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ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon’s Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is available for $230. The high-end video doorbell is battery-powered, making it easy to install anywhere; it also has the Pro features that Ring is known for, such as Bird’s-Eye View and 3D Motion Detection. You’ll need to pay a subscription to access most features, and the resolution is capped at 1536p instead of 2K. more buying choices Ring has become the quintessential brand for video doorbells….

Dyson/ZDNET If you want to add a Dyson cordless vacuum to your home without breaking the bank, you’d do well to look into the Dyson V7 Advanced. This cordless vacuum is lightweight enough to clean everywhere but powerful enough for all your cleaning needs — and it’s down by $200 at Walmart ahead of the holidays. The Dyson V7 Advanced cordless vacuum cleaner is typically priced at $400, but this deal has reduced that to $200….

Anker Smartphone accessory brand Anker has recalled three wireless speakers: the Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker in black and two PowerConf S3 Bluetooth Speakers. The impacted devices sport model numbers A3102016, A3302011, and A3302031, respectively. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the speakers have faulty lithium-ion batteries that “can overheat, posing a fire hazard.” The CPSC states it has “received 33 reports of incidents” involving the hardware emitting smoke, starting a small fire, and,…

ZDNET’s key takeaways It offers sharp and vibrant picture quality that’s well above its price tag. New gimbal design is convenient and easy to setup. Minimal port selection might be a problem for some more buying choices The Xgimi Horizon S Max is one of the brightest projectors I’ve tested. It includes my favorite design element from the JMGO N-series of projectors, which makes it easy to plug, set up, and play. I’m also fond…

The holidays are almost here, and if you’re looking for great gifts that come in under budget, you’ll want to check out Walmart‘s holiday sale. Right now, you can find great deals on everything from laptops to TVs to gadgets from brands like Apple, Dyson, Samsung, Keurig, Ninja, and more.  Also: The best Cyber Monday deals still live ZDNET’s expert reviewers have rounded up the best Walmart holiday deals and organized them below by category to…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Cync Reveal HD+ Undercabinet lights by GE Lighting are available in 3-inch pucks at $85 for a 3-pack and 12-, 18-, and 24-inch bars starting at $60. They’re easy to install, with plug-in and hardwired installation options, and work reliably with third-party voice integrations. While I didn’t have issues with the puck lights, the light bar often disconnects from Wi-Fi, staying on all night instead of following the preset schedule. Because…

Allison Murray/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Onyx Boox Note Air 3 C is a color e-ink tablet designed with productivity in mind for $500.  The device comes loaded with templates and helpful features while offering an impressive pen-to-paper experience.  However, it’s a little lacking in video or web browsing, and the library of e-books is not very extensive.   As a writer, it’s always a concern when you fall into a productivity or creativity slump….

ChatGPT When ChatGPT launched two years ago, the AI chatbot was in such high demand that OpenAI soon after introduced a premium plan called ChatGPT Plus for superusers to be guaranteed access. As the chatbot continues to grow in popularity, the company is introducing yet another premium tier for its most top-tier users — at 10 times the cost.  On Thursday, during its first live stream of the ’12 days of OpenAI’, a holiday-themed campaign…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blink Mini 2 is available for $40 on its own or bundled with a weather-resistant power adapter for $50 With a stronger construction, improved video quality, a new spotlight, person detection, and weather resistance for outdoor use, the Blink Mini 2 is a definite upgrade from the first generation As an Amazon device, the Blink Mini 2 works with Alexa but not Google Home, Matter, or other smart home systems. If…