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Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Unplugging idle devices can save on power bills. TVs, consoles, coffee makers, and mini-fridges are top culprits. Small daily changes help cut energy waste and lower electricity costs. With costs climbing across the US, energy prices stand out, made worse…
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini has surpassed 750 million monthly active users (MAUs), according to the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings. This figure illustrates the rapid consumer adoption of Gemini, which has quickly become a prominent player in the AI space. Last quarter, Google reported 650 million monthly active users for Gemini, indicating substantial growth in a…
Hot on the heels of AGDQ in January, Games Done Quick is hosting its second speedrunning event of the year, Back to Black 2026, starting tomorrow, February 5. The four-day event is organized by Black in a Flash and is raising money for Race Forward, a nonprofit that works across communities to address systemic racism….
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks trying — and mostly failing — to test Ikea’s new Matter-over-Thread gear. These highly anticipated smart home devices include programmable buttons, smart bulbs, plugs, and temperature and motion sensors — all of which should work with any smart home platform and start at just $6. But I’ve hit…
Roblox launched an open-source AI model that early last year and now that toolset is getting a massive boost. The platform has introduced a model that . I put 4D in quotes because it doesn’t actually allow access to the fourth dimension, but rather lets users make interactive 3D objects via prompts. As suggested, these…
OpenClaw, the AI agent that has exploded in popularity over the past week, is raising new security concerns after researchers uncovered malware in hundreds of user-submitted “skill” add-ons on its marketplace. In a post on Monday, 1Password product VP Jason Meller says OpenClaw’s skill hub has become “an attack surface,” with the most-downloaded add-on serving…
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Meater Pro is available now for $130. Five-sensor accuracy, a powerful companion app, long battery life, and a handy magnetic case are the key highlights. The device is relatively expensive, but the lack of wasted meat thanks to proper cooking makes up for it. Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon…
If you’re looking to expand the storage on your Switch 2, the 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is on sale right now for 33 percent off, marked down to $80 from $120. With component prices skyrocketing these days, it’s getting increasingly rare to see good storage on sale, and 512GB for $80 is a…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is pressing Google for more information about its plans to build a checkout feature into its Gemini AI chatbot. In a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Warren expresses concerns that the integration could allow Google and retailers “to exploit sensitive user data” or “manipulate consumers into spending more and paying…
Vafoton PD 240W short USB-C cable ZDNET’s key takeaways Vafoton’s palm-sized cable is available for $7. It’s compatible with Thunderbolt 4, 240W power, and 40Gbps data transfer. The cable might be a little too short for some users. Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. Your day can be derailed by not having the…
