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ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL QM8 (2024) features rich colors and searing brightness. It has enhanced audio over 2023’s model, while still being easy to set up and navigate. I wish the viewing angles weren’t somewhat limited, and you’ll want to wait for a deal to buy one. more buying choices Best Buy is offering up to $2,000 off the TCL QM85. The promotion applies to smaller sizes as well as larger ones, like the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways KeySmart’s SmartCard is available from Amazon for $40 (3-pack for $90). It’s super thin, works with both Android and Apple iOS, has a wireless rechargeable battery, and is IPX7-rated. It needs to be recharged every 5 months or so. more buying choices For a limited time, ZDNET readers can save $10 (25% off) on a single pack of the KeySmart SmartCard with the code ‘25ZDNET2025‘ or $20 off (23% off) on a…

ZDNET’s key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes a turbine, stand, guy lines, and pegs, costs $399, while the Essentials Kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488 — though both are on sale right now. The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into electrical energy, and the turbine features a 12,000 mAh battery. There are limitations, which include the weight of the kit and…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Spring has officially arrived, and Verizon is blooming with a sweet deal for new customers. If you sign up for a Verizon 5G Home Plus internet plan, you’ll get a free Samsung 43-inch Crystal TV (a $330 value) or a Meta Quest 3S (a $300 value). Either option you choose, you’ll make out like a bandit with at least $300 in free product.  Plus, if you choose the TV with your signup, and…

Jada Jones/ZDNET If you’re an Android user wanting a pair of premium earbuds, look no further than the Google Pixel 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 best Amazon Big Spring Sale tech deals The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 normally retail for $229, but they’re currently on for $179 at Amazon, Best Buy, the…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The Apple Pencil Pro has dropped to a new low of $99 during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. With its advanced features, the Pro is a more attractive option than the USB-C Apple Pencil or the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (both of which are also on sale at Amazon). Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale deals live now This current discount makes the Apple Pencil Pro even cheaper than the less sophisticated Apple Pencil 2nd Gen. It’s a…

Dyson/ZDNET If you’ve been looking to buy a cordless vacuum, now is a great time to do so: The excellent Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum — the one with a laser that can reveal microscopic allergens and measure how many particles it’s picking up — is currently $650 at Amazon during the Big Spring Sale, which ends tomorrow, March 31.  Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale deals live now That’s a $150 savings on one of…

You can order an iPhone 15 directly from Apple, which is an excellent option if you don’t want a carrier lock.  The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are thinner than their legacy counterparts. They come equipped with a USB-C port, 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, and the Dynamic Island camera design. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with Apple’s new A17 Pro CPU, a faster neural engine, and camera improvements,…

Over the last year, I’ve incorporated fitness wearables into my workout regimen, improving my health journey. Smartwatches and smart rings have helped me track my progress over time, monitor my vitals, better understand my post-workout recovery, and stay motivated to keep my activity streaks alive. If you’re dialing into your fitness routine or want to learn more about your daily activity patterns, a health tracker is worth trying — especially if it’s on sale.  Also:…