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AI-powered website builders have come a long way – here’s your best option in 2026

AI-powered website builders have come a long way – here’s your best option in 2026

Published by skeptic

Slim3D/ iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Generative AI and web development seem tailor-made for each other. Web design combines coding, creative text, graphics, and overall design. These are all tasks that AI performs quite well. This article is a 2026 update of an article first published in 2025. A lot has changed. Last year, when I set out to find the best AI-based website builders, I expected to see all of these capabilities wrapped around hosting dashboards. What I found was nothing close. Those that did include AI features barely worked. One vendor, Hostinger, had a chatbot interface that showed real promise, but it failed almost every test. Not this year. This year, it’s our top recommendation. Once again, I built test sites using each service. To ensure each site faced an equal challenge, I decided to model them on a business called “Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective.” Also: The best web hosting services: Expert tested and reviewed There were design notes drawn from …

Apple Iphone Fold Price Leak: ,999 to ,399 with 1TB Option

Apple Iphone Fold Price Leak: $1,999 to $2,399 with 1TB Option

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Apple is poised to make a significant impact in the foldable smartphone market with the upcoming release of the iPhone Fold. Scheduled to debut this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, the iPhone Fold represents Apple’s first venture into a segment currently dominated by competitors like Samsung. With its sleek design, advanced features and premium positioning, the iPhone Fold is set to offer a compelling alternative in the foldable device category, blending innovation with Apple’s hallmark attention to detail. Design and Build: Elegance Meets Functionality The iPhone Fold is designed to reflect Apple’s signature minimalist aesthetic while incorporating the functionality required for a foldable device. Its clean lines, metallic finish and compact folding form factor make it both visually appealing and practical. When folded, the device is sleek and portable, easily fitting into your hand or pocket. Once unfolded, it transforms into a larger display, providing an immersive experience ideal for productivity, gaming and entertainment. A key highlight of the iPhone Fold is its hinge mechanism. Apple has reportedly invested heavily …

Turf vs seed: which is the best option for you?

Turf vs seed: which is the best option for you?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more As gardeners start to spruce up their lawns in spring, some will be wondering which option to go for – turf or seed? There are pros and cons to each, says lawn expert Luke Taylor, co-author of Lawns: An Uncomplicated Guide, with Marc Kerr, joint founders of lawncare service So & Mo. “It’s all down to scenario and cost,” says Taylor, and here, he weighs up the options of each. For the budget-conscious “If you can afford to returf, it’s going to be the quickest way, whereas if cost is a factor, there’s no doubt that seeding is a lot more cost-effective,” says Taylor. For quick-fix gardeners If you want a transformation, turf is for you, and once laid should be ready for play …

Is dark chocolate a healthier Easter egg option? Dietitians give their verdict

Is dark chocolate a healthier Easter egg option? Dietitians give their verdict

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free Easter chocolate is all over supermarket shelves. Some people reach straight for milk chocolate eggs while others pause at the darker varieties, assuming they’re healthier. Dark chocolate has gained a reputation as the “better” choice because it usually contains more cocoa and less sugar than milk chocolate. But is dark chocolate actually healthier? Let’s see how the evidence stacks up. How do they compare? All chocolate begins with the cocoa (or cacao) bean. Cocoa beans are the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, a tropical plant native to Central and South America. Processing the bean gives you cocoa solids (the bitter part) and cocoa butter (the fat part that gives chocolate its smooth texture). Chocolate is made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter and sugar. Milk chocolate also contains milk powder or condensed milk. Dark chocolate typically contains a much higher proportion of cocoa solids, usually …

I hate the treadmill, but when the hotel gym is the only option this 30-minute session maintains my fitness without overdoing it

I hate the treadmill, but when the hotel gym is the only option this 30-minute session maintains my fitness without overdoing it

Published by Jenni Sidey

I’ll admit, I do not like the treadmill. Not even a little bit. I prefer the fresh air in my lungs, dirt under my feet, and to feast my eyes on the great outdoors. However, I spend a lot of my time traveling, which means I often find myself in hotels where outdoor running opportunities are minimal, but treadmills are easily accessible. Sometimes I choose the hotel treadmill due to safety reasons. Other times, it’s simply logistics. Either way, I don’t skip the run. I adapt. With the right structure, even indoor miles can be somewhat enjoyable. I like to make my treadmill workouts short, sweet and to the point because if I’m in a hotel, I’m bound to have a busy day ahead. This 30-minute hotel gym treadmill routine blends tempo segments and incline changes to maintain aerobic fitness. Article continues below You may like I like to do this workout in the morning because it makes me feel productive and ready for the day without draining too much energy. The 30-Minute Hotel Treadmill …

