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Mac Studio M3 Ultra became unresponsive after macOS Tahoe update; DFU revive used to recover

ZDNET writer Elyse Betters Picaro said her new Mac Studio M3 Ultra became unresponsive after she installed the macOS Tahoe (macOS 26) update. The machine, which she said has 96GB of RAM and an M3 Ultra chip, rebooted to a black screen and would not enter recovery mode. She cited

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DJI Power 2000 portable power station discounted to $799 on Amazon

The DJI Power 2000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $799, down from the list price of $1,299 — a $500, 38% discount, as of Jan. 7. The Power 2000 offers 2,048Wh of battery life with LiFePO4 battery cells. It includes two SDC ports, four AC

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Be polite to chatbots to protect human behavior and well-being

ZDNET columnist David Gewirtz, who says he has studied AI for decades, argues that people should be polite to chatbots and voice assistants — not for the machines' sake but to preserve how we behave with other humans and to protect our own well‑being. Gewirtz cites research and anecdotes

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ZDNET reviewer finds $29 AirPods Max stand matches Mophie’s $150 model

ZDNET reviewer David Gewirtz tested Mophie's $150 AirPods Max Headphones Charging Stand against a $29 VAWVVA stand and found the cheaper option delivers nearly the same charging experience. The Mophie stand is heavier (about 1.61 lb), has a padded landing area and uses a small magnetic dongle

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Nine essential tasks to run after setting up a Windows 11 PC

ZDNET's Kyle Kucharski provides a nine‑point checklist of actions to take after setting up a new or reset Windows 11 PC to secure, update and tidy the system. He recommends signing in with a Microsoft account rather than a local account for security benefits: you can enable

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Lenovo and Motorola introduce Qira AI assistant and Motorola's Project Maxwell pin at CES

Lenovo and Motorola announced Qira, a new AI assistant that will run across their device ecosystems, and Motorola showed Project Maxwell, a proof-of-concept AI wearable, at CES. Lenovo described Qira as a personal ambient intelligence system that works on smartphones, wearables, PCs, tablets and more, performing tasks across devices and

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Soundcore Space Q45 headphones drop to $99.99 at Amazon

As of Jan. 7, the Soundcore Space Q45 headphones are listed at Amazon for $99.99, $50 off their $149.99 list price. Amazon's price cut is described as a limited-time deal. The offer applies to the Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 model and brings the headphones below

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xMEMS demos tiny MEMS audio and cooling chips for slimmer glasses and headphones

xMEMS showed ZDNET a suite of tiny MEMS audio and fan-on-a-chip cooling components the company says could replace traditional dynamic drivers and allow thinner, lighter smart glasses, smartwatches and headphones. The company already ships its Cowell microchip as a tweeter in products such as the Soundpeats Air5 Pro+ and the

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra falls to $499.98 on Amazon

As of Jan. 7, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is on sale at Amazon for $499.98, $150.01 off its list price of $649.99. Mashable reported the price as the watch's lowest-ever, saying the heavy-duty Galaxy Watch Ultra has a durable titanium design and features such

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Redesign systems to rebuild human connection in the AI era

Time argues that as AI reshapes schools, workplaces and online life, leaders must rebuild human connection, noting that, according to former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, loneliness now carries a mortality risk comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The piece highlights mounting evidence of social breakdown: more

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Motorola unveils Razr Fold with 8.1-inch inner display at CES 2026

Motorola unveiled its first book-style foldable smartphone, the Razr Fold, during Lenovo's Tech World showcase at CES 2026. The device uses a central hinge to open like a book rather than the clamshell design used on previous modern Razr models. The Razr Fold features a 6.6-inch cover

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Wegmans rolls out facial scanning at stores it deems ‘elevated risk’

Wegmans is now using facial scanners to collect and store biometric data from shoppers at stores it says have an "elevated risk", Independent.co reports. Signs at some New York City entrances note that cameras inside scan faces and store information, prompting privacy concerns from customers. Shopper Deborah

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Codemao tops global ranking of 350 edtech firms in 2025 list

