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Jason Hiner/ZDNET Memorial Day sales may be over, yet the great deals continue. Amazon has recently discounted Apple’s M4 Mac Mini, and it’s currently on sale for $500. That is a $100 price drop. Be aware that you will have to apply a coupon in order to get that lower price. Otherwise, you’ll have to pay $549. $500 is noteworthy because it is the lowest the M4 Mac Mini has ever been. I strongly recommend…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Have you ever found yourself in a thermostat tug-of-war? One room feels like a sauna, another like an icebox, all while your trusty thermostat claims your home is at a perfectly average and comfortable 72 degrees? The truth is, you’re probably not imagining things, and the culprit could be hanging right there on your wall. As it turns out, where your thermostat is located can make a world of difference to both your…

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET The Browser Company has announced that Arc browser is going the way of the dodo and in its place will be a new AI-centric browser called Dia. Arc browser was first released in April 2022 and was seen as a breath of fresh air by many. The UI was unlike anything we’d ever used, tab management was a standout feature, and it developed a very passionate following….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is available now for $599. The phone is built to perform in all conditions with a MIL-STD-810H certification, removable battery, and multiple hardware buttons for quick access in the field. The phone is powered by an older processor and limited to 128 GB of internal storage. As the weather improves and more people head outside to enjoy nature, it’s a good time to consider a phone that…

ZDNET’s key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes a turbine, stand, guy lines, and pegs, costs $399, while the Essentials Kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488 — though both are on sale right now The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into electrical energy, and the turbine features a 12,000 mAh battery There are limitations, which include the weight of the kit and…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Rolling Square’s Supertiny 65W charger packs a punch. The ribbed design helps make the unit feel cooler to the touch. It’s a shame there isn’t a multi-plug option for international travel. I’m rather obsessed with USB-C chargers, and not just because I must test dozens of them every year. And sometimes one catches my eye.  Also: 5 gadgets I never travel without (and why they make such a big difference) Take the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Celero5G Tab is available for as low as $100 for existing customers, with a data line costing $20 a month. This is a simple, no-frills Android tablet that you can take anywhere with you for light work and entertainment, whether there’s Wi-Fi or not. The Celero5G Tab is network-exclusive with Boost Mobile, and it has very limited memory and capacity, so I wouldn’t recommend it for demanding work sessions. Good, affordable…