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Motorola Razr Plus 2025 drops to record-low price, saving you $300

Ryan Haines / Android Authority The 2025 Motorola Razr series was released last month and is hot off the factory. These are great foldable phones. The Motorola Razr Plus 2025 is a great middle ground between the budget Razr and the high-end Razr Ultra. It’s still a bit pricey at $999.99, but you can save $299.99 on it right now if you pick the Hot Pink color version. Buy the Motorola Razr Plus 2025 in Hot Pink for just $700 ($299.99 off) This offer is available from Amazon. As the introduction

I'm taking this portable Sony speaker to the beach this summer. Here's why

Sony Ult Field 1 ZDNET's key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 1 is a portable speaker available for $130 (but it's currently $88 on Amazon) The speaker prioritizes crystal-clear sound and pronounced bass, with vibrant audio that sounds like it's coming from a much more expensive device It doesn't boast as long a battery life as its predecessor, but what it lacks in battery, it makes up for in stellar sound. $89.99 at Target Amazon is discounting this Sony Ult Field 1 speaker by $40 right now. My

Here are the best Apple Watch deals available right now

In September, Apple launched its latest smartwatch, introducing the Apple Watch Series 10 alongside a black rendition of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Each wearable has its own pros and cons, as does the second-gen Apple Watch SE, but the introduction of Apple’s newest wearables also means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market than ever before — and a lot more deals to be had. But with all of those options, which one should you pick? Generally speaking, you want to buy the newest watch

Take a good look at the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra 2025

TL;DR Veteran leaker Evan Blass has posted renders showing the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025. The images show that all three models have a squircle-shaped case and a round screen. Samsung is expected to launch its new foldable phones next month at its Unpacked event, and we’ve just seen leaked Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE renders via a trusted source. Now, this same source has revealed leaked renders showing off Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch models. Ve

Borderlands 4: Jump into the endless fight in the Vault

Borderlands 4 has a new challenge mode where you can battle high-level enemies in the Vault. The action role-playing first-person shooter looter game (now priced at $70 instead of the previously floated $80) is coming on September 12 on the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and the Windows PC. The Vault missions are optional content. You will need to locate the various key fragments to unlock the vaults but it isn’t required for main game progression. They do present challenges

How does a phone with a crazy external lens compare to the S23 Ultra’s zoom camera?

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The vivo X200 Ultra is a great camera phone in its own right (if you’re willing to import it), in no small part due to its impressive 200MP 3.7x periscope camera. However, the company switches things up by offering an optional external lens for even better zoom. The X200 Ultra’s 2.35x telephoto converter lens effectively turns the phone’s 200MP periscope camera into an ~8.6x shooter. I thought it would be a good idea to compare this lens to the Galaxy S23 Ultr

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Before the Z Fold7 Launch, Amazon Clears Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Stock at a Ridiculous Price

In just a few weeks, Samsung is expected to announce its latest generation of foldable smartphones as it does every year. If past trends continue, we’ll likely see the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 take center stage. And even as anticipation builds for those devices, the top-selling traditional flagship remains the Galaxy S25 Ultra which is also the most high-end Android phone available today. And now, Amazon is offering a new discount on the Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB model available for $1,

The best Apple Watch of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

An Apple Watch isn't just an accessory or an excuse for a second screen around your wrist. After a year of testing out the Apple Watch, I've found it to be a helpful sleep tracker, the world's most convenient timer for when my hands are dirty in the kitchen, a phone-free text or call receiver/sender, and an exercise motivator and mid-workout monitor. The Apple Watch started out as a sleek fitness tracker and has evolved into an essential companion for iPhone users. Apple's smartwatches have an

Delta Chat is a decentralized and secure messenger app

Delta Chat is a decentralized and secure messenger app 💬 Reliable instant messaging with multi-profile and multi-device support ⚡️ Sign up to secure fast chatmail servers or use classic e-mail servers 🥳 Interactive web apps in chats for gaming and collaboration 🔒 Audited end-to-end encryption safe against network and server attacks 👉 FOSS software, built on Internet Standards, avoiding xkcd927 :) Download Available on mobile and desktop.

Cracovians: The Twisted Twins of Matrices

Linear algebra is typically explained using matrices. But matrix theory is just one possible perspective. Below, I describe an alternative approach to linear algebra. Tadeusz Banachiewicz (1882–1954), a Polish astronomer living in Krakow, was passionate about calculating machines. From the 1920s, Banachiewicz developed a method for computations on tables of numbers, which was particularly easy to perform with arithmometers. In honor of Krakow, Banachiewicz named these computational objects crac

Ask HN: How can we keep (part of) the web human?

