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Matthew Miller/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Garmin eTrex Solar is available now for $250. The eTrex SE without solar is available 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. 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 — even…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Redmagic 10 Pro is available on Amazon starting at $749. Gaming absolutely shines on the Redmagic 10 Pro, which has plenty of power and a gorgeous display. However, this phone has a bit of bloatware installed, and the camera app must be replaced. Mobile gaming is a huge industry. According to Stastita, the global mobile video market revenue is 98.7 billion dollars, and there are over 2 billion users. That’s some…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 battery generator is available now for $3,199. The Delta Pro 3 provides 4 kW of power output with a 4 kWh capacity and can be used with other units for up to 12 kW output. It also has wheels for easy transport — an important feature for heavy portable batteries. The DP3 is very heavy, a factor buyers should consider if they plan to load…

When choosing a new smartphone, battery life is a crucial factor to consider — it’s often a deal-maker or breaker for me. While the latest smartphones boast snappy performance and versatile cameras, only a select few truly excel in battery life. Typically, larger phones provide the best battery backup, thanks to their bigger batteries. You can’t beat physics with software tricks — at least not yet. Most of the smartphones on this list feature displays…

Matthew Miller/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds are available in black, white, and pink for $99 on Amazon. They’re a comfortable pair of open-ear buds with fantastic audio quality at a modest price. The six hour battery life is a bit lower than the previous OpenFit earbuds model. When I go running, I typically prefer using bone conduction headsets. They tend to stay in place better, while also keeping your ears clear…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Treblab HD77 Bluetooth speaker is available on Amazon for $69. It has a big sound from a small package and is durable enough to take a beating. The sound is very mid-range and lacks much in the way of bass. more buying choices I can be a bit of an audio snob. I like what I like, and there’s no getting around it. I’ve spent enough time working on incredibly expensive…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Neo QLED (QN90D) 98-inch TV lists for $15,000, but is marked down to $13,000 at most vendors. Its picture quality rivals OLED models in contrast and motion handling while exceeding most of them in peak brightness. The location of its connection ports can make setting up such a large TV a bit fussy. more buying choices It’s rare for me to be blown away by the picture quality of any…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Shokz OpenSwim Pro headset is available for $159 in grey and red versions. The headset sounds fantastic underwater, the nine-hour battery life is outstanding, and you can use it in MP3 or Bluetooth mode. However, it doesn’t support audio playback services like Spotify, so you must manually load your music files onto the device more buying choices Music keeps me focused and helps motivate me when I exercise, but I also…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG G4 OLED is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $2,796. LG has made great strides with its OLED picture quality, and this model is truly exceptional However, the regular price might be a turn-off since you can buy great TVs for half the price. more buying choices I’m not usually a fan of LG TVs, but I’ve tested the LG G4 OLED TV this year, and I have…

Stockbyte/Getty Images Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they’re also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it’s tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution, of course, is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a wired connection offers many advantages when it comes to working from home. It’s faster and more reliable, with lower latency,…