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Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images I’ve been on Bluesky for a while now (@jlwallen.bsky.social) and found it to be exactly what the Social Networking Doctor ordered. There are several reasons why I’ve found Bluesky to be a perfect respite from the chaos of the times, and one of them is a feature called Feeds. Essentially, feeds are lists you can follow to see posts, updates, and interactions from specific users or a selected topic. For…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I’ve spent a significant part of my life finding new ways to extend battery life on Android phones. It might sound dramatic, but growing up with only budget Android devices meant I was constantly tweaking settings to maximize battery performance and squeeze every bit of life out of a single charge. to nothing but poorly made Android devices meant I’ve always tinkered with their settings to maximize charge and push my phone’s battery…

Nataliia Karpenko/Getty Images With the holiday season upon us, many companies are finding ways to take advantage, whether through deals, promotions, or other campaigns. OpenAI has found a way to participate with its “12 days of OpenAI.”  On Wednesday, OpenAI announced via an X post that it would be holding 12 days of OpenAI starting on December 5. The event will feature 12 days of live streams and “a bunch of new things, big and…

SOPA Images/Getty Images Another streaming service is giving freeloaders the boot. Over the next few weeks, Discovery Max (formerly HBO Max) will start the process of cutting off members who are sharing their accounts with someone outside the home. The streaming service first announced this change in March of this year. Also: The best live TV streaming services: Expert tested According to a report from Deadline, JB Perrette, Warner Brothers Discover CEO and President of…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Brane X Bluetooth speaker is available now on Amazon for $499. It delivers the loudest, clearest bass of any portable speaker I’ve tested. Getting the Brane X connected to the app can be a bit tricky. If bass is your jam, then you probably know that most Bluetooth speakers don’t always deliver those deep low ends. There’s little “punch” or separation between the kick drum and bass guitar, and things can…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is a full-color, color paper, and ink paper tablet available at Verizon for $239. It’s a great entertainment tablet for daily use that also functions very well as an e-reader. Although the screen is versatile, don’t expect the graphics to compare to those on an iPad or other high-end tablets. Reading is my favorite hobby and something I’ve come to rely on to wind down before…

Bigger is better, right? While that’s often true when it comes to TVs, there are times when a smaller set is exactly what you need. Maybe you’re furnishing a spare bedroom, or your kids have been asking for their own TV. Maybe you have a small desk that needs a TV or you need something that’s easy to move. There’s no shortage of options for 32-inch TVs these days, so how do you know what’s…

The Arlo Pro 5S is easy to install, thanks to its built-in battery. Maria Diaz/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Arlo Pro 5S 2K security camera is down to just $100 with a limited-time discount. ZDNET’s key takeaways Arlo’s flagship Pro 5S 2K camera is battery-powered and features a 2K resolution that sells for $250 but is currently only $100. The Pro 5S can go anywhere surveillance is needed. It is reliably accurate at detecting motion…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Pad 2 is the company’s latest Android tablet with a premium design and flagship specs for $550. It’s compatible with a keyboard and pen that OnePlus sells separately, so you can turn it into an Android-powered laptop. While the multitasking features are excellent, and the Pad 2 checks all the boxes when it comes to entertainment, it still suffers from the pitfalls of using Android on a big screen. more…

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra with the Trolley accessory. Maria Diaz/ZDNET What’s the deal? The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra is the star of the EcoFlow power station lineup. It’s gone from $6,299 to $4,999, which saves you $1,300. You can bundle it with the Smart Home Panel 2 for $6,499. ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra battery and inverter unit is available now for $4,999 while the Smart Home Panel 2 is available…