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Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Unplug at 100%, keep battery between 20% and 80%. Avoid draining to 0%; store unused tablets at 50%. Use certified chargers to prevent stress and overheating. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. As someone who uses a tablet daily, I'm constantly looking for ways to make its battery last longer. However, some habits you don't think twice about could actually be hurting your battery
LLMs generate slop because they avoid surprises by design LLMs suck at comedy, art, journalism, research, and science for the same fundamental reason Dan Fabulich 5 min read · 3 days ago 3 days ago -- Listen Share Have you ever asked an LLM to tell you a joke? They’re rarely funny at all; they never make you actually laugh. There’s a deep reason for this, and I think it has serious implications for the limitations of LLMs, not just in comedy, but in art, journalism, research, and science. Jo
TL;DR · ORMs have proven to be useful for many developers in the OLTP/transactional stack (Postgres, MySQL, etc). · OLAP/analytical databases like ClickHouse could potentially benefit from ORM abstractions. · Existing transactional ORMs probably shouldn’t be extended to OLAP due to fundamental differences in semantic meaning between OLTP and OLAP. · Moose OLAP (part of MooseStack) is an open source, MIT-licensed implementation of an ORM-like interface for ClickHouse, inspired by tran
Over the last couple of months, I've been trying to build the dream: A local-first, end-to-end encrypted and reactive app, with all of the user's data in a local SQL database but continually synced to a remote server. This article summarizes my learning and how I ended up building a minimal sync engine for SQLite with full reactivity. First Try: PGlite and Electric My first try was with Electric and a WASM-based version of PostgreSQL called PGlite that can run directly in the browser. I ev
Yes, summer might be coming to a close sooner than any of us would like, but that doesn't mean the outdoor fun has to end. Currently, Ultimate Ears' Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker is down to $60 from $100 in blue and black. The 40 percent discount brings the speaker to a record-low price. It's one of our picks for best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025 thanks to features like its 14 hours of battery life and its IP67 dust and waterproof rating. There are a few other great sales on UE speake
I see a lot of bad system design advice. One classic is the LinkedIn-optimized “bet you never heard of queues” style of post, presumably aimed at people who are new to the industry. Another is the Twitter-optimized “you’re a terrible engineer if you ever store booleans in a database” clever trick. Even good system design advice can be kind of bad. I love Designing Data-Intensive Applications, but I don’t think it’s particularly useful for most system design problems engineers will run into. Wha
CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. When creating your own home gym, investing in durable or smart fitness equipment is super important. Adjustable dumbbells should be part of your selections because they're practical and durable. If you don't have a good set, there's a chance you'll need to buy a new one sooner rather than later. It's a problem, as this Reddit dis
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is available starting at $659 for the 128GB version, with 5G models starting at $769. It's an exceptionally rugged tablet with removable dual batteries and software updates for eight years. RAM is a bit limited at 6GB, and the included S Pen doesn't support wireless Bluetooth functions. View now at Samsung Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium bro
I see a lot of bad system design advice. One classic is the LinkedIn-optimized “bet you never heard of queues” style of post, presumably aimed at people who are new to the industry. Another is the Twitter-optimized “you’re a terrible engineer if you ever store booleans in a database” clever trick. Even good system design advice can be kind of bad. I love Designing Data-Intensive Applications, but I don’t think it’s particularly useful for most system design problems engineers will run into. Wha
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Ampace Andes 1500 Portable Power Station has become my go-to battery solution for most of my needs. Mainly because it is both portable and powerful enough to run all my electronics. Needless to say, I would recommend it, especially at today’s heavily discounted price. You can get it at a massive $800 discount, bringing the price down to a very amicable $599. Buy the Ampace Andes 1500 Portable Power Station for just $599 ($800 off) This offer is available
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is available starting at $659 for the 128GB version, with 5G models starting at $769. It's an exceptionally rugged tablet with removable dual batteries and software updates for eight years. RAM is a bit limited at 6GB, and the included S Pen doesn't support wireless Bluetooth functions. View now at Samsung Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium bro
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is available starting at $659 for the 128GB version, with 5G models starting at $769. It's an exceptionally rugged tablet with removable dual batteries and software updates for eight years. RAM is a bit limited at 6GB, and the included S Pen doesn't support wireless Bluetooth functions. View now at Samsung Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium bro
Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Google has introduced a new Create tab for Photos. Create hosts editing tools that let you get creative with photos. The tab is available for Android and iOS versions of the app. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Google Photos is making it easier to get creative with your photos. In an announcement today, Google said there's a new "go to destination" for cr
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is available starting at $659 for the 128GB version, with 5G models starting at $769. It's an exceptionally rugged tablet with removable dual batteries and software updates for eight years. RAM is a bit limited at 6GB, and the included S Pen doesn't support wireless Bluetooth functions. View now at Samsung Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium bro
Tablets are the perfect middle ground between your phone and laptop, giving you the best of both worlds. Whether you want a lightweight device to binge your favorite shows, a larger screen for mobile gaming or a portable way to get some work done on the go, a tablet can do it all. They’re also great for keeping kids entertained, managing work tasks or sharing family moments through video calls. When a phone feels too small and lugging around a laptop is just too much, that’s where tablets fit in
