Fall is here, and with it, big discounts on some of our favorite Samsung phones and other devices featuring Galaxy AI as part of the Discover Samsung Fall Sale. If you download the Samsung Shop App, you can get early access to featured deals starting today, including a free storage upgrade to 512GB for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy S24 Ultra, or Galaxy S24+, along with trade-in discounts of up to $1,200.

Get a Galaxy Z Flip 6, Fold 6, S24 Ultra, or S24+ for up to $1,200 off right now. Here's how

I've spent much of my life figuring out new ways to save battery life on Android phones. That estimate might sound like an exaggeration, but growing up with access to nothing but poorly made Android devices means I've always tinkered with their settings to maximize charge and push my phone's battery life to the limit.

I changed 10 settings on my Android phone to dramatically improve battery life

It's a little later than expected, but Android 15 (codenamed Vanilla Ice Cream) is finally here. Sort of. While it's not quite ready for the public just yet, Google announced today that it has released the latest version of its operating system, and the source code is available at the Android Open Source Project. This means developers for Google and other platforms can fine-tune the OS and bring it to other devices.

Google finally releases Android 15 to devs - here's when the public might see it

Microsoft is refreshing several Surface models with a greater focus on enterprising users. The changes the company is introducing aren't anything we haven't seen before, but they are notable upgrades that improve usability. While price points remain up in the air, we do know when the new enterprise models are expected to roll out.

Microsoft's Copilot+ Surface devices are finally coming to business users. Here's what's new

Credible reports assert that Apple has two new versions of AirPods in its back pocket, ready to launch during its annual hardware event on Monday, Sept. 9. Rumors also swirl that Apple will announce the second generation of its over-ear headphones, AirPods Max, during the same hardware event. The annual event is when the company unveils the latest iPhones, iPads, Macs, and AirPods.

New AirPods are arriving next week. Here are the top 4 features I want to see

If you live near a BJ's Wholesale Club and have been thinking about buying a membership, now is a great time: New members can buy an annual membership for just $20 (reg. $55) through this Stack Social deal -- saving you 63%. Not only that, if you sign up through this deal, you'll get a $20 store credit reward back when you spend $60 in your first 30 days -- essentially making your membership free.

Join BJ's Wholesale Club essentially for free - here's how

With fall on the way and students back-to-school, many retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon are ushering in the season with serious sales as we inch closer to the winter holidays. Also: This Sony Bravia is my pick for the best TV for the money in 2024 - and...

These are the top 25 products ZDNET readers bought in August 2024

The Onyx Boox Palma is a $279 e-reader that's designed like a smartphone. It runs on a stripped-down version of Android 11, allowing users to download any app or game from the Google Play Store. Lack of cellular connectivity and water and dust resistance are notable drawbacks but ones most...

One of the best E Ink readers I've tested is an Android phone dupe that's full of wonder

The Apple Watch is one of the most popular smartwatches, and its integration with the Apple ecosystem makes it a go-to for iPhone fans. Apple is holding its annual September event on Monday, where we expect to see a new lineup of iPhones, AirPods, Apple Watch, and maybe even an iPad Mini.

The 3 best Apple Watch Series 10 features we expect to see (and the ones we don't)

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Apple's biggest event of the year is coming up: its annual September keynote -- this year, dubbed as "It's Glowtime." The tech giant usually debuts a new iPhone series as well as new Apple Watch models, and this year, we might see an upgrade to the lower-end Apple Watch SE model.

Apple's most affordable Watch SE model may be getting a revamp soon. Here's what's new

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) has unveiled the new core specification for Bluetooth 6.0, and it brings with it a number of features, one of the most potentially important being Bluetooth Channel Sounding, a technology that will bring true distance awareness to the short-range wireless technology standard. Bluetooth...

Bluetooth 6.0 will bring 'centimeter-level accuracy' to Find My tech

This is a toolbox story. AWS Bedrock is an AI toolbox, and it's getting loaded up with a few new power tools from Stability AI. Let's talk about the toolbox first, and then we'll look at the new power tools developers can reach for when building applications. Also: 6 digital...

Stability AI's text-to-image models arrive in the AWS ecosystem

The IFA trade show is taking place now in Berlin, unveiling many new devices to explore, especially in the smart home category. SharkNinja is one of the brands showcasing new tech at IFA, with two new vacuums that tout a nearly hands-free cleaning experience for the consumer. The announcement includes...

Shark's new vacuums promise the most hands-free cleaning experience yet

SwitchBot is an eclectic smart home brand, developing some very interesting gadgets from its Universal Remote to its 3-in-1 vacuum kit. This time, the company is making another hybrid device combining an air purifier with a wireless phone charger. Also: Everything you need to build out a smart home. It's...

SwitchBot's new air purifier is also a table, phone charger, and a lamp

In our fast-changing technological world, digital twins and extended reality (XR) stand out as unique and game-changing tools in product development. How Digital Twins and XR Reshape the Future of Product Development. Read now. These technologies can create precise virtual replicas of physical objects and use immersive technologies to reshape...

How digital twins and XR will transform product development in virtually every industry

The Narwal Freo Z Ultra will be available for purchase on October 8 for $1,500. However, early bird benefits and discounts can now be accessed on the company's website. Narwal's new flagship robot vacuum and mop has a self-cleaning function, baseboard cleaning, AI-enabled obstacle avoidance, a quiet performance, and even a pet-friendly mode.

This new self-cleaning robot vacuum can even wipe down your baseboards

Whether you're considering buying a new TV or your old flat panel seems to be doing fine, there are still ways to optimize your viewing experience, and it all begins with your television's settings. Let's explore some of the key factors determining how your TV performs and what you can do to make it look even better.

I changed these 5 TV settings to instantly improve the picture quality - and you can too

Thinking about joining Costco? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, the stores will start scanning cards at the entrance and requiring the member to be present), it's a good time to invest in your own. And with this deal, when you buy a one-year Gold Star membership through Stack Social, you'll get a $20 gift card, totally free. That essentially reduces your membership cost to just $45 for the year, from the current price of $65. (If you prefer the top-tier Costco Executive Gold Star membership, you can get a $40 gift card right now with your membership, too.)

Sign up for a Costco membership and get a $20 gift card now

Digital twins, emerging within organizations of all types, are ripe for a technological makeover. These digital representations of physical facilities or objects on which users can simulate outcomes and experiment with new ideas have been especially prominent within the manufacturing sector, and have even been referred to as the "industrial metaverse."

6 digital twin building blocks businesses need - and how AI fits in

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Qualcomm's secret project with Samsung and Google is mixed reality smart glasses, and I'm glad

We've only heard murmurs about Qualcomm, Samsung, and Google's joint project since the three first made things official early last year. What once started as an...

Qualcomm's secret project with Samsung and Google is mixed reality smart glasses, and I'm glad

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