Any ideas for how we can keep the web (or at least part of it) human? It feels like every time I do a web search, more and more of the results are AI generated nonsense. I'm worried that it's going to become much more difficult to find the human-generated content. How can we keep a part of the web human? Any ideas? (I'm not keen on Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning Orb being the "solution.")

HCP Vault Secrets End of Life

HashiCorp will be decommissioning HCP Vault Secrets. The team is shifting focus to bringing the ease of use learnings from HCP Vault Secrets to HCP Vault Dedicated. Current HCP Vault Secrets users are encouraged to migrate to HCP Vault Dedicated. Important Timelines End of Sale: June 30, 2025 New customers will no longer have access to HCP Vault Secrets Existing customers will be able to add new HCP Vault Secrets applications until the end of life End of life: August 27, 2025 (pay-as-you-go

I tested a large-screen tablet that gave me zero iPad Pro envy (and it's on sale)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is available for up to $800 off with a trade-in credit. This 14.6-inch tablet is a productivity powerhouse, packed with a strong processor and Galaxy AI tools perfect for work and play. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra isn't super portable: it's large and the keyboard case is expensive and sold separately, and the S Pen stores awkwardly on the back. View now at Samsung View now at Amazon more buying choices Save up to $800 on the Samsung Galaxy S

String Interpolation in C++ Using Glaze Stencil/Mustache

Glaze provides string interpolation for C++ structs through the stencil and mustache formats. These provide templating mechanisms for formatting structured data into strings, inspired by the Mustache templating language. This enables the generation of dynamic output by combining predefined templates with C++ structs. Basic Usage¶ struct person { std :: string first_name {}; std :: string last_name {}; uint32_t age {}; bool hungry {}; bool employed {}; }; // Basic interpolation std :: string_vi

Why I'm using an Android phone with a 200MP lens instead of my $3,500 Sony camera

ZDNET's key takeaways The Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you're in the US, you'll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing $1,555. View now at Mi The moment I unboxed the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, I knew I was in trouble. While the flagship had launched in China earlier this year, its global debut at Mobile World Congress (M

Save $250 on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Joe Maring / Android Authority We just reported on a really nice discount on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. While really cool, the ultra-thin phone is not Samsung’s best offering. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra still holds the crown, and this phone is also discounted by $250. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $1,049.99 ($250 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The discount is available for all color versions available: Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silverblue, and Titanium White

Multiplier, founded by ex-Stripe exec, nabs $27.5M to fuel AI-powered accounting roll-ups

In late 2022, Noah Pepper, a former Stripe business lead for the Asia Pacific region, founded Multiplier, a startup that aimed to sell software to tax accounts. But soon after ChatGPT was released, he realized that AI can change how professional service firms use technology. “I realized I was barking up the wrong tree by trying to build a SaaS business, and instead I should figure out how to make these people more effective,” he told TechCrunch. The startup acquired Citrine International Tax,

Which video game shipped the first day-one patch in history?

Choose wisely! The correct answer, the explanation, and an intriguing story await. Correct Answer: Ultima IX: Ascension (1999) What was the storage size of the first USB flash drive? The honor (or infamy) of the first day-one patch is widely attributed to Ultima IX: Ascension, released in 1999. The game launched with significant bugs and performance issues, prompting Origin Systems to release a patch on the very day of its release. This marked a turning point in gaming history, when develope

Demystifying Multi-Modal AI

Artificial Intelligence has come a long way in understanding language, recognizing images, and interpreting sound—but what happens when it can do all of that at once? That’s where Multi-Modal AI steps in: a new frontier where machines learn to process and combine information from different types of input—like text, images, audio, and video—just as humans do. What Is Multi-Modal AI? Multi-modal AI refers to systems that can understand and reason across multiple forms of data. For example, a sin

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Walmart is discounting one of my favorite Sony Bluetooth speakers

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 3 speaker is a midrange powerhouse with great sound and ample bass, and it's $50 off right now at Walmart. With a 24-hour battery life and features that encourage speaker syncing, the Ult Field 3 would be perfect for regular hosts and music lovers. I can't think of anything wrong with this incredible speaker, and its price competes with other speakers of this size and spec. View now at Amazon View now at Walmart more buying choices The off-white Sony U

