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My Secret Weapon for Camping Is This Portable Projector, and You Can Still Save 22% on This Last-Minute Labor Day Deal

Labor Day deal: Labor Day weekend might have ended, but there are still deals to be found. The Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air is still just $470 on Amazon right now. That's a 22% discount and a savings of $130. The price is likely to go back up soon, though, so this might be your last chance to buy this portable projector. CNET's key takeaways Anker's Nebula Mars 3 Air is a compact portable projector with a reasonable $599 price (and currently on sale for $470 Despite its size, it delivers a bright

WinToUSB lets you install and run Windows on an external hard drive or USB flash drive

WinToUSB is a lightweight, user-friendly tool that enables you to create and run bootable Windows installations on USB drives or external hard drives. It provides a convenient solution for portable Windows systems or emergency recovery tools. WinToUSB (also called Windows To USB) is a free Windows To Go (WTG) creator that lets you install and run a fully functional version of Windows on an external hard drive, USB flash drive, or Thunderbolt drive. It is simple and efficient – just three steps

Could a tablet survive a real hike? This Samsung Galaxy model did - and I'd bring it again

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is available starting at $659 for the 128GB version, with 5G models starting at $769. It's an exceptionally rugged tablet with removable dual batteries and software updates for eight years. RAM is a bit limited at 6GB, and the included S Pen doesn't support wireless Bluetooth functions. View now at Samsung Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. A couple of months ago I popped the SIM out of

Just 4 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — 10 tables remain

The clock is ticking, and exhibit space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is filling up fast. With just 4 days left to book your table, now’s the time to stop circling the idea and claim your spot on the show floor. Only 10 tables remain — and once they’re gone, they’re gone. No waitlist. No last-minute add-ons. Disrupt draws over 10,000 startup and VC leaders, and the exhibit floor is where some of the biggest conversations begin. If you’ve got a killer product, a bold vision, or early traction, and

Only 5 days left: Exhibit tables are disappearing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Every founder says they want visibility, traction, and growth. But with just 10 tables left and 5 days to grab one, the window to make that happen at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is closing fast. If you’ve been thinking about joining 10,000+ startup and VC leaders in San Francisco on October 27–29, this is your moment. Lock in your place on the Expo floor where ideas, capital, and connections collide. Here’s what’s waiting for you at your table Real investor exposure: We’re talking foot traffic fr

My Secret Weapon for Camping Is This Portable Projector That's 22% Off for Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day deal: Labor Day weekend means new deals and the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air is back down to just $470 on Amazon right now. That's a 22% discount that represents a savings of $130. The price is likely to go back up after the weekend, though, so now is the time to buy. CNET's key takeaways Anker's Nebula Mars 3 Air is a compact portable projector with a reasonable $599 price (and currently on sale for $470 Despite its size, it delivers a bright picture and loud audio for a portable projec

These 3 tablet charging habits are slowly killing your device - here's what to do instead

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Unplug at 100%, keep battery between 20% and 80%. Avoid draining to 0%; store unused tablets at 50%. Use certified chargers to prevent stress and overheating. As someone who uses a tablet daily, I'm constantly looking for ways to make its battery last longer. However, some habits you don't think twice about could actually be hurting your battery over time. There are ways to extend your tablet's ba

Big News: reMarkable’s E-paper Tablet May Be Getting Small

reMarkable is back, teasing something big (but also maybe small) slated for Sept. 3. In a teaser on YouTube, the company is building hype about the upcoming event with a very brief glimmer of what appears to be a new product. In the teaser, reMarkable includes on-screen text stating that “something is on the move.” I don’t claim to be some kind of riddle-solving brain genius, but I am going to go ahead and guess there’s a deeper meaning to that statement. “Something,” in this case, most likely

This Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra leak teases how much faster it is over last year’s model

TL;DR A bevy of Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra renders have leaked. The leak includes promo materials that reveal a few of the tablet’s specs. One of the images states that there’s a 24% CPU, 27% GPU, and 33% NPU improvement compared to the tablet’s predecessor. Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite earlier this week, but we know two more tablets are on the way. While leaks are pointing to an early September announcement for the Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra, nothing has been officially confirmed. A

We compared the best tablets by Apple, Samsung, and others in our lab - here's the battery champ

