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Current price: $200 Original price: $250 The nice thing about buying one of Oura’s earlier model smart rings is you’ll get the same app and software experience — just a different form factor and one less day of battery life. If prospective Oura Ring buyers don’t mind this, they should opt for the Oura Ring 3, which has reduced its price by around 20% since the Oura Ring 4’s debut. The Oura Ring tracks your…

When is Memorial Day?  Memorial Day in the US is on Monday, May 26, and while most of the event’s deals happen during the weekend, major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target often start listing them earlier. How did I choose these Memorial Day deals?  I focused on deals that not only saved you a notable amount of money (especially if it’s on a phone that typically isn’t discounted) but were on devices that I’ve…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker MagGo Qi2 magnetic wireless charger pad is available for only $25. It’s a cheap high-speed Qi2 compatible wireless charger, but well-built and features a long cord. There is no charger included with the standard option (this kit costs an additional $9). Ahead of Memorial Day, the Anker MagGo Qi2 is available for $19. This deal applies to both the Black and White variants. Recently, I’ve seen more and more power banks…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 3 speaker is a midrange powerhouse with great sound and ample bass, and it’s $51 off right now. With a 24-hour battery life and features that encourage speaker syncing, the Ult Field 3 would be perfect for regular hosts and music lovers. I can’t think of anything wrong with this incredible speaker, and its price competes with other speakers of this size and spec. The Sony Ult Field…

shaunl/Getty Images As homeowners, few things get us lathered up quite like comparing our homes to the homes of our friends, family, and neighbors. Whether it’s a point of pride — “Check out the new sod I put in. If you squint you’ll think you’re on the 18th fairway at Augusta” — or a point of frustration – “I’ve got so many birds holed up in my dilapidated roof, I think they’ve just elected themselves a new…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Motorola Razr (2025) is on sale for $700 and comes in four distinct colors Its OLED touchscreen, robust camera system, and flexible design combine to create one of my favorite smartphone experiences in 2025 However, the performance from the MediaTek chipset is rather lackluster more buying choices The Motorola Razr series has undergone a radical change over the years. Once a flip phone with an iconic ultrathin design, it has transformed…

niphon/Getty Images If you are seeking an alternative to corporate life, self-employment — sometimes called “solopreneuring” — may be the answer for you. You can ply your software development, design, or business skills as an independent contractor — and make a decent living.  Or, taking it a step further, you can build your own company for even larger returns. However, building a scalable business requires financial investment, product ideas, market research, marketing acumen, sales abilities,…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Putting on Project Moohan, an upcoming XR headset developed by Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm, for the first time felt strangely familiar. From twisting the head-strap knob on the back to slipping the standalone battery pack into my pants pocket, my mind was transported back to February 2024, when I tried on the Apple Vision Pro on launch day. Also: I tried Google’s XR glasses and they already beat my Meta Ray-Bans in 3…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Recently, I wrote about the various uses of the USB ports that come standard on the back or side of any smart TV. In this article, I’m focusing on one particular important use: installing firmware updates using a USB device. Updates are essential because they ensure your TV has the latest software, features, and security patches. Most smart TVs are designed to automatically check for and install updates over Wi-Fi — as long…

Google began rolling out AI Mode in Search earlier this year, and the feature will now be widely available in the US, with no Labs sign-up required. It’ll come with some new capabilities, too. Deep Search in AI Mode, for example, expands the number of background queries from tens to hundreds to put together a more robust and thought-out search response. The result is a fully cited report that Google says will take just minutes…