One of the most powerful work laptops I’ve tested this year is not a ThinkPad or MacBook
ZDNET’s key takeaways HP’s 14-inch EliteBook X G1a features AMD’s latest Ryzen AI Pro chip, starting at $2,184. It’s a powerful enterprise laptop with lots of I/O, a sleek form…
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One of the most comfortable earbuds I’ve tested also has some serious ANC (and they’re only $150)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are on sale now for $129 They’re a reboot of the previous model with an even more comfortable, light fit, improved ANC, and…
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The best Alexa smart speaker I’ve tested isn’t an Echo (and it’s $50 off)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sonos Era 100 is a $249 smart speaker that I recommend to most people, audiophile or not. In addition to a full, booming sound, the Sonos…
Read More » The best Alexa smart speaker I’ve tested isn’t an Echo (and it’s 20% off)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sonos Era 100 is a $249 smart speaker that I recommend to most people, audiophile or not. In addition to a full, booming sound, the Sonos…
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This wireless iPhone charger is the ‘coolest’ I’ve tested – and it’s on sale
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Torras PolarCircle has an active cooler that’s more effective than a standard fan. The best part is that it’s almost silent when operating. Naturally, the accessory…
Read More »What I’ve learned about motherhood and the myth of work-life balance
Too often the complexities of ambition, motherhood, and professional duty are distilled into stereotypes that seek to diminish rather than dignify. The post What I’ve learned about motherhood and the…
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I’ve tested dozens of cameras – and this is the one I recommend for new photographers
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is a great starter for aspiring photographers. It features a 24-megapixel sensor for great image quality and color and can capture…
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Get the best best Wyze Cam alternative I’ve tested for only $20 through Presidents’ Day
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blink Mini 2 is available for $40 on its own or bundled with a weather-resistant power adapter for $50 With a stronger construction, improved video quality,…
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The best Mini LED TV I’ve tested isn’t from LG or TCL, and it’s $800 off right now
Taylor Clemons/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Hisense U8N is up to $800 off at Best Buy. It’s available in screen sizes from 55 inches, on sale for $400, to 85 inches,…
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Roborock’s new ‘mechanical arm’ robot vacuum is unlike anything I’ve ever seen
Roborock/ZDNET Roborock just dropped the mic in the robot vacuum market at CES 2025 with the Saros Z70 robot vacuum launch, which features a mechanical arm to remove obstacles in…
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This small 4K projector is worthy of replacing your TV – and it’s the brightest one I’ve tested
ZDNET’s key takeaways Xgimi’s Horizon S Max offers sharp and vibrant picture quality that’s well above its price tag. The new gimbal design is convenient and easy to set up….
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I tested the new Kindle Paperwhite, and it has the one upgrade I’ve been waiting for
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is available for $200. I’ve been testing the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which features the fastest performance yet and up to 12…
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This LG Bluetooth speaker impressed me with a design feature I’ve yet to see on competitors
ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG XBoom 360 XO2 is a great Bluetooth speaker for professional chillers, loungers, and relaxers, and it’s available for $197. Highlights include a focus on calming…
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I’ve tested dozens of MagSafe accessories, but this new wallet stand is my ideal iPhone companion
ZDNET’s key takeaways ESR’s Aura Halo-Lock MagSafe wallet and stand combine style and function at a fair price point. The $40 MagSafe wallet stores up to five cards, doubles as…
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One of the best noise-canceling earbuds I’ve tested isn’t made by Sony or Apple (and they’re $50 off)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are on sale now for $129 They’re a reboot of the previous model with an even more comfortable, light fit, improved ANC, and…
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I’ve been journaling on this color ePaper tablet for over a month – and it’s better than Remarkable
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Boox Note Air4 C is a color ePaper tablet for notes and reading, available for $500. The tablet’s display is crisp and paper-like, and the included…
Read More » I finally found a 4K projector worthy of replacing my TV – and it’s the brightest one I’ve tested
ZDNET’s key takeaways It offers sharp and vibrant picture quality that’s well above its price tag. New gimbal design is convenient and easy to setup. Minimal port selection might be…
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The best wall-mounted space heater I’ve ever used is still 15% after Black Friday, and it’s perfect for winter chills
This Dreo wall-mounted heater is far more powerful than its size would indicate. Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dreo Smart Wall Heater is on sale at Amazon for $110,…
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I’ve tested dozens of power banks. This one is in a class of its own and you can get it for $85
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? The 2024 holiday shopping season is upon us, and Amazon is offering a $15 coupon for the Cuktech P-Series 25,000mAh power bank, which brings the…
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This monster 240W charger has features I’ve never seen on other accessories (and get $60 off this Black Friday)
Baseus 240W, 5-port smart USB-C GaN desktop charger. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? You can pick up the Baseus 240W at a bargain price this Black Friday — there’s 20%…
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