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Samsung just launched new flagship Galaxy tablets - and quietly removed this model

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OnePlus will give you a $300 smartwatch for free right now - here's how to qualify

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET to learn more about smartphones: Add us as a preferred source on Google. OnePlus is holding yet another Back to School sales event for its flagship phone, the OnePlus 13. Right now, if you purchase either the 256GB or the 512GB OnePlus 13, you'll receive a free OnePlus Watch 2 (normally $300) in either Radiant Steel (gray) or Black Steel -- your choice. If you don't want the wearable, you can instead receive a Wood Grain Magnetic Half-pack Case for free. Be aware

5 simple tricks I use to extend my iPhone battery life when traveling

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For a limited time, buy the OnePlus 13 and get a free OnePlus Watch 2

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET to learn more about smartphones: Add us as a preferred source on Google. OnePlus is holding yet another Back to School sales event for its flagship phone, the OnePlus 13. Right now, if you purchase either the 256GB or the 512GB OnePlus 13, you'll receive a free OnePlus Watch 2 (normally $300) in either Radiant Steel (gray) or Black Steel -- your choice. If you don't want the wearable, you can instead receive a Wood Grain Magnetic Half-pack Case for free. Be aware

5 tricks I use to stop my iPhone battery from dying when I travel

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Marshall's latest sound systems are making me reconsider splurging on Bose

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Own a PS5? I changed 3 settings to give my console a big performance boost

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Google is giving Pixel 10 Pro customers a $240 bonus (including 2TB for free) - how to redeem it

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He tracked his luggage with an AirTag - what he found was straight out of a movie

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This man tracked his stolen luggage with an AirTag - and found himself in a bizarre scene

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Samsung watch running slow? This simple trick made mine feel like new again

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5 Apple products you should avoid buying this week (and 7 safe picks to get instead)

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways New iPhones and Apple Watches are inbound, with the company hosting an event on September 9. New AirPods Pro and HomeHub hardware are also rumored. Expect pricing tweaks to offset tariff costs, as well as changes to existing product lines. It's early September, and that means we're now in the final home stretch to Apple's biggest yearly update. New iPhones are days away, and it's likely

Amazon will sell you the Samsung S25 Edge for $400 off right now - it's lowest price ever

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung took the hard road when it launched the ultra-thin and lightweight Galaxy S25 Edge back in May. The phone had a mere 3,900mAh battery (not enough to be considered "diabolical," as the teens would say, but barely able to last a full day), lacked a dedicated telephoto lens, and demanded a $1,100 price tag. Unless wrist strain was your biggest issue with using smartphones, the S25 Edge just felt out of place. Also: The best Android phones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewe

Marshall sizes up Sonos, debuting more modular home theater products

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JBL's newest speaker ushers in a new price category, appealing to broader consumer needs

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Want to cut your electric bill? Skip these scam 'power-saving' devices - and buy this instead

My happy place -- Deep in testing scam product! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Scam "power-saving" devices waste money and risk safety. Smart plugs and power strips actually cut energy costs. Monitoring usage helps reduce bills and prevent waste. People are more conscious than ever about their power bills and are looking for ways to save a few dollars each month. And while there are some practical -- mostly free -- w

Waze vs. Google Maps: I tested two of the best navigation apps, and there's a clear winner

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45+ time-saving Windows keyboard shortcuts that supercharged my daily routine

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The M4 iPad Pro is discounted $100 as a last-minute Labor Day deal

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Best Labor Day smartwatch deals 2025: Hurry to save on on Apple, Google, and Samsung watches

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The 19+ best Walmart Labor Day deals 2025: Last chance to save on Apple, Samsung, LG, and more

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The 20+ best Labor Day deals live now: Last chance to save on Roborock, Bose, and more

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The 20+ best Labor Day deals live now: Last chance to save on Apple, Samsung, and more

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The best Labor Day phone deals 2025: Last chance to save up to $300 on a new phone

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You can buy an iPhone 16 Pro for $250 off on Amazon right now - how the deal works

Kerry Wan/ZDNET No, your eyes are not deceiving you. For a limited time, Amazon has the iPhone 16 Pro, unlocked and all, listing at a $255 discount. That brings the flagship iPhone down to around $745, from its retail price of $1,000. Is there a catch? When you're buying outside of the Apple store, there almost always is. Fortunately, this one's a little easier to shoulder: the discounted model is in "renewed" condition, a refurbish standard placed by Amazon that indicates that while the phone

Amazon will sell you the iPhone 16 Pro for $250 off right now - how the deal works

Kerry Wan/ZDNET No, your eyes are not deceiving you. For a limited time, Amazon has the iPhone 16 Pro, unlocked and all, listing at a $255 discount. That brings the flagship iPhone down to around $745, from its retail price of $1,000. Is there a catch? When you're buying outside of the Apple store, there almost always is. Fortunately, this one's a little easier to shoulder: the discounted model is in "renewed" condition, a refurbish standard placed by Amazon that indicates that while the phone

The 19+ best Walmart Labor Day deals 2025: Sales on Apple, Samsung, LG, and more

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Amazon will sell you a 65-inch LG C5 OLED for nearly 50% off right now - here's the best deal

Kerry Wan/ZDNET LG is one of the top names in OLED TVs, and the C5 Series continues to prove why, with signature picture quality and a host of upgrades over its predecessor. And right now at Amazon, the 65-inch LG C5 OLED has dropped to its lowest price ever, at just $2,500. That's a $1,200 discount on one of our picks for the best OLED TVs you can buy right now. Read the review: Why the LG C5 OLED is still a favorite TV of mine The LG C5 is the latest refresh of the brand's flagship OLED lin

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Amazon is selling the Milwaukee 9-tool kit for $200 off this Labor Day - here's what you get

I'm old enough to remember a time before the widespread availability of power tools. Back then, you had to drill, screw, saw, and run fasteners all by hand. Those days are gone, and we're now in a time when you can pick up cordless power tools at prices that will make you look twice! Milwaukee has a great deal on its M18 nine-tool combo kit for Labor Day at Amazon. Yes, nine power tools. In this massive kit, you get a 1/2-inch drill/driver, a 1/4-inch hex impact driver, a Hackzall reciprocatin

The 15+ best Labor Day deals live now: Save on Apple, Samsung, Google and more

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