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Roborock introduced me to the wondrous world of robot vacuums almost six years ago when few companies offered 2-in-1 robot vacuum mops. I’d just had my second baby and was looking for a way to check some chores off my list without breaking my back or taking away my already-divided attention from my very little ones. So I spent a couple hundred dollars on a Roborock E2 during a Black Friday sale. Since then, I’ve…

Get three months of access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a discount right now. Stack Social If you’ve been thinking about trying out Xbox’s subscription gaming service Game Pass, now is a great time to get started: Stack Social is offering a deal to get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate access for Xbox consoles, PCs, and mobile devices for just $36 — down from its usual price of $51, saving you 28%. …

We’re still a few weeks away from Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but that hasn’t stopped various tech brands from slashing the prices on computer monitors. If you’re in the market for a second monitor for yourself or as a Christmas present for a loved one, now is the best time to buy one — especially if you want one with a 4K display. You’ll find screens going for 10%, 20%, and sometimes, 40% off…

Jack Wallen/ZDNET How many apps do you have running in memory on your Android device? There’s no shame in admitting you have several apps running in the background. Currently, I only have three apps running, including the Settings app I opened in preparation for this article. I’m one of those who regularly — and manually — close apps on my phone. Why? Resources. Although Android has become quite good at managing system resources, the more…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET With fall well underway and the holidays on the horizon, many retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon are ushering in the season with serious sales as we inch closer to the Black Friday shopping season.  But no matter the time of year, ZDNET’s team of expert product testers and editors search through all of the best products and deals coming and going to help you find the best value on all the…

You might have thought that Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days sale was the last chance for deep discounts until Black Friday. But Best Buy is already offering holiday-worthy savings for those looking to purchase gifts at a discount or simply upgrade their own tech. Whether you want to get an early head start on your holiday gift list or treat yourself to something special, you can take advantage of substantial savings on popular items like laptops, smartphones,…

Jack Wallen/ZDNET I’ve had my Pixel 9 Pro for a while now, and I firmly stand by my opinion that it’s the best phone Google has released to date. The phone is elegantly designed and powerful, has a great camera, and Android 15 runs smoother than any previous version. Also: What is Gemini? Everything you should know about Google’s new AI model If you pay attention to Google’s marketing for the Pixel 9 phones and Android…

NurPhoto/Getty Images With every iOS update, people flood social media to complain about how the update has destroyed their iPhone’s battery health, with the health figure dropping precipitously immediately after installation. If you’re someone who knows, without looking, what your iPhone’s battery health is, then you need to stop obsessing over this number. Also: Your iPhone’s next iOS 18.2 update may come earlier than usual – with these AI features Don’t know the state of…

Save big on this lifetime Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro bundle.  Kerry Wan/ZDNET It doesn’t matter if you’re upgrading to a new laptop or just upgrading your existing system — access to Microsoft Office and Windows is a necessity for getting things done on your computer these days. And right now, you can buy a bundled lifetime license to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro from Stack Social for $53…

A new Costco membership comes with a $20 gift card right now. StackSocial Thinking about joining Costco? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, the stores will start scanning cards at the entrance and requiring the member to be present), it’s a good time to invest in your own. And with this deal, when…