Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Samsung’s hidden “Connectivity Labs” unlocks secret Wi-Fi tools. Features include Wi-Fi inspection, faster data switching, and more. Works on newer Samsung Galaxy phones with OneUI 6 or later. Did someone on Reddit just uncover one of the best-kept secrets of…
Two people are reported to have been killed during growing unrest in Iran on the fifth day of protests over the soaring cost of living. Both the semi-official Fars news agency and human rights group, Hengaw, said people had died during clashes between protesters and security forces in the city of Lordegan, in south-western Iran….
Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed recalled the moment he ran towards one of the attackers and wrestled the gun from him, saying in an interview published on Monday with a US outlet he wanted to protect “innocent people”. Father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram are accused of targeting a Hanukkah event on…
The recent homecoming of Tarique Rahman, the de facto leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and heir to one of the country’s most powerful political families, is widely expected to reshape the political trajectory ahead of February’s national election. Analysts say his return after 17 years in exile could consolidate the BNP’s position as…
Watch: BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire Several dozen people are thought to have died and more than 100 injured following a fire in a ski resort in south-west Switzerland, officials have said. Police said several nationalities were likely involved in the New Year’s Day fire, which happened at 01:30 local…
Hong Kong police will close roads in Central starting from 2pm on New Year’s Eve ahead of a countdown event at the Chater Road pedestrian zone, featuring music and light shows to replace fireworks displays after the deadly inferno in Tai Po. Mason Hung Chung-hing, the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s lead adviser for event and…
You may know Bosch as a home appliance brand (via its partnership with Siemens), but the German multinational is generally more focused on providing underlying technology and engineering solutions to auto, home and manufacturing partners across the globe. It’s fitting, then, that much of what it’s showing off at is more intended to be licensed…
Few appliances earn cult status like the Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1, and for good reason. It handles pressure cooking, slow cooking, sautéing, steaming and more, so dinner practically makes itself. The sturdy stainless-steel inner pot heats evenly, while smart programs adjust pressure and timing for foolproof results. It’s a lifesaver for anyone trying to eat…
Business boomed at a street snack stall in China in a touching show of support for its owner whose son had died from cancer, leaving the man with three small children to look after. Video clips of long queues in front of a tanghulu stall near the Shandong Institute of Petroleum and Chemical Technology, in…
Residents in Amsterdam were evacuated from their homes after a huge fire ripped through the historic Vondelkerk church in the city on Thursday morning. Local media reports it is suspected that the structure, which dates back to 1880 and is a popular tourist attraction, was likely hit by fireworks. Footage shows flames rapidly spreading through…
