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Netgear If you have a large home or office space and want to blanket it with fast Wi-Fi, a mesh system is the way to go! This system consists of a series of satellites that create a single Wi-Fi network throughout the entire area. As people move from room to room, their devices automatically connect to the strongest satellite, ensuring seamless connectivity. Also: CES 2025: The 13 most impressive products so far One of the…

Audio-Technica/ZDNET Audio-Technica has added a new item to its wireless earbud lineup: the ATH-CKS50TW2. The company promises a competitive battery life of up to 65 hours, combining the battery life of the earbuds and the charging case. When fully charged, the earbuds last up to 25 hours, with an additional 40 hours from the case. However, turning on noise-canceling mode reduces this number to 15 hours with the earbuds and 25 additional hours with the…

ZDNET Do you like the concept of AI but dislike the idea that a third party could have access to your content and data for the training of their LLMs? I, for one, avoid any instance of AI that could have access to the novels I write, which is why I stopped using Google Drive for that purpose and do not use a word processor with built-in AI. If that sounds like your stance on…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET From Reddit to ChatGPT, health hacks, advice, and information are everywhere on the internet. That doesn’t mean any of it is true — or scientifically proven. Movano Health, maker of the Evie Ring, the smart ring for women, aims to provide its ring wearers with accurate health information. EvieAI On Wednesday, Movano Health launched EvieAI, the Evie Ring’s virtual wellness assistant, which is located in the Evie app, and users can consult for…

ZDNET Whether you use Chrome, Firefox, or both, it’s time once again to update the browser to stay safe and secure while surfing the web. Released on Tuesday, the latest round of bug fixes for both programs resolves a number of nasty security flaws. Also: The best secure browsers for privacy Chrome users Chrome users will want to update the browser to version 31.0.6778.264/265 for Windows and Mac and version 131.0.6778.264 for Linux. This update includes fixes…

Jada Jones/ZDNET The second day of CES 2025 has officially begun, and companies from all over are showcasing their best audio products. So far, we’ve seen over-ear headphones, open-ear earbuds, wireless home audio systems, and more. Some products are available for purchase now, while others will hit the shelves later this year. Also: CES 2025: The 13 most impressive products so far No matter what kind of audio gear you’re looking to pick up this year,…

ZDNET The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is the place to be if you want to learn about new smart home devices. While many of the devices showcased at CES are years away from reaching the market, 2025 has delivered some of the best smart home tech actually coming to physical and virtual store shelves this year. Also: CES 2025: The 13 most impressive products so far As ZDNET’s smart home reviewer, I’ve…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The Ultraloq Bolt Mission is this year’s most groundbreaking smart lock at CES. It is the first to market that supports ultra-wideband and unlocks hands-free. This means that whenever an approved device, like your phone in your pocket, approaches within 10 feet of the smart lock, it will unlock. Also: The best CES 2025 products you can buy right now The lock is smart enough to know when a user is on the indoor…

Omar Zulfi, music producer, artist, and founder of DeviantNoise.com, told ZDNET that first and foremost, you have to make sure that what you’re buying has all the modern connectivity you might need, like the latest Bluetooth/wireless chips, a substantial number of inputs for HDMI, USB, a phono input for vinyl records, and RCA inputs for old cassette tapes. “It should also be compatible with the latest audio technologies — Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, etc.,” he said….