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Apple’s dominance in the smartwatch market is well-known, but with multiple models of the Apple Watch to choose from, it can be a challenge to figure out which model suits your needs. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or upgrading to a new version, selecting the right model requires some consideration.  While the Apple Watch started as a fitness tracker slightly more sophisticated than a Fitbit, it has steadily expanded to become an expansive health monitoring device and…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET What’s the deal? Our pick for the best robot vacuum and mop combination, the Dreame X40 Ultra, is now discounted by $900 off its original price, on sale for $1,000. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dreame X40 Ultra is typically $1,900, but it’s 42% off right now on Amazon, available for $1,000.  The X40 Ultra is a high-performing robot with excellent mapping capabilities and strong 12,000Pa suction. It performs exceedingly well on carpet and hard…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET We’re just a week away from Samsung’s big Unpacked event, where the company is expected to unveil the new Galaxy S25 series of smartphones — and possibly more.  If last year’s January product launch was any indication of what we can expect from Samsung moving forward, the company may just squeeze in a teaser or two of future devices toward the end of the Wednesday keynote. It might be a new XR headset….

If you recently got or are considering buying an iPad for your kid and want to protect your investment from the rowdy challenges that a tablet faces with a child, you should certainly get a case for it. But not all cases are equal—some are built to withstand rough treatment from younger kids, while others are best suited to adapt to an older child’s needs.  Also: The best kids’ tablets of 2025: Parent recommended As a…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus 11-in-1 docking station is currently 24% off on Amazon This small form-factor docking station has all the ports you need to expand your desktop or laptop Some might think this device is overpriced, but if you are desperate for more ports, the cost is worth every penny. Desktops and laptops never have enough ports. Whether it’s USB, HDMI, RJ45, 3.5mm audio, or DisplayPort, you can be sure that when you…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro MKII headphones are available now on Amzon for $599. These headphones deliver mind-blowing accuracy and detail. The price might be a turn-off to some, but they are worth every penny. more buying choices In a world of cheap, overly-processed sound, any opportunity to hear music as its creators intended can elevate the experience in ways many listeners have never known. Beyerdynamic knows this all too well and has…

ZDNET/Neptune TikTok’s days in the US might be numbered, with the deadline for the company to either sell the app to a US company or shut down entirely coming up this Friday, Jan. 19. As a result, many US TikTokers are taking to the app to post videos with the overwhelming sentiment of “what’s next?” A TikTok user posted a video — which has since garnered 10.5 million views — asking people what app they will…

Other features in Nile Nav offer real-time deployment data and visibility as well as instant feedback during setup and activation ensures IT teams can monitor progress and address issues promptly, Kannan stated.  “Post-deployment, the app offers insights into network health and performance, enabling swift diagnostics and resolution,” Kannan stated. Nile Nav’s integration with the Nile Services Cloud AI-enabled Cognitive Decisions module actively monitors deployments against the site’s Digital Twin and predefined plans, Kannan stated. Incorrect…

gremlin/Getty Images Education company Pearson has teamed up with Microsoft to upskill workers for the next era of artificial intelligence (AI). On Tuesday, the two companies announced a partnership to create “a series of copilots, agents and AI tools targeted at helping people develop skills,” according to a Pearson representative. The idea behind the partnership is to supercharge Pearson’s learning tool acumen with Microsoft Azure Cloud, which will help Pearson scale its AI. Also: Pearson launches new AI certification –…

The Polestar 2 was one of the first cars to use Android Automotive. Bloomberg/Getty Images If you’re an Android Automotive user (the actual vehicle infotainment OS, not Android Auto, which just projects your phone to your car’s infotainment system running on another OS), you might soon see a lot more apps popping up in your car’s Google Play Store. Finally rolling out next month At the 2024 I/O conference last May, Google announced plans to collaborate with car manufacturers to…