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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Acer Swift 14 AI starts at $1,199, and comes with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor makes this system a reliable and efficient work machine. You’ll just have to settle with some questionable design choices, like the glowing AI indicator. more buying choices I think about the new Acer Swift 14 AI a little more than I probably should. For a laptop that hovers…

A strong password and username combination is not enough to keep your online accounts secure.  With data breaches happening daily, many online service providers now enforce alternative ways to secure accounts. Two-factor and multi-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) methods have become widely adopted alongside early passwordless authentication methods. You may also be able to choose to verify yourself using a physical security key.  Even if a cybercriminal has obtained your username and password or compromised your mobile…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET What’s the deal?  The Ultrahuman Ring Air is a competitive smart ring that tracks your sleep and fitness, and it’s received a $52 discount on QVC. You can buy this health device for about $297. We recommend jumping on this deal quickly, as it could end soon. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ultrahuman Ring Air is the brand’s first foray into the smart ring space, and it’s available for $349, no subscription required.  The ring is…

TCL’s 2024 QM8 photographed in the ZDNET testing lab. Adam Breeden/ZDNET What’s the deal? Amazon is running a new deal for the TCL QM85 (2024) at various screen sizes. The biggest price drop has been given to the 98-inch, which has gone from $6,000 to $3,924, a difference of $2,076. If you want something more affordable, the 65-inch TV costs $998 having received a 33% discount. What makes this deal ZDNET recommended: The TCL QM8…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Sony Bravia X90L is on sale at both Amazon and Best Buy with the 55-inch model starting at $898, or 25% off. The steepest discount is on the 98-inch model, which has had its price tag slashed by 38%, going from $7,999 to $4,998. For most people, I’d recommend the 65-inch Sony X90L — on sale for $998. Why this deal is ZDNET recommended What the Sony Bravia X90L lacks…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET What’s the deal? My favorite compact portable battery, the EcoFlow River 3, is currently $90 off, available for $169. ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow River 3 is a new compact portable battery. It is available for $259, but it is currently discounted. It’s portable and lightweight, making it easy to carry. It features fast charging, going from 0% to 100% in 55 minutes, and has a 245Wh output capacity. Since portability is a…

June Wan/ZDNET Although the Galaxy Watch7 is Samsung’s latest smartwatch model, it hasn’t completely usurped previous generations. Both the Galaxy Watch5 Pro and Galaxy Watch6 Classic still offer great user experiences. The former can run for a long time thanks to its large 590mAh battery, while the latter offers the biggest display out of the trio at 47mm. There are plenty of reasons to choose either the Galaxy Watch5 Pro and the Galaxy Watch6 Classic over…

JAG IMAGES/Getty Images If you’re a thrift shopper, you know the thrill of finding the perfect piece, especially if you weren’t looking for that specific item in the first place. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy online. Your searches are almost always limited to tracking down a specific item or items from a certain brand, and with at least half a dozen major players in the clothing resale market, it can be fairly time-consuming.  Also: Did…

When cord-cutting first became a thing, it was all about saving money. Not anymore: Streaming services have largely replaced cable and satellite TV and their prices are almost the same. Still, some free services out there can save you from spending serious coin for your television entertainment. Just Disney+ Basic — with its must-watch package of Marvel Universe, Star Wars, and Disney films —  is $8 a month. Netflix Standard starts at $15.49 a month. With…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is on sale for $150. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage so you can bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects look distorted. What’s the deal? The subscription-free Lorex 2K battery-powered video doorbell is still on sale at $30 off, available for…