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Canelo vs. Crawford: When to Watch the Fight Live on Netflix

Pro boxers Saul "Canelo" Álvarez and Terence Crawford are heading into a weekend match that will see Álvarez defending his title as super middleweight champion. As the crowd descends upon Las Vegas to watch the pair square up, the question lingers in the air of whether Crawford will beef up his weight -- and by how much -- to meet his opponent's. While Álvarez is a seasoned super middleweight contender (and current undisputed champion), Crawford has never fought in this weight class and planned

After Kirk shooting, Utah governor calls social media a “cancer.” Will we treat it like one?

The conservative broadcaster/provocateur Charlie Kirk—murdered this week during a visit to a Utah college—had tweeted some life advice this summer: "When things are moving very fast and people are losing their minds, it’s important to stay grounded. Turn off your phone, read scripture, spend time with friends, and remember internet fury is not real life. It’s going to be ok." Kirk was not himself always a great role model for staying grounded, thoughtful, or caring to others. He was better know

Your Powerbeats Pro 2 are getting a serious upgrade - but there's a catch

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

California bill lets renters escape exclusive deals between ISPs and landlords

California's legislature this week approved a bill to let renters opt out of bulk-billing arrangements that force them to pay for Internet service from a specific provider. The bill says that by January 1, a landlord must "allow the tenant to opt out of paying for any subscription from a third-party Internet service provider, such as through a bulk-billing arrangement, to provide service for wired Internet, cellular, or satellite service that is offered in connection with the tenancy." If a lan

iPhone 17 preorders are open: Here's where you can find free phone deals

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I built my own AirTag-like tracker with this Raspberry Pi alternative - how it works

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

I built my own AirTag-like finder with this Raspberry Pi alternative - here's how

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This exclusive discount makes the best smart lock I've ever tested that much better

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've tested many smart locks over the years. Still, the Lockly Visage Zeno Series stands out for its innovation, reliability, and level of security -- it's why it is a recipient of a ZDNET Editors' Choice award. For a limited time, you can use the ZDNET10A discount code to get an exclusive 10% discount on Lockly Zeno Series Smart Locks at Lockly.com. Also: I witnessed Eufy's stair-climbing robot at IFA 2025 - and it's like

Why the Samsung S95F is one of the best OLED TVs you can buy - especially at this price

Samsung S95F OLED TV ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung S95F OLED TV delivers an excellent viewing and gaming experience thanks to its superb picture and sound quality, low latency, and the option to disable AI processing. However, this TV is a very expensive investment, especially at larger sizes, and its thin design makes it feel quite fragile. A key color accuracy issue is that the OLED panel runs very blue, which is a significant drawback for this otherwise high-performing TV. View now at A

Why IPVanish is going RAM-only - and what it means for your privacy and data

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

I used Google Lens to identify my weirdest junk drawer items - here's how it did

Johnrob/E+ via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Even junk drawer mysteries can highlight AI's real-world potential. Google Lens nailed obscure 3D printer parts from multiple brands. Scale and context still confuse AI visual recognition tools. We all have our junk drawers. Typically, there's one in the kitchen that holds many tiny pieces of appliances, covers, caps, and accessories. There's often one in the bedroom, which tends to collect t

Verizon will give you an iPhone 17 Pro free with trade-in right now - how the deal works

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The 5 best iPads of 2025: We've tested every iPad available - these are the best ones

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This is the most durable USB-C cable I've ever tested - and it charges at 100W

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VPNs and Age-Verification Laws: What You Need to Know

The problem is how the verification happens. You aren’t verifying your age with the government. You’re routing it through an independent third party, and most of the laws on the books are designed specifically in this way. In the UK, for example, Reddit verifies with Persona, and Bluesky uses Kids Web Services (owned by Epic Games). Persona’s privacy policy states that it collects not only biometric information and personal details, like your ID, but also ties that to information gathered from

