, Qualcomm took the stage to announce its next generation of laptop chipsets: the Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme. I've been closely following Qualcomm's journey through the laptop industry since the company launched the first generation of Snapdragon hardware back in 2024. These chipsets perfectly balance performance with energy efficiency, allowing host computers to last all day long. Judging from preliminary information

Python-Style Kwargs in TypeScript

Python-style kwargs in TypeScript 2025-09-21 PythonTypeScript My TypeScript function signatures always start small. There's usually an optional argument or two, but the call sites are easy to reason about: const greet = ( name : string , prefix = "Hello" ) => ` ${ prefix } , ${ name } . ` ; greet ( "Alice" ) ; greet ( "Bob" , "!" ) ; But as these functions grow, it's cumbersome to specify the last optional argument while using defaults for the rest: const greet = ( name : string , prefix = "

I Tested Two Alienware Aurora Gaming Laptops, and This Is Not the One to Get

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 7.3 / 10 SCORE Alienware 16 Aurora $1,250 at Dell Pros 16-inch, 2.5K display looks sharp Free M.2 slot to add second SSD User replaceable RAM Cons Throttled RTX 5050 limits frame rates No RGB keyboard backlighting Fuzzy 720p webcam No biometrics for easy, secure logins No Thunderbolt 4 Is the Alienware 16 Aurora worth buying? The short answer is no,

I Tested 2 Budget Alienware Gaming Laptops, and the 16X Aurora Is the One to Get

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.3 / 10 SCORE Alienware 16X Aurora $1,450 at Dell Pros Strong performance for the price Big, bright and fast display Free M.2 slot to add second SSD User replaceable RAM Crisp, 1080p Windows Hello webcam Cons Keyboard isn't best for gaming Audio output underwhelms When sitting side by side, Dell's two midrange gaming laptops, the Alienware 16 Aurora

9 upcoming Android flagship phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Qualcomm has just announced the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which sports gains across the CPU, GPU, and NPU and supports the APV codec for higher-quality video capture. This new SoC is expected to be present in top Android flagships throughout the remainder of this year and next, with confirmed manufacturers including ASUS, HONOR, iQOO, nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, POCO, realme, REDMAGIC, Redmi, Samsung, Sony, vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE. If you’re wondering what phones we can expect with the SoC, here

Kali Linux 2025.3 released with 10 new tools, Wi-Fi enhancements

Kali Linux has released version 2025.3, the third version of 2025, featuring ten new tools, Nexmon support, and NetHunter improvements. Kali Linux is a distribution created for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers to conduct red team exercises, penetration testing, security audits, and research against networks. New tool added to Kali Linux 2025.3 As with every release, Kali Linux comes with new toys to play with. With this release, we have ten new tools, which are listed below:

“Screwworm is dangerously close”: Flesh-eating parasites just 70 miles from US

Texas officials are telling residents to check their pets and livestock, and insisting on immediate use of pesticide bait after officials in Mexico confirmed an infection with the flesh-eating New World Screwworm (NWS) less than 70 miles from the US border. NWS is a horrifying parasitic fly that attacks warm-blooded animals, laying hundreds of eggs in any openings or wounds, even minute ones. The resulting larvae both look and act like screws, boring and twisting into the animal while feasting

7 upcoming Android flagship phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Qualcomm has just announced the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which sports gains across the CPU, GPU, and NPU and supports the APV codec for higher-quality video capture. This new SoC is expected to be present in top Android flagships throughout the remainder of this year and next, with confirmed manufacturers including ASUS, HONOR, iQOO, nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, POCO, realme, REDMAGIC, Redmi, Samsung, Sony, vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE. If you’re wondering what phones we can expect with the SoC, here

I tested the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and here's one big reason for a year-over-year upgrade

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ZDNET's key takeaways The new flagship iPhone brings two big photography upgrades, in the zoom camera and the front-facing camera The new A19 Pro processor, the N1 chip, and the thermal upgrades combine to rev up performance For the author, this year's upgrade choice boils down to overcoming a flaw in the past two Pro Max models View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy View now at T-Mobile more buying choices As far as annual upgrades go, we got a lot in the iPhone 17 P

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Tor browser's great - but for more complete privacy protection, you need to add this

ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Tor Browser only protects browser traffic. To protect other network traffic, you need Tor. Tor is free to use and installable on Linux, MacOS, and Windows. By now, you've probably heard of the Tor Browser. If not, think of it this way: the Tor Browser is a secure web browser that works with the Tor Network to encrypt and anonymize all traffic. The only catch is that the traffic the Tor Browser works with is l

Your next Windows PC may rival M4 MacBooks thanks to this chipset - here's how

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET At its recent Summit 2025 event, Qualcomm took the stage to announce its next generation of laptop chipsets: the Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme. I've been closely following Qualcomm's journey through the laptop industry since the company launched the first generation of Snapdragon hardware back in 2024. These chipsets perfectly balance performance with energy efficiency, allowing host computers to last all day long. Judging from preliminary information

5 Features Coming to Your New Laptop in 2026 Thanks to Snapdragon X2 Elite

We never seem to stop asking more and more of computers -- and the advent of AI is doing nothing to slow the trend. Keeping up with our demands requires ever-more powerful chips and Qualcomm has just unveiled its latest computing platform, which will do just that. On Wednesday, the company announced the X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme chips, which will be finding their way into some of the top laptops and other PCs over the next year. At the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii where it unveiled the chip