Ultrahuman's new AI tool can predict your risk for cancer, fatigue, and more - here's what it costs

What if there were a way to see the future of your health through a simple blood test? This test would assess your susceptibility to certain cancers and present your cholesterol, blood health, fatigue, glucose, and more in the context of longevity and holistic wellness. While this vision appears similar to Elizabeth Holmes' blood test startup Theranos, the end product this time comes from a different company -- and could produce life-changing results. Best known for its smart ring, Ultrahuman h

Move over Open Canvas, this could be the best way to multitask on a foldable

TL;DR vivo’s upcoming X Fold 5 features a new multitasking system called “Atomic Workbench” capable of running up to five active apps simultaneously. “Atomic Workbench” enables one dominant app view while keeping others minimized but live, improving upon OnePlus’ Open Canvas approach with a better layout for engaging more apps. The vivo X Fold 5 launches on June 25 in China. OnePlus pioneered the Open Canvas feature with the OnePlus Open foldable, allowing users to open three apps simultaneou

I've tested dozens of wearables and the Apple Watch 10 is one of my favorites - here's why

ZDNET's key takeaways I tested the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 model, priced at $529. The new watch body is charmingly thin, the larger display is lovely, fast charging is greatly appreciated. Battery life remains rated for 18 hours, and the watch is still missing some software features found on the Watch Ultra 2. View now at Apple View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices At Amazon, the 46mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for $329. With my larger wrists and preference

10 tiny gadgets I never leave home without (and how they work)

My keychain essentials. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I've collected my fair share of multitools and gadgets, but I've lost track of how often I've needed one -- only to realize it's sitting at home or in the car. Carrying a full toolbox everywhere just isn't practical. What I do have with me almost all the time, though, is my keychain -- and it turns out, it's the perfect way to keep essential tools within reach. Also: Are Amazon Basics tools any good? I bought a bunch to find out, and you'd

Xbox Is Bringing These Call of Duty and Warcraft Games to Game Pass in June

The Call of Duty franchise got its start as a first-person shooter set during World War Two. On June 30, Game Pass subscribers will be able to return to that war and take part in historical battles in Call of Duty: WWII. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC or mobile device for $20 a month. A subscription gives you access to a large library of games, with new titles, like Doom: The

CarPlay’s ‘next generation’ is already looking better than we thought

CarPlay’s evolution has in several ways been a disappointment since the “next generation” of CarPlay was first previewed in 2022. But all of a sudden, in the span of a mere month, CarPlay’s future looks brighter than it has in years—in part because of a redefinition of what that future will be. The next generation of CarPlay is no longer just CarPlay Ultra CarPlay’s previously announced “next generation” seemed like it would never arrive. But now, it’s finally here—with a twist. And arguably,

Predict your future health? Ultrahuman's new AI tool says it can - for $800/year

What if there were a way to see the future of your health through a simple blood test? This test would assess your susceptibility to certain cancers and present your cholesterol, blood health, fatigue, glucose, and more in the context of longevity and holistic wellness. While this vision appears similar to Elizabeth Holmes' blood test startup Theranos, the end product this time comes from a different company -- and could produce life-changing results. Best known for its smart ring, Ultrahuman h

Blue Prince is coming to Mac

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. Blue Prince, the architectural mystery puzzle roguelite, is coming to a Mac near you. In a press release from the game’s publisher Raw Fury, it was announced that Blue Prince is getting an update that will add Mac support (via Steam) coming “later this year.” Blue Prince released earlier this year and quickly became an earl

Get 50% off an Amazon Prime membership if you're age 18-24 - here's how

Tharon Green/ZDNET Amazon just confirmed that Prime Day returns July 8-11, but the e-commerce giant is still full of surprises. In addition to extending the popular summer savings event from two to four days this year, the retailer announced the relaunch of Prime for Young Adults, a discounted Prime membership designed for 18- to 24-year-olds and college student audiences. Also: Amazon Prime Day 2025: Here's what to know (plus early deals to shop) The facelifted Prime program offers young adu

I tested Hisense's flagship QLED TV and didn't miss my OLED set (especially when it's $700 off)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Hisense U8QG is available from 55-inch to 100-inch, with most models currently on sale. It offers arresting HDR picture quality and brightness. However, this set lacks some premium features like four HDMI ports and an ultra-thin frame. View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy View now at Walmart more buying choices The Hisense U8QG is one step down from the company's flagship TV, (the U9QG), and it's currently on sale for about $1,500 at major retailers (normally $2,2

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