Too hot to mow? I tested a robot lawn mower with no boundary wire (and now it’s on sale)

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy E15 Robot Mower for yards up to 0.2 acres is normally $2,300, while the Eufy E18 covers up to 0.3 acres and costs $2,600, though both are currently on sale This robot mower uses visual recognition, AI algorithms, and 3D sensors to distinguish the boundaries of a lawn and avoid… Continue reading Too hot to mow? I tested a robot lawn mower with no boundary wire (and now it’s on sale)

This multi-port car charger can power 4 gadgets at once – and it’s surprisingly cheap

ZDNET’s key takeaways It can charge four devices simultaneously It features two retractable USB‑C cables that can rotate and swivel It is 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 that the days of the dedicated car charger are… Continue reading This multi-port car charger can power 4 gadgets at once – and it’s surprisingly cheap

I found a compact power station with solar charging, and it’s a new off-grid essential

ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus is available now for $899. It’s a compact 1,024Wh power station that can connect to external batteries, and its improved cooling mechanism makes it a lot quieter than its predecessor. The silver finish has a tendency to get dinged up. Power stations come in all shapes and… Continue reading I found a compact power station with solar charging, and it’s a new off-grid essential

My favorite lens and screen-cleaning kit keeps my tech spotless, and it only costs $8

The Koala cleaning kit with a pair of glasses.  Kayla Solino/ZDNET I’ve been wearing prescription glasses since I was 18 months old, so trust me when I tell you I know a lot about keeping lenses clean and protected — I’ve had over 20 years of practice.  While it may seem like you can clean… Continue reading My favorite lens and screen-cleaning kit keeps my tech spotless, and it only costs $8

Best email hosting services 2025: My top picks for personal and business use

Reliable, trustworthy personal and business email hosting is in demand more than ever.  Free, basic email addresses are useful, but if you want a professional, custom email address or more control over business-related communication, you’ll want to sign up with a dedicated email hosting provider. These services can also provide better security, more storage, and… Continue reading Best email hosting services 2025: My top picks for personal and business use

Best MagSafe battery packs 2025: I tested the best options to boost your phone’s battery

MagSafe accessories like MagSafe wallets can upgrade our phones from basic to better. When our phones need a battery boost, most of us can’t stay tethered to a wall outlet. Thankfully, with MagSafe battery packs, you don’t have to. The battery market is packed with options that can boost your phone’s battery life on the… Continue reading Best MagSafe battery packs 2025: I tested the best options to boost your phone’s battery

This midrange OnePlus phone undercuts the Galaxy S25 – and it’s on sale for $110 off

ZDNET’s key takeaways OnePlus 13R costs $600 and features a bright display, powerful performance, and fast charging. It doesn’t have a flagship camera system and wireless charging. But for the money, you won’t find a more balanced handset. more buying choices At Amazon, the OnePlus 13R is on sale for $490, its lowest price yet. Act fast… Continue reading This midrange OnePlus phone undercuts the Galaxy S25 – and it’s on sale for $110 off

Microsoft’s Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire Windows desktop

Microsoft Microsoft has expanded the powers and reach of its Copilot Vision AI to help you with all types of content. In a Tuesday blog post, the company revealed that Windows insiders can now opt to share their entire desktop with Copilot Vision where you can ask it to analyze and answer questions about all… Continue reading Microsoft’s Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire Windows desktop

My wife and I share a car: this adapter fixed our issues connecting to Android Auto

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 The AAWireless Two is on sale at Amazon for… Continue reading My wife and I share a car: this adapter fixed our issues connecting to Android Auto

I tried Perplexity’s Comet AI browser – here’s what you need to know

Nazarii Neshcherenskyi/Getty Perplexity Comet isn’t the first AI-powered web browser to arrive. That honor goes to Dia, but thanks to the popularity of Perplexity as an AI-enabled search engine and chatbot, it’s getting a lot of attention. It deserves it. An agentic browser, Comet isn’t just a web browser with AI glued to it, as… Continue reading I tried Perplexity’s Comet AI browser – here’s what you need to know