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Apple's Mac mini M4 is up to $110 off right now

The Apple Mac mini M4 desktop computer is on sale via Amazon right now. This brings the price of the entry-level version, with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, down to $499. The model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is down to $689, which is a discount of $110. You can also pick up one with 24GB of RAM for $904. This is the model that came out at the tail-end of 2024 and represented the first major redesign of the product in ten years. We reviewed a version of this computer and called it

iPadOS 26 launches today: These are the best iPads to pair with Apple’s new overhaul

Today, Apple is set to launch iPadOS 26: an incredible new overhaul for the iPad. It brings a Mac-like windowing system, a new Menu bar, the ability to pin folders to the dock, and much, much more. It makes the iPad feel like a computer for the very first time, making it a better time than ever to pick up a new iPad to pair with the new release. Luckily, unlike some previous iPad software releases – all iPads running iPadOS 26 will support the new windowing and multitasking systems. Obviously,

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iPadOS 26 launches tomorrow: These are the best iPads to pair with Apple’s new overhaul

Tomorrow, Apple is set to launch iPadOS 26: an incredible new overhaul for the iPad. It brings a Mac-like windowing system, a new Menu bar, the ability to pin folders to the dock, and much, much more. It makes the iPad feel like a computer for the very first time, making it a better time than ever to pick up a new iPad to pair with the new release. Luckily, unlike some previous iPad software releases – all iPads running iPadOS 26 will support the new windowing and multitasking systems. Obvious

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Apple announces $799 iPhone 17 with bigger 6.3-inch always-on ProMotion screen, A19 chip

CUPERTINO, Calif.—September means iPhones, and as expected, Apple has taken the wraps off a new iPhone 17 at its event today. The iPhone 17 will start at $799 for a 256GB model. Pre-orders start Friday, and the phones will be available on September 19. The updated OLED screen is the hero of the iPhone 17, bringing several features to the base iPhone that the iPhone Pro has enjoyed for years. The iPhone 17 steps up from a 6.1-inch to a 6.3-inch display, the same increase that came to the iPhone

I tested a 25-inch Android tablet for a week - here's who should buy it (and who shouldn't)

KTC 25-inch Android Display ZDNET's key takeaways KTC's 25-inch Android display is available for $399. Its unique form factor allows it to serve several use cases. Although the resolution and camera aren't the best, everything else is spot on. View now at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I love that Android makes it possible for companies to create devices for various scenarios. For example, you might want to have a large touchscreen display, powered by Android, i

Samsung is still giving away free 65-inch TVs - but this is the final day

Samsung's Neo QLED QN90F 100-inch TV is impressive to see in person. Kerry Wan/ZDNET Cinema-sized TVs have gained a small but dedicated following since brands like Samsung and Hisense unveiled their super-sized models earlier this year. And if you've been on the fence about buying one for your own home theater, Samsung is offering a free 65-inch Crystal UHD U8000F TV when you purchase either a 98-inch QN90F or 100-inch QN80F directly from their website. This deal ends Sunday night. The Samsung

These are the best new MacBook deals in September: sales as low as $599

In the Apple Silicon era, MacBooks have become more affordable than ever – with brand new models starting as low as $599. With looming global tariffs, these great deals could potentially be coming to an end soon – so if you’re in the market for a new MacBook for any reason, now may be one of the best ever times to purchase. Apple’s new macOS Tahoe update is soon to release as well, and will drop support for practically all Intel Macs (with some small exceptions). If you’d like to stay on the la

Best MacBooks We've Tested (September 2025)

The first fork in the road you'll come to when shopping for a MacBook is whether to follow the Air path or head down the Pro road. For people who are looking for an everyday home laptop or a work laptop for running basic office apps, a MacBook Air will suffice. An Air is also a better pick for students on tight budgets. For creative types who need the added processing and graphics muscle of Apple's new M4 Pro and Max chips, a MacBook Pro is worth the added cost. To help you find the right MacBoo

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What to expect (and not expect) from yet another September Apple event

Apple's next product event is happening on September 9, and while the company hasn't technically dropped any hints about what's coming, anyone with a working memory and a sense of object permanence can tell you that an Apple event in the month of September means next-generation iPhones. Apple's flagship phones have changed in mostly subtle ways since 2022's iPhone 14 Pro added the Dynamic Island and 2023's refreshes switched from Lightning to USB-C. Chips get gradually faster, cameras get gradu

Score Insane Student Deals on Laptops and Gaming Consoles at AliExpress

With prices rising for just about everything these days, back-to-school shopping might feel a little more stressful than usual. Thankfully you can find incredible deals on all the tech you need at AliExpress, the global marketplace. AliExpress uses direct sourcing in order to offer eye-popping prices on laptops, headphones, gaming devices and everything you'll need to crush it at school (and after school) this year. And through August 28, you can unlock extra savings on their already low prices

