ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow Wave 3 is a portable air conditioner and heater that costs $1,299 on its own and $1,399 with a battery, a limited-time discount This is a portable air conditioner and heater that is more powerful than its predecessor It is also off-grid ready for camping, RVing, and even helping in… Continue reading Are portable AC units viable at home? My verdict after testing one during a heat wave
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10 useful gadgets ZDNET readers are buying the most this year (including my pocket picks)
Show more (5 items) One of the great things about this job is that I get to write about all sorts of gadgets. Many times, the stuff that really catches my eye isn’t the hot-ticket item like a new iPhone, but the smaller, more obscure stuff. Things you might never have known existed, but they… Continue reading 10 useful gadgets ZDNET readers are buying the most this year (including my pocket picks)
This carrier will soon let you send photos and videos to 911 – here’s how
Ajax9 / Getty Images If you’re an AT&T Wireless customer, you’re about to receive a potentially life-saving feature on your phone. The company announced several upgrades to its Next Generation 9-1-1 ESInet emergency communications platform this week, with the most important one coming to your phone. Later this year, AT&T customers will be able to… Continue reading This carrier will soon let you send photos and videos to 911 – here’s how
Incogni vs. DeleteMe: Which service removes your personal data best?
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Data removal services began to appear around 15 years ago, after data brokers realized that data could become a new, valuable currency — and one ripe for exploitation, given the lack of laws and little to no consumer data privacy protection written into legislation. Incogni and DeleteMe, founded in 2021 as part of… Continue reading Incogni vs. DeleteMe: Which service removes your personal data best?
When is the best time to book your flight? These Google insights could make your next trip cheaper
Jaromir/Getty Images The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn’t a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover. At least one layover was to be expected (at LAX) because Kentucky is a long way… Continue reading When is the best time to book your flight? These Google insights could make your next trip cheaper
When is the best time to book your flight? Google just revealed its airfare secrets
Alexander Spatari/Getty Images The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn’t a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover. At least one layover was to be expected (at LAX) because Kentucky is a long… Continue reading When is the best time to book your flight? Google just revealed its airfare secrets
FInally, a robot mower that effortlessly cuts grass for me – no boundary wire required
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy E15 Robot Mower for yards up to 0.2 acres is available for $1,800, while the Eufy E18 covers up to 0.3 acres and costs $2,000 This robot mower uses visual recognition, AI algorithms, and 3D sensors to distinguish the boundaries of a lawn and avoid obstacles in real time While… Continue reading FInally, a robot mower that effortlessly cuts grass for me – no boundary wire required
Best early Prime Day headphones deals: My 12 favorite sales live now
Amazon has announced the official dates for this summer’s Prime Day sale, the e-commerce giant’s biggest shopping event of the year. Prime Day is a great time to buy headphones, earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers, as the latest releases are usually on sale or offer a promotion. Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime… Continue reading Best early Prime Day headphones deals: My 12 favorite sales live now
The best business VoIP services in 2025: I hand-picked the top VoIP phone systems
Cloud-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems go far beyond analog business telephony services. These are the best providers on the market that combine business calling with advanced features, scalability, and value for money. In the business world, VoIP — a type of telephony over an Internet Protocol (IP) — is now a standard… Continue reading The best business VoIP services in 2025: I hand-picked the top VoIP phone systems
Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26
Apple Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers’ Conference (WWDC) happened last week, and the tech giant announced several new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades for Apple CarPlay users. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you’ll have to enroll in the developer beta to get early access,… Continue reading Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26