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Kerry Wan/ZDNET Memorial Day weekend is here, marking the unofficial start of summer. With the weather heating up, many tech brands across the internet are rolling out killer deals, and Sony has one of the best Buy One, Get One free deals we’ve seen so far this year. Also: The best Memorial Day tech deals live now  For a limited time, Sony is giving out free TVs with select purchases. If you buy a 65-inch Bravia…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 Air is a $200 smart ring, one of the first subscription-free and affordable smart rings I’ve tested. The battery life can survive up to eight or nine days of use, and the sleep data collection rivals Oura. The AI health partner feature is lackluster, and it’s essential to view the brand’s privacy policy, given the affordable nature of a health wearable. Smart rings are rising in popularity, but…

 A decent drill is still a must-have in my opinion, especially one that can do triple duty — drill into wood and metal, hammer drill into concrete, and also drive screwdriver bits. I prefer cordless tools not only because they are more convenient, but also because I won’t trip and fall over the cord. For the screwdriving job, my brand of choice has got to be Dewalt. Its tools are durable, last years of use…

Current price: $2,500 Regular price: $4,000 This ultra-big-screen TV from TCL is already one of the more affordable options on the market, but with Best Buy’s 30% markdown, you can snag one for less than $3,000. Along with a cinema-sized display, you’ll get a 144Hz refresh rate, integrated voice controls, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, AirPlay compatibility for screen sharing from your iOS or macOS devices, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR support for…

natrot/Getty Generative AI and web development seem tailor-made for each other. Web design combines coding, creative text, graphics, and overall design. These are all tasks that AI performs quite well. So when I set out to find the best AI-based website builders, I expected to see all of these capabilities wrapped around hosting dashboards. What I found was nothing close. Also: The best web hosting services: Expert tested and reviewed This article is the result…

MacBook Air M4 in Sky Blue Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET When Apple announced the MacBook Air M4 earlier this year, it was clear that the laptop would be an incremental upgrade from last year’s model, with the latest in Apple silicon and a host of software and AI-powered features. The fact that the 13-inch version was $100 less was a pleasant surprise, however, positioning it as a competitive choice in the current market.  Also: Why I can’t…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Minimal phone is available for pre-order now for $399, which is $100 off the regular price. Its e-paper display is refreshing and customizable, call quality is great, and you have access to the Google Play store. Texting with the physical keyboard comes with a learning curve, the camera is very low-fi, and the battery is not yet well optimized. With a handful of so-called “dumbphones” entering the consumer market over the…

Maria Diaz / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET There are plenty of apps and websites available to keep you organized and on task, but for raw data power, nothing beats Microsoft Excel — and for repetitive tasks, its drop-down lists are a real game-changer. Whether you’re juggling a side hustle, keeping tabs on family schedules, or just trying to make sense of a mountain of numbers, drop-down lists are a godsend that speed up typing. They can…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s ThinkStation P3 Tiny is available now starting at $860 for the low-tier configurations, but upgrades will bring it close beyond $2,000. There’s some powerful hardware here packed into a tiny frame, and pro users will appreciate its upgradeability and support for up to six monitors. It’s pricey, the power supply is almost as big as the device itself, and it’s specialized for the enterprise space. The aptly named Lenovo ThinkStation P3…

My perfect day ends with me being in bed by 9:30 and falling asleep right around 10 p.m. That’s easier said than done, but I try to get as close to a consistent bedtime routine as I can. After a good night’s rest, I am a better, nicer, smarter, quicker, healthier person.  For those having trouble catching proper Zs, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite products I use ahead of bedtime while walking you…