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. When looking to buy a tablet, there are a few factors to keep in mind, such as what you'll be using the tablet for (entertainment, drawing, work, etc.), your price point, display size, operating system, and more. At ZDNET, we considered all of these factors when choosing the best tablets you can buy, but we were able to test one important factor that can truly make or break your tablet experience: battery life. Also:

Samsung announces the Tab S10 Lite, a $349 tablet with an S Pen

This week, Samsung introduced a new addition to its tablet lineup with the Tab S10 Lite. It will be available on September 4 and will cost $349. The Lite will be the least expensive of Samsung's current tablet generation; the S10 FE has a starting cost of $500 while costs go as high as $980 for the S10 Ultra . The Tab S10 Lite is 10.9 inches, and it comes in gray, silver or a coral red. Its screen has a 90Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 600 nits. Models can have 6GB memory with 128G

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, but a big question remains (Update: Price details)

TL;DR Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, which will be available on September 4. The tablet features a 10.9-inch display with up to 600 nits of brightness. The device is powered by an 8,000mAh battery and runs on an Exynos 1380 chip. Update: August 25, 2025 (4:40 PM ET): A Samsung spokesperson has informed Android Authority that the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite will sell for $799.99. Contrary to what the press release says, the tablet will be available on September 4 on Samsung’

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, but a big question remains

TL;DR Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, which will be available on September 5. The tablet features a 10.9-inch display with up to 600 nits of brightness. The device is powered by an 8,000mAh battery and runs on an Exynos 1380 chip. The Berlin-based consumer tech trade show, IFA 2025, is just around the corner. Among the numerous attendees, Samsung will be there to present its latest innovations. Ahead of that event, the tech giant has taken the initiative and official

Mathematical secrets of ancient tablet unlocked after nearly a century of study (2017)

At least 1,000 years before the Greek mathematician Pythagoras looked at a right angled triangle and worked out that the square of the longest side is always equal to the sum of the squares of the other two, an unknown Babylonian genius took a clay tablet and a reed pen and marked out not just the same theorem, but a series of trigonometry tables which scientists claim are more accurate than any available today. The 3,700-year-old broken clay tablet survives in the collections of Columbia Unive

We battery-tested top tablets from Apple, Samsung, and others in our lab: These were the winners

When looking to buy a tablet, there are a few factors to keep in mind, such as what you'll be using the tablet for (entertainment, drawing, work, etc.), your price point, display size, operating system, and more. At ZDNET, we considered all of these factors when choosing the best tablets you can buy, but we were able to test one important factor that can truly make or break your tablet experience: battery life. Also: The best cheap tablets We ran nine tablets through the gauntlet in our lab in

Hot deal: The best XGIMI portable projector discounted for the first time!

Are you looking for a portable projector? I swear, I can no longer live without mine. It turns regular movie nights into magical moments! XGIMI makes some of the best ones; their latest and greatest is the XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser. It’s a bit on the pricier side, with a $799 full retail cost. It has just been discounted for the first time, though, so you can save $120 on it right now. Buy the XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser portable projector for $679 ($120 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a “limited t

Should you buy a $120 Android tablet from Amazon? I tried one, and here's what you actually get

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I'm continually impressed by how powerful tablets have become. A few years ago, it felt like the tablet market consisted of the iPad and little else, but now there's a flourishing market of Android tablets. And they're cheap. Also: I finally found a lightweight multitool that doesn't sacrifice function for form - and it's only $30 You can pick up a very go

Don’t hold your breath for a new Pixel Tablet

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR It’s been over two years now since Google released the Pixel Tablet Despite hearing from sources about work on a follow-up, the Pixel Tablet 2 was seemingly canceled In a new interview, Google executives confirm that tablet development is on pause. We are still coming down off the rush from Google’s latest big hardware launch, where the company introduced its full family of Pixel 10 smartphones, delivered a new Pixel Buds option, and showed off the Pi

Crypto firms urge UK to form national stablecoin strategy to avoid falling behind U.S.

