The problem: not everyone uses the same phone operating system. In my house, I have an iPhone and my wife has an Android. This means when I inevitably leave my phone in a hotel couch, she can't really help me find it. Sure, she could call my phone number, but I usually have my ringer off and Do Not Disturb enabled. (I'm annoying like that.)
Smart displays have come a long way since they were just voice assistants with small screens. Now, the Echo Show 15 is Amazon's biggest effort to make a real home hub: This 15.6-inch Full HD display mounts on your wall like a digital bulletin board that actually earns its space, unlike the small 5-inch or 8-inch Echo Shows that work well on a nightstand.
When's the last time you poured a perfect glass of Pinot Noir in your own home? If you're like me from three weeks ago, probably never. Red wines should be served somewhere between 58 and 68 degrees (opinions vary). That's a bit cooler than room temperature, but unless you want to dedicate money and space to a special refrigerator, you don't have many good options.
SwitchBot has built its entire brand on this idea, developing a reputation for creating gadgets you might not have known you needed. From a small robot that can push any button to a motor that automates any curtain track, the company's portfolio is filled with clever engineering designed to add convenience to the analog parts of a home. Now, for its Black Friday 2025 sale, SwitchBot is making a strong push to get this unique hardware into more homes with discounts reaching up to 58%.
Palmer Luckey's gaming company just dropped the M64, and honestly, I'm torn about the whole thing. The guy's built actual VR headsets that changed gaming, sure, but he's also neck-deep in military contracting through Anduril, which makes autonomous drones and surveillance tech for the Department of Defense. So when he teases a translucent purple Nintendo 64 clone on X with a note saying "no peeking until Christmas," I'm simultaneously hyped about the hardware and deeply uncomfortable about where my $200 might end up.
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.
It's easy to understand the reluctance to upgrade. Phones can do loads more than they could a decade ago, and their price tag reflects that. Their cameras are absurdly good, their screens run at buttery smooth framerates, and their hardware is powerful enough to let you play games just as easily as they let you edit video, join conference calls - or, let's be real, doomscroll. How much more juice do they really need with each generation?
As its name indicates, the Laptop Power Bank's massive 25,000mAh capacity is enough to charge a computer. It can also handle a tablet, such as my iPad Pro. Or a smartphone. Or other gadgets such as a digital camera. Or how about all of them at the same time? Even if you do charge four devices at once, you won't need to lug four USB cables.
The 1TB capacity of this model of the X10 is enough to serve as a secure backup for tens of thousands of irreplaceable files. It's compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, and many gaming consoles. The Crucial X10 transfers data at a fast 2,100MB/s, and it has advanced dust, water, and drop resistance built in. Crucial might not have as recognizable a name as SanDisk or Samsung or some of the other big tech companies, but the reputation and the performance are impeccable.
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.
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.
The apps and tech that make digital note-taking, research, and AI-assisted writing and coursework has filtered down not just to high-end tablets, but also some of the more affordable models as well. That's where the Lenovo Idea Tab sits - an 11-inch Android tablet armed with everything a student needs, including Lenovo AI Notes, but without the hefty price tag that comes with a laptop. It's on Black Friday sale right now at Amazon for just $180 (-25%).
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.
I have spent years testing hundreds of portable chargers, and the Anker Laptop Power Bank is my current upgrade pick of the best power banks. This tasty (more than 30 percent discount) equals the lowest price I've seen for this charger. This high-capacity power bank can fast charge your phone, juice up your tablet, and even refill your laptop battery. It has a clever, practical design with built-in cables, plenty of speedy charging ports, and a handy display.
Weekend camping trips have evolved beyond basic survival. Today's outdoor enthusiasts expect gear that performs multiple functions, weighs practically nothing, and looks good doing it. The days of hauling clunky Coleman equipment into the wilderness are fading, replaced by thoughtfully engineered tools that blend form with serious function. Modern camping gear speaks a different language-one where aerospace aluminum meets compact portability, where vintage aesthetics hide cutting-edge technology.
The super-portable XB100 features a basic, no-fuss design and comes with an engineered strap that makes it quite easy to travel with. Wrap it around your arm, attach it to your backpack, or toss it into a cupholder and get going. Don't let the size fool you, though. The improved driver, paired with a full-range speaker, enhances low-end tones while boosting the bass. Sound is spread across the room with the Sound Diffusion processor, creating a cinema-like, 3D listening experience.
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.
Quite simply the best Wi-Fi 7 mesh for most homes right now, the Orbi 770 Series is easy to set up and use, delivers stable and speedy performance, and boasts expansive coverage. It's the sweet spot in the Netgear lineup for most folks, and a great way to step up to Wi-Fi 7. This tri-band mesh offers three bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) as a unified network that's available for devices and as backhaul (traffic between the main router and satellites).
SPOT ON is a wireless charger and ambient lamp concept designed around a bow-and-target motif. The charging pad is a circular target that snaps magnetically to the front of a tilted cylindrical lamp body. You can dock the pad to use it as a stand charger, or pull it off and lay it flat as a separate wireless pad while the lamp continues to glow in the background.
Besides making meal prep speedier and easier, the best air fryers can produce crunchy chicken tenders, crisp fish and chips, juicy pork chops, and moist, fudgy brownies. Air fryers can also be space savers because they can replace multiple small appliances (toaster ovens, slow cookers, and more niche items like dehydrators). With Black Friday deals in full swing, there's no better time to add one to your kitchen arsenal.
Well folks, it's the holiday season and there's no shortage of smart light companies hawking bright, deeply saturated RGB string lights. And if you've gone hunting for that sort of thing in the last few years, you've almost certainly encountered Govee, increasingly one of the most visible names in smart lighting. Govee makes smart lights for almost any situation you could imagine, from A19 RGB bulbs to light-up LED sticks meant to stand up in corners