Getting the right power station can get tricky, with too many options crowding the current market. If you want a battery that is actually portable, the Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station is a great option, and it is currently discounted by $90, bringing the price down to an all-time low of $169. Buy the Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station for just $169 ($90 off) This offer is available from Amazon. It’s labeled as a “limited time deal,” which means the sale should end relativel
Disney has unveiled its selection of costumes for 2025, and they’re spectacularly silly and delightful. Leading the pack with incredible camp are The Fantastic Four: First Steps costumes. While Sue and Reed’s costumes play it safe, those for the Human Torch and the Thing offer better representations of their powers. Seriously, I cannot stop looking at the “flame on” mid-transformation look. It’s so ridiculous, I love it and sort of want to roller skate around in it. Check out the gallery below
Portable air conditioners have a lot going for them. They're renter-friendly, easy to install and perfect for cooling stubborn hot spots. They also shine in spaces where narrow windows can't fit a traditional unit. I've had mine for a year, and it's easily one of the best upgrades for my sweltering home office — keeping me cool, comfortable and productive no matter how high the temperature climbs. As with window units and other air conditioners, you'll need to find the sweet spot between a comf
Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority TL;DR Europe’s EPREL database now shows energy labels for some of Samsung’s upcoming devices. The Galaxy S25 FE is listed with 42 hours and 37 minutes of battery life and a 2,000-cycle rating. The Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra have 1,200-cycle battery ratings, down from 2,000 in the previous generation. Samsung’s next Fan Edition phone and flagship tablets have had their battery endurance revealed early. And while the Galaxy S25 FE looks familiar, the cell
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Yes, summer might be coming to a close sooner than any of us would like, but that doesn't mean the outdoor fun has to end. Currently, Ultimate Ears' Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker is down to $60 from $100 in blue and black. The 40 percent discount brings the speaker to a record-low price. It's one of our picks for best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025 thanks to features like its 14 hours of battery life and its IP67 dust and waterproof rating. There are a few other great sales on UE speake
After years of anticipation, Blender, the best free 3D software, is finally coming to iPad. The full-fat, professional-grade Blender experience is being adapted for Apple’s iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, marking a significant evolution in how and where artists can create. Blender’s development team has revealed its ambitious tablet-first project in a new design overview, confirming that a native version of Blender is set for release on iPad, with Android following later, which means you could also
Portable air conditioners have a lot going for them. They're renter-friendly, easy to install and perfect for cooling stubborn hot spots. They also shine in spaces where narrow windows can't fit a traditional unit. I've had mine for a year, and it's easily one of the best upgrades for my sweltering home office — keeping me cool, comfortable and productive no matter how high the temperature climbs. As with window units and other air conditioners, you'll need to find the sweet spot between a comf
In May 2025, during the same week Neon announced their acquisition, our databases went down four times. For hours. Database spin-ups, their entire value proposition, were completely disabled. Our "serverless" databases couldn't even start. That was the final straw in our decision to migrate to PlanetScale. Who We Are and Why Databases Matter More At OpenSecret, we're building something unique: a confidential computing platform powered by AWS Nitro Enclaves. Our flagship application, Maple AI,
Circle Internet Group shares jumped Tuesday after reporting its first quarterly earnings as a publicly listed company. While charges related to the stablecoin issuer's debut contributed to a second-quarter loss, it reported a 53% increase in revenue, driven by strong growth in stablecoins. Revenue rose to $658.1 million from $430 million in the same period a year ago. Shares rose more than 7% in premarket trading. The stock has soared nearly 420% since it went public on June 5. "The validatio
With warm summer evenings the perfect opportunity to enjoy some backyard or garden entertainment, Bluetti has teamed up with two other brands to offer up to 10% off on their portable power, projector, or AR glasses. Pairing Yaber’s battery-powered projector with BLUETTI’s power station provides nearly ten hours of non-stop viewing under the stars, while RayNeo AR glasses deliver an immersive personal entertainment experience. In this campaign, dubbed A Midsummer Night’s Dream, customers can en
Charlie Callow TL;DR An unreleased Pixel Tablet Pen has surfaced, and its tail button can be configured to launch Android’s default notes app in a floating bubble. Getting the button to function requires pairing the stylus via Bluetooth and then enabling a specific developer option and setting a default notes app. The pen currently doesn’t work with Google Keep, and despite the accessory’s appearance, there is still no official news about a Pixel Tablet successor. When Google released the Pi
TL;DR An X (formerly Twitter) user got their hands on an unreleased Pixel Tablet Pen with the full packaging. It includes a full manual for the device. The stylus would have shipped with a magnetic sleeve that attaches to the back of the tablet. Once upon a time, Google planned to release a stylus for its Android tablet called the Pixel Tablet Pen. However, after the Pixel Tablet 2 was canceled, those plans completely evaporated. Although the Pen never saw the light of day, the unreleased dev
TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus ZDNET's key takeaways The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is available for $249. This tablet can switch from full color to an E Ink-like display with the press of a button, it has 256GB of storage, and an eye-catching matte display with 120Hz refresh rate. The Nxtpaper 11 Plus can get heavy when you use it one-handed and doesn't include a case or stylus, though you can buy them separately. $249 at Walmart I test a lot of tablets, and admittedly, the design aspirations of many of the