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Your Garmin watch just got a major upgrade that makes traveling so much easier

The big screen of the Venu X1 is perfect for Google Maps. Matthew Miller/ZDNET It's summer in New York, and I'm currently navigating around the city, phone in-hand for navigation. Like everyone else, I use Google Maps religiously when I travel: going from the airport to the hotel and to various destinations around town. But I don't actually like being glued to my phone the whole time to check turns, train transfers, and directions. Also: The best Garmin watches you can buy: Strong tracking tec

5 iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumors Are Making Me Rethink My Next Upgrade

The reveal of the next iPhone 17 models is still two months away, but rumors of their features, looks and specs are in full bloom right now. Normally I'd wait to see what Apple actually announces, but several leaks about the iPhone 17 Pro Max in particular have caught my attention. And because now is when people start thinking about fall budgets and whether their current iPhone can make it until new ones are here, it seems like a good time to dive in. After all, two months is going to zip by fas

Prime Day 2025: The best headphone and earbud deals from Sony, Beats, Bose and more for the last day of the sale

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Deals on gear from Bose, Sony, Sonos and others are still in stock. Prime Day will soon come to a close, and when it does, you’ve missed your chance at some of the best headphone and earbud deals of the year. There are still great options available from a lot of big names, and since w

This $611 Android competes with my Pixel 9 Pro (and does a few things better)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Redmagic 10 Air Android phone is on sale now for $611. The 10 Air phone is as elegant as it is powerful and can handle some of the more challenging games. This camera system isn't necessarily flagship level, and you'll want to pay attention to network band support. $719 at Amazon I've held lots of Android phones in my hand, some feel awkward because of their size, while others fit just right. That Goldilocks effect is real, and in my experience, Redmagic phones just

What is Realtalk’s relationship to AI? (2024)

Dynamicland FAQ An independent nonprofit research lab, whose mission is to enable universal literacy in a humane dynamic medium. This involves inventing a humane form of computing, and developing educational and community-based institutions in which a culture can grow. [more] A computing environment (operating system, programming languages, philosophy) invented by Dynamicland researchers to enable us to prototype a new medium. In Realtalk, people work together side-by-side in the real world,

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE deal: Free $100 gift card and storage upgrade

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Are you looking to sign up for one of Samsung’s new foldable phones? Those of us who prefer saving cash are likely looking at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. It’s not even out yet, and while there are no actual discounts, Samy is already offering a pre-order deal to make the purchase more enticing. Pre-order a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE with free 256GB upgrade and $100 gift card for $899.99 ($160 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a pre-order deal. T

The FBI Is Using Polygraphs to Test Officials' Loyalty

Typically, the F.B.I. has turned to polygraph tests to sniff out employees who might have betrayed their country or shown they cannot be trusted with secrets. Since Kash Patel took office as the director of the F.B.I., the bureau has significantly stepped up the use of the lie-detector test, at times subjecting personnel to a question as specific as whether they have cast aspersions on Mr. Patel himself. In interviews and polygraph tests, the F.B.I. has asked senior employees whether they have

Prime Day Deal: These Bluetooth Headphones Have Great Style, Unbelievable Battery and They've Never Been Cheaper

Amazon Prime Day sale: Marshall's Major V headphones are worth it even at full price, but right now they're at an all-time low price of $100 -- or around 38% off -- during Prime Day. I might not be a true battle-tested headphone expert like CNET's David Carnoy, but I still love headphones and I'm confident in what I like about them. My most recent pickup, the Marshall Major V on-ear bluetooth headphones, quickly became a pair that I adore. What is Marshall? Marshall is a British audio hardwar

The 27 Best Deals at Walmart’s Competing Prime Day Sale

Amazon Prime Day isn't just Amazon, competitors get in on the action too. We found plenty of great Walmart deals on many of our favorite tech items, like Apple laptops, Sony televisions, Garmin fitness trackers, and more. WIRED only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Looking elsewhere? Here

Prime Day Deal: These Bluetooth Headphones Have Great Style and Unbelievable Battery, and They've Never Been Cheaper

Amazon Prime Day sale: Marshall's Major V headphones are worth it even at full price, but right now they're at an all-time low price of $100 -- or around 38% off -- during Prime Day. I might not be a true battle-tested headphone expert like CNET's David Carnoy, but I still love headphones and I'm confident in what I like about them. My most recent pickup, the Marshall Major V on-ear bluetooth headphones, quickly became a pair that I adore. What is Marshall? Marshall is a British audio hardwar

