Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Sleek, matte-frosted design for a superb hand feel Dynamic Island replaces the aging notch Pro-grade A16 Bionic chip USB-C, finally! Reliable camera system Cons Slower charging and data transfer speeds than Pro models New colors are uninspiring 60Hz display… Continue reading iPhone 15 review: I spent a month with Apple’s base model and found it more ‘Pro’ than ever
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I tested this Insta360 car camera mount on a Jaguar XJS, and the results were glorious
See below for the full video. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I’m quite fond of taking action car shots for vlogs, short films, and documentaries, but if you’re going to be attaching an action camera to a vehicle, you need to make sure that it’s not going to turn into road debris and end up through someone’s windshield. … Continue reading I tested this Insta360 car camera mount on a Jaguar XJS, and the results were glorious
The 16 best early Black Friday 2023 Sam’s Club deals
Black Friday is mere weeks away, but the deals are already surfacing. One of the best ways to take advantage of Black Friday deals is by shopping at wholesale retailers like Sam’s Club, which offers significant discounts on sought-after tech products. As we near Black Friday, arguably the biggest shopping event of the year, ZDNET… Continue reading The 16 best early Black Friday 2023 Sam’s Club deals
The best sound systems of 2023: Expert recommended
Sonos Arc tech specs: Subwoofer: None | Power: N/A | Connectivity: Wi-Fi and HDMI | Frequency response: N/A | Channels: 5 Sonos has long been a trusted market leader in the speaker game thanks to its easy-to-use devices that are smart home compatible. For the Sonos Arc, Sonos enlisted the help of Oscar-winning sound engineers so the Arc emphasizes… Continue reading The best sound systems of 2023: Expert recommended
Buying a used Mac laptop: How to avoid scams and find the best deals
I recommend getting a MacBook Pro with at least 16GB RAM, an M1 processor, and an SSD of at least 256GB. NurPhoto/Getty Images Buying used gear can save you money but can be risky as heck. That certainly applies to eBay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace purchases. With eBay purchases, you generally won’t be able to… Continue reading Buying a used Mac laptop: How to avoid scams and find the best deals
Car troubles? This scan tool will help you get back on the road
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET There are few things that strike fear into the hearts of drivers like a “check engine” light making an appearance on your dashboard — and with good reason, given that within the trade it’s called the “money light”. While most people will take their car to a mechanic, those who are into DIY… Continue reading Car troubles? This scan tool will help you get back on the road
You can add your driver’s license to Google Wallet in three more states now
SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty Images Google Wallet is creeping closer to replacing your physical wallet. After adding support for driver’s licenses in the state of Maryland last year, Google included transit passes, company IDs, and health insurance cards earlier this year. And now three more states are joining in. Starting today, users in Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia… Continue reading You can add your driver’s license to Google Wallet in three more states now
Generative AI is everything, everywhere, all at once
MR.Cole_Photographer/Getty Images Is generative AI here to stay? Most signs are pointing to yes. But in what capacity? That’s for tech developers and the industry at large to decide. Still, as Silicon Valley rides this wave, businesses big and small are grabbing a surfboard and catching ripples. Some are building their own large language models… Continue reading Generative AI is everything, everywhere, all at once
Forget FineWoven: This is a fabric iPhone 15 Pro case done right
Matthew Miller/ZDNET After making the decision to buy an Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max last month, I set out on my quest to find the best protective case, one that offered improved handling, comfort, and functionality. That’s how I ended up checking out Peak Design. Also: Don’t buy Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 cases. Get one of these… Continue reading Forget FineWoven: This is a fabric iPhone 15 Pro case done right
These 12 best October Prime Day Echo device deals are ending soon
Show more (1 item) Prime Day is the best time to buy an Echo device at a low price, no questions asked — and October Prime Day is no exception. As we near the holiday season, this is a great opportunity to buy an Echo speaker or Echo Show to add to your gift stash… Continue reading These 12 best October Prime Day Echo device deals are ending soon