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Kerry Wan/ZDNET Netflix wasn’t the first streaming platform, but it was the first to make video-on-demand mainstream. Fourteen years ago, as it phased out its mailing service, it took a massive bite out of the global market. Also: Your TV’s USB port is a hidden gem: 5 surprising benefits you’re missing out on Remember that? Physical DVDs showing up in your actual mailbox — the one at the end of your driveway (or your hallway)? To…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET In the age of smart TVs, convenience is king. With just a few clicks, we can dive into endless entertainment — but that ease comes with a downside: the buildup of cache data. Also: The best TVs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed Just like on your phone or computer, a cluttered TV cache can lead to sluggish performance, app crashes, and even hinder new content from loading properly. That’s why it’s important to…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Neo QLED (QN90D) 98-inch TV lists for $15,000, but is marked down to $13,000 at most vendors. Its picture quality rivals OLED models in contrast and motion handling while exceeding most of them in peak brightness. The location of its connection ports can make setting up such a large TV a bit fussy. more buying choices What’s the deal? Samsung’s QN90D Neo QLED TV has received a massive $5,000 discount,…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ozlo Sleepbuds, created by three Bose engineers, launched last fall, and they are the most useful sleep earbuds I’ve tested so far The sound is perfect for masking environmental annoyances that keep you awake, and the fit is comfortable and secure. The sleep tracking feature hasn’t hit the earbuds yet, and setup took a few tries and several glitches, but once these work in your ears, they get you to bed…

Jada Jones/ZDNET If you’re an Android user wanting a pair of premium earbuds, look no further than the Google Pixle Buds Pro 2. Google’s second-generation flagship earbuds debuted last fall with improved noise-canceling capabilities, a smaller bud shape, enhanced sound quality, and Google Gemini integration. Also: The 65+ best Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 retail for $229, but you can get them…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET What’s the deal? Best Buy has slashed the price tag on each Sony Bravia X90L size option. The 55-inch display has gone from $1,170 down to $1,000, while the 85-inch TV is now $1,700 instead of $2,000. Also: The 65+ best Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more Why this deal is ZDNET recommended What the Sony Bravia X90L lacks in eye-popping specs, it more than makes up…

Taylor Clemons/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Hisense U8N is up to $800 off at Best Buy. It’s available in screen sizes from 55 inches, on sale for $400, to 85 inches, on sale for $800, making it a good fit for your home entertainment setup, no matter how much space you have. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended? The Hisense U8N is regularly priced at between $1,099 and $2,799.  The U8N has a 144Hz native refresh rate and…

SERGII IAREMENKO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY When I got this gig, my editor said, “Les, you can write about anything you want. We want you to lean into your experience as a founder, but we’d prefer you not to do hot takes.” Totally reasonable request, but guess what? I have a hot take… #rebel So, here it is, the hot take that might get me fired… 😅 LinkedIn is low-key blowing up as the premier B2B deal-making…