Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What is the deal? You can save $400 on the Bluetti AC180 power station at Amazon during Memorial Day weekend sales, making it cost just $599. ZDNET’s key takeaways TheBluetti AC180 retails at $999, however Amazon Prime members can now pick this unit up for $400 off. Its build provides simple functionality that… Continue reading Get the Bluetti AC180 power station for under $600 during Memorial Day sales
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The Samsung QLED TV that most people should buy is up to $2,600 off for Memorial Day
Kerry Wan/ZDNET What’s the deal? Samsung is currently discounting up to $2,600 off the QN90C Neo QLED model. The 55-inch model I tested can be had for just $999 ($1,000 off). ZDNET’s key takeaways While it’s no longer the latest QLED model from Samsung, the QN90C is still a formidable TV in 2024, with fantastic… Continue reading The Samsung QLED TV that most people should buy is up to $2,600 off for Memorial Day
Microsoft’s Build 2024: 10 quick developer focused announcements you need to know about
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET It’s time for a quick “lightning round” of developer features and enhancements Microsoft is announcing at Build 2024. Also: Every Copilot+ PC Microsoft just announced to take on Apple’s M3 MacBooks Strap in, because we’ll be moving fast and covering a lot of ground. 1. Copilot extensions Of all the programming-related announcements at… Continue reading Microsoft’s Build 2024: 10 quick developer focused announcements you need to know about
How to use your Meta Quest in a moving car (as a passenger!)
Adam Breeden/ZDNET Note: This article was originally published in March of 2024. Two updates in April and May have substantially improved the performance of the Quest 3 when traveling, so we’ve updated the article below to reflect those changes. Read on to learn more. When I was a kid, your reality was reality. It wasn’t… Continue reading How to use your Meta Quest in a moving car (as a passenger!)
How to improve the artistic look of your photos on Android
Jack Wallen/ZDNET Today’s camera phones have reached the point where flagship models are almost on par with DSLRs. I can take photos with my phone that easily match and often best those from my Canon. Part of the reason for that success is artificial intelligence (AI), but that’s not the only explanation. Camera apps on… Continue reading How to improve the artistic look of your photos on Android
I tested a robot vacuum with a handheld vacuum that empties itself
Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Ecovacs just launched a new Deebot T30S Combo 3-in-1 robot vacuum, mop, and handheld vacuum for $1,200. The robot vacuum features an industry-leading 11,000Pa of suction power, retractable mop pads to tackle corners and edges, a new v-shaped brush to prevent tangles, a self-emptying handheld vacuum, and self-washing and self-emptying… Continue reading I tested a robot vacuum with a handheld vacuum that empties itself
Uber just unveiled a shuttle service and 4 other ways to save you money
Uber/Nina Raemont/ZDNET Uber unveiled several new features on Wednesday at its Go Get event that will change how people use the app. The products emphasize cost-effective ride-hailing, scheduled rides, and partnerships. In line with the brand’s goal of being “the everything of motion,” Uber is expanding its offerings with shuttle services to large events; discounted rides;… Continue reading Uber just unveiled a shuttle service and 4 other ways to save you money
This subtle (but useful) AI feature was my favorite Google I/O 2024 announcement
Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The dawn of smartphones placed extremely powerful cameras in users’ pockets, making it easy for us to take photos of everything all the time. The result? Our smartphone photo albums can contain tens of thousands of images, and finding the photo you want is nearly impossible. Google’s new AI feature offers… Continue reading This subtle (but useful) AI feature was my favorite Google I/O 2024 announcement
This robot mower looks like a racecar, but it mows a gorgeous lawn
Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mammotion Luba 2 3000H is available for $2,499. Built to handle uneven terrain, the Luba 2 is an all-wheel-drive (AWD) robot mower with a GPS-powered perimeter that is surprisingly easy to set up. Despite its mostly-consistent performance, the Luba 2 veered off the map several times during testing. Also,… Continue reading This robot mower looks like a racecar, but it mows a gorgeous lawn
Want to get better sleep? Here’s everything you need
If there’s one thing I prioritize over everything else in my life, it’s sleep. That’s because if I don’t get seven to eight hours of sound sleep each night, I’m a nightmare to be around. And that’s also in line with science: in the long term, sleep deprivation can cause heart disease, kidney disease, high… Continue reading Want to get better sleep? Here’s everything you need