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Jack Wallen/ZDNET What’s the deal?  The Airthings Renew air purifier is 11% off on Amazon right now, making it $356 instead of $400. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Airthings Renew air purifier retails for $400. This air purifier does a seriously good job of cleaning the air, even in musty basements. The Airthings Renew is pretty pricey, but it beats cheaper alternatives by a mile. We have an unfinished basement that serves as my wife’s gardening…

SEAN GLADWELL/Getty Images The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is when brands make major announcements for product releases and unveil cool concepts and mockups for future projects. So it’s no surprise that Genki — a third-party gaming and PC accessories manufacturer — showed off some new devices.  Also: CES 2025: The 15 most impressive products you don’t want to miss What caught us off guard, however, was Genki’s alleged mockup of a Nintendo Switch 2 console and Joy-Con…

Whether you’re taking algebra, geometry, calculus, or anything in between, a graphing calculator is an essential tool. Plus, if you’re in high school (or heading to college soon), you’ll need a one handy for standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. Also: The best iPads for college students While many schools offer graphing calculators for classroom use, having your own at home can give you the edge when it comes to practice and improving test…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET At this year’s CES, ZDNET has teamed up with the rest of CNET Group (CNET, PCMag, Mashable, and Lifehacker) and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to name the official best Best of CES 2025 award winners in 12 categories. Also: CES 2025: The most impressive products you don’t want to miss This awards go to CES 2025 exhibitors whose products offer a compelling new concept or idea, solve a major consumer problem, or set a new bar in…

dem10/Getty Images Data privacy has become absolutely crucial for businesses. And some businesses go to great lengths to protect their data, files, and communications. However, many consumers and smaller businesses continue to believe that adding extra security isn’t worth the extra work required. Wrong! Anyone who refuses or neglects to take the extra steps could find themselves on the wrong end of a data breach. Also: The best email hosting services of 2025: Expert tested…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET At this year’s CES, ZDNET has teamed up with the rest of CNET Group (CNET, PCMag, Mashable, and Lifehacker) and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to name the official best Best of CES 2025 award winners in 12 categories. Also: CES 2025: The most impressive products you don’t want to miss This awards go to CES 2025 exhibitors whose products offer a compelling new concept or idea, solve a major consumer problem, or set a new bar in…

Bright flashlights that have a high lumen output are good for some scenarios, but they are most certainly not always the best. Short said super bright flashlights can actually make it harder to see.  “Brightest isn’t always best for a lot of people. When flashlights are really bright, you get a lot of the beam shining off of things and back towards you, sometimes making it hard to see,” he said.  Poulson agrees and said…

ZDNET Since September 2008, Google Chromium, an open-source web browser project, has served as the foundation for many popular web browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. It has also remained primarily a Google-driven initiative.  Also: The best secure browsers for privacy Now, the Linux Foundation has announced the creation of a new initiative called “Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers.” Set to launch on Jan. 9, 2025, this project aims to strengthen open development and encourage the creation of new Chromium-based web…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET As ZDNET’s Maria Diaz reported, the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas revealed some interesting innovations in the realm of robot vacuums. Roborock’s new flagship model, for example, has a robotic arm that uses precision sensors and a camera to pick up socks. Also: CES 2025: The most impressive products so far According to Dreame, its new flagship model, the X50 Ultra, can “literally climb stairs.” That marketing claim is technically accurate — if the stairs…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The Ultraloq Bolt Mission is this year’s most groundbreaking smart lock at CES. It is the first to market that supports ultra-wideband and unlocks hands-free. This means that whenever an approved device, like your phone in your pocket, approaches within 10 feet of the smart lock, it will unlock. We named it the official Best of CES winner in the Privacy & Security category. See all 12 of the official Best of CES…