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)
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I took this smart cooler camping and can’t go back to toting around ice (plus it’s on sale)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is available for $1,100 but currently $200 off. This cooler works as a portable mini-fridge, with dual-zone cooling and the capacity to freeze or refrigerate. The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is bulky and heavy, and it only comes with one battery so you have to purchase the… Continue reading I took this smart cooler camping and can’t go back to toting around ice (plus it’s on sale)
How to buck the algorithm, find hidden YouTube videos, and make the internet fun again
Stefano Madrigali/Getty Images The second you start watching a video on YouTube, the site begins building an algorithm of your likes. While the goal of that is to show you content you want to see, it means you’ll miss out on so much. A new tool lets you see YouTube without the algorithm, and it… Continue reading How to buck the algorithm, find hidden YouTube videos, and make the internet fun again
Is your AirTag battery dying too quickly? There’s (likely) a fix for that
Maria Diaz/ZDNET The Apple Find My network makes the Apple AirTag a great Bluetooth tracker for iPhone users. The tag is reliable, precise, informative, and relatively inexpensive. A single CR2032 battery powers the tiny device that supports Bluetooth and ultrawideband (UWB) connectivity and has a speaker to boot. Though AirTag is a simple device, it… Continue reading Is your AirTag battery dying too quickly? There’s (likely) a fix for that
I compared the viral $50 earplugs with my $300 sleep earbuds – here are the results
ZDNET’s key takeaways Loop’s Dream earplugs are available now for $50. The earbuds made street disturbances sound distant and, when fitted right, get you close to silence as you fall asleep. Finding the right fit and securing them properly takes some trial and error. I’ve reviewed several sleep earbuds designed to play music or ambient… Continue reading I compared the viral $50 earplugs with my $300 sleep earbuds – here are the results
Grab four Apple AirTags for only $70 at Amazon right now
Maria Diaz/ZDNET The new year is a great time to score lingering deals, and the Apple AirTag 4-Pack is one big example. Amid rumors of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we’re seeing huge discounts making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag is one of those products I… Continue reading Grab four Apple AirTags for only $70 at Amazon right now
High-speed Starlink internet rollout on United Airlines planes begins – and it’s free
Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images The next time you fly United Airlines, you might notice a serious upgrade to the in-flight internet. Earlier this year, United Airlines said that its first Starlink internet-equipped flight was expected to take off in the second quarter of this year. The airline appears ahead of schedule, as it has… Continue reading High-speed Starlink internet rollout on United Airlines planes begins – and it’s free
The best TV screen cleaners of 2025
Show more (1 item) No matter how careful I am, my screens end up covered in smudges. My wall-mounted TV magically ends up with handprints, while the streaks on my laptop screen look like they’re taking off into hyperspace by the end of the day. And don’t even get me started on my kids’ tablet… Continue reading The best TV screen cleaners of 2025
I’m not a fan of open-ear earbuds, but I’ll make an exception for this pair
ZDNET’s key takeaways The EarFun OpenJump earbuds are available now on Amazon for $79. After creating a custom profile and EQ curve, these earbuds produce outstanding sound with punchy lows and well-defined highs. The mids are a bit tricky to get right with OpenJump earbuds and the EarFun app. Of all the types of earbuds… Continue reading I’m not a fan of open-ear earbuds, but I’ll make an exception for this pair
50 years ago the Homebrew Computer Club met for the first time – and sparked a technological revolution
Apple/ZDNET In March 1975, The Eagles’ Best of My Love, was the number one song, the top box office movie was The Godfather Part II, and All in the Family was the most popular TV show. However, I was most excited about the MITS Altair 8800 microcomputer, arguably the first PC. I wasn’t alone. At… Continue reading 50 years ago the Homebrew Computer Club met for the first time – and sparked a technological revolution