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LG This week at CES 2025, LG revealed its new UltraFine 6K Display, a professional-grade monitor that resembles Apple’s Pro Display XDR but comes with a few advantages.  For starters, the LG UltraFine is the first 6K monitor to use Thunderbolt 5 ports. Apple incorporated the new connectivity standard last year in the M4 MacBook Pro and Mac mini, but its Pro Display XDR is over five years old, after all, and limited to Thunderbolt 3….

ZDNET’s key takeaways It had great AI motion tracking It’s iOS or Android compatible But it doesn’t have a tilt function Roaming the North Hall of CES I came across a gazillion AI tools. Most were over-hyped gimmicks. However, I did find the XbotGo Chameleon to be quite interesting and useful. As a sports photographer and videographer, I pay attention to tools and camera rigs that can help make my job easier. AI isn’t going to…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Viture Pro Neckband is available now for $299 for the Classic model and $399 for the Elite model Increased RAM and twice the storage are provided in the Elite model This accessory has a refined design with easy controls, supports hand gestures, provides multi-screen support, and lets you take content on the go without using your phone battery The accessory is rather expensive, the battery lasts about four hours, and it’s…

Jack Wallen/ZDNET What’s the deal?  The Airthings Renew air purifier is 11% off on Amazon right now, making it $356 instead of $400. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Airthings Renew air purifier retails for $400. This air purifier does a seriously good job of cleaning the air, even in musty basements. The Airthings Renew is pretty pricey, but it beats cheaper alternatives by a mile. We have an unfinished basement that serves as my wife’s gardening…

SEAN GLADWELL/Getty Images The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is when brands make major announcements for product releases and unveil cool concepts and mockups for future projects. So it’s no surprise that Genki — a third-party gaming and PC accessories manufacturer — showed off some new devices.  Also: CES 2025: The 15 most impressive products you don’t want to miss What caught us off guard, however, was Genki’s alleged mockup of a Nintendo Switch 2 console and Joy-Con…

Whether you’re taking algebra, geometry, calculus, or anything in between, a graphing calculator is an essential tool. Plus, if you’re in high school (or heading to college soon), you’ll need a one handy for standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. Also: The best iPads for college students While many schools offer graphing calculators for classroom use, having your own at home can give you the edge when it comes to practice and improving test…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET At this year’s CES, ZDNET has teamed up with the rest of CNET Group (CNET, PCMag, Mashable, and Lifehacker) and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to name the official best Best of CES 2025 award winners in 12 categories. Also: CES 2025: The most impressive products you don’t want to miss This awards go to CES 2025 exhibitors whose products offer a compelling new concept or idea, solve a major consumer problem, or set a new bar in…

dem10/Getty Images Data privacy has become absolutely crucial for businesses. And some businesses go to great lengths to protect their data, files, and communications. However, many consumers and smaller businesses continue to believe that adding extra security isn’t worth the extra work required. Wrong! Anyone who refuses or neglects to take the extra steps could find themselves on the wrong end of a data breach. Also: The best email hosting services of 2025: Expert tested…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET At this year’s CES, ZDNET has teamed up with the rest of CNET Group (CNET, PCMag, Mashable, and Lifehacker) and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to name the official best Best of CES 2025 award winners in 12 categories. Also: CES 2025: The most impressive products you don’t want to miss This awards go to CES 2025 exhibitors whose products offer a compelling new concept or idea, solve a major consumer problem, or set a new bar in…

Bright flashlights that have a high lumen output are good for some scenarios, but they are most certainly not always the best. Short said super bright flashlights can actually make it harder to see.  “Brightest isn’t always best for a lot of people. When flashlights are really bright, you get a lot of the beam shining off of things and back towards you, sometimes making it hard to see,” he said.  Poulson agrees and said…