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Your workspace doesn't have to be a sterile collection of black rectangles and generic gadgets. The most interesting people surround themselves with objects that spark conversations, evoke emotions, and reflect their unique perspective on the world. These ten exceptional tech accessories prove that functionality and personality can coexist beautifully. Each piece on this list transforms routine interactions with technology into moments of genuine delight. They're the kind of accessories that make visitors pause, smile, and ask, "Where did you get that?" More importantly, they remind us daily that our spaces should inspire us, not drain us.

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I'm currently in the final stages of assembling my kit for a 100km walk across northwestern Spain, and one thing I'm definitely going to need is a universal charger (I live in the UK, so the sockets are different in Europe). I'll need something that'll handle charging my , , , , , , and other bits and pieces. Also: I replaced my MacBook charger with this compact wall unit - and wish I'd done it sooner

Every single day-weekend, weekday, rain or shine-whichever robot vacuum I'm currently testing starts running at 9 am. It's always a good sign. I heave a sigh of relief and continue with whatever else I was doing, content that at least that f*cking chore in my house is getting done.

This is not your typical LEGO build that gets assembled once and then tossed into a closet: The 921-piece recreation of the Millennium Falcon captures the ship as it appeared in Star Wars: A New Hope, complete with authentic details that will make any fan smile. The cockpit sits exactly where it should, the iconic satellite dish perches on top-the round one, naturally and the quad laser cannons are positioned to defend against Imperial TIE fighters.

In India's fast-growing audio market, true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones under Rs. 5,000 have become one of the most competitive and value-driven categories. What was once a segment limited to basic wireless earbuds has evolved to include impressive features such as active noise cancellation (ANC), spatial audio, long-lasting batteries, and even dual-device connectivity. Today, users can find earphones that balance style, comfort, and performance without stretching their budgets.

TVs stay bolted to walls where they were installed years ago. Monitors sit on desks connected to power outlets and computers through cables that limit how far they can go. Tablets work anywhere, but shrink everything down to sizes that feel cramped during longer sessions. Most screens plant themselves in one spot and expect you to come to them instead of moving to where you actually need them.

As someone who's constantly on the go (and always shopping on Amazon), I have a soft spot for the little holiday gifts that make travel smoother, especially when they fit perfectly inside a holiday stocking. Sure, unwrapping a big gift is fun, but there's something extra special about discovering a thoughtful gift that your loved one will actually use. I scoured the Amazon Holiday Shop and pulled together a few tried-and-true Travel + Leisure favorites that travelers can't stop raving about.

After announcing a product redesign earlier this year, iRobot is once again in the news for its risk of bankruptcy -- and its latest financial filing is eye-opening. The company had announced the reinvention of its complete product line this past March, as a Hail Mary move to regain its once-dominant share of the robot vacuum market. Unfortunately, the latest SEC filing indicates that iRobot is hanging by a thread, rendering this effort futile.

Sony unveiled a new gaming monitor for PS5 users who prefer desktop gaming at its State of Play Japan presentation on Tuesday. The 27-inch PlayStation gaming monitor comes with a charging dock for the DualSense controller and a QHD IPS display that supports HDR and variable refresh rates of up to 240hz when connected to a PC or a Mac.

Microsoft has released the Patch Tuesday updates for November 2025. For home users of Windows 11 23H2, this also means the end of support. The company is urging users to switch to version 25H2. Microsoft previously announced that Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro would no longer be supported as of November 11, 2025. Enterprise and Education editions will continue to receive updates until November 2026.

Some owners have found rather a novel -- albeit temporary -- fix. Freeze their headphones. This is what CNET's Jeff Carlson did. He took his AirPod Max headphones, which had been struck down by the dreaded "three amber lights of death," put them in their storage case, and placed them in the icebox. Carlson left them to chill for about an hour, retrieved them, popped them over his ears -- and they worked.

Xbox Cloud Gaming was launched in India on Tuesday by Microsoft as its latest cloud gaming service. The new feature will allow users to play various Xbox-exclusive and non-exclusive titles, such as Arc Raiders, Call of Duty: Warzone, Asphalt Legends, Rainbow 6 Siege X, and Halo Infinite, on their iOS and Android phones, tablets, Mac, PC, select smart TVs, and Amazon Fire TV stick.

Finding a capable gaming laptop under Rs. 70,000 in India is now easier than ever. With recent improvements in hardware, many mid-range laptops offer smooth gameplay, quick performance, and features that were once exclusive to higher-end models. This category is ideal for gamers seeking dependable 1080p performance, efficient cooling, and daily usability at a reasonable price. Whether you are a student, a casual gamer, or someone upgrading from an older system, these laptops provide a balanced mix of gaming power and everyday convenience.

