Gregory_DUBUS/Getty Images One of my kids is playing a regional rival in soccer and the venue is in unfamiliar territory. Getting there on time on a weekday is challenging enough thanks to endless domestic chores. However, my recent ritual — borne of a discovery that using navigational apps has been linked to higher rates of… Continue reading Worried about dementia? Here’s why I’m ditching GPS for a road atlas
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I fly 10 times a year. These 5 tech gadgets are lifesavers
As a tech journalist, I often travel across the country — and sometimes out of it — to attend product launch events, trade shows, and other briefings for news that readers care about. It certainly helps to be based in New York City, where most of the gadgetry madness tends to occur, but when I… Continue reading I fly 10 times a year. These 5 tech gadgets are lifesavers
The best MacBook accessories of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
The datAshur Pro+C is a flash drive that features a built-in numerical keypad, enabling the data stored on the drive to be secured with hardware-based AES–XTS 256-bit full disk encryption. While the technical specifics of this feature might sound complex, the practical use is straightforward: As long as you keep your eight to 15-digit PIN… Continue reading The best MacBook accessories of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
When is Google I/O 2024 and what to expect: Android 15, Gemini AI, WearOS, more
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google has had an eventful year already, rebranding its AI chatbot from Bard to Gemini and releasing several new AI models. At this year’s Google I/O, expect the company to make even more announcements regarding AI, its various apps and services, and potentially some new hardware for 2024. When is Google I/O? Google’s annual… Continue reading When is Google I/O 2024 and what to expect: Android 15, Gemini AI, WearOS, more
DJI’s Power 1000 is one of the most unique battery stations I’ve tested, and it’s $300 off right now
The DJI Power 1000 power station in action. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Power 1000 power station is available on Amazon for $699 with a $300 off coupon. It’s a powerful, premium quality power station that’s built to satisfy the needs of professional drone pilots. Unfortunately, there’s no storage compartment for the SDC… Continue reading DJI’s Power 1000 is one of the most unique battery stations I’ve tested, and it’s $300 off right now
Apple keeps insisting your iPhone doesn’t need a case. Is anyone listening?
Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/ZDNET It’s rarely effective when someone tells you to ‘relax.’ It suggests you can just turn on your relax-o-meter and chill. Yet Apple has been doing this for quite some time and I’m not sure how well it’s working. Also: The best iPhone 15 cases you can buy right now You see,… Continue reading Apple keeps insisting your iPhone doesn’t need a case. Is anyone listening?
I tested a portable fog machine and it’s way more fun (and useful!) than I expected
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Lensgo Smoke B portable fog machine is currently $20 off on Amazon, bringing the price down to $148. Portable, easy to use, reliable, and generates a lot of fog. Fog fluid tank can leak in storage. What’s better than a fog machine? A portable fog machine! Photographers and videographers constantly… Continue reading I tested a portable fog machine and it’s way more fun (and useful!) than I expected
This thumb-sized accessory gave my old PC an instant speed boost
PNY CS3150 M.2 drive Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways PNY 1TB CS3150 M.2 storage drive, available from Amazon for $158. A fast M.2 drive that features active cooling to keep running temperatures below the maximum rated temperature. The heatsink makes the drive rather bulky, and you will also need a 4-pin fan header on the… Continue reading This thumb-sized accessory gave my old PC an instant speed boost
Save Time and Money on Your Next Office Chair with Staples.com
Staples offers comfortable chairs with seven-year warranties to ensure peace of mind and comfort well into the future. Staples Staples understands that every business, big or small, has unique requirements, so it is dedicated to providing a convenient and comprehensive solution for all your office essentials. Shopping made easy You want to save time and… Continue reading Save Time and Money on Your Next Office Chair with Staples.com
What is Matter? How the connectivity standard can change your smart home
Matter has received much attention in the Internet of Things (IoT) arena since its announcement in late 2019. The CSA, the organization behind the creation of Matter and Zigbee, wants to make it the new connectivity standard for smart homes. Since smart home devices and hubs started appearing on the market, the lack of compatibility between… Continue reading What is Matter? How the connectivity standard can change your smart home