Bluetti AC70 power station. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bluetti AC70 is a portable power station that won’t break your back. It’s a powerful unit, capable of 1,000W output for regular loads, increasing to 2,000W for resistive loads, such as heaters and hair dryers. You’ll need the companion app to access more advanced features.… Continue reading This Bluetti power station is my charging accessory of choice for road trips – and it’s $271 off
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This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks – and it’s $1,400 off right now
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus expands up to 24,000 Wh, powering a home for two weeks. Built-in wheels and handle make the Explorer 2000 Plus easy to move. The Explorer 2000 Plus delivers 3,000W power, fast charging, and rugged durability. more buying choices For a limited time, Amazon has the Jackery Explorer… Continue reading This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks – and it’s $1,400 off right now
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 and any packages left on your porch, all with no monthly fees. Although the doorbell comes with 8GB of built-in local storage (enough for up… Continue reading My favorite video doorbell guards my packages with no monthly fees (and it’s $80 off for a limited time)
This flashy Android phone made me forget about the flagships – and the price is scary good
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 lack of wireless charging and IP rating is easy to shoulder, but not the lack of retail presence. There’s no greater reality check for a… Continue reading This flashy Android phone made me forget about the flagships – and the price is scary good
I invested in a subscription-free door lock, and it’s paying off for my smart home
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy FamiLock S3 Max is a new video smart lock available for pre-order for $400, though, for a limited time, you can get a $70 discount. This smart lock also features a camera and doorbell button, and an indoor screen shows you who is at the door. I just wish the… Continue reading I invested in a subscription-free door lock, and it’s paying off for my smart home
iPhone users, this smart lock was literally made for you (and it’s on sale right now)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Level Lock+ is regularly priced at $329. It offers multiple unlocking options, including Apple Home Key, NFC, physical keys, and touch control. However, it lacks a built-in keypad, requiring a separate purchase, and the Apple Home app can sometimes be slow to connect to devices. For a limited time, Amazon is… Continue reading iPhone users, this smart lock was literally made for you (and it’s on sale right now)
One of the most comfortable earbuds I’ve tested is on sale – including the newest colorway
ZDNET’s key takeaways At $300, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are a great alternative to bone-conduction headphones. Thanks to Bose’s OpenAudio technology, the earbuds are ideal for runners who want to enjoy music while remaining aware of their environment. The battery life could be stronger and I initially ran into connectivity issues TheBose Ultra Open… Continue reading One of the most comfortable earbuds I’ve tested is on sale – including the newest colorway
This robot and handheld vacuum combo is an absolute bargain at 33% off
ZDNET’s key takeaways Ecovacs’ Deebot T30S Combo 3-in-1 robot vacuum, mop, and handheld vacuum is currently available for $1,200. The robot vacuum features an industry-leading 11,000 Pa of suction power, retractable mop pads to tackle corners and edges, a new v-shaped brush to prevent tangles, a self-emptying handheld vacuum, and self-washing and self-emptying features for… Continue reading This robot and handheld vacuum combo is an absolute bargain at 33% off
The best wireless chargers of 2025: Expert tested
In a world filled with mobile accessories, a wireless charger may be the contender most worth your cash. Wireless chargers, many of which use MagSafe technology, simplify the battery-boosting process for your favorite devices while eliminating the need for tangled and annoying cords. Also: The best MagSafe accessories you can buy: Expert tested With so many… Continue reading The best wireless chargers of 2025: Expert tested
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 speaker produces crystal-clear vocals that enhance any song and has hands-free Alexa for voice control. Since the Era 100 is built for smaller spaces, it… Continue reading The best Alexa smart speaker I’ve tested isn’t an Echo (and it’s 20% off)