The effects of algorithms on the public discourse

We traded blogs for black boxes, now we're paying for it 09/09/2025 Come listen to the "old man yelling at clouds" in me for a bit. tl;dr: The internet is changing for the worse (or getting 'enshittified'). In this post, I write about the effects of algorithms on the public discourse to illustrate a greater point on the enshittification of the internet. Then, I offer my personal notes and curated resources to guide you on your personal internet deshittification journey. I miss the old intern

These budget open-ear headphones just got cheaper, plus get a free Anker charger - here's how

Now is the perfect time to plunge if you've considered trying out open-ear headphones. Soundcore V40i's open-ear headphones are now on sale for a 25% off, and they were already affordable. Right now, you can grab them for only $60. This deal includes a lidless case, four adjustable earbud positions to fit every ear, and a free Anker Nano USB-C charger block. Also: These subtle AirPods Pro 3 upgrades would make them an instant buy for me Wearing open-ear headphones over traditional earbuds is d

A wireless heart rate monitor powered by Raspberry Pi and Wi-Fi - how it works

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Your Android phone's most powerful security feature is hidden and off by default - turn it on now

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iPhone 17 preorders start soon: These carrier deals can get you a free phone

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The Rise and Demise of RSS (2018)

This post was originally published on September 16th, 2018. What follows is a revision that includes additional information gleaned from interviews with Ramanathan Guha, Ian Davis, Dan Libby, and Kevin Werbach. A version of this post was also published by Vice News. About a decade ago, the average internet user might well have heard of RSS. Really Simple Syndication, or Rich Site Summary—what the acronym stands for depends on who you ask—is a standard that websites and podcasts can use to offe

Netflix’s best movies deserve more time on the big screen

Like the rest of the Knives Out movies, Wake Up Dead Man is full of extremely fun revelations — the kind that can turn the whodunit story on its head and, as was the case for many of those attending the film’s premiere in Toronto, Canada, produce audible gasps. Those shared moments of surprise are part of what makes the movie such a great theatrical experience, so it sucks that most people won’t get the opportunity to see it in a theater at all. Wake Up Dead Man isn’t alone. Netflix was very pr

How to install iPadOS 26 right now (and which iPad models support it)

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The most durable USB-C cable I've ever tested survived my 50-pound weight test

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

I bought this $15 cordless screwdriver just for fun - then it totally impressed me

XLX 4.2V cordless screwdriver ZDNET's key takeaways The XLX 4.2V screwdriver is available on Amazon for $15. It features a classic design that is surprisingly ergonomic, and more than powerful enough for regular DIY tasks. The LED light only comes on when the screwdriver is on. $14.98 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Sometimes I'm wrong. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, I try to learn from it. Take the other day, for example. I received a new screwdri

Researchers built a wireless heart rate monitor with a Raspberry Pi and Wi-Fi - here's how

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

The Rise and Demise of RSS

This post was originally published on September 16th, 2018. What follows is a revision that includes additional information gleaned from interviews with Ramanathan Guha, Ian Davis, Dan Libby, and Kevin Werbach. A version of this post was also published by Vice News. About a decade ago, the average internet user might well have heard of RSS. Really Simple Syndication, or Rich Site Summary—what the acronym stands for depends on who you ask—is a standard that websites and podcasts can use to offe

How to Test Your Home Internet Speed and What to Do With the Results

Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? Should you blame a slow connection on your Wi-Fi router or internet provider? Can your internet handle things like online gaming or livestreaming? The answers to all of these questions can be found by running a simple internet speed test. There are several websites you can use to check your speed for free, and they'll all give you the same key metrics about your home internet connection. I usually say the best internet connection is the one

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DDoS defender targeted in 1.5 Bpps denial-of-service attack

A DDoS mitigation service provider in Europe was targeted in a massive distributed denial-of-service attack that reached 1.5 billion packets per second. The attack originated from thousands of IoTs and MikroTik routers, and it was mitigated by FastNetMon, a company that offers protection against service disruptions. “The attack reached 1.5 billion packets per second (1.5 Gpps) — one of the largest packet-rate floods publicly disclosed,” FastNetMon says in a press release. “The malicious traff