Time and Statista’s second annual global ranking of the 350 top edtech companies for 2025 places Chinese firm Codemao at number one and highlights the continued importance of online learning. The 2025 list reviewed data from more than 7,000 companies and scored firms using a formula that combined

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OhSnap's Mcon magnetic phone controller ships at $150 with $70 dock option

OhSnap is shipping the Mcon, a Bluetooth gaming controller that uses magnets to mount iPhone and Android phones, priced at $150 after a year of refinements, ZDNET reported. Kerry Wan wrote that using the Mcon involves placing a phone on a magnetic pad and flicking outward to reveal an assembly

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Five practical ways to use your TV’s USB port

Most modern TVs include one or more USB ports that can do more than charge a phone or collect dust. Plugging a flash drive or other USB device into these ports can unlock extra features and, in some cases, make an older TV more useful. One common use is turning

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iPolish unveils app‑controlled color‑changing press-on nails at CES 2026

At CES 2026, iPolish debuted what it's calling "the world's first digital color-changing nails": acrylic press-on nails that connect to an app and can change color on demand. The nails pair with an app offering over 400 polish colors. Users place the tip of

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Lenovo unveils new laptops and rollable concepts at CES 2026

Lenovo announced more than a dozen new computers at CES 2026, including laptops, desktops, all-in-one PCs, minis and several proof-of-concept devices. ZDNET highlighted five new models that stood out, ranging from redesigned ThinkPad and ThinkBook machines to multiple rollable-display concepts. A major theme was repairability, reflected in the ThinkPad X1

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CES 2026: AI, foldables and odd gadgets debut in Las Vegas

CES 2026 is underway in Las Vegas, with ZDNET reporting live from the show floor as major consumer electronics companies — including Samsung, LG and Hisense — unveil new products and concepts. Organisers and companies at the event emphasised wider AI integration across devices, new display formats and unconventional gadgets. Announcements covered

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Study finds health wearables could produce over 1 million tons of e-waste by 2050

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, companies showcased new wearable health devices — glucose monitors, blood pressure trackers and fitness trackers — while a recent study warned those gadgets could create a large environmental problem. A study from Cornell University and the University of Chicago found demand for health wearables could reach

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TCL’s Note A1 Nxtpaper at CES is a notes-first tablet

TCL showed the Note A1 Nxtpaper at its CES suite in Las Vegas as a notes-first tablet aimed at productivity, positioned alongside devices such as the ReMarkable Paper Pro and Kindle Scribe Papersoft and running a highly custom build of Android. The device uses an 11.5-inch Nxtpaper Pure panel

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CES 2026: Nvidia debuts Rubin and Alpamayo as AI themes dominate Las Vegas

CES 2026 is underway in Las Vegas, with the show floor open to the public after a packed couple of days of press conferences from the likes of Nvidia, Sony and AMD and previews from Sunday’s Unveiled event, and AI at the forefront of many companies’ messaging. Nvidia CEO

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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 uses double-sided 'Space Frame' for repairable design

At CES 2026, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 featuring a redesigned, double-sided motherboard called a "Space Frame," a move the company says reflects a significant commitment to repairability on a flagship laptop. The Space Frame places components on both sides of the motherboard, allowing replacement

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Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 uses double-sided 'Space Frame' for repairs

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 features a redesigned, double-sided motherboard called a "Space Frame" that aims to improve repairability, ZDNET reported at CES 2026. The Space Frame packs components on both sides of the board and allows replacement of individual parts — including USB ports, the

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Lava Tech's Lollipop Star plays music via bone conduction at CES 2026

Lava Tech debuted Lollipop Star at CES 2026, a candy that uses bone conduction to play music from the mouth to the inner ear. The company billed the product with the phrase "Experience music you can taste." ZDNET's Alison DeNisco Rayome tested a Lollipop Star at

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Business leaders outline five ways regulation can guide AI innovation

Business leaders told ZDNET that rules and regulations can help guide AI innovation as governments and agencies move to protect individuals and data, citing high-profile efforts such as the EU's AI Act and a Bird & Bird AI Horizon Tracker that analyzes 22 jurisdictions. Executives offered five practical