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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dreame X50 Ultra is available for $1,700, but on sale for $1,360. This is one of the best robot vacuums and mops available, with anti-tangle dual brushes, 20,000Pa of suction, and legs to cross up to 4.2cm thresholds. The Dreame X50 Ultra can get caught on obstacles and require intervention, and sometimes leaves streaks while mopping. Dreame has quickly become a powerhouse robot vacuum brand. Within a few years, Dreame robot…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is on sale for $2,199 I highly recommend it to people looking for a laptop with top-performing hardware, a vibrant screen, and a high-quality webcam However, because of its limited port selection, some might find its usability limited without supplementary accessories. Work laptops don’t have to be boring hunks of gray metal. There are plenty of eye-catching models providing engaging experiences. People looking for these devices often…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 is available for purchase at $130. The S350 indoor camera features dual telephoto and wide-angle lenses with 360-degree motion tracking and optional local storage to avoid monthly fees. The only drawback I’ve found is that I wish the camera had a button to engage privacy mode manually, but you can schedule it as needed on the app. It’s safe to say the Eufy Security Indoor Cam…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dreo Smart Wall Heater retails for $130 on Amazon. This little 1,500W 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 it between those marks). With cold temperatures arriving, access to a reliable space heater can mean the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Tab 90 WiFi (2025) is on sale now for $142 on Amazon. It punches above its price point in terms of hardware. Expanded memory does need to be pushed to the max to get the best performance. Blackview, a brand primarily recognized for its rugged smartphones, has also ventured into the tablet market, offering devices that strike an impressive balance between performance and affordability.  Also: This large-screen Samsung tablet is…

The cost of write requests, too, has been slashed by 55%. Customers using the service via the US East (N. Virginia) region will now have to pay $0.00113 per 1,000 requests without any limit against $0.0025 per 1,000 requests up to 512 KB. Both data uploads and retrieval components have received price cuts as well — as much as 60% with customers now having to pay $0.0032 and $0.0006 per GB compared to $0.008 and…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google Pixel 9a is the latest midrange phone from the company and retails for $499. It features a new Tensor G4 chip, helpful AI tools, an improved main camera, and the largest battery of any Pixel. You’ll have to settle for some budget trade-offs, including the lack of a telephoto lens and slower charging speeds. more buying choices I’m inclined to think that the folks behind the latest Google Pixel 9a…

In my experience, you have three backup strategies to choose from. Which one you choose involves equal parts personal preference and practicality. The biggest factor to consider is whether the data you need to back up is work related or strictly personal. Here is a brief description of each one. Just keep the important stuff This approach is for people whose PC is primarily for casual personal use. If your IT department takes care of…

Lester Mapp / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET 54.6%! That’s how much organic click-through rates drop when Google adds an AI overview to a search query. 😲 I’ll give you a second to finish clutching your pearls. In a recent comprehensive study by Tracy McDonald from Seer Interactive, Tracy analyzed 10,000 keywords with informational intent ranking in the top 20 positions. The research showed a significant decline in engagement. To validate these findings, the data…

In addition, Cisco has trained some 350,000 people in digital skills through programs such as Digitaliza and Cisco Networking Academy. Vilamitjana also highlighted Cisco’s commitment to sustainability, its focus on clean energy, and its emphasis on artificial intelligence and the ethics of AI. In this regard, Cisco has a dedicated $1 billion fund to boost startups. One of the pillars of Cisco’s current strategy is based on AI and the preparation of data centers that…