Sony’s best noise-canceling headphones are up to 45 percent off

Every model in Sony’s WH-1000XM lineup has consistently ranked among the best headphones you can buy, and thanks to Amazon Prime Day, several of the latest entries are on sale. Right now, for instance, the brand-new WH-1000XM6 are available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony for around $428 ($22 off), which is the first cash discount we’ve seen. If that’s too pricey, you can also pick up the XM5 at Amazon starting at $248 ($150 off), which remains their best price to date. Unsurprisingly, the XM6

Bret Victor on why current trend of AIs is at odds with his work

Dynamicland FAQ An independent nonprofit research lab, whose mission is to enable universal literacy in a humane dynamic medium. This involves inventing a humane form of computing, and developing educational and community-based institutions in which a culture can grow. [more] A computing environment (operating system, programming languages, philosophy) invented by Dynamicland researchers to enable us to prototype a new medium. In Realtalk, people work together side-by-side in the real world,

The 27 Best Deals at Walmart's Competing Prime Day Sale

Amazon Prime Day isn't just Amazon, competitors get in on the action too. We found plenty of great Walmart deals on many of our favorite tech items, like Apple laptops, Sony televisions, Garmin fitness trackers, and more. WIRED only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Looking elsewhere? Here

Samsung Plans to Launch a Trifold Phone This Year, Says Executive

While Samsung has been showing off mobile display concepts with three screens at trade events like CES for several years, it looks like it's finally bringing one to market. The new phone model failed to debut at Samsung's Unpacked event this week in New York. But in a press conference following the launch of its latest foldable phones, Roh Tae-moon, the acting head of Samsung Electronics' Device Experience Division reportedly confirmed that the company plans to launch a trifold phone by the end

OnePlus 13R drops to $499.99 for the first time on Amazon ($100 off)

Rushil Agrawal / Android Authority Amazon Prime Day 2025 continues to throw up exciting tech deals, offering various discounts that enthusiasts won’t want to miss. Among the standout offers is the OnePlus 13R, now available for a record-low price $499.99, a significant drop from its usual price of $599.99. And we loved it at that retail price. OnePlus 13R for $499.99 (17% off) The OnePlus 13R, which debuted in early 2025, brings several impressive features to the table. It sports a 6.78-inch L

Space Ice Is Actually Really Weird, Scientists Say

For astronomers, probing the mysteries of “space ice”—its molecular makeup and how it formed—could be the key to understanding not just extraterrestrial geology but also the potential for alien life. In a study published Monday in Physical Review B, researchers in England report that “space ice” likely contains countless tiny crystals inside and is less liquid-like than astronomers previously believed. At least, that’s according to computer simulations and experimental replications. The discove

Android Auto not connecting? Try this one setting tweak - it worked for me

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET A few months ago, I bought into the Jeep cult. One bit of fanciness with this vehicle is its ability to connect to Android Auto. I was excited because I'd never owned a car that could connect to my Android phone and actually make use of it. Of course, the biggest reason I wanted to use Android Auto was for the Spotify connection. My previous auto would allow me to connect my phone, but I had to control the music from the phone itself, which I wouldn't do w

Phoenix Joins Marvel Rivals on Friday: Here's What We Know About Season 3 So Far

Marvel Rivals season 3 is almost upon us, bringing with it the blessing of the Phoenix Force. Jean Grey, original member of the X-Men and sometimes terror of the cosmos, is joining the roster as a new duelist. As usual, we're also getting a new map, some balance changes and several quality of life changes when it comes to cosmetics. And hang in there, Daywalker devotees -- Blade is coming in Season 3.5 next month. Phoenix's abilities in Marvel Rivals Phoenix joins as yet another duelist -- an

Gemini can now turn your photos into video with Veo 3

wGoogle's Veo 3 videos have propagated across the Internet since the model's debut in May, blurring the line between truth and fiction. Now, it's getting even easier to create these AI videos. The Gemini app is gaining photo-to-video generation, allowing you to upload a photo and turn it into a video. You don't have to pay anything extra for these Veo 3 videos, but the feature is only available to subscribers of Google's Pro and Ultra AI plans. When Veo 3 launched, it could conjure up a video b

Apple trade-in values cut for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch

