These open earbuds are among the most comfortable I’ve tested – and they get plenty loud

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus MC1 Open Ear Clip-On Earbuds are on sale on Amazon for $60. They’re some of the most comfortable I’ve worn for exercising, and easily stay put when moving around. Although the MC1 earbuds don’t produce the best sound, it’s quite clear and loud enough for you to hear in most… Continue reading These open earbuds are among the most comfortable I’ve tested – and they get plenty loud

Finally, I found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag – but it’s much cheaper

ZDNET’s key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for $20. This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag. It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn’t replaceable or rechargeable. Losing… Continue reading Finally, I found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag – but it’s much cheaper

The 50+ best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more

ZDNET Though we’re well past the holiday deals season, don’t worry. Major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are still dishing out some serious savings on top tech, even a week before Presidents’ Day 2024.  Also: The best early Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live now From AirPods to the Oura Ring to Samsung’s popular… Continue reading The 50+ best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more

The 45+ best early Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live right now

ZDNET Though we’re well past the holiday deals season, don’t worry. Major retailers are dishing out some serious deals on top tech for you, your home, or a loved one — especially ahead of Presidents’ Day 2025. Perhaps one of the most notorious online retailers to check out now? Amazon — where you can shop… Continue reading The 45+ best early Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live right now

The 45+ best early Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live right now

ZDNET Though we’re well past the holiday deals season, don’t worry. Major retailers are dishing out some serious deals on top tech for you, your home, or a loved one — especially ahead of Presidents’ Day 2025. Perhaps one of the most notorious online retailers to check out now? Amazon — where you can shop… Continue reading The 45+ best early Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live right now

Technology that changed us: The 2000s, from iPhone to Twitter

Jon Furniss/Getty Images Editor’s Note: ZDNET’s “Technology that Changed Us” series was first published in 2018. We’ve updated this installment to improve its accuracy and ensure that it reflects recent technology developments. In this 50-year retrospective, we’re looking at technologies that had an impact on the world, paved the way for the future, and changed… Continue reading Technology that changed us: The 2000s, from iPhone to Twitter

ARK Invest’s Big Ideas 2025: AI agents will significantly improve employee productivity

Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images ARK Invest‘s Big Ideas 2025 highlights the convergences between and among the five technologically enabled innovation platforms evolving today: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Energy Storage, Public Blockchains, and Multiomic Sequencing. In 2025, ARK features 11 Big Ideas illustrating the massive transformations occurring today.  Also: AI agents will match ‘good mid-level’ engineers this year, says Mark… Continue reading ARK Invest’s Big Ideas 2025: AI agents will significantly improve employee productivity

The best kids’ tablets of 2025: Parent recommended

Show more (1 item) Kids are notoriously tough on tablets, especially in the winter when they’re locked indoors more than normal. Your kids need a tablet built to withstand everything they can throw at it (literally). But it also needs to entertain and educate. Most of all, it needs to be safe for your kids… Continue reading The best kids’ tablets of 2025: Parent recommended

Is Apple launching an AirTag 2 this year? Here’s what we know

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The Apple AirTag is one of the most popular Bluetooth trackers available, having become a seamless convenience for iPhone users to locate anything from lost keys to lost luggage. Though it appears modest, mainly in size and technology, its functionality and dependability have made it soar in popularity. Now, Apple seems to be… Continue reading Is Apple launching an AirTag 2 this year? Here’s what we know

Your next Apple Watch or smart ring could have a feature that transforms healthcare

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Before there were smartwatches that could call 911 or smart rings that predicted illness, there was the Fitbit, which clipped onto clothing and counted steps and calories. The device launched in 2007 and instantly became a hit among early adopters and fitness enthusiasts. Back then, if a user wanted to view their data,… Continue reading Your next Apple Watch or smart ring could have a feature that transforms healthcare