Amazon adds dynamic food delivery ordering to Alexa+
Amazon announced that it is adding new capabilities for ordering food delivery with its Alexa+ artificial intelligence assistant. Users will be able to place orders using natural language on Alexa+ through the GrubHub or Uber Eats platforms, provided they have an Amazon device with a large screen. F
Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never
I’m honestly shocked the AirPods Max 2 even exists. After Apple only added a USB-C port and a few new colors to its over-ear headphones in 2024, I thought it had given up on delivering a proper upgrade to its priciest AirPods model. I’m happy to report that wasn’t the case. The AirPods Max 2 is cert
The RAM crisis is Apple's best chance in decades to capture the PC market
In the current RAM crisis, no company is better positioned to not only weather the storm but turn it to its advantage like Apple. It proved that when it released the MacBook Neo in early March. Despite only including 8GB of RAM, the Neo doesn't feel compromised, a testament to the company's silicon
The latest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are more customizable and expensive
The latest iteration of Meta's smart glasses has arrived and, as rumored, they are more customizable, particularly for people who need prescription lenses. Meta and Ray-Ban parent company EssilorLuxottica revealed two new styles of frames: the Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics, which wi
NVIDIA's DLSS 4.5 Multi Frame Generation tech is now available to boost your Hz
After releasing DLSS 4.5's Super Resolution feature earlier this year, NVIDIA has released an update with DLSS 4.5 features designed to boost frame rates on RTX 50 series cards. Those include DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and DLSS 4.5 Multi Frame Generation 6X. With those, NVIDIA is promis
All Google users in the US can now change their Gmail address
As of April 1, Gmail will have been around for 22 years. Many of us have a poorly chosen email address that's laced with regret, but we're now stuck with it. We've perhaps had it for longer than most college students have been alive and that's how others get in touch with us. Google is now giving us
I've tracked Apple for nearly 50 years: How a garage rebel became a multitrillion-dollar empire
Opinion: On Apple's 50th anniversary, here's a look at what the company gained - and lost - on its journey from a tech geeks' dream to a luxury device brand.
Want to change your Gmail address? Now you can, without losing any data - here's how
You'll get messages sent to both your new and old addresses, but there are some limits.
Delta picks Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2028
In-flight Wi-Fi on Delta flights will be provided by Amazon Leo beginning in 2028, the two companies have announced. In a blow to Elon Musk’s Starlink, Amazon’s deal with Delta will see its satellite internet service installed on 500 Delta aircraft initially, each equipped with its own Leo antenna.
Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down
The Roblox-like VR title Rec Room is shutting down after operating for a decade. The free-to-play social game is closing its doors because the developers "never quite figured out" how to make it profitable, despite attracting 150 million players. "We spent a long time trying to find a way to make th
This HP gaming laptop just dropped under $1,000 - a rarity during the RAM-pocalypse
The price of gaming laptops is through the roof, but right now at HP, you can snag the Victus 15 at a big discount.
DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles
DoorDash's autonomous delivery plans will get an assist from the Rivian spinoff Also. On Tuesday, the companies announced a strategic partnership in which the delivery company will invest in Also. They intend to "develop and accelerate deployment of autonomous delivery at scale." The companies didn'
The most popular Amazon Spring Sale deals may surprise you - and there's still time to shop
Amazon's Spring Sale ends today, but we've got the scoop on the top products ZDNET readers bought the most, from SSDs to flagship headphones.
The Super Mario Bros. cartoon is back, but looks really weird and AI might be to blame
Adults of a certain age will no doubt remember The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, a cartoon from 1989 that starred our favorite sibling plumbers decades before they would take over multiplexes with an animated film franchise. The broadcast channel MeTV Toons has begun airing old episodes of the show,
We're tracking the best last-minute tech deals under $50 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Amazon is full of great, affordable gadgets for your day-to-day, from speakers and chargers to streaming sticks and smart home gear. They're even cheaper now, during the retailer's annual sale - act fast.
Meta will "substantially reduce" describing Instagram teen accounts as PG-13
Meta has agreed to "substantially reduce” its use of the PG-13 ratings system in relation to its Teen Accounts on Instagram starting April 15. Last year, the Motion Picture Association objected to Meta directly referencing its movie content rating, which cautions parents against letting their pre-te
7 WFH gadgets that improved my home office - Last chance for sale prices
As a remote worker, I'd recommend these WFH essentials even if they weren't marked down for Amazon's Spring Sale. Here's your last chance for discounts.
The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is once more turning its lens on Microsoft. The tech company will be the focus of an investigation by the regulator to see if it can be assigned strategic market status (SMS). The CMA already has "a major concern" with Microsoft's alleged limiting of compet
ALSO hits $1B valuation and signs DoorDash as its first major autonomous delivery partner
The Palo Alto small-EV company raised $200M in a Series C led by Greenoaks, with DoorDash investing alongside a multi-year commercial agreement to deploy purpose-built autonomous vehicles for last-mile delivery. DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang joins the board as an observer. ALSO, the small electri
The 5 most surprising things our readers bought on Amazon this week (No. 1 is weird)
ZDNET readers love random gadgets - and during Amazon's Spring Sale this past week, they picked up some interesting niche items that are still on sale.