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CNET tested 19 large and extra-large portable power stations by connecting each to a standard refrigerator to see how long they could sustain it during an outage. The Fossibot 3600 Pro led the pack at 44.65 hours, followed by the Oupes Mega 5 at 43.72 hours, while the Oscal Power Max 2400 lasted just 12.58 hours despite similar categorization.
A developer ran the same prompt—building a self-contained sci-fi hangar scene with Three.js, including hovering drones, animated lights, and camera paths—across 10 combinations of AI models (including GLM, Luna, SOL, Astra, and Qwen variants) and coding harnesses like Codex, OMP, OpenCode, and DSH. The test tracked metrics such as completion time, token usage, tool calls, error rates, and whether the model verified its own output by opening the file in a browser and checking screenshots.
Honda's Prologue EV is essentially a rebadged Chevrolet Blazer EV, built on the same GM underpinnings but sold with a key difference: it retains Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, which GM stripped from its own EVs in favor of a Google-built Android Automotive OS. This near-identical pairing of vehicles, one with phone mirroring and one without, has effectively created an unplanned real-world test of how much consumers value that feature.
A review roundup names four top Alexa-enabled smart speakers for 2026: the Echo Dot Max, Echo Dot (5th Gen), Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen). The Echo Studio (2nd Gen) and Echo Spot (2nd Gen) also earn honorable mentions for their audio quality and compact design respectively, with the Studio singled out for its powerful, clear sound from three 1.5-inch drivers and a 3.75-inch woofer.
Nvidia's DLSS 5 has launched as an official feature in NBA 2K27, marking the first first-party implementation of the technology after weeks of community mods. Tom's Hardware tested it across the full RTX 50-series lineup, finding it demands a notable performance cost but still runs at 1080p on nearly every Blackwell GPU.
A hands-on comparison from Android Authority weighs Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 against Motorola's book-style Razr Fold, noting the Fold 8's wider 5.5-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch inner display make multitasking and everyday use smoother than past Samsung foldables. The reviewer says Motorola's alternative undercuts the $1,900 Fold 8 Ultra on price while still offering a traditional foldable experience for buyers who don't need flagship cameras.
A CNET editor recalls testing the iPhone 7's IP67 water resistance rating a decade ago by submerging it in a swimming pool beyond Apple's recommended limits. The phone largely survived the dunk with minor cosmetic damage, marking a major shift from earlier iPhones that could be ruined by any water exposure.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple built and tested a shorter, magnetically attaching Pencil variant designed for its rumored foldable iPhone, expected to launch alongside the device this fall. Gurman notes the accessory isn't expected to ship as a consumer product at launch, citing storage challenges and the fragility of foldable plastic displays.
WIRED's testing roundup for 2026 mesh Wi-Fi systems highlights different products for different needs: the Asus ZenWifi BD5 Outdoor as a weatherproof, PoE-powered node for existing Asus AiMesh setups, TP-Link's tri-band Deco BE67 as a strong all-around Wi-Fi 7 performer despite some setup glitches, and the budget Netgear Orbi 370 as a dual-band system that struggled badly with satellite-node speeds in real-world testing. The TP-Link Deco BE25 is also named a top pick for outdoor coverage on non-Asus networks.
Sharge has released the Shargeek 300, a metal unibody power bank with a 24,000mAh battery that outputs up to 300W, enough to charge two laptops and a phone simultaneously. It features a translucent housing with RGB lighting, a 1.9-inch display showing real-time charging data via its Sentinel battery management system, and is currently priced at $199 through a launch deal on Amazon.
Roborock has released the Qrevo 2 Pro, a midrange robot vacuum and mop combo with a self-emptying dustbin, self-washing mop pads, and 20,000Pa of suction. The device carries an $800 MSRP but is available for $550 through September 6 as an introductory offer. A ZDNET tester found it effectively handled pet hair on hardwood and carpet, though it struggled to avoid cords during use.
ZDNET released its updated roundup of top reading tablets for 2026, based on hands-on testing, research and comparison shopping across vendor listings, retailer data and customer reviews. The guide explains its methodology, noting that while affiliate commissions from purchases support the site, they do not influence which products are recommended or their pricing.