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ZDNET’s key takeaways Satechi’s Mini NVMe SSD Enclosure is on sale for $60. It’s a handy travel accessory for moving large files between multiple devices quickly However, getting the most from the device can be an expensive endeavor. more buying choices Data transfer is a large aspect of my day-to-day life. I’m constantly moving photos, videos, and more between my devices. One of the annoying aspects of transferring is how long it takes to move…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Garmin eTrex Solar is available now for $250, while the eTrex SE without solar sells for $150. Potential for unlimited battery life, extensive GNSS support, rugged build, and affordable. Small monochrome display, no turn-by-turn directions of TopoActive maps. more buying choices Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I gained a deep affection for the great outdoors. The forest is my happy place. I have a good sense of direction, too —…

Panasonic’s new 4K OLED and Mini LED TVs were a sleeper hit at the shot, but not one of my picks. Kerry Wan/ZDNET While this year was only my fourth time at CES, you don’t need to physically be in Vegas to know just how much vaporware floods the show floor.  Also: CES 2025: ZDNET’s 25 products that impressed us the most At this point, it’s almost an expectation for the flashiest, most promising products at…

Philips Home Access At CES 2025, Philips Home Access announced an enhanced version of its flagship 5000 Series, launched last year. This smart lock already led the industry with palm vein recognition to unlock, but the new version now features video capabilities. Philips 5000 Series Video Palm Recognition smart lock  The Philips 5000 Series Video Palm Recognition smart lock combines the previous variant’s palm vein recognition technology with 1080p-resolution video monitoring. This lets the user see…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Like most people, the minute I heard of an AI-powered wristband that listens to you all day and night, my immediate concern was privacy. However, as I went through the Bee Pioneer Band’s demo, those concerns faded, with the value becoming evident. Bee Pioneer Band The Bee AI wearable looks like an ordinary fitness tracker; however, it uses a dual microphone system to listen to all of your conversations and interactions. This information…

Adrienne Bresnahan/Getty Images Researchers at Stanford have been using artificial intelligence (AI) to dive deeper into diabetes diagnosis — and the results could mean better, more accessible care.  We commonly understand diabetes as being either Type 1 or Type 2. But in recent years, scientists have discovered important variations, or subtypes, within Type 2 — which makes up 95% of diagnoses — that shed light on the risk of contracting related conditions, like kidney, heart, or…

Alekseyliss/Getty Images Picture this: you’re in a peaceful slumber, enveloped in the warmth of your dreams. Gradually, you become aware of a sound — a gentle yet persistent alarm that begins to build in intensity, rising slowly to a dramatic crescendo. You slowly open your eyes, blinking as you transition into a semi-conscious state. But then your eyes snap open as, to your horror, you discover your alarm has gone off several hours late. The…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Let’s face it: In this always-connected age, we’re forever on our phones checking texts, emails, social media, and more. As a result, we also have a steady appetite for accessories designed to tackle the constant problem of not having enough charge. CES 2025 has a fix. Also: CES 2025: ZDNET’s 25 products that impressed us the most The Swippitt, unveiled at CES, resembles a toaster box, except that when you insert your phone into the…