5 ways to use the Linux terminal on your Android phone – including my favorite
Jack Wallen/ZDNET If you have a phone running Android 15, you can enable a full-blown Linux terminal that includes many of the commands you’re used to running on Linux, and…
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My new favorite headphones for swimming come bundled in a unique charging accessory
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Zygo Z2 headset is available for $329 You can stream all your subscription music, the headset stays firmly in place, coaching is available for a small…
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This ultraportable Windows laptops is my favorite for work and travel. Here’s why
ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip sells for as little as $1,199 with sales. It’s a lightweight, convertible work laptop with a solid battery life and a booming…
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Nothing’s latest phone might be my favorite midrange Android in 2025
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nothing Phone 3a Pro offers exceptional value at its $459 sale price. An improved design, camera stack, and charging speed round out this year’s upgrades. The…
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My favorite Apple Watch for tracking my workouts is 32% off at major retailers
The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) pictured with the Spigen Crystal Liquid Pro Apple Watch band. Kayla Solino/ZDNET Apple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch…
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‘Black Mirror’s Jimmi Simpson on his favorite episodes, the big ‘USS Callister: Into Infinity’ reveal, and more
For Jimmi Simpson, getting cast on Black Mirror back in Season 4 was a dream come true. The character actor who’s won critics’ praise on everything from the madcap sitcom…
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Move over ChatGPT: This tiny voice recorder is my new favorite AI assistant. Here’s why
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mobvoi TicNote is available now for $159.99, but monthly and annual subscription plans apply to most features. The TicNote’s AI features are impressive, the hardware is…
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One of my favorite smart home accessories turns any room into an aurora show
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Govee Star Light Projector is available for $80. This smart light projects an aurora-like display with coverage of up to 650 square feet It has over…
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My favorite Apple Watch is finally back down to $169, during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) pictured with the Spigen Crystal Liquid Pro Apple Watch band. Kayla Solino/ZDNET Apple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch…
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My favorite USB-C accessory just got a big functionality upgrade (plus it’s on sale)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it’s only $13 at Amazon. It can pump out as much as 240W of power. I just…
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My favorite budget earbuds are on sale for $35 thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Nina Raemont/ZDNET ZDNET key takeaways Priced at $60 and discounted to $42 ahead of Prime Day, the JLab JBuds ANC 3 earbuds are a great pair of budget earbuds for…
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My favorite video doorbell guards my packages with no monthly fees (and it’s on sale)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is available now for $180. This doorbell features two cameras to give you complete visibility of the person at your door…
Read More » My favorite video doorbell guards my packages with no monthly fees (and it’s $80 off for a limited time)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is available now for $180. This doorbell features two cameras to give you complete visibility of the person at your door…
Read More » My favorite Apple Watch is finally back down to $169, even before Amazon’s Spring Sale kicks off
The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) pictured with the Spigen Crystal Liquid Pro Apple Watch band. Kayla Solino/ZDNET Apple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch…
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This thumb-sized SSD is my new favorite iPhone accessory for work travel – how it works
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Planck SSD gives your connected device quick access to up to 2TB of storage. It has read and write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s, giving…
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My favorite Qi2 charging station for Apple users can do it all (and it’s 25% off)
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Anker’s MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station is available for purchase for $110. The charging station has a compact form factor, comparable to a deck of cards, while…
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My favorite Apple Watch is on sale for $169 right now
The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) pictured with the Spigen Crystal Liquid Pro Apple Watch band. Kayla Solino/ZDNET Apple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 was one of my favorite phones last year – and it’s up to $1,000 off
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is more polished, feature-rich, and pricier than ever, starting at $1,899 for the 256GB variant. Buy it for the flexible use…
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Check out our OC photographers’ favorite images from February 2025 – Orange County Register
We asked our photographers to pick their favorite moments from February 2025, and here are some of the images they selected. Spectators wait in the morning light for the Westminster…
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My favorite Android smartwatch beats Samsung and Google with its multi-day battery life
ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Watch 3 normally retails for $330. Its five-day battery life, durability, rotating digital crown, and superb design make this a compelling smartwatch. However, the OHealth…
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