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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,…

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 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…

ZDNET If you’re anything like me, you have thousands of photos and videos on your phone — and you’ve probably experienced the frustration of opening your photo app to search for that one adorable picture of your kid or a fun moment from a trip years ago, only to get lost in a sea of duplicates, accidental pocket shots, blurry photos, random screenshots, and memes you forgot you saved. Also: This secret Pixel camera feature makes…

This Dreo wall-mounted heater is far more powerful than its size would indicate. Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dreo Smart Wall Heater is available now for $130 on Amazon.  This little 1500W heater pumps out warmth and has just the right amount of features to set it above the competition. The vertical oscillation fin can be paused, but only in three positions – pointing upward, straight out, or downward (there’s no way to stop…

ZDNET There are myriad reasons your internet connection might be slow. There is a checklist for troubleshooting most of these issues, and the solutions range from surprisingly easy to complex and expensive. Also: Slow home internet? 3 simple things I always check first for faster Wi-Fi The problem of internet “throttling,” though, is not on a typical troubleshooting checklist because it is intentionally perpetrated by your internet service provider. Your slow connection may have nothing at…