Category: Technology

Price: $299.00Recommended age: 4-7Features: Screenless learning | Whiteboard top | Fosters creativity I am completely enamored by the idea of Kibo. As an educator in 2022, I consider programming a critical skill for everyone. Nearly anyone can benefit from understanding how to describe steps in a clear and coherent manner. So the idea that Kibo can begin […]

Price: $100 Features: Wi-Fi capable | different modes | app compatible  If someone on your list has recently embarked on a weight loss journey or just likes to be conscious of their weight, this is a great gift for them. This scale was picked by ZDNET as the best overall scale for its incredible features and price […]

Pros Leaves your legs feeling fresh after a workout Faster muscle recovery Different routines available via Hyperice app Cons Heavy control box Hose and cords get in the way Expensive at $799 Humming noise during use Have you ever wondered what athletes do behind the scenes to prime their bodies for peak performance? The Hyperice […]

Sam Bankman-Fried is behind bars. The controversial founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX was taken into custody in the Bahamas yesterday after criminal charges were filed against him by the United States Department of Justice.  In a press conference today, the US attorney for the Southern District of New York said that Bankman-Fried is facing a […]

If you’ve been using iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or MacOS Ventura, you’ve probably noticed that Apple wants you to collaborate on everything with your friends and family. You can now have multiple people looking at the same exact tab as you on Safari, share photo albums via iCloud, as well as projects in productivity apps […]

June Wan/ZDNET Apple on Tuesday released iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, WatchOS 9.2, and MacOS 13.1 along with new software for its HomePod and Apple TV lineup. The updates bring new features and capabilities to Apple’s hardware lineup ranging from the option to enable encrypted iCloud backups (a feature called Advanced Data Protection) to the Apple […]

Maria Diaz/ZDNET There are a few reasons you may need to reset your HomePod mini.  You might be having issues with the device, and it has become unresponsive.  You might also want to sell the HomePod mini.  Or, maybe you’re looking to give it away to someone else.  Also: The 4 best smart hubs Regardless […]

Jason Cipriani/ZDNET Apple on Tuesday expanded its new emergency service, Emergency SOS via satellite, to customers in France, Germany, Ireland and the UK. Now, iPhone 14 users in those countries will be able to get in touch with emergency services, even if they’re outside of cellular and wi-fi range. Apple will expand the service into […]

Jason Cipriani/ZDNET There’s no shortage of apps where you can collect your thoughts and ideas as you brainstorm on a new project, plan a vacation or any other number of tasks. Personally, most of my brainstorming (both on my own, and with others) is done in Apple’s Notes app.  However, with the release of iOS […]

monkeybusinessimages/iStockphoto/Getty Images During my years with Pixel devices, the phone call aspect hasn’t always been the best. There have been times when it was downright abysmal.  I’ve found, with some devices, the phone mic would randomly mute, requiring that I either call the person back or restart my phone. On other occasions, the person on […]