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My favorite headphones for watching movies are at their lowest price for Prime Day

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You can buy a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for just $65 on Amazon right now

Kayla Solino/ZDNET Summer is just about here, and I have the perfect Bluetooth accessory that's worth scooping up before you hit your next destination. Amid the possibility of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we're seeing big discounts on the Bluetooth tracker, making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag 4-Pack is on sale for 34% off right now, and the AirTag is one of those products I love so much that I must share it with everyone. Also: The best Amazon Pr

Trade in almost any phone and T-Mobile will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus - here's how

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Newer phones may be getting more compact, but that doesn't mean there aren't bigger options available. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus would be a perfect contender if you need a bigger screen, a great camera system, and the latest mobile AI capabilities. Also: You can use T-Mobile's satellite service for free on any carrier now - here's how T-Mobile is now running an offer where you can get your ludicrously capacious Galaxy S25 Plus for free. All you have to do is trade in a phone

Squid Game Creator Reveals Alternate Ending That Vocal Fans Wanted Instead

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed that season 3 almost had an enormously different ending -- an ending that might have gone over better with fans who are still divided over how the hit series wrapped. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hwang said he originally wrote an ending where Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, leaves the deadly games behind for good. That's a huge contrast to the version that actually aired, in which Gi-hun sacrifices his life in the end for the new P

The Beats Studio Buds Plus are nearly 50% off during Prime Day - hurry while the deal lasts

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We Tested EveryPlate, the Meal Kit Service That's Cheaper Than Buying Groceries

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.8 / 10 SCORE EveryPlate Buy at EveryPlate Pricing Starts at $2/serving w/CNET Type Meal kits Recipes per week 25+ Good for Healthy, family-friendly, comfort food, picky eaters, quick and easy Score Breakdown Taste/results 8 /10 Value 10 /10 Ease of recipes 9 /10 Recipe variety 8 /10 Healthiness 7 /10 Pros Simple, tasty meals at the lowest price per servi

Google Fiber Aims to Take It's Fiber Internet Game to a New Level Via Partnership With Nokia

Google Fiber customers may see an improvement in their home internet connection very soon. Just recently, Google Fiber announced its partnership with Nokia, a telecommunications company. Through this partnership, Google Fiber and Nokia have begun testing network slicing, a technology that will allow customers to personalize and have more control over their network. This technology promises many benefits, particularly for gamers. Google Fiber Head of Product Nick Saporito tells CNET that “networ

Netgear’s Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is on Sale for Prime Day

The Prime Day deals keep raining down, but a discount on Netgear’s Orbi 770 Series stands out in the deluge, especially considering that it's WIRED's favorite Wi-Fi 7 mesh system for most people. Easy to set up and use, and boasting stable and speedy performance, not to mention expansive coverage, the Orbi 770 Series is a banging mesh. On the prowl for more tasty discounts? You owe it to yourself to check out our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, covering all categories (including m

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Best Prime Day TV deals: My 50 favorite sales right now

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The new Bluetti Elite 100 V2 for over 50% off is my favorite Prime Day power station deal

Bluetti Elite 100 V2 Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Amazon Prime Day is here, and you might be forgiven for thinking you're trapped in the movie Groundhog Day, because wasn't it also Prime Day yesterday and the day before? Yup, it was -- for the first time, Prime Day is a four-day shopping event, compared to two days in the past, running July 8-11. But never mind -- the deals are worth it! And some deals are so good, I feel like I need to tell you about them even though I've not yet finished my

Netflix keeps Squid Game going with more of its reality show

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Netflix’s main Squid Game series may be over, but a second season of the Squid Game reality show is debuting in just a few months – and a third season is on the way. On Thursday, Netflix announced that season 2 of Squid Game: The Challenge will premiere on November 4th. “In Season 2 of the gripping game show inspired by the original scripted series, 456 brand-new contestants

Get your pup the smart Halo Collar 4 that's $50 off for Prime Day

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Best Prime Day PC gaming deals: My 50+ picks for top deals live now

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My 21+ favorite anti-Prime Day deals 2025 from Best Buy, Walmart, & more: Top sales from Amazon's competition

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

Prime Day portable power station deals 2025: Best 11 generator sales up to 60% off

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

I've got my eye on this Kindle Essentials bundle deal during Amazon Prime Day (and its price dropped lower)

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Looking to take some books on your summer vacation? If you've got several novels you're hauling on flights, to the beach, or in your backpack, I can think of one lightweight solution to your book-induced back ache. A Kindle. A Kindle is a portable, e-reading powerhouse that is loaded with every book on your to-read list. Right now, Amazon is running a deal on its Kindle Essentials bundle, which includes its latest Kindle, a fabric cover case, and a power adapter for 31% off.

