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There's a new version of visionOS available for all Apple Vision Pro users to get their hands on. It's visionOS 1.1.1, and it brings "important bug fixes and security updates" to the headset.We don't gain a groundbreaking new feature in this software update, unfortunately – it's more of a refinement. But minor update or no, Apple does recommend it for all users. Think of it just like iOS updates on the best iPhones. And it's especially important considering how new the Vision Pro is: There are still some bugs lurking…

Beth Mauder/ZDNETAmazon's Big Spring Sale is happening now, and Roborock has dropped the price of its latest and greatest two-in-one robot vacuum and mop, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, on both Amazon. Occasionally, we've seen Roborock drop the price by $400, specifically around Black Friday, but this is the best price yet for the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra. If you've been eyeing a high-end machine to take the stress out of vacuuming and mopping, there really isn't a better time or deal. But act quickly -- this deal won't…

Beth Mauder/ZDNETIf you're a Transformers fan, I present the Roomba Combo J7+. This robot vacuum and mop combination easily transitions from hard to soft floors by lifting the mop away from carpets with a retractable arm. Also: Amazon Big Spring Sale: The 80+ deals you can shop nowThe Combo J4+ is a self-emptying robot vacuum that is also smart enough to avoid obstacles on the floor, from dirty socks to pet waste, and you can now buy it at $799 (down from $1,099).Its dual multisurface rubber brushes effectively pick…

GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty ImagesOver the years, as a tech columnist for ZDNET, I have been closely following the looming legal battle between Apple and regulatory authorities in Europe and the United States that could one day challenge its monopolistic position within the technology industry. In the EU, as a result of the Digital Markets Act, Apple has recently been required to make changes to its operating systems and platforms that require it to permit application sideloading third-party app stores, as well as…

We knew the vivo X100s was coming soon, now we have a tentative timeframe - May. According to serial insider Digital Chat Station, the Dimensity 9300+ chipset will debut in May. Given that the vivo X100s is expected to premiere the SoC, we expect the phone to be unveiled at the same time. Per the insider, the Dimensity 9300+ is an overclocked Dimensity 9300 with Cortex-X4 running as high as 3.4GHz, and an Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU with a 1.3GHz peak speed. The vivo X100s will have a 1220p flat screen with…

Apple has released the first beta of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 to developers. It's part of the wider iOS 17 software that was introduced at WWDC 2023. The release means developers, keen testers, or anyone else that wants to live on the wild side of iOS can start testing out the software. For everyone else, it'll be available in the coming weeks after multiple beta revisions iron out bugs and add additional features.According to Apple's release notes, iOS/iPadOS 17.4.1 comes with a bunch of security updates and bug…

Introduction Samsung has unveiled the new members of the Galaxy A series hot on the heels of the Galaxy S24 premiere. The Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55 build on the positive reception of the previous models and bring updated designs, performance, and cameras. Today, we will explore the Galaxy A35 in detail. The new Samsung Galaxy A35 looks a lot like the Galaxy A34. As you can imagine, there are only a handful of upgrades, and they were not meant to tempt the Galaxy A34 owners to switch but more to lure new or…

The Apple Vision Pro finally went on sale in the United States back on February 2 but so far, that's the only country where you can walk into your local Apple Store and walk back out with what Apple hopes is the future of spatial computing. That'll surely change eventually, and there is now yet more evidence that it could happen relatively soon as well as which countries could be on the list for potential launches.Following Apple Vision Pro-related job listings that appeared in the UK last year, identical listings have…

Jason Hiner/ZDNETThis week has been all about Amazon's Big Spring Sale event, but that's left the door wide open for competing retailers to price match or even beat the e-commerce giant's best deals. Case in point, Amazon has discounted the ever-so-relevant Meta Quest 2 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale event is actually at Walmart !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};…

Google is actively working on its TV-streaming branch of YouTube called YouTube TV. The tech giant introduced a number of new features for the past year and it's now bringing the Multiview feature to mobile devices. Multiview isn't entirely new to the platform, it's been available on smart TVs for a while now, but today, a staff member at the company confirmed the rollout of Multiview to iOS and iPadOS devices. Here's how it looks on iOS. In the same Reddit thread, the employee confirmed Multiview is coming to…