Iran Might Use Its Economic-Doomsday Option

Iran Might Use Its Economic-Doomsday Option

Published by Sam Flores

If you’ve been following the Iran war, you will have heard about the surpassing geopolitical significance of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway responsible for carrying a fifth of the world’s oil out of the Persian Gulf. Shortly after first being attacked, Iran announced that it would not let ships pass through, a move that almost overnight created what the International Energy Agency called the “largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market.” The good news is that the effects of closing the Strait of Hormuz will reverse almost as soon as it is reopened. If the conflict were to end tomorrow, then everything would quickly go more or less back to normal. The bad news is that Iran has an even more potent weapon than closing the strait, one with the potential to turn a temporary supply disruption into a lasting shortage: destroying oil-and-gas infrastructure in Arab nations. In recent days, Tehran has demonstrated that it isn’t afraid to use it. President Trump, eager to avoid a full-blown energy disaster, …

SSD prices have gone up, but this 8TB WD-Black option is 67% off at Best Buy right now

SSD prices have gone up, but this 8TB WD-Black option is 67% off at Best Buy right now

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WD/ZDNET High SSD prices got you down? Right now during Best Buy’s Tech Fest sale, you can save up to $2,800 on the WD Black SN850P storage drive. And while it’s officially licensed for use with PlayStation 5 consoles, it’s easy to reconfigure for use in gaming laptops and desktops for a boost in storage capacity.  Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale deals: Save on streaming, Apple, Samsung, and more Available in capacities from 1TB to 8TB, the WD Black SN850P can double, or even quadruple, your available storage space, giving you plenty of room for large game downloads, save files, screenshots, highlight reels, and more. With read and write speeds up to 7300 and 6600 MB/s, respectively, you’ll get much faster loading times than traditional HDDs as well as quicker access to your favorite apps, games, and programs. Also: SSD vs HDD: What’s the difference, and which should you buy? The integrated heatsink helps keep everything running at optimal temperatures to prevent data loss or corruption due to overheating. It can also be removed …

I went looking for an app to record my screen, but Android has a better option built in

I went looking for an app to record my screen, but Android has a better option built in

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As a tech writer, I end up trying to show people what I’m doing onscreen quite a bit. That’s usually a screenshot and an annotation, but sometimes a video would be a better option. I went looking for a screen recorder app in the Play Store, but then found out that I should have checked my phone first. The button is hidden in Quick Settings, and once I found it, it’s become my favorite feature. Android has had a built-in screen recorder since Android 11, requiring zero downloads and no watermarks you have to pay to remove. If your phone runs Android 14 or later, it’s even better: now you can record a single app instead of your entire screen, which means no accidental notification recording and cleaner captures. I’ve tested it on my Pixel 9 and OnePlus Open, and I have to tell you, I’m never going back to a third-party app. Related 4 Android features Google added quietly that most people missed Check out these useful Android features on your phone. Why I …

Pink Phones Are In and Nothing’s 4A Pro Is a Great Affordable Option

Pink Phones Are In and Nothing’s 4A Pro Is a Great Affordable Option

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I liked last year’s Nothing Phone 3A Pro so much that I awarded it a coveted CNET Editors’ Choice Award, so its follow-up, the Nothing Phone 4A Pro, has a lot to live up to. I’ve spent some time with the phone, and there’s certainly plenty to like — from its fresh pink design to its capable processor. But Nothing’s phones have always had one other key advantage: price. At $499 in the US and £499 in the UK, the Phone 4A Pro is unquestionably affordable, especially considering its solid roundup of specs. Its main competition is the Google Pixel 10A, which is the exact same price and has recently impressed in our full review thanks to its all-around performance (with the $599 iPhone 17E trailing behind in value). It’s too early to say just how the Phone 4A Pro stacks up against Google’s phone, but it’s certainly got enough to justify your consideration.  Here’s what you need to know about this affordable Android phone. Nothing Phone 4A Pro: Pink design with Glyph Matrix My favorite thing …

Apple Update Frees Families From Sharing Only 1 Payment Option

Apple Update Frees Families From Sharing Only 1 Payment Option

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Finally, a little financial flexibility is coming to Apple’s Family Sharing plan. Apple’s iOS 26.4 update won’t be available to all iPhone users until March 25, but the release notes include a welcome change. Members of a family group will no longer be bound to only one payment option.  An Apple representative didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.  You can see the change in Apple’s new payment details. In the past, Family Sharing allowed you to add people to one group (up to six) so they could share their purchased content. But with that Purchase Sharing feature turned on, everyone in the group was required to use the single payment method chosen by the family organizer.  This caused many headaches. Family organizers rarely want to be asked for permission or to vet purchases for members they already trust. Some family members resorted to using Venmo to pay each other back, or to buying Apple gift cards and loading them into the account to pay that way. Expect new purchase options in Family plans for …