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

The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 portable power station is 50% off for Prime Day – a new low price

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Jackery Jackery is one of the best portable power station brands on the market, and I’ve tested — and relied on for several weeks — many of the company’s units, ranging from tiny ones you can hold in your hand to huge ones on wheels. Here’s one that falls into that Goldilocks… Continue reading The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 portable power station is 50% off for Prime Day – a new low price

Add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to your older car with this screen – and it’s on sale

Amazon/ZDNET I love my 2015 Toyota Rav4, but it’s definitively not up to date in terms of tech, which left me attempting to mount my phone to access Google Maps and Apple Podcasts. A couple of years ago, I invested in this 10-inch screen so I could access Apple CarPlay and all of my helpful… Continue reading Add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to your older car with this screen – and it’s on sale

The new Bluetti Elite 100 V2 for over 50% off is my favorite Prime Day power station deal

Bluetti Elite 100 V2 Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Amazon Prime Day is here, and you might be forgiven for thinking you’re trapped in the movie Groundhog Day, because wasn’t it also Prime Day yesterday and the day before? Yup, it was — for the first time, Prime Day is a four-day shopping event, compared to two days… Continue reading The new Bluetti Elite 100 V2 for over 50% off is my favorite Prime Day power station deal

10 discounted gadgets I use regularly as a handyman (and why they make such a big difference)

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?  This year, Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8-11. It’s the first time that it’s a four-day sale event, instead of just two days. Are tech products really cheaper on Prime Day?  Yes, you can find lots of tech for cheaper prices during Prime Day sales, at Amazon as… Continue reading 10 discounted gadgets I use regularly as a handyman (and why they make such a big difference)

This 9-in-1 off-grid portable power station has a 17-year lifespan – and it’s over 50% off

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is a powerful yet compact portable power station, about half the size of most 2kWh units The automotive-grade LiFePO4 cells offer a 6,000 recharge cycle lifespan Despite the compact size, this unit still weighs almost 60 pounds. Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2… Continue reading This 9-in-1 off-grid portable power station has a 17-year lifespan – and it’s over 50% off

The best Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, headphones, laptops, and more

Amazon Prime Day is a few days away, and plenty of retailers are slashing prices to compete for your dollars. Walmart announced six days of summer deals online and in-store. Walmart’s sale runs July 8 – July 13. If you’re a Walmart+ subscriber, you’ll get exclusive early access starting Monday July 7 at 7pm ET.   You… Continue reading The best Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, headphones, laptops, and more

Best early Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals: My 20+ favorite deals available now

Prime Day is fast approaching, and it’s the best time of the year to buy Amazon devices like Echo speakers and displays. Every year, Amazon offers some of the biggest discounts on its devices during Prime Day. I’ve picked up a few of them myself, and I always recommend people wait until the summer sale… Continue reading Best early Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals: My 20+ favorite deals available now

This portable battery station powered my home for two weeks – and it’s on sale for Prime Day

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus expands up to 24,000 Wh, powering a home for two weeks. Built-in wheels and handle make the Explorer 2000 Plus easy to move. The Explorer 2000 Plus delivers 3,000W power, fast charging, and rugged durability. Find the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus on sale for up to 50%… Continue reading This portable battery station powered my home for two weeks – and it’s on sale for Prime Day

You’re probably not using one of Android’s best features – here’s how it saves me time every day

SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty Android is chock-full of features that appeal to a wide variety of users. Some of those features have been met with wide acceptance, while others tend to be relegated to a smaller cross-section of users.  Some features are there, waiting for you to make use of them, and yet they go either ignored… Continue reading You’re probably not using one of Android’s best features – here’s how it saves me time every day