E-readers typically force a trade-off between portability and capability. Compact models fit easily in bags but often lack processing power or features beyond basic reading. Larger tablets offer more functionality but become awkward to carry daily. Most devices focus on storage capacity and screen size while ignoring the need for smarter tools that support active reading and deeper engagement with content rather than just passive consumption.

The Honor 400 series came out in May, and its successors are expected to launch in China soon. While Honor hasn't confirmed an official launch date, the Honor 500 emerged in live images on Weibo, giving us our first real look at its design. The device was spotted in the hands of Olympic champion diver Chen Yuxi, and it features a new horizontal camera arrangement just as depicted in the leaked sketches from earlier this month.

It's not the coolest phrase in the world to utter, but here goes: I love Windows. Maybe you do too. Maybe you don't, but you're forced to use it for work. Whatever the case, for all its positives, Microsoft Windows also bundles in a handful of tools that are either bafflingly archaic or simply underpowered for the demands of the modern user.

Because you might have until November 17 to update it, otherwise it'll be the end of the line for it. According to a SpaceX support document, the issue affects hardware running the2024.05.0 firmware. It must be activated and pointed at the sky to receive a necessary update by November 17, 2025, or become "permanently inoperable." Customers running the 2024.05.0 and 2024.12.26 firmware will also lose internet connectivity on this date if they don't update, but connectivity will be restored following an update.

The KDE team has decided to finally bring to life a feature that has been long requested. This feature (which was first floated nearly 20 years ago) is geared specifically toward multi-monitor setups and will change the way the desktop works for the better. This new feature is planned for KDE Plasma 6.6 and is all about workspaces. With workspaces, you essentially get multiple desktops that you can switch between to create an efficient environment.

GoPro Max 2 and GoPro Lit Hero action cameras were launched in India on Tuesday, alongside the new Fluid Pro AI gimbal. The new Max 2 is now on sale in the country via Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, and Reliance Digital. However, the GoPro Lit Hero and Fluid Pro AI gimbal will be available for purchase later through the same retail channels. This comes nearly seven weeks after the new action cameras and the gimbal were unveiled in select markets on September 24.

As the name suggests, this is a 3-in-1 combination charging stand for the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. The iPhone clamps onto a Qi2.2-compatible MagSafe charging pad that can deliver up to 25W to compatible devices -- the iPhone 15 and newer -- to charge from flat to 50% in around 30 minutes. Older iPhones can still use the charging pad, albeit with slower charging speeds.

If you didn't get around to reading more this year, now's a great time to start. That's because Amazon is selling the latest Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition in like-new condition for $126.99 ($53 off), which matches the e-reader's best price to date. If you haven't purchased a refurbished product from Amazon before, know that each refurb model is inspected, cleaned, and tested to ensure it's fully functional; they also come with the same one-year limited warranty as new products.

It's a tower computer, but without the bulk and noise of traditional options. It runs on an Intel Core Ultra 5-225 processor that is great for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, work projects, plus some light creative work. There's 16GB of DDR5 memory to keep everything running smoothly, even when you're trying to be productive with a whole bunch of apps opened at the same time. It's basically built for small workspaces, and Windows 11 support means better overall efficiency.

If you've been considering upgrading your internet service, now is the perfect time because Verizon is offering a major holiday deal. When you sign up for the company's at $60 a month, you'll receive a free 43-inch Samsung Class Q7F QLED 4K TV, a bonus valued at $400. Additionally, Verizon is including a five-year price lock guarantee, meaning your monthly bill will stay at $60 for the next five years with no surprise increases.

However, at some point during the event, one of the robots was presented on stage and began to walk like someone who had had one too many drinks. Just a few moments later, the bot crashed forward onto the floor, leaving broken bits of plastic and metal on the ground. After the fall, someone tried to use a black curtain to cover up what had happened, but the curtain was twisted up, and it took far too long to hide the situation.

Traditionally, sparsely populated areas have not received as much attention from fiber providers as those with greater populations because they simultaneously had less revenue potential and were more expensive to reach and serve. Satellite services can change that. Currently, it says that only 3% of Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding awards are for Starlink and less than 1% are for Amazon Kuiper.

"Energy can't be destroyed. It's only changed in its form. And I believe that form of energy is the souls of those that have crossed. And that's how they communicate with us a lot through electrical devices."