Jaromir/Getty Images The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn’t a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover. At least one layover was to be expected (at LAX) because Kentucky is a long way… Continue reading When is the best time to book your flight? These Google insights could make your next trip cheaper
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When is the best time to book your flight? Google just revealed its airfare secrets
Alexander Spatari/Getty Images The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn’t a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover. At least one layover was to be expected (at LAX) because Kentucky is a long… Continue reading When is the best time to book your flight? Google just revealed its airfare secrets
FInally, a robot mower that effortlessly cuts grass for me – no boundary wire required
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy E15 Robot Mower for yards up to 0.2 acres is available for $1,800, while the Eufy E18 covers up to 0.3 acres and costs $2,000 This robot mower uses visual recognition, AI algorithms, and 3D sensors to distinguish the boundaries of a lawn and avoid obstacles in real time While… Continue reading FInally, a robot mower that effortlessly cuts grass for me – no boundary wire required
Best early Prime Day headphones deals: My 12 favorite sales live now
Amazon has announced the official dates for this summer’s Prime Day sale, the e-commerce giant’s biggest shopping event of the year. Prime Day is a great time to buy headphones, earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers, as the latest releases are usually on sale or offer a promotion. Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime… Continue reading Best early Prime Day headphones deals: My 12 favorite sales live now
The best business VoIP services in 2025: I hand-picked the top VoIP phone systems
Cloud-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems go far beyond analog business telephony services. These are the best providers on the market that combine business calling with advanced features, scalability, and value for money. In the business world, VoIP — a type of telephony over an Internet Protocol (IP) — is now a standard… Continue reading The best business VoIP services in 2025: I hand-picked the top VoIP phone systems
Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26
Apple Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers’ Conference (WWDC) happened last week, and the tech giant announced several new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades for Apple CarPlay users. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you’ll have to enroll in the developer beta to get early access,… Continue reading Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26
I turned this 98-inch TV into an immersive at-home theater system (and it’s $1,500 off)
ZDNET’s key takeaways TCL’s 98-inch Class S5 Series TV is one of the most accessibly-priced TVs of its size. Watching movies and TV shows on such a big display is as close to a theatre-like experience as one can get at home. With such a large TV, setting it up can be a struggle, especially… Continue reading I turned this 98-inch TV into an immersive at-home theater system (and it’s $1,500 off)
Is ChatGPT Plus really worth $20 when the free version offers so many premium features?
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET When ChatGPT first launched two years ago, the AI chatbot was met with such high demand that OpenAI introduced a premium plan called ChatGPT Plus. This plan guaranteed access to the chatbot even during blackout periods. The perks also included access to OpenAI’s most advanced models, which at the time… Continue reading Is ChatGPT Plus really worth $20 when the free version offers so many premium features?
AI agents will be ambient, but not autonomous – what that means for us
Harrison Chase, LangChain CEO and co-founder, takes the stage at Cisco Live! to discuss ambient agents. Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Until recently, AI solutions that can execute tasks on your behalf seemed futuristic. Now the era of AI agents is here, with nearly every company offering its own solution. On the horizon, though, is a more advanced… Continue reading AI agents will be ambient, but not autonomous – what that means for us
You can win a free Samsung tablet when you buy these new smart monitors for $100 off
Samsung/ZDNET Samsung has announced its latest lineup of AI-assisted smart monitors with 4K resolution, active voice amplifier technology for cleaner audio, and a new QD-OLED option for high-end workstations. Right now, when you reserve a new AI smart monitor at Samsung, you’ll get an exclusive $100 discount as well as the chance to win a… Continue reading You can win a free Samsung tablet when you buy these new smart monitors for $100 off