Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Car troubles are never fun. But information is power and can mean the difference between your car being off the road for several days while you wait for repairs or potentially being able to do a quick fix yourself and get back on the road fast. Modern cars are good at knowing when… Continue reading This Bluetooth dongle will diagnose your check engine light, and you can get it for $100 now
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The 10 best portable power station holiday deals
Portable power stations — think power banks, only bigger, a lot bigger — are all the rave, not just with campers, RV users, or those who want to go off-grid for work and play, but also those who want backup power at home in case the lights go out during an emergency. Also: These are the… Continue reading The 10 best portable power station holiday deals
These Bose earbuds are my go-to pick for the year — and they’re still $20 off
Nina Raemont/ZDNET As earbuds become more capable and packed with sophisticated features, it can be a laborious task to find which earbuds will work best for you. Choosing from different shapes, sizes, and capabilities leaves you with a sea of options. Also: Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones review But the latest from Bose, the new QuietComfort Ultra… Continue reading These Bose earbuds are my go-to pick for the year — and they’re still $20 off
This is the most attractive and stylish Garmin watch I’ve ever tested, and one type of user will really love it
Matthew Miller/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Garmin Quatix 7 Pro is available now for $999. It’s a 47mm watch made with recycled ocean-bound plastics. A lovely AMOLED display graces the front of the watch with a powerful LED flashlight, long battery life, and deep support for a host of marine activities. Some drawbacks to note… Continue reading This is the most attractive and stylish Garmin watch I’ve ever tested, and one type of user will really love it
Can DALL-E 3 in ChatGPT read and modify images? Come see for yourself
Screenshot by David Gewirtz/ZDNET I’ve been exploring the use of DALL-E 3 inside of ChatGPT Plus. I’m doing this because it’s my job, not because I have some kind of unhealthy little addiction to describing something in my mind and see it manifest in mere minutes on the screen. I can stop at any time.… Continue reading Can DALL-E 3 in ChatGPT read and modify images? Come see for yourself
Why you need a NAS storage device for your aging computer (and how to back up data)
Synology DS723+ 2-bay Diskstation NAS Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET There’s nothing like a sad tale of data loss to make me check all my backups are up-to-date and fresh. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been helping out a friend with a serious and painful data loss issue. Long story short, a MacBook died, important data was… Continue reading Why you need a NAS storage device for your aging computer (and how to back up data)
Buy a Costco membership for just $20 right now
Get a free $40 gift card with your new Costco membership now. StackSocial If you’re looking for ways to tighten up your budget without sacrificing the things you love, a Costco membership could be a game changer. A Costco Gold Star Membership can help you take quality and savings to a whole new level. Through… Continue reading Buy a Costco membership for just $20 right now
8 ways AI and 5G are pushing the boundaries of innovation together
Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images When 5G is combined with artificial intelligence and augmented reality, the result can be a powerful one-two punch for innovation, both technical- and business-focused. When designing systems or architectures for offices, factories, and homes of the future, the power of AI over 5G — or 5G enhanced by AI — cannot be… Continue reading 8 ways AI and 5G are pushing the boundaries of innovation together
Is car charging destroying your iPhone? After testing dozens of in-car chargers, I have good news
Real-world testing of an in-car charger. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET A few months ago, a reader pointed me to a Readers Digest article that suggested we stop charging our smartphones using in-car chargers because these can “damage your phone’s charge port or the motherboard itself.” This was interesting to me because I’ve tried, tested, reviewed, and recommended… Continue reading Is car charging destroying your iPhone? After testing dozens of in-car chargers, I have good news
Topdon JS3000 12V 3000A jump starter just dropped to less than $140 for Cyber Monday
Topdon JS3000 12V 3000A jump starter Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Few things are worse than getting into your car, closing the door, pupping they key into the ignition, turing it and … nothing. Winter is coming and the cold weather can zap an otherwise functional battery, and that can mean being late for an important appointment and… Continue reading Topdon JS3000 12V 3000A jump starter just dropped to less than $140 for Cyber Monday