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Roku just announced a new feature called "Backdrops," which transforms your TV into a canvas. Like on the popular Frame TV from Samsung and other alternatives, this free feature will showcase artwork and photography while the set is not actively showing content. Roku says the catalog will include thousands of...

Your Roku TV is about to get an artsy upgrade, thanks to a new premium feature

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

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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is more polished, feature-rich, and expensive than ever, with a starting price of $1,899 for the 256GB variant. Buy it for the flexible use cases, including the large inner display, which is great for mobile entertainment, and the hinge design, which makes taking photos with the rear camera a breeze.

I replaced my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with the Z Fold 6 for a month - and can't go back

The Bose Soundlink Max is available now for $399. This unassuming Bluetooth speaker delivers the high-quality sound that Bose is known for, with the battery life to keep the party going all night. Its price might be a turn-off, given you can get perfectly capable speakers for less. Decades ago,...

One of the most immersive speakers I've listened to is not made by Sony or JBL

The Chipolo One Point and Card Point are available starting at $28. They're highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. But the One is only splashproof and the card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. AirTags are one of the things that have set the Apple ecosystem apart...

I found the AirTags that Android users have been waiting for

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

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When your temper flares are you a raging bull? A vicious Virgo or a conniving Capricorn? Emotions are complex states that involve physiological, behavioral, and cognitive changes. They influence how we perceive the world around us, how we interact with others, and how we make decisions. However, our emotions are not the only factor that influences our behavior. Astrology can be a telling factor as well.

The Most Ruthless Zodiac Signs - Ranked from Most to Least

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

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

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 flagship Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is 35% off, available for $150. Amazon recently launched a new Ring Battery Doorbell Pro for $230. The high-end video doorbell is battery-powered, making it easy to install anywhere. It also has the Pro features that Ring is known for, such as Bird' s-Eye View and 3D Motion Detection.

Ring's flagship battery-powered video doorbell is only $150 for a limited time

Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

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

Over the past few weeks, we've been discussing programming language popularity here on ZDNET. Most recently, I aggregated data from nine different rankings to produce the ZDNET Index of Programming Language Popularity. Also: The most popular programming languages in 2024. While pulling those stats together, I found my raw data...

The rise and fall in programming languages' popularity since 2016 - and what it tells us

Whether you're seeing your kids off to school or headed back to school yourself, the hope-filled plans of a new school year are in the air. Each new school year is filled with excitement over the possibility of making new friends, achieving goals, and being the best version of yourself.

Here's everything you need to get organized for the school year

Nearly a decade ago, Panasonic plasma TVs were some of the best around. While the sets have been absent from the American market for quite a few years, they have stayed on the market in other countries and still generally ranked well. Panasonic is apparently looking to recapture some of...

Former TV powerhouse Panasonic is back in the US with three new 4K TVs

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I’m a former nurse and recovering alcoholic, and I’ve been concerned by the lack of health education given to the general public about the dangers of mixing alcohol with certain medications. The common practice is to place warnings on medications that they should not be combined with alcohol. Although some doctors will provide warnings and some education, they often don’t because education takes up a lot of time in a busy healthcare environment. Plus, many doctors underestimate the ability of patients to retain education. Lastly, discussing this may prompt people to stop taking their vital medications so it becomes a risk/benefit issue.

Opinion: Why You Shouldn’t Mix These Medications With Alcohol

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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

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,...

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

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