Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bluetti AC180 is available from Amazon for $579 ($420 off) with a Prime membership. Its build provides simple functionality that delivers exceptional power performance. It’s fairly heavy given its capacity, weighing in at 37 pounds. You can divide power stations into three broad categories – there are the tiny,… Continue reading One of the most versatile power stations I’ve tested is $420 off right now on Amazon
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The Bluetti AC180 power station is under $600 right now on Amazon
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways TheBluetti AC180 is available from Amazon for $579, a massive $420 off the retail price. Its build provides simple functionality that delivers exceptional power performance. It’s fairly heavy given its capacity, weighing in at 37.4 pounds. You can divide power stations into three broad categories – there are the… Continue reading The Bluetti AC180 power station is under $600 right now on Amazon
The perfect power bank to keep in your car for emergencies
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The AstroAI 2000A 12V jump starter is available from Amazon for $49. Easy-to-use, bright, clear display, powerful enough for over a dozen jump starts. No USB-C output port. Right now, it’s summer, and car batteries are at their best. The weather is warm, and there’s no ice, frost, or snow.… Continue reading The perfect power bank to keep in your car for emergencies
How to use public Wi-Fi safely: 5 things to know before you connect
mattjeacock/Getty Images When you’re out and about, there might be times when you have to connect to a wireless network. That network could be at a coffee shop, an airport, a vehicle, a mall, or just about anywhere. The problem with connecting to public wireless networks is that you can never know if they can… Continue reading How to use public Wi-Fi safely: 5 things to know before you connect
One of the best soundbars I’ve tested is not made by Bose or Sonos
Artie Beaty/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is available for $1,499. It’s on the expensive side, but the high-quality audio easily makes it worth the price. The soundbar is packed with features, but some of the best require a newer LG TV. LG released the S95TR soundbar earlier this year… Continue reading One of the best soundbars I’ve tested is not made by Bose or Sonos
Your Apple MacBook is getting a free upgrade – here are the best MacOS 15 features
Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple previewed MacOS 15 Sequoia this week at WWDC, showing off an overhaul of the operating system for MacBooks and iMacs that centers around AI integration. This year’s WWDC was undoubtedly all about AI. It’s unsurprising since Apple took its time to discuss its plans for AI integration across its products. Now that… Continue reading Your Apple MacBook is getting a free upgrade – here are the best MacOS 15 features
This e-bike comes with a free grill (really)
Bakcou/ZDNET Got an outdoorsy dad that’s hard to buy for? Looking to pick up an eBike and like free things? Bakcou is offering a 28-inch Blackstone Omnivore Griddle propane grill (a $350 value) for free with the purchase of any new eBike from their lineup. Also: The 9 best Father Day gifts for tech-loving… Continue reading This e-bike comes with a free grill (really)
This is the only vacuum for pet hair you’ll ever need and it’s a whopping $400 off
Maria Diaz/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Deebot X2 Combo Complete is down to $1,300, with a limited-time $400 discount. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Deebot X2 Combo Complete is now available at Best Buy for $1,700, which gets you a robot vacuum and mop unit, a self-cleaning station, and a stick vacuum with four brush heads.… Continue reading This is the only vacuum for pet hair you’ll ever need and it’s a whopping $400 off
I don’t go anywhere without these 5 gadgets when I travel
As a tech journalist, I often travel across the US — and sometimes out of it — to attend product launch events, trade shows, and other briefings for news that readers care about. It certainly helps to be based in New York City, where most of the gadgetry madness tends to occur, but when I… Continue reading I don’t go anywhere without these 5 gadgets when I travel
Apple CarPlay is getting an upgrade – here are the coolest features announced at WWDC 2024
Apple Apple WWDC 2024 is over, and while things like VisionOS 2, iOS 18, and Apple Intelligence grabbed all the headlines, one announcement didn’t capture the attention it deserved. Apple CarPlay is about to get a big upgrade. Also: Apple WWDC 2024 recap: Every new feature in iOS 18, Siri, AI, and more Drivers will… Continue reading Apple CarPlay is getting an upgrade – here are the coolest features announced at WWDC 2024