The 10 best Black Friday portable power station deals 2024: Early sales live now

Portable power stations are incredibly versatile and useful tools for a variety of situations, making them a must-have for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities or needs backup power at home. These compact devices allow you to charge multiple electronics simultaneously, from smartphones and laptops to appliances, ensuring you stay connected and powered up wherever you… Continue reading The 10 best Black Friday portable power station deals 2024: Early sales live now

Sick of missing your exit? These new Google Maps features can help

Google If you use Google Maps, several new features are on the way to make your journey a little easier — including Gemini, the company’s AI assistant, to help find suggestions and answer your questions, as well as enhanced navigation “from start to finish.” In a blog post on Thursday, Google announced a number of… Continue reading Sick of missing your exit? These new Google Maps features can help

The best headphones for working out in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Show more (1 item) Listening to music or a podcast may make your workout feel like it’s going by faster, but that’s only if your headphones are up to the sweaty challenge. It can feel nearly impossible to go on a run or finish your reps without your favorite songs blasting in your ears. As… Continue reading The best headphones for working out in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

WebexOne 2024: Cisco’s vision for the future of immersive collaboration

Jason Perlow/ZDNET At WebexOne 2024, Cisco announced major advancements in AI and XR for its Webex platform, redefining what collaboration can mean for businesses today.  Held at the Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Florida, the third annual WebexOne showcased Cisco’s expansion from a video conferencing platform into a sophisticated suite that supports AI-driven workspaces, immersive customer… Continue reading WebexOne 2024: Cisco’s vision for the future of immersive collaboration

The best 50-inch TVs of 2024: Expert recommended

When you’re investing in a new TV, the top three factors you should consider are picture quality, screen size, and color contrast. Depending on your space, you may choose a 50-inch, a 55-inch, a 65-inch, a 75-inch (or perhaps an even larger) TV to view your favorite shows, movies, and games. If you’re looking for a… Continue reading The best 50-inch TVs of 2024: Expert recommended

Finally, an iPhone MagSafe car mount that charges fast while keeping things cool

ZDNET’s key takeaways This ESR car charger supports the Qi2 standard, allowing it to power up at 15W. The CryoBoost fan helps to keep your iPhone cool when charging. You do have to supply your own 12V USB-C car charger. Do you need to charge your iPhone in the car but are frustrated by having… Continue reading Finally, an iPhone MagSafe car mount that charges fast while keeping things cool

One of the most innovative Android phones I’ve tested isn’t made by Samsung or Google

ZDNET’s key takeaways The HMD Skyline is the first Android phone to support Qi2 wireless charging, which means it can be magnetically attached to compatible accessories. It’s also user-repairable, with the company offering spare displays, batteries, and other parts for at least seven years. At $500, tradeoffs are to be expected, such as the middling… Continue reading One of the most innovative Android phones I’ve tested isn’t made by Samsung or Google

Finally, an iPhone car mount with Qi2 charging and at $21, it won’t break the bank

The device securely clamps onto your car’s dash or air vent. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe wireless car charger is currently available from Amazon for $21. It’s a reliable, high-speed wireless charger with a clamp or an adhesive mount.  You do have to supply your own 12V-to-USB-C car adapter. Do… Continue reading Finally, an iPhone car mount with Qi2 charging and at $21, it won’t break the bank

One of my favorite portable power stations is $50 off ahead of Black Friday

The EcoFlow River 2. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? The EcoFlow River 2 has received a $50 discount on Amazon and is currently selling for $168. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended Power banks have given way to power stations.  And while I really like the colossal capacity offered by behemoths such as the new Zendure SuperBase… Continue reading One of my favorite portable power stations is $50 off ahead of Black Friday

One of the best soundbars I’ve tested is not made by Sonos or Bose (and it’s $200 off)

Artie Beaty/ZDNET What’s the deal? LG is selling its S95TR soundbar, with the wireless subwoofer bundled, for $1,299, about $200 off its retail price. It comes bundled with a wireless subwoofer and a pair of wireless up-firing speakers for immersive surround sound. ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is optimized for… Continue reading One of the best soundbars I’ve tested is not made by Sonos or Bose (and it’s $200 off)