Apple trade-in values have been cut for most models of iPhone, all Macs, several Apple Watches, and one iPad. Additionally, there are two older Apple products the company will no longer accept as trade-in against a new one, making them officially worthless … While Apple trade-ins represent very poor value compared to selling privately or using third-party resellers, some people prefer the ease and convenience of just taking their old device into an Apple Store when buying a new one. MacRumors

As a millennial, I love this digital photo frame to display memories, and it's discounted for Prime Day

Allison Murray/ZDNET The Nixplay Touch 10 Smart Frame is $20 off at Amazon when you apply the coupon before adding it to your cart. This deal only applies to the black/silver color combo, allowing you to snag it for just $120. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop now ZDNET's key takeaways The Nixplay smart frame retails for $199 and comes in black, white, or wood. It's easy to set up, and you can invite family and friends to add photos to your frame (even if they don't own a Nixplay)

The best headphones for watching movies received a huge upgrade right before Prime Day sales

Jada Jones/ZDNET The Sonos Ace headphones are currently discounted to $299, $150 off their original price of $450. You can find this deal at Amazon, Best Buy, Sonos, and Walmart. It's been one year since Sonos released its first pair of consumer headphones, and although they made waves when they first dropped, how have they fared after the hype has died down? You can often find the Ace discounted, and if you're interested in them, that's the best time to buy them. Also: The best headphones of

Sony Xperia 1 VII units in more regions are dying, but there’s a temporary solution

Sony TL;DR Sony has acknowledged that the random reboot and shutdown issues with its flagship Xperia 1 VII smartphone also impacts users in Europe and the UK. It is currently investigating the issue but has yet to identify the root cause. It recommends that the owners of these handsets update their phones to the latest firmware and keep their data backed up. Unless you’re a millennial or someone older, you probably don’t associate Sony with the business of making phones. Despite its negligib

Prime Day 2025: The best headphone and earbud deals from Sony, Beats, Bose and more still available today

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Day 3 deals on gear from Bose, Sony, Sonos and others are still in stock. If you’ve been holding out on a new set of earbuds or headphones during Prime Day, now’s a great time to take a look at the deals. While Sony and Bose are typically among our favorites each year, there are a num

Get up to $152 off the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Some of the best discounts we've seen on these cans are still available today. We typically see solid deals on headphones and earbuds for Prime Day every year, and this time around is no different. We're a couple days into Prime Day now, but one of the best deals is still in stock: So

How to Free Up Your iPhone's Storage by Deleting Data You Don't Need

If you've owned your iPhone for a long time, you know the f when you're about to snap a photo, download an app or update your phone, when suddenly a notification pops up warning you that your iPhone storage is almost full. Maybe you've frantically tried to figure out how to free up as much space as possible without just nuking everything. But don't panic. There are several ways to regain storage space from your iPhone that don't involve starting from scratch. From offloading apps to using the c

Samsung plans to launch its trifold smartphone by the end of 2025

In January Samsung teased an all new Galaxy Z trifold device, but no mention of it was made during its Unpacked event yesterday. However, the company now says that does indeed plan to release a smartphone with three displays by the end of 2025, acting head of device experience TM Roh told The Korea Times. "We are working hard on a trifold smartphone with the goal of launching it at the end of this year," said Roh. "We are now focusing on perfecting the product and its usability, but we have not

I changed 10 Samsung phone settings to significantly improve the user experience

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From setting the highest available screen resolution to more

Samsung’s Z Flip Won’t Be Perfect Until It’s as Thin as the Z Fold 7

Samsung's flip-style foldable phone is so close to perfection. Despite the new look, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a far-too-similar foldable to the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The new clamshell phone has a larger exterior screen that integrates (with a heavy sigh) Google Gemini, but compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Z Flip 7 is still thick enough that it will protrude like a bony crag from any user’s thin pockets. I understand why Samsung places so much emphasis on its expensive flagships, but the fact is th

20 Best Prime Day Apple Deals—Including 40% Off AirPods

If you have one Apple product, you usually have them all—whether that's AirPods, an iPhone, an iPad, the Apple Watch, or the ubiquitous MacBook. One, or all of them, probably needs updating at any given time (it's usually the MacBook), and you now have four whole days of Prime Day deals to think about which one you're going to get. Not a Prime subscriber yet? Perhaps our list of Amazon Prime perks can convince you. Shop the best Prime Day Apple deals below. Read our Absolute Best Prime Day Deal