Jada Jones/ZDNET Your AirPods can be your best friend, small enough to stay in your pocket or bag until you need them. But if you like to work out with your AirPods, pushing your slippery earbuds back into your ear can become a particularly intense workout. I’ve found three products to help with this problem… Continue reading My AirPods were constantly slipping out of my ears – until I found these $15 accessories
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I’ve tested the Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and other sleep trackers – 5 tips to get the best results
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET There are thousands of songs about staying up all night to have fun, yet fewer about how nice it is to go to bed early. After a long day of work, nerve-inducing headlines, and strenuous exercise, all I want is sleep. That’s when the lyrics of Hall and Oates’ song,… Continue reading I’ve tested the Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and other sleep trackers – 5 tips to get the best results
I jump-started a bus from the 1930s with this power bank – here’s the verdict
Gooloo GT6000 Jump Starter ZDNET’s key takeaways The GT6000 is on sale on Amazon for $140. It’s one of the biggest power banks you can buy at 99.9Wh, with USB-C and USB-A, DC output, and jump starter capability. It’s overkill if you’re looking for a portable charger for your phone. I test a lot of… Continue reading I jump-started a bus from the 1930s with this power bank – here’s the verdict
I tested this power bank by jump starting a bus from the 1930s – here’s what happened
Gooloo GT6000 Jump Starter ZDNET’s key takeaways The GT6000 is on sale on Amazon for $140. It’s one of the biggest power banks you can buy at 99.9Wh, with USB-C and USB-A, DC output, and jump starter capability. It’s overkill if you’re looking for a portable charger for your phone I test a lot of… Continue reading I tested this power bank by jump starting a bus from the 1930s – here’s what happened
The best smartphones without AI features in 2025: Expert tested and recommended
These days, it feels like AI and machine learning algorithms are being stuffed into every device, whether it makes sense to do so or not. And with almost every major brand announcing that AI will be a standard feature in new releases going forward, you may be looking for a way to opt out or… Continue reading The best smartphones without AI features in 2025: Expert tested and recommended
Finally, an Android Auto adapter that’s reliable, highly functional, and won’t break the bank
ZDNET’s key takeaways The AAWireless Two typically costs $65 and gives you wireless Android Auto support when plugged in. A new built-in button lets you quickly swap between paired devices. The companion app is almost too robust, but that’s a good problem to have. apr / 2025 Since I bought my first car three years… Continue reading Finally, an Android Auto adapter that’s reliable, highly functional, and won’t break the bank
My search for the ultimate car charger is over – and this one has a flexible superpower
Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max ZDNET’s key takeaways It can charge four devices simultaneously. It features two retractable USB‑C cables that can rotate and swivel Be aware that the accessory can be a bit bulky, so it might not fit in some vehicles. Your car probably has a couple of built-in USB ports, so you’d think… Continue reading My search for the ultimate car charger is over – and this one has a flexible superpower
I found cheap accessories that made my AirTags twice as useful (and secure)
Elevation Labs accessories ZDNET’s key takeaways These are tough, water- and dirt-resistant AirTag holders that will last years. They go a long way to preventing bad guys from removing your AirTags from secured items. They work on everything from suitcases, camera bags, jackets, and even your cat or dog! I’ve mentioned more than once my… Continue reading I found cheap accessories that made my AirTags twice as useful (and secure)
The best mechanical keyboards of 2025: I handpicked the top models available
Show more (2 items) Best best mechanical keyboards deals of the week Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of mechanical keyboards on the market and the enthusiast jargon accompanying them. We’ve got you covered with a list… Continue reading The best mechanical keyboards of 2025: I handpicked the top models available
AI’s not the only hot tech trend – check out the year’s other 11, according to McKinsey
MicroStockHub/Getty When we hear the word “technology,” most of us automatically think of hardware; the physical devices that have become such a conspicuously present part of many of our day-to-day lives. But technology is a much more expansive phenomenon, encompassing not only all the various tools and gadgets we can clearly see, but also a… Continue reading AI’s not the only hot tech trend – check out the year’s other 11, according to McKinsey