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• The latest smart glasses are available for $379 in various styles and lens options.
• They feature 3K video recording and longer battery life.
• It’s the same design as the first-gen, with the same arsenal of Meta AI tools.

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Recently, I’ve been documenting more of my life with the Meta Ray-Bans than with my phone. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m not shoving a camera in front of friends and family,…

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• 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 Samsung Galaxy phones? OneUI, the software launcher that powers Samsung phones, is best known for its abundance of features — so much so that you’ll either…

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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 Samsung Galaxy phones? OneUI, the software launcher that powers Samsung phones, is best known for its abundance of features — so much so that you’ll either…

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Claude shows limited introspective abilities, Anthropic said.
• The study used a method called “concept injection.”
• It could have big implications for interpretability research.

One of the most profound and mysterious capabilities of the human brain (and perhaps those of some other animals) is introspection, which means, literally, “to look within.” You’re not just thinking, you’re aware that you’re…

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• Perplexity launched Perplexity Patents on Thursday.
• The new AI-powered database makes finding patents easier.
• You don’t need specific language or codes to find patents. 

Patent searching is a lengthy, extensive, and imperfect process for innovators. If someone wanted to find patents in a certain area, they’d have to use several tools, like Google Patents, the United…

ZDNET’s key takeaways

• The latest smart glasses are available for $379 in various styles and lens options.
• They feature 3K video recording and longer battery life.
• It’s the same design as the first-gen, with the same arsenal of Meta AI tools.

more buying choices

oct / 2025

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Recently, I’ve been documenting more of my life with the Meta Ray-Bans than with my phone. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m not shoving a camera in front of friends and family,…

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The first-party advantage is real. 

The most obvious example of why first-party products are worth considering is the AirPods lineup, led by the latest AirPods Pro 3. These headphones offer way more features when connected to an Apple device than when connected to other devices. 

But Apple isn’t the only one to take advantage of its multi-device ecosystem. Samsung does it too, with its Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds heading…

Mileseey S50 laser measuring tool

ZDNET’s key takeaways

• The Mileseey S50 is available now for $129.
• It’s a pocket-sized laser measuring tool with high-precision measurements up to 400 ft (120 m) with ±1/16 inch accuracy.
• It’s pricey and might be feature overkill for some.

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Some of my earliest memories are of using tools with my grandfather. He had the real ones while I had plastic facsimiles that could do a lot less damage. But to this day,…

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• The Google Pixel Watch 4 is the most intelligent smartwatch available today.
• Some of these features are available for previous-generation Pixel Watch models.
• Rather than accept the default settings, explore what your watch can do for you. 

I spend a lot of time testing smartwatches and bounce around trying the latest and greatest features and functions. It wasn’t until Google launched a larger model…

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro

ZDNET’s key takeaways

• The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is available in Obsidian black for $349 (but on sale for $157 at the time of writing).
• This Google Wear OS smartwatch offers long battery life, dual-display technology, and a sapphire glass display.
• The watch currently runs Wear OS 3.5 and is available in one larger size.

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For the past couple of years, I’ve been switching between various…