2+ mon, 1+ week ago (406+ words) If you have a Samsung smart fridge, you might see commercials in your kitchen soon. Earlier this year, at a presentation in New York City, Samsung teased "a world where Samsung Ads brings your brand message to every screen in the connected home and beyond." Also: You should update your Samsung phone ASAP - this zero-day flaw just got patched Samsung appears to be moving forward with that goal." "As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen that value [of its home appliances]," a representative told ZDNET, Thursday, "we are conducting a pilot program to offer promotions and curated advertisements on certain Samsung Family Hub refrigerator models in the US market."" In"notes for a recent software update, Samsung explained, "to enhance our service and offer additional content to users, advertisements will be displayed on the Cover Screen for the Weather,…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago (428+ words) The Toniebox has become a sensation among kids, but it's also beloved by parents who appreciate its screen-free entertainment offerings. My own children love their Toniebox, so they were delighted when we upgraded to the Toniebox 2. Now, you can upgrade your older Toniebox or dive into screen-free play this holiday season with a Black Friday deal. Also:Our favorite Black Friday deals live now At $100, the Toniebox 2 starter set is $40 off, offering a great opportunity to score a wonderful gift for the little ones in your life. The Toniebox is a portable audio player covered in soft, padded fabric, making it easy for kids to handle and protecting them from inevitable falls. The older Toniebox 1 is also on sale with a 30% discount, bringing its price down to $70. It's light enough for my four-year-old to carry and older-kid-friendly enough for my…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago (362+ words) The Best of CES Awards winners, presented by CNET Group, will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 9, on all CNET Group sites and social media platforms. You can stay updated on all things CES on ZDNET's ... The world's largest consumer tech conference, Consumer Electronics Shows (CES), is just a few days away At the show, you can expect to see the most innovative technology from leading companies and startups worldwide, and this year, ZDNET will help the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) identify and award the most breakthrough tech. Also: CES 2025: What is it, what to expect, and how to tune inThe CTA recognizes the best technology at the trade show every year with a Best of CES designation across all consumer tech categories This year, the CNET Group, which consists of ZDNET, CNET, PCMag, Mashable, and Lifehacker, all owned by Ziff…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (323+ words) Anthropic's Claude Code tool has become a go-to-assistant for developer's coding needs within their terminal. Now, the company is making it accessible directly from the browser, meaning users can access the coding assitant without even opening the terminal." Also: I've tested free vs. paid AI coding tools - here's which one I'd actually use Starting today, users can assign coding tasks to Claude using Anthropic-managed cloud infrastructure, giving developers the ability to code in the GitHub repository via a web interface -- similar to how OpenAI's Codex and Google's Jules operate. This builds on Claude's previous capabilities, which allow users to run the coding assistant directly in their workspace to write or manage code." According to Anthropic, the benefits of using Claude Code on the web include accessing Claude's assistance on multiple tasks across different repositories at the same time, getting answers…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (466+ words) Also: The best Prime Day deals so far The sale runs from July 8 to July 11 and will be packed with savings. Plenty of early deals on security cameras from brands like Blink, Ring, Wyze, TP-Link, and more are available now. Here are our favorites so far, including some we've tested ourselves." Many publications shout to the mountaintops about how good this camera is for its indoor use. This deal is great for someone who needs just one camera." This offer for a 5-camera system would be perfect for new homeowners or renters wanting to keep their peace of mind. It's one of ZDNET's favorites, and it gets clean footage of the darkest of yards." This camera is just as good as the other TP-Link ones, but it has a magnetic mount. It also has 150 degrees of rotation and vehicle detection,…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (335+ words) Also: How we rate deals at ZDNET in 2025 Today, ZDNET covers over a dozen product categories, spanning consumer technology to the enterprise, including'TVs, tablets, smartwatches, smart rings, laptops and PCs, portable power stations, VPNs, and more. Our reviewers spend upwards of a year testing each product and service to fully grasp its strengths and weaknesses and how it ultimately fares in real-world usage. Every review, product comparison, and best list you read on our website goes through our rigorous testing efforts, which take into account the following: ZDNET's Kyle Kucharski testing a triple curved monitor setup by LG. The review process starts well before products are launched and shown to the public. By keeping a close eye on release cycles, industry leaks and rumors, and maintaining close contact with all the manufacturers we cover, our reviewers are always prepared for…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (511+ words) Amazon Prime Day is here -- spread over a whole four days this year -- and there are some fantastic deals out there to be had, so many that it can be somewhat daunting. Fear not, let ZDNET help point you in the right direction. Also:The best Prime Day deals we've found so far I've got quite a collection of Topdon tools in my workshop, everything from thermal cameras to car diagnostic tools. I've used them extensively, and they haven't let me down, so I have no hesitation in recommending them. These deals will run through Prime Day, July 8-11, or until stocks run out, so if you're interested, you'll need to be quick. The JS3000 jump starter can bring almost all 12V lead-acid batteries back to life within a second, and can jump vehicles up to 9.0L gasoline and 7.0L diesel engines, and is not…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (513+ words) Amazon Prime Day'is finally here, and there are some incredible deals out there from a range of companies. One such company is EcoFlow, one of my all-time favorite portable power station brands. EcoFlow is offering up to 50% off a range of products, from portable power stations to a compact air conditioner and a high-tech cooler. Also:'The best Prime Day deals we've found so far I test portable power stations, and I've been using -- and relying on -- EcoFlow to deliver me power in places where there isn't a mains outlet in sight, taking them to remote locations both here in the UK and abroad. I've got a fairly hefty collection of EcoFlow-branded gear, and it's never let me down, which is why I've no hesitation in recommending these deals to you. The River 3 is a small, entry-level battery that weighs…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (504+ words) I've tested and reviews a lot of products from Lexar over the last few months, and I've found them all to be exceptional when it comes to price, performance, and long-term reliability. I use an array of Lexar products, and they've never let me down. Now with Amazon Prime Day now underway, there's never been a better time to grab a fantastic deal on some great storage products. Also:The best Prime Day deals we've found so far The SL500 breaks the mold by being a thin and light SSD, roughly the size of a credit card and only 4.8mm thick. Its slim, solid aluminum unibody construction fits comfortably in the palm of your hand or slips unobtrusively into a pocket. Review: The thinnest external SSD I've ever tested is also really fast, but there's a catch One of the coolest things…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (445+ words) Also: The best cheap gaming PCs you can buy The 55-inch screen uses a mini-LED panel to create brilliant colors and bold contrast. It features a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time for near-instant reactions to your inputs and smoother motion during action scenes." It even supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR technology to help prevent screen tearing and stuttering, which can ruin your gaming session. It also produces 4K resolution, so you can keep up with graphically demanding games on both PC and console. For audio, the Samsung Odyssey Ark uses four speakers, two subwoofers, and Dolby Atmos to create room-filling virtual surround sound for a more immersive experience, which is excellent news for anyone who doesn't like to game with a headset on." With Samsung's Gaming Hub, you can access cloud gaming apps like Nvidia GeForce Now so you can…...