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Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship SoC in September and followed it up with a non-Elite version two days ago. The OnePlus 15R, launching on December 17, will be the first smartphone in international markets to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 under the hood. Qualcomm confirmed that Motorola will announce a smartphone with this chip soon, but there's no word from the Lenovo-owned brand about it yet.

I also understand that some people just don't want to have to swap out their smartphones to get access to this useful superpower. Also: This accessory kit was made for tinkerers and has 180 modifications If you don't want to buy a new smartphone, the is the tool for you. It consists of a tiny thermal camera and a magnetic snap-on macro lens that allows the camera to be brought super close to the item being examined.

The Card 5 looks and feels slightly thicker than a normal credit card. I've had credit-card-sized tracker tags in the past, and at only 0.07 inches/1.74 mm thin, this tag is significantly thinner than those -- some 30% thinner, according to Pebblebee. Inside the tough, durable exterior -- designed to IPX6 standards to shrug off dust and rain -- is a lot of cool electronics.

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Black Friday is coming up fast, and Verizon has a killer new deal on its website. Starting today, new customers on select Unlimited plans can get an , an , and an , all for free -- no trade-in required. Bought separately, those devices would cost over $2,000, so this is quite the deal. (T-Mobile is running a similar bundle deal right now, too.)

First off, it's a palm-sized tag that has a loop built into the polymer, and it comes with a strong and secure metal clip for attaching it to your keys or luggage. No additional bits to buy, like you have to with the AirTag. Also, the loop is tough enough to survive day to day use without breaking off. Inside the tag is a super-loud, ear-splitting 130 dB beeper that is far superior to the puny 80 dB beeper in the AirTag.

The Roborock Saros Z70 is a premium robot vacuum and mop with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a flagship, plus a mechanical arm to pick up objects. And I must immediately focus on this robotic grip when reviewing this product. When the robot vacuum is cleaning, it detects small obstacles it can handle and picks them up.

I'm telling you, a bachelor probably designed the Aouball because it's giving such 'MacGyvering a kitchen appliance' energy that I absolutely love it! To be absolutely frank, an air fryer is nothing more than an electric heating coil and a fan... so what if you just flipped the coil upwards and shut the fan down? You'd have an electric cooktop! The Aouball might just be the first ever product to actually implement this genius idea

During the recent Poco F8 series launch event in Bali, Indonesia, the company also unveiled the rollout timeline for its HyperOS 3 update. The Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra, notably, ship with the new software out of the box. The Poco F7 series and the Poco X7 lineup will be the first to receive the HyperOS 3 update by the end of this month.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is rumored to launch ahead of schedule, with leaks suggesting the brand may unveil it by late December. The flagship is expected to deliver notable camera upgrades, and fresh details about its imaging sensors have now surfaced online. Leaked images of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography kit suggest the upcoming phone will feature a triple rear-camera setup. While this may seem like a step down from the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's quad-camera setup, the change might not be a downgrade after all.

The Honor Magic8 Pro comes with a 6.71-inch 1256x2808 LTPO OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 4,320Hz PWM, and 6,000-nit peak brightness, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC at the helm, a triple rear camera system (50 MP main with OIS, 200MP periscope telephoto with 3.7x optical zoom and OIS, 50MP ultrawide with autofocus), a 50MP selfie camera, and a 7,100 mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging and 80W wireless charging. It runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10 on top.

I've been commuting with the Swift 16 AI for the past month, and it's become a surprise favorite of the year. It stands out as a great-value ultraportable that's as versatile as it is capable and has fantastic battery life. Also: I tested the world's smallest 1TB SSD drive, and it's a game-changer for work travel The Acer Swift 16 AI features a minimalist build, with an all-over, metallic matte black coating that looks a lot like the LG Gram Pro 16.

The adaptive active noise cancellation powered by Galaxy AI constantly monitors the environment and changes the strength of the filter on its own, without the need to switch between fixed settings. When you leave the quiet offices and enter the bustling street, the intensity of the noise-cancelling effect changes on its own, and when you enter the restaurant, you are no longer in a bubble.

I like the portability of a tablet versus a heavy, bulkier laptop. I enjoy working on the iPad Air daily, so I was looking forward to testing the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ since its launch. This tablet is a direct competitor to the M3 iPad Air, which Apple launched this year, and has become my go-to tablet for writing, reading, and entertainment.

The thing about traveling is the more you do it, the better you get at it-better at preparing for all the nuances that can make or break the experience, that is. And because I take about 40 flights each year for my job as a travel writer and travel product reviewer, I have plenty of opportunities to up my game when it comes to perfecting my packing strategies, wardrobe, and overall comfort and style while I'm on the go.

HP keeps premium positioning in the Windows laptop segment where finding capable machines under $1,000 proves challenging, particularly on their official website where aggressive discounting rarely appears. The good news is that at $569, down from a typical $1,999, this 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop featuring Intel's 13th Gen i3-1315U processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro has crashed 72% below typical pricing during Black Friday on Amazon. See at Amazon Can Handle Real Workloads

When your phone flashes that annoying low-battery warning at an inconvenient time, you need a reliable solution. We rely on our iPhones for everything, from maps and messages to music and running out of battery during a busy day is not an option. That's exactly why the Anker magnetic portable charger was made: to give you energy when you need it most without having to deal with cables.