The best deals on MacBooks, iPads and other Apple gear you can get right now

It's no secret that Apple devices tend to be in particularly high demand. Unfortunately, that demand can make finding big discounts on Apple gadgets a bit harder than usual. But make no mistake: Good Apple deals are typically out there. To make them a bit easier to find, we're keeping a running list of the best Apple deals on MacBooks, iPads, accessories and more that you can shop right now. Be aware, though, that this is a tricky time to buy certain Apple products. The company is expected to a

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Lenovo updates its beefiest and bulkiest laptops

Lenovo has decided that IFA is the ideal time to show off its most powerful (and most chunky) hardware. And easily at the top of that heap is the Thinkpad P16 Gen 3. With a starting price of $3,339, it’s the most expensive and the most powerful of the lot. It packs the latest Core Ultra 200HX processors and has options for Nvidia’s RTX Pro GPUs, up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM, and up to 12TB of PCIe Gen5 NVMe storage; there is also an option for a 16-inch 3.2K OLED touchscreen. Unsurprisingly, the P16

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Seriously, Acer's new 16-inch featherweight laptop makes the MacBook Air seem heavy

Acer Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Acer announced a slew of new laptops at IFA in Berlin, but the Swift Air 16 is one of the most exciting. The 16-inch laptop has a starting weight of 2.18 pounds - one of the lightest on the market. There are some trade-offs with getting a 16-inch laptop down to this size, specifically with battery life. Acer announced a new 16-inch featherweight laptop at IFA in Berlin yesterday, weighing just 2.18 pounds for

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TCL's QM9 Mini-LED TV Is Super Bright and Has Google Gemini Onboard

TCL has unveiled its newest flagship TV, the QM9K, which promises "unmatched" picture quality and is the first to include Google Gemini AI onboard. The QD-Micro-LED QM9 joins the TCL QM8K as part of the Ultimate Performance series, which includes the company's Halo Control System for better contrast. The Halo system includes "Micro OD," which reduces the distance between the backlight and diffuser plate to help eliminate image blooming. TCL says the TV includes up to 6,000 dimming zones, and th

I Tried Samsung's New Galaxy Tab S11 Tablets. Here Are the Important Upgrades

Every year around this time, Samsung unveils new versions of its flagship Galaxy Tab S series tablets. For the past couple of years, the updates have been modest improvements, and this year's Galaxy Tab S11 is no different. There are some notable advancements, though, including a more powerful processor and a slightly slimmer design, which make an already impressive Android tablet that much better. Read more: Best Tablets of 2025 One big change: While the Tab S11 line still comes in two sizes,

Huawei’s second trifold adds stylus support and purple pleather

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Huawei has announced the Mate XTs, its second-generation trifold phone, which is available to order now in China. It’s only a minor upgrade on the first edition, but comes with new colors, stylus support, and a slightly lower price tag. The biggest addition is the ability to use a stylus

MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Which one makes the most sense to buy right now?

MacBooks are great computers, but there’s a number of different varieties to think about. Between last gen hardware and all of the current models available now, it can feel like there’s a lot of options. Today, we’ll be breaking down which MacBook is right for you, depending on your budget and what you need it for. At the most basic level, Apple offers two MacBook models: the MacBook Air, and the MacBook Pro. Both come in smaller and larger sizes (13-inch and 15-inch for MacBook Air, 14-inch an

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I tried using a 25-inch Android tablet for a week - here's my buying advice now

KTC 25-inch Android Display ZDNET's key takeaways KTC's 25-inch Android display is available for $399. Its unique form factor allows it to serve several use cases. Although the resolution and camera aren't the best, everything else is spot on. View now at KTC Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I love that Android makes it possible for companies to create devices for various scenarios. For example, you might want to have a large touchscreen display, powered by Android, in y

reMarkable announces new Paper Pro Move: a palm-sized paper tablet that’s priced well

Today, reMarkable announced a much smaller version of the reMarkable Paper Pro, dubbed Paper Pro Move. It comes in at a much lower price tag, and still packs all of the beloved features of the larger reMarkable Paper Pro. It’s designed for work on the go, and can easily be slipped in a jacket pocket, bag, or purse. I reviewed the reMarkable Paper Pro earlier this year – and it was an excellent product. The only issue I took with it was the price. Not because I felt that it was overpriced, but b

reMarkable announces Paper Pro Move: a palm-sized paper tablet that’s priced well

Today, reMarkable announced a much smaller version of the reMarkable Paper Pro, dubbed Paper Pro Move. It comes in at a much lower price tag, and still packs all of the beloved features of the larger reMarkable Paper Pro. It’s designed for work on the go, and can easily be slipped in a jacket pocket, bag, or purse. I reviewed the reMarkable Paper Pro earlier this year – and it was an excellent product. The only issue I took with it was the price. Not because I felt that it was overpriced, but b