Your Roku has secret settings and menu screens - here's how to unlock them

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I replaced my solar panels with wind power generators at home - here's my verdict after 6 months

ZDNET's key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes a turbine, stand, guy lines, and pegs, costs $399, while the Essentials Kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488 -- though both are on sale right now The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into electrical energy, and the turbine features a 12,000 mAh battery There are limitations, which include the weight of the kit and the limited power it generates, 40 Watts. View now at Shineturbine The Shine

16 discounted gadgets I use regularly as a handyman (and why they make such a big difference)

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43 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Right Now

In the 10 years since releasing its first original film Beasts of No Nation, Netflix has evolved into a power player in the movie scene, earning honors at award shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes. The streaming giant received 18 Oscar nominations in 2025 and took home three: two for Emilia Perez and one for best documentary short with The Only Girl in the Orchestra. Popular action films and comedies such as Sicario, Carry On and The Old Guard have also helped make Netflix a destination for

Looking for an affordable phone? This $179 Motorola feels like a much more expensive device

ZDNET's key takeaways Motorola's Moto G is on sale now for $179. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn't call it a "pocket-sized theater" due to its underwhelming display. View now at Amazon View now at Motorola more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing midrange alternatives. These manufacturers equip their devices with a wi

The brightest flashlights of 2025: Expert recommended

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The best free password managers of 2025: Expert tested

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I’ve Used T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet for 3 Years: Here’s What I Love and What I Hate

Albuquerque, New Mexico: home of green chiles, 300 days of sunshine, the International Balloon Fiesta... and achingly slow internet. Of the top 100 cities in the US, Albuquerque ranks 85th, according to data from Ookla. (Disclaimer: Ookla is owned by Ziff Davis, the same company that owns CNET.) Home internet was a two-horse race in Albuquerque for years: CenturyLink DSL and Xfinity cable. I spent decades on DSL, watching my internet speed tests march slowly up to a maximum of 20 megabits per se

Netgear's Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is on Sale for Prime Day

The Prime Day deals keep raining down, but a discount on Netgear’s Orbi 770 Series stands out in the deluge, especially considering it's WIRED's favorite Wi-Fi 7 mesh system for most people. Easy to set up and use, boasting stable and speedy performance, not to mention expansive coverage, the Orbi 770 Series is a banging mesh. On the prowl for more tasty discounts? You owe it to yourself to check out our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, covering all categories (including more route

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This high-tech eye massager is the only thing that helps my migraines, and it's 48% off during Prime Day

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Don't cancel Netflix yet: I used these secret codes to unlock shows I didn't know existed

Adam Breeden/ZDNET Netflix wasn't the first streaming platform, but it was the first to make video-on-demand mainstream. Fourteen years ago, as it phased out its mailing service, it took a massive bite out of the global market. Also: This 30-second fix made my Roku TV run like new again (and why it works) Remember that? Physical DVDs showing up in your actual mailbox -- the one at the end of your driveway (or your hallway)? To my surprise, that was still actually a thing up until late 2023. W

Best Prime Day TV deals: My 50 favorite sales, updated live

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Dyson's cordless vacuum sucks up all the dirt and debri in my home - and it's 25% off

If you've been looking to buy a cordless vacuum, now is a great time to do so: The excellent Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum -- the one with a laser that can reveal microscopic allergens and measure how many particles it's picking up -- is currently $570 at Amazon, on the second day of Prime Day. Also: The best Amazon Prime Day deals live now That's a $180 savings on one of Dyson's premium (and popular) vacuum cleaners. This isn't the best price I've seen for this vacuum (it was on sale

Prime Day tablet deals 2025: 30+ deals on iPads, Android, and more

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