I've been onboard the wireless charging train for nearly a decade, and still remember being excited to finally have a device I could try it with when I bought my iPhone 8 in 2017. Wireless charging felt like magic,despite the fact that it was slow and unreliable, that it wasn't all that unusual to pick up your phone to find it was both way too hot and hadn't charged at all. We've come a long, long way since then.

However, that doesn't mean I want to drop $500 on one of them, especially when accessories are an added cost. That's why this GoPro Black Friday deal is so attractive. The GoPro Max 2 is selling at its all-time low price for Black Friday. While it was recently launched for $500, the Max 2 is available at a 20% discount -- bringing the price down to $400, which is more affordable than the .

Black Friday technically starts tomorrow, but early sales are going in full swing already. Thanks to that, Amazon has dropped the price of the 16-inch Alienware Aurora gaming laptop to just $900. You're saving a straightforward $350 on its retail price of $1,250, and the sale is open to all shoppers. Even better, there are no coupon codes required to score the drop. Just add the laptop to your cart, and the discount applies automatically.

In the time since I was last behind the ice cream shop counter, the market has exploded with petite at-home ice cream machines that promise to produce the perfect soft-serve with little effort. One of the newer appliances I've seen, the Greenpan Frost can make soft-serve ice cream from room-temperature ingredients in as little as 15 minutes, while other popular machines require ingredients to be frozen 24 hours ahead of time.

You're getting a mind-boggling 14TB of storage here. That's enough to throw in a huge number of high-resolution photos, thousands of videos, hundreds of movies, all your favorite games (both new and old), multiple backups, and still have a lot of space left for your future downloads. You can use it to store literally everything you own, and offload a good chunk of files that you don't need on a regular basis to free some space on your main device.

All sports teams look for a real competitive edge in development speed and accuracy, but Formula 1 racing is the sport where this is most important. Looking to achieve crucial marginal gains on the track through technology, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is now using augmented reality (AR) technology from TeamViewer to enhance test and development efficiency, and speed up the build and preparation of test rigs.

Samsung's Black Friday blowout sale has spread into their top-level gaming monitor section, with a 39% Amazon steal of a deal on the 32-inch Odyssey G55C Series QHD 1000R curved gaming monitor. Ultra-low 1ms motion blur, 165Hz of speed, and dazzling QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 on a high-quality curved screen will make your gaming setup more immersive and realistic for just $200.

If you want to cut the cord and enhance your streaming TV experience, you may wonder which device is best suited for you. The Amazon Fire TV Stick and the Roku Streaming Stick are two of the most popular options on the market -- and they're both on sale right now. However, there are some key differences to consider before pulling the plug.

Robot vacuums show up in our gift guides almost every year, and it's easy to understand why: they clean, they save time, and they're cheaper than hiring a professional. But not all robovacs are created equal, and some save more time than others. The Dreame X40 Ultra is one of those, offering a more genuinely hands-free cleaning experience than what you typically get. And now through December 1st, it's down to a new low of $499.99 ($700 off) at Amazon, Best Buy.

In the soundbar world, Samsung's options are often at the front lines of innovation, performance, and value. This year, Samsung unveiled a soundbar equipped with an internal gyroscope, enabling you to adjust the soundbar's orientation to suit your room's specific needs without compromising sound quality. Also: The best soundbars of 2025: Expert tested and recommended Although Samsung wasn't the first to integrate a gyroscope into its soundbar, its execution of the feature was remarkable. However, home entertainment newbie Marshall also recognized that consumers want a soundbar that is sonically consistent regardless of its orientation. Marshall's Heston 60 soundbar builds upon the lessons learned from Samsung, adding its own design-first twist to the technology.

Amazon has cut prices on the entire DJI Mini 4K lineup, lowering costs for both standalone units and bundle packages that include extra batteries and accessories for longer flight sessions. The two bundle options are only available to Prime members but anyone can buy the standalone drone for its record-low price of $239, down from $299 (20% off). You can also get the combo with two batteries for $309 (down from $389), and the Fly More bundle with three batteries for $359, down from $449.

It was the first brand on the market to introduce AI bird identification, as well as the first to introduce auxiliary products like smart nesting boxes, birdbaths (see below), and feeder bodies made from different materials like wood or metal. The products still suffer the occasional quirk or connectivity issue, but all smart feeders do. The Birdfys remain my go-to for gifts and personal use at my home due to their consistency and ease of use.

Here's the thing about Peak Saunas: they've managed to pack every feature you'd expect to pay thousands extra for into sleek, minimalist designs that actually fit in modern homes. We're talking medical-grade red light therapy, WiFi app control, oxygen ionizers, and upgraded Bluetooth speakers, all included as standard. Most premium brands would nickel and dime you for these add-ons, but Peak just builds them in from the start.

Flying solo like a bird has been humanity's long-time dream. Amid various ways and options already figured out, the idea has not reached mass adoption. Wingsuits and jetpacks are only flying people for experimental purposes. Beyond those, there has been a vision to build electric and solar-powered propulsion systems to get us off the ground, and that dream is now taking a turn into the realm of reality with the world's first electric air speeder, the LEO Solo JetBike.