The U.K. should establish a national stablecoin strategy to enable adoption of the tokens and avoid falling behind the U.S. on the disruptive new technology, several major crypto firms said Wednesday. In an open letter addressed to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, 30 crypto industry figures said that the U.K. "must act now to avoid being a rule-taker rather than a rule-maker in the digital asset era." "To ensure the UK is at the forefront, we believe a proactive, coordinated national strategy i

Amazon may abandon its Fire tablet software

Amazon could finally be ditching its proprietary software on Fire tablets, according to a report by Reuters . The company is reportedly prepping a higher-end tablet that'll run on Android. This device could come next year and will reportedly cost around $400. Amazon's Fire tablet software is itself a heavily modified version of Android, but the upcoming tablet will reportedly use the actual OS. This is great news for those who want easy integration with other Android devices. It's also great n

Amazon’s next tablet might run Android

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Amazon is preparing to launch a new tablet that could run on Android instead of its custom FireOS software, according to a report from Reuters. Multiple sources tell the outlet that Amazon plans to release the “higher-end” Android tablet as early as next year.

Amazon goes after the iPad market as it plans $400 Android tablet

Amazon Fire tablets have so far been cheap and cheerful devices, often bought for children. Running a heavily-customized version of Android known as Fire OS, they haven’t achieved much traction in the market … The company is now hoping to change all that with a new tablet aiming to compete in the same premium market as the base model iPad. Reuters doesn’t have many details, but says that it will run a more standard version of Android and will cost around $400. As part of a project known inter

The best portable monitors in 2025

Whether you're working on the go, gaming away from your desk or just want a second screen to boost your productivity, a portable monitor can be a handy solution. These lightweight displays are perfect for adding more screen space to your setup without taking up much room — especially useful if you're using a compact laptop or traveling often. Many of the best portable monitors now support USB Type-C connections for easy plug-and-play setups, and some even run entirely on USB power, so you don

Why my new favorite Samsung tablet model isn't the FE or Ultra (and it's full of surprises)

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is available starting at $659 for the 128GB version, with 5G models starting at $769. It's an exceptionally rugged tablet with removable dual batteries and software updates for eight years. RAM is a bit limited at 6GB, and the included S Pen doesn't support wireless Bluetooth functions. View now at Samsung Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium bro

Wyoming Launches the First State-Issued Stablecoin

Wyoming just became the first U.S. state to launch its own stablecoin, promising lower fees and instant transactions. The Wyoming Stable Token Commission, created in 2023, announced on Tuesday the launch of the mainnet blockchain network for its new Frontier Stable Token (FRNT). The commission says FRNT will make digital payments faster and more secure for individuals, businesses, and institutions around the world. How that’s different from any other stablecoin’s promises is anyone’s guess. “F

Your next customer is on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 expo floor — will they find you or your competitor?

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 lands in San Francisco from October 27-29, and the Expo Hall is already packed with early adopters, startup scouts, and enterprise buyers looking to discover what’s next. If you’re not there to show off your product, your competitors will be — and they’ll be closing deals that could’ve been yours. There’s still time to book your exhibit table, but space is disappearing fast. The brands that move now will be the ones getting the face time, the leads, and the traction that

This awesome Android 15 tablet with Gemini AI 2.0 support is over $100 off

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I'm continually impressed by how powerful tablets have become. A few years ago, it felt like the tablet market consisted of the iPad and little else, but now there's a flourishing market of Android tablets. And they're cheap. Also: I finally found a lightweight multitool that doesn't sacrifice function for form - and it's only $30 You can pick up a very good tablet for under $150. Take, for example, the Tabwee T80. This packs a lot of tech into, well, a 10.1-inch

The Best Ergonomic Mouse (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Other Ergonomic Mice to Consider There are several more options on the market to consider. These didn't cut it as our top picks for one reason or another, but we still like them enough to recommend. Razer Pro Click V2 Photograph: Henri Robbins Razer Pro Click V2 for $120: The biggest draw of the Pro Click V2 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is the shape: It’s sleek, refined, and comfortable. Instead of the sharp edges and angles of the Razer Basilisk, the Pro Click V2 has the curves of a normal mouse

Anker’s latest power station is compact, capable, and temporarily cheap

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. 1kWh power stations like Anker’s new Solix C1000 Gen 2 are in the sweet spot for most people in need of a big-ass battery. Its long-lasting LFP chemistry and 2,000W inverter combine during a blackout to keep devices like a router, fridge/freezer, an