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ZDNET’s key takeaways The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot vacuum and mop is available for $1,400. This multifunctional Roomba vacuums exhaustively, barely leaving a crumb or strand of pet hair behind; it mops very well, and it keeps your carpets dry by lifting the mop pad completely above the robot. While iRobot is a renowned robot vacuum brand, its app is not as intuitive as those from other robot vacuum makers The Roomba Combo…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Super smooth and highly responsive app The tiny carry case can be attached to a keyring for easy transportation Needs the supplied USB-C extension cable to connect to most ruggedized smartphones What’s the deal? Amazon is offering a $50 coupon for the Thermal Master P2 camera, lowering its price to about $200. Regular readers will know that I am a big fan of thermal cameras. They are cool and give you a…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? For Black Friday, a four-pack of the Chipolo One Point trackers has been dropped to $79 on the manufacturer’s website. Also, the  Chipolo Gift Bundle, which consists of six One Point trackers and two Card devices, is on sale for $105. That’s a 50% discount. And the best part is you’ll receive free shipping too. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point are available starting at $28….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Soundpeats Air 5 earbuds are available now on Amazon for $71. These earbuds deliver a remarkably clean sound and a good fit. I had to reboot my Pixel 9 Pro phone before the earbuds were recognized. What’s the deal? On Amazon, you can apply a 30% coupon to all four colorways of the SoundPEATS Air5 wireless earbuds lowering the price down to $63 a pair. I’ve been reviewing earbuds, headphones, and…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Soundpeats Air 5 earbuds are available now on Amazon for $71. These earbuds deliver a remarkably clean sound and a good fit. I had to reboot my Pixel 9 Pro phone before the earbuds were recognized. What’s the deal? On Amazon, you can apply a 30% coupon to all four colorways of the SoundPEATS Air5 wireless earbuds lowering the price down to $63 a pair. I’ve been reviewing earbuds, headphones, and…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is a great starter for aspiring photographers. It features a 24-megapixel sensor for great image quality and color and can capture 4K (UHD) video at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a flip-out preview screen. more buying choices What’s the deal? Cyber Monday is almost here, and if you’re wondering what to buy that shutterbug in your life, the Canon EOS 100 has been…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL QM8 (2024) features rich colors and searing brightness. It has enhanced audio over last year’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 What’s the deal? The TCL QM8 (2024) is selling at a $600 discount (and more depending on screen size) at Best Buy. As…

iRobot/ZDNET While Black Friday and Cyber Monday already ended, many of the best deals we’ve ever seen are still available. Such is the case of the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential, which is $115 off at Best Buy, bringing its price down from $275 to only $160. This is the lowest price we’ve seen on this Roomba, which is an entry-level robot vacuum and mop combination.  Also: Better than Ring? This video doorbell has all the…

CompTIA a+ Network The CompTIA a+ Network is designed for individuals with no professional IT experience seeking an on-ramp to computer networking jobs. The $499 course provides a foundation in computer network fundamentals in 31 hours of instruction and teaches individuals to set up and support networks, troubleshoot issues, and manage Linux and Windows systems, according to CompTIA. The training can help professionals that are preparing to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam and passing…

A dark journey for data in the cloud As we approach the end of 2024, the cloud and security landscape continues to evolve dramatically. Taking a walk down memory lane, I keenly remember the start of the cloud era back in the early 2000s. Fast forward to the present day, the public cloud market is now projected to reach $1 trillion by 2026 with direct spend targeted at the big four: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google…