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Best Dyson Vacuum Cleaners of 2025: I Put the Best-Known Vacuum Brand to the Test

There are many key factors we look at when helping you decide on a Dyson vacuum. Here are some of the ones we use to weigh scoring. Sarah Tew/CNET Cordless vs. corded Cordless Dyson models (V-series, Gen5) prioritize portability for quick cleanups and multi-level homes but are limited by battery life. Generally, CNET only tests cordless vacuums in our testing lab, but that doesn't mean corded isn't the right choice. Our lab testing shows that most Dyson vacuums we recommend can last between 3

The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2025

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . The best soundbars can completely transform your TV setup, turning flat, lifeless audio into something that actually sounds cinematic. Whether you're watching blockbuster movies, listening to music or gaming, a good soundbar delivers clearer vocals, deep bass and better overall playbac

Grab a durable Sony XB100 speaker for a record-low price of $33

Your Portable audio could get a cut-price upgrade today with a fantastic discount on the Sony SRS-XB100 Speaker. You can grab this popular Bluetooth speaker for just $33, down from its usual price of $59.99. This 45% savings off the recommended retail price represents the lowest cost we’ve ever tracked on the device. Sony SRS-XB100 Speaker for $33 (45% off) The Sony SRS-XB100 is crafted for portability and rugged use. With an IP67 rating, it’s waterproof and dustproof, ideal for outdoor adventu

The Entire Run of ‘Squid Game’ Is Currently Dominating Netflix Ratings

Squid Game‘s three seasons in order of fan preference? Season one was easily the best. Season two brought mixed results. And season three is nobody’s favorite. But that doesn’t mean people aren’t still binging as if 45.6 billion won depended on it. The streamer’s latest ratings chart has Squid Game season three in the top slot; no surprise there. But the other seasons have climbed back up the global top 10 of non-English shows, with 2024’s season two at number two and 2021’s season one at number

8 Best Amazon Prime Day Vacuum Deals for Dust and Dirt in 2025

Cleaning isn't just for spring, and these Amazon Prime Day vacuum deals are ones you can't miss if you're looking for a better vacuum. The insanity of summer—beach days! sunscreen spills! sticky ice cream!—leaves me cleaning more often than I was in the springtime or any other season. A great vacuum makes a huge difference. Whether I'm grabbing my favorite stick vacuum for the stairs, a car vacuum for my Sisyphean car mess, or a Dyson to solve all my problems, you can usually find me with a vacu

Prime Day pick: Save a record 33% on the Sonos Ace headphones

Audiophiles, listen up — there’s a fantastic deal on the Sonos Ace headphones that’s perfect for enhancing your listening experience. Right now, you can grab the Sonos Ace for just $299, a significant drop from its usual price of $449. That’s a 33% discount, and it brings the headphones to their lowest price of all time. Sonos Ace Headphones for $299 (33% off) These headphones pack several impressive features. With plush vegan leather ear cushions and a stainless steel headband, the Sonos Ace p

The Dyson Air Purifier Is 50% Off, Amazon Launches Final Clearance Amid Soaring Pollution

Pollution is one of the largest issues of the 21st century, and keeping your home environment clean has never been so necessary. Having the right air purifier can make the difference but with so many low-grade products available, it is very important to select carefully. Dyson is already skilled in the science of airflow control in vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, and it transfers that expertise into the field of air purification with the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07. Today, the Dyson Purifier Cool

I tested Dyson's pricey flagship headphones and they're better than expected (and $200 off)

Jada Jones/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Dyson OnTrac headphones Impressive sound, adequate noise-canceling, and innovative design choices define the OnTrac headphones. Dyson could spend more time refining these headphones' physical controls, as they can be finicky and unreliable. The Dyson OnTrac headphones are on sale for $300 (save $200) during Amazon Prime Day. Who says the same company that made your vacuum cleaner and hairdryer can't make your headphones? I'm unsure if anyone has

Smollm3: Smol, multilingual, long-context reasoner LLM

SmolLM3: smol, multilingual, long-context reasoner Published July 8, 2025 Update on GitHub Base model: https://hf.co/HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM3-3B-Base Instruct and reasoning model: https://hf.co/HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM3-3B Small language models are becoming increasingly important as users seek capable models that can be deployed efficiently. The community has produced a fascinating range of capable small models, each pushing the boundaries of what's possible at this scale. With SmolLM3, we're excit

Deal: Sony’s WF-1000XM5 earbuds hit $198 in Prime Day pick

Harley Maranan / Android Authority If you’re shopping for a new pair of true wireless earbuds, now might be the perfect time to grab the Sony WF-1000XM5. During Amazon Prime Day, you can snag these earbuds for $198. That’s a 34% discount off the recommended retail price, bringing high-quality audio technology into a more affordable range. Sony WF-1000XM5 for $198.00 (34% off) The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds pack a lot into a compact package, being 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the model before