I tried this 25-inch Android tablet for a week - and the use cases were endless

KTC 25-inch Android Display ZDNET's key takeaways KTC's 25-inch Android display is available for $399. Its unique form factor allows it to serve several use cases. Although the resolution and camera aren't the best, everything else is spot on. View now at KTC Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I love that Android makes it possible for companies to create devices for various scenarios. For example, you might want to have a large touchscreen display, powered by Android, in y

ANBERNIC just put its best screen on a more budget-friendly device

TL;DR The ANBERNIC RG 476H is a new glass-front handheld. The name implies it will have a 4.7-inch screen and Unisoc T820 SoC. Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date. The string of new Android gaming handheld announcements continues, this time with ANBERNIC getting in on the action. Its latest handheld is called the RG 476H, and it might be the best possible combination of the company’s past few handhelds. With an all-glass front, the RG 476H is one of the most modern-loo

A $159 Chromebook was my only computer for a week - how it changed my mind about cheap laptops

Asus CX15 Chromebook ZDNET's key takeaways Asus' CX15 Chromebook is available now for $159. It's one of the most affordable 15-inch laptops released this year, with a handful of features that make it especially good for students. The modest hardware puts a limit on its performance. $159 at Walmart Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Asus' CX15 Chromebook is an affordable, durable laptop that handles the basics for $159. With a standard hardware loadout and solid 15-inch for

End of an era as the last 11-inch MacBook Air is now officially obsolete

The last 11-inch MacBook Air model ever made has now been declared officially obsolete by Apple, some nine years after it was last sold by the company. The smallest of Apple’s MacBooks had long proved a popular choice with many, for two different reasons … First, it was the cheapest MacBook and bought by many of those who were buying their first ever Mac. But it also had a very strong following from those who liked the ultra-portability of the device. I was one of those who bought it for the

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AYN’s flagship gaming handheld confirms a massive screen upgrade

AYN TL;DR The AYN Odin 3 will use a bezel-less 6-inch 120Hz HD AMOLED panel. This screen will also be used on the AYN Thor, but it’s unique to AYN. Full specs and pricing for the AYN Odin 3 are expected later this week. Gaming handhelds often live or die by their screens, and AYN has taken a unique approach with its handhelds this year. The dual-screened Thor turned heads for its design and pricing, but the larger 6-inch screen on the top mostly flew under the radar. Now, AYN has announced t

Samsung will give you a free 65-inch TV right now - here's how to qualify for the deal

Samsung's Neo QLED QN90F 100-inch TV is impressive to see in person. Kerry Wan/ZDNET Cinema-sized TVs have gained a small but dedicated following since brands like Samsung and Hisense unveiled their super-sized models earlier this year. And if you've been on the fence about buying one for your own home theater, Samsung is offering a free 65-inch Crystal UHD U8000F TV when you purchase either a 98-inch QN90F or 100-inch QN80F directly from their website. The Samsung QN90F is the latest update t

Labor Day sales include Apple's MacBook Air M4 for an all-time-low price

If you've put off getting a new MacBook then Labor Day sales might be just what you needed to take the plunge. Right now, the 2025 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air M4 are available on Amazon for record-low prices. The 13-inch model is our pick for best MacBook to buy this year, and it's one of the best laptops for college students going back to school soon as well. You can pick up the 13-inch MacBook Air M4 for $799, down from $999 — a 20 percent discount. This model comes with 16GB of RAM and a 256

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Why this midrange Lenovo laptop is the one I recommend to most people

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15-inch ZDNET's key takeaways The IdeaPad Slim 3i is on sale at Costco for $669. It's an affordable 15-inch laptop with a full-size keyboard and nice selection of ports. The battery isn't spectacular, and its display is lackluster. View now at Costco Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3i is an affordable, versatile laptop with a competent set of hardware for students or professionals. It's got a full-size keyboard (something tha

Usual ‘Gremlins’ Rules Don’t Apply With This Precious Lego Gizmo

It’s not easy to make Lego bricks cute. As fun as they can be, there’s no getting away from the fact that they’re hard, plastic pieces. And yet, the team there has somehow done the impossible. They’ve created an official set from the 1984 classic Gremlins of the adorable Gizmo and, in the process, made Lego absolutely precious. Gizmo, which was a Lego Ideas contest winner last year, is now available for pre-order for Lego Insiders with a general on-sale date of October 1. And it truly is an ado

I've tested dozens of Lenovo laptops: Why this IdeaPad is my sleeper pick for most users

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15-inch ZDNET's key takeaways The IdeaPad Slim 3i is on sale at Costco for $669. It's an affordable 15-inch laptop with a full-size keyboard and nice selection of ports. The battery isn't spectacular, and its display is lackluster. View now at Costco Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3i is an affordable, versatile laptop with a competent set of hardware for students or professionals. It's got a full-size keyboard (something tha