zdnet

2025-04-30

The Kindle Scribe is the e-reader I recommend for note-takers. Here's why

Amazon's Kindle Scribe is a well-optimized e-reader with robust note-taking features and a premium digital paper experience. [...]

cnet

2025-04-30

3 Ways to Get Your Student Loans in Good Standing Before Paycheck Garnishment Starts

Avoid waiting to get your loans out of default if you are behind on payments. [...]

cnet

2025-04-30

Student Loan Wage Garnishment Efforts Restart in 4 Days. What to Do if You're Worried

If your loans are in default, you can take steps to voluntarily enter repayment or your paycheck may be docked up to 15%. [...]

Destination

2025-04-30

Duolingo says AI let it build more courses in one year than it did over the past twelve

Duolingo is restructuring its operations to focus on generative AI for content creation and process automation. The company plans to gradually reduce reliance on contractors wherever AI can handle the work.<br /> The article Duolingo says AI let it build more courses in one [...]

zdnet

2025-04-30

I tested the viral sleep earbuds made by ex-bose engineers, and they're the real deal

The Ozlo Sleepbuds are the Bose Sleepbuds reincarnated - and better. They're also the most comfortable and effective sleep earbuds I've tested. [...]

zdnet

2025-04-30

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with Google's $1,800 foldable for a month - and now I'm hooked

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has bright displays, a slimmer form factor, and AI features meant for the big screen, surmounting in a phone deserving of ZDNET's Editors' Choice. [...]

Destination

2025-04-30

DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations

A DOGE operative has been tasked with using AI to propose rewrites to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's regulations—an effort sources are told will roll out across government. [...]

Destination

2025-04-30

Google is working on a Gemini AI app for kids

Google is working on a kid-friendly version of its Gemini AI assistant. [...]

cnet

2025-04-30

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Selling Out in Stores as Devs Pledge More Physical Stock

The eccentrically titled RPG is a hit with gamers and critics, meaning physical copies are flying out of stores. [...]