Dyson Says No but Amazon Smashes the Dyson V8 Plus Price Down to Budget Vacuum Levels

Dyson is one of the most anticipated brands during Prime Day, right up there with Apple and this year Amazon is pulling out all the stops. Across the Dyson lineup, there are some great discounts but the best-selling model is also the most affordable: the Dyson V8 Plus. This Prime Day deal is exclusive to Prime members, so you’ll need a subscription to take advantage of this record-low price: The Dyson V8 Plus is now available for just $299, which is a massive 36% off its usual $469 price tag. A

Slow Horses gets season 7 renewal, three new seasons coming to Apple TV+

Apple TV+ has had its best year ever so far, and it’s bound to continue with returning hits this fall like the recently announced Slow Horses season 5. But with another announcement today, Apple confirmed we’ll keep getting new Slow Horses episodes for a long while yet: seasons 6 and 7 are now both official. Slow Horses season 7 is now official, likely for 2027 Out of all the shows on Apple TV+, none has been as consistently produced and released as Slow Horses. The spy thriller starring Gary

I replaced my Bose UltraComfort headphones for the Sony XM6 - this deal solidifies the upgrade

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sony WH-1000XM6 are available in Black, Silver, and Midnight Blue for $450. These headphones provide exceptional noise cancellation, practical software features, and an enjoyable sound. A tight fit and non-adjustable noise cancellation are noticeable pitfalls for premium headphones. View now at Sony View now at Amazon more buying choices For a limited time, Amazon has the Sony WH-1000XM6 on sale for $428, a light discount that you shouldn't take for granted. It's be

Why this LA-based VC firm was an early investor in Slate Auto

Slate Auto, which came out of stealth mode earlier this year with a surprising – and surprisingly affordable – customizable electric truck, has raised $700 million to date. But long before the EV startup broke cover, it quietly raised a Series A round of more than $100 million in 2023. And while Jeff Bezos was involved in that round, as TechCrunch originally reported, he was not alone. A regulatory filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission shows as many as 16 investors were inv

Best Prime Day TV deals 2025 from Sony, LG, Samsung and others

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Sure, TV prices have fallen a ton recently, but Amazon Prime Day proves they can get even cheaper. (And honestly, it’s just nice not having to wait until Black Friday for serious discounts.) So it’s high time to consider an upgrade, especially if you’re rocking an older 1080p or first-

Prime Day 2025: The best headphone and earbud deals available right now

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you’ve been holding out on a new set of earbuds or headphones during Prime Day, now’s a great time to take a look at the deals. While Sony and Bose are typically among our favorites each year, there are a number of options available at discounted prices right now. Whether you prefer

Amazon Is Crushing Dyson: The V11 Model Isn’t Free, But It’s Almost There

Prime Day is living up to the hype this year and delivers impressive deals across every brand, from the most basic to the most premium. If you’re looking for the “Apple of vacuum cleaners,” Dyson is the name to know. Their latest models are famous for their advanced technology and sleek design but they never come cheap. It’s why Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to switch. This year, the Dyson V11 Origin cordless vacuum has hit a record low, and it’s selling out quick (over 9,000 units have b

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Hits a New All-Time Low, but Amazon Offers It Only to Prime Members

Dyson has built its reputation on unique vacuum cleaners but within the hair care world, the brand has become a benchmark in professional salons thanks to its Supersonic hair dryer. As part of Prime Day, Amazon is discounting the entire premium British brand including this popular hair dryer: This is the record low for this model which is now marked down to $299 from its usual $379 (21% off). At such a significant discount, inventory might sell out fast. See at Amazon Salon-Quality Results T

5 Best Amazon Prime Day Vacuum Deals for Dust and Dirt in 2025

Cleaning isn't just for spring, and these Amazon Prime Day vacuum deals are ones you can't miss if you're looking for a better vacuum. The insanity of summer—beach days! sunscreen spills! sticky ice cream!—leaves me cleaning more often than I was in the springtime or any other season. A great vacuum makes a huge difference. Whether I'm grabbing my favorite stick vacuum for the stairs, a car vacuum for my Sisyphean car mess, or a Dyson to solve all my problems, you can usually find me with a vacu

Amazon Needs to Clear Dyson V15 Stock Fast, Now at a New Record Low for Prime Day

Dyson has always been the crème de la crème when it comes to cordless stick vacuums and the V15 Detect Plus is one of the latest and most advanced models in their lineup. It has a reputation for having the latest technology and powerful suction force, and the V15 Detect Plus takes cleaning to new levels. Amazon is marking Prime Day with a exclusive Prime member offer that cuts the price to an all-time low of $569, down from its usual $749. That’s even lower than some of Dyson’s older models whi

