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Samsung’s Unpacked event midweek revealed three new phones and two sets of earbuds, but the real standout, as usual, is the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This year, the Ultra actually features a bit of genuine tech innovation — and no, we don’t mean it folds. Let’s talk about its new Privacy Display. This isn’t a shimmery,…

A world that runs on increasingly powerful AI coding tools is one where software creation is cheap — or so the thinking goes — leaving little room for traditional software companies. As one analyst report put it, “vibe coding will allow startups to replicate the features of complex SaaS platforms.” Cue the hand-wringing and declarations…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 sells for $55 on Amazon, but is discounted to $45 It’s a solid fitness tracker with great battery life that covers the basics in a slim form factor It might not fit everyone, and the entry-level tracking data lacks the deep, personalized insights you’ll find on more…

YouTube is adding new features to its Premium Lite plan. The tier will offer background play and downloads for the mostly ad-free plan. The update comes a year after YouTube first launched the lower-cost plan. The Premium Lite tier is notable because for $8 per month you get most videos ad-free, emphasis on most. Currently,…