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Whether you’re looking for a tough tablet that can handle toddlers or on-site workers, there are plenty of rugged tablets. And just because they’re rugged, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with a heavy, bulky device. The best rugged tablets from Samsung and other brands offer the same military standard protection against drops, shocks, and moisture while offering a thinner, sleeker profile.  While working in the field, a bright screen and robust battery are just as…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Smartwatches are a gym-goer’s best friend. These devices actively track your fitness activity, collect health data for future analysis, and even control music streaming apps from your wrist. Many solid options exist on the market, but which wearable should you get? Should you splurge and buy a really expensive Garman watch? You could, but I recommend opting for the Galaxy Watch FE if you’re starting out. It is a great entry point for smartwatch…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET What’s the deal?  As part of a new Presidents’ Day sale, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are now $229 a pair on Amazon and Bose’s website. This 23% discount applies to all nine color schemes. Act fast because this is a limited-time deal. ZDNET key takeaways At $300, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are a great alternative to bone-conduction headphones.  Thanks to Bose’s OpenAudio technology, the earbuds are ideal for runners who want to…

TCL’s 2024 QM8 photographed in the ZDNET testing lab. Adam Breeden/ZDNET Last year’s TCL QM8 made our list of the best 85-inch TVs; the other model sizes were just as good. It features a QLED panel as well as support for both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for better picture quality and virtual surround sound. This TV’s dedicated gaming mode lets you set the frame rate and VRR status. Plus, our testing proves the QM8…

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 $800, to 85 inches, on sale for $2,000, 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…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET AI has enabled a big leap forward for voice assistants, and as a result, many companies have released their own versions, including ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, Google’s Gemini Live, and Microsoft’s Copilot Voice. Microsoft’s offering just got an update, giving it more of a competitive edge.  Also: Gemini Live just got much easier to talk to – here’s how On Thursday, Microsoft launched updates to Copilot Voice including voices in 40 new languages…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Roborock Flexi Lite is available for $400 This vacuum and mop can tackle wet and dry messes, juice spills, pet hair, and more; it’s also self-cleaning, so you only have to empty the dirty water and add clean water The Roborock Flexi Lite seems only to mop when pulled back, so it requires push-and-pull movements to clean effectively. What’s the deal? Roborock Flexi Lite is typically available for $400, but this offer…

You’d be hard-pressed to find a better humidifier at this price point. Jack Wallen/ZDNET What’s the deal?  Amazon is currently offering the Dreo Smart 5L Humidifier for $60 for its Presidents’ Day Sale.  Why this deal is ZDNET recommended This humidifier is nearly perfect, offering a slue of easy to use functions and additional capabilities that makes it a worthwhile and smart investment.  ZDNET’s key takeaways Regularly priceed at $75, the Dreo Smart 5L Humidifier…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Battery is available for $230 but is currently on sale for $180 This Pro-level Ring camera has a removable rechargeable battery pack, top-of-the-line audio performance, and supports dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4 and 5.0 GHz Unfortunately, the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro falls short on image quality, topping out at 1080p, the spotlights only reach 300 lumens in brightness, and the Pro features are only available with a subscription. more…

Dreame/ZDNET If you’re looking for a new robot vacuum and mop combination that’s highly-rated, check out this deal. The Dreame L10s Ultra robot vacuum and mop is half off for Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale, bringing its price down from $900 to only $455. But if you’re looking to score these savings, you need to hurry. Amazon’s offer will expire after the holiday weekend.  This robot vacuum and mop features 5,300Pa of suction power and can automatically wash…