The 49 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (July 2025)

Streaming services are known for having award-worthy series but also plenty of duds. Our guide to the best TV shows on Netflix is updated weekly to help you know which series you should move to the top of your queue. They aren’t all surefire winners—we love a good less-than-obvious gem—but they’re all worth your time, trust us. Feel like you’ve already watched everything on this list that you want to see? Try our guide to the best movies on Netflix for more options. And if you’ve already comple

‘Squid Game’ VIP Actor Speaks Out on That Awful English Voiceover

Squid Game season three has been met with decidedly mixed reviews, with most fans rating it as the blockbuster hit’s weakest installment. That ending didn’t help things, but neither did the enhanced presence of the show’s most annoying characters: the billionaire VIPs who spectate the games from behind glass and gilded masks. Season three saw the group exerting a more active influence on the competition. Early on, they disguise themselves as pink guards and massacre the unfortunate losers durin

Dyson V15 Plus Cordless Vacuum Hits an All-Time Low for Amazon Prime Day, Beating Last Year’s Event Price

No one enjoys vacuuming. If they say they do, they’re more than likely lying. There’s just nothing that fun about running a vacuum back and forth along the floor to suck up all the dirt and debris. And having to do it all the time? That’s even worse. At the very least, you should try to choose a vacuum that isn’t going to make doing all that feel like an even bigger chore. There’s one surefire way to do that, and it’s to buy a Dyson. Check out Amazon right now to get the Dyson V15 Detect Plus C

Dyson, techno-centric design and social consumption

7th July 2025 As a design engineer I’ve spent plenty of time mulling over what ‘good’ design is. The question is complex and is a starting point for reflecting on our role as designers, how design should interact with society and what even constitutes design! I recently visited the Glasgow Zine Festival and picked up a wee zine about one man’s hatred of James Dyson, which has inspired me to put some of my own thoughts on the topic down in words. I'm going to focus on formal design elements but

This Cough Syrup Ingredient Might Actually Slow Dementia

Today’s cough syrup could turn into tomorrow’s treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Recent research in the U.K. is the latest to suggest that a common ingredient in cough syrup, ambroxol, might be able to slow down the progression of Parkinson’s. Scientists at St. Joseph’s Health Care London conducted the year-long small study, which involved 55 patients with Parkinson’s-related dementia. The drug was safely tolerated and may have stabilized people’s symptoms, particularly people more genetically

I take this Sony speaker to the beach every summer - and it's on sale ahead of Prime Day

Sony Ult Field 1 ZDNET's key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 1 is a portable speaker available for $130 (but it's currently $88 on Amazon) The speaker prioritizes crystal-clear sound and pronounced bass, with vibrant audio that sounds like it's coming from a much more expensive device It doesn't boast as long a battery life as its predecessor, but what it lacks in battery, it makes up for in stellar sound. $89.99 at Target Amazon is discounting this Sony Ult Field 1 speaker by $40 right now, one

Apple Music wraps up its countdown of the top 500 tracks from the past decade

To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, Apple Music has just revealed the final batch in its “Top 500” countdown, ranking the most-streamed songs globally since the service launched in 2015. Here’s the full list. After unveiling the list in chunks over the past week, the full playlist is now live, with Ed Sheeran’ Shape of You taking the top stop. As reported by Variety, Shape of You spent over 1,000 days at the top of at least one country’s chart, while also holding the record for biggest globa

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Playdate Season 2 review: Taria & Como and Black Hole Havoc

We've officially made it to the end of Playdate Season Two, and what a season it's been. Despite having half the number of titles as Season One, this latest round of weekly game releases has made a much stronger impression (on me, at least). If nothing else, it's just been cool to experience the new games in real time with other Playdate owners all at once, which the staggered rollout of the console didn't really allow for with the first season. In an email ahead of the final release, the team a

Overclocking LLM Reasoning: Monitoring and Controlling LLM Thinking Path Lengths

This work investigates how large reasoning models internally track their thinking progress and how such processes can be monitored and controlled. We focus on reasoning models that explicitly segment their computations using <think> and </think> tokens (e.g., DeepSeek-R1), allowing us to study the internal dynamics of the "thinking phase." 1. Monitoring the Thinking Phase We hypothesize that hidden states encode a token's relative position within the thinking phase. To test this, we collect hi

Nobody has a personality anymore: we are products with labels

Therapy-speak has taken over our language. It is ruining how we talk about romance and relationships, narrowing how we think about hurt and suffering, and now, we are losing the words for who we are. Nobody has a personality anymore. In a therapeutic culture, every personality trait becomes a problem to be solved. Anything too human—every habit, every eccentricity, every feeling too strong—has to be labelled and explained. And this inevitably expands over time, encompassing more and more of us,