Finally, an iPhone car mount with Qi2 charging and at $21, it won’t break the bank

The device securely clamps onto your car’s dash or air vent. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe wireless car charger is currently available from Amazon for $21. It’s a reliable, high-speed wireless charger with a clamp or an adhesive mount.  You do have to supply your own 12V-to-USB-C car adapter. Do… Continue reading Finally, an iPhone car mount with Qi2 charging and at $21, it won’t break the bank

One of my favorite portable power stations is $50 off ahead of Black Friday

The EcoFlow River 2. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? The EcoFlow River 2 has received a $50 discount on Amazon and is currently selling for $168. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended Power banks have given way to power stations.  And while I really like the colossal capacity offered by behemoths such as the new Zendure SuperBase… Continue reading One of my favorite portable power stations is $50 off ahead of Black Friday

One of the best soundbars I’ve tested is not made by Sonos or Bose (and it’s $200 off)

Artie Beaty/ZDNET What’s the deal? LG is selling its S95TR soundbar, with the wireless subwoofer bundled, for $1,299, about $200 off its retail price. It comes bundled with a wireless subwoofer and a pair of wireless up-firing speakers for immersive surround sound. ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is optimized for… Continue reading One of the best soundbars I’ve tested is not made by Sonos or Bose (and it’s $200 off)

Save $20 on an Apple AirTag 4-Pack with this deal

Maria Diaz/ZDNET As we near the holiday season and Black Friday, discounts on our favorite products appear more frequently. Apple’s AirTags 4-Pack is one of those products that I love so much that I have to share with everyone, especially when it’s on sale.  I use AirTags to track wallets, keys, remote controls, and even… Continue reading Save $20 on an Apple AirTag 4-Pack with this deal

The top 5 iPhone 16 Pro features power users will love

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple announced four new iPhones (among other things) at the “It’s Glowtime” event last month. Designed from the ground up for Apple Intelligence — Apple’s bespoke AI, set to roll out via iOS 18.1 on Oct. 28 — the series ranges from the base model to the most souped-up. The four models are… Continue reading The top 5 iPhone 16 Pro features power users will love

One of the most portable power stations I’ve tested is $200 off right now

ZDNET’s key takeaways A very transportable power station now $399 on Amazon Decent 512Wh capacity and 600W output (1,200W surge) Designed to fit into an (included) backpack built to carry heavy loads Power stations are all the rage and finding their way into homes, RVs, cars, trucks, and even tents. They are the perfect way… Continue reading One of the most portable power stations I’ve tested is $200 off right now

This whimsical iPhone keyboard case is the smart accessory I didn’t know I needed

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The premise of Clicks is rather straightforward: you snap your iPhone into the soft-shell case, the port connection registers the accessory as an input, and suddenly, you’ve got a full-screen handset plus a physical QWERTY keyboard to type on. The whole concoction feels like what you’d get if you asked an AI image generator in… Continue reading This whimsical iPhone keyboard case is the smart accessory I didn’t know I needed

Sale ends tonight! Jackery’s updated solar generator boasts better battery and massive price cut

Jackery Jackery has given the Explorer 2000 Pro an upgrade to bring it into 2024, and is also slashing the price for the launch sale. The Explorer 2000 v2 is an updated version of Explorer 2000 Pro, giving it a few much-needed upgrades. Also: The best portable power stations you can buy: Expert tested Explorer 2000… Continue reading Sale ends tonight! Jackery’s updated solar generator boasts better battery and massive price cut

This ultra-portable power station gives you AC power on the move

ZDNET’s key takeaways This is one of the most portable ways to take AC power with you The 300W AC output (600W surge) is enough to power a whole range of devices The XT60 solar input allows for total off-grid capability I remember many moons ago wiring an AC inverter into my car so I… Continue reading This ultra-portable power station gives you AC power on the move

Tesla heralds ‘unsupervised’ self-driving AI by 2027, but skeptics abound

A video played by Elon Musk showed various things people can do in the front seat when not having to drive, including going to sleep. Tesla On the path to autonomous vehicles, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been known to stretch the truth.  The name for Tesla’s software, “full self-driving” — or, FSD — is… Continue reading Tesla heralds ‘unsupervised’ self-driving AI by 2027, but skeptics abound