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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple finally brought back its entry-level phone, the iPhone 16e. The three-year gap from the previous model release gave Apple time to implement a big refresh, including the addition of Apple Intelligence, supported by the A18 chipset, an Apple modem, a larger battery capacity, more storage options, and Face ID, to name a few.  The best part — it is all packaged into a $599 price tag, hundreds of dollars cheaper than the…

LG/Samsung/ZDNET Whether you’re looking for a smart TV for everyday viewing, a 4K or 8K option for a gaming room, a large TV for a home theater, or just the right fit for your living room, one question will linger in your mind: How do you choose the best TV that meets your needs? Samsung and LG, two of the leading TV manufacturers in the world, are popular brands with options for all: from the budget-conscious to the premium, no-holds-barred consumers. …

Amazon AWS Amazon Web Services is the third of the Big Three cloud computing giants to announce a quantum computing chip breakthrough this week, joining Microsoft last week and Google in December.  Amazon’s researchers claim their chip, Ocelot, can be much more efficient in using qubits, the fundamental building block of quantum computing, in an approach akin to traditional chip transistors. In a technical research article in this week’s Nature magazine, lead author Harald Putterman…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung unveiled their latest lineup of Galaxy S25 series smartphones in January, and while you can save at plenty of the expected retailers, including T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T, you can also snag savings elsewhere — including this $200 gift card bundle deal at Amazon.   Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy S25, Gemini AI, more Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Right now, you can snag an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB smartphone…

TikTok/ZDNET While TikTok’s fate remains uncertain after being temporarily banned in the US, the Chinese-owned social media service is continuing efforts to attract and expand its US user base.  The company announced on Thursday new enhancements for its web-based platform, including a revitalized For You feed, a new Explore tab, immersive full-screen LIVE gaming streaming, a web-exclusive floating player, and a new modular layout. These new features invite more uninterrupted scrolling on its desktop platform…

Sandisk/ZDNET Are you a PC gamer who needs a large-capacity storage drive for your game library? Or are you a creative or office professional who needs a large-capacity SSD for important files and projects? Right now, you can grab Sandisk’s Extreme Pro Portable 8TB SSD for yourself or a loved one for around $200 off its original price.  Also: The best external hard drives you can buy Sandisk’s range of SSD models is high-quality but notoriously pricey….

Nina Raemont/ZDNET After a successful Devices and Services event that delivered a new Alexa+, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy gave an interview saying the company’s new devices will launch this fall.  Amazon’s late February event featured the launch of Alexa+, a generative AI-powered version of the company’s virtual assistant that had been delayed for about a year. The new Alexa will be able to hold more natural conversations and allow interactions that are more similar to…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET Apple sells some very fancy iPads these days. In fact, several of them now cost over $1,000. But for the things most people do with their iPads — watching streaming content, making video calls, reading books and documents, answering messages, and surfing the web, the best iPad to buy is the standard 10th-generation iPad. This model even looks very similar to the two high-end models — the iPad Pro and the iPad Air….

Kerry Wan/ZDNET If you’re looking to get your health and wellness goals in check in 2025, now’s a great chance to scoop up one of Apple’s handy watches to help. Right now you can get the newest Apple Watch Series 10 for $70 off, or only $329 at most major retailers ahead of the incoming spring season. This 18% off savings can be found on both the 42mm and 46mm models, as well as at…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET The Oura RIng 4 may have been ZDNET’s 2024 product of the year, but the market is full of other great fitness and wellness wearables that are perfect investments for those looking for more innovative, faster, and better ways to track their health in 2025. With plenty of options, including smartwatches for Apple and Android users and handy smart rings, you’re sure to find a suitable choice for your lifestyle — it’s just…