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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sony WH-1000XM6 are available in Black, Silver, and Midnight Blue for $450. These headphones provide exceptional noise cancellation, practical software features, and an enjoyable sound. A tight fit and non-adjustable noise cancellation are noticeable pitfalls for premium headphones. more buying choices may / 2025 It’s been three years since Sony released the last iteration of its revered WH-1000X series over-ear headphones, and there couldn’t be bigger shoes to fill. The WH-1000XM5 are…

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET The 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon is back on sale. Over at Lenovo’s website, you can purchase the laptop for as low as $1,404, a nearly 50% discount. ZDNET’s key takeaways After making calculated adjustments to last year’s model, Lenovo’s 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers a more user-friendly experience starting at $1,759 for the 32GB, 1TB configuration. It sports an 8MP webcam that allows for 4K video, a stunning 2.8K display, and a slightly…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Clean E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum and handheld vacuum combination costs $550. The Eufy E20 performed very well in suction testing; it offers up to 8,000Pa of suction power and thorough edge cleaning; the robot vacuum’s dustbin doubles as a handheld vacuum that includes a floor attachment and a crevice tool. Unfortunately, the handheld vacuum doesn’t offer powerful suction like that of a standalone unit like a Dyson, and removing it…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Highly portable power bank that’s perfect for top-ups on the go Comes with a selection of magnetic tips, so no cables are needed The power bank uses legacy micro USB to recharge, which is a shame since most things have now shifted to USB-C. I have to admit that I like big power banks. Why take a 5,000mAh pack when I can have a 10,000mAh unit? And if I’m grabbing the 10,000mAh…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET As a tech reporter, I attend events and conferences with other gadget aficionados. A telltale sign that a product is good is when reporters and attendees rave about it and even use their money to buy it. And no matter where I went, I couldn’t escape the glowing Meta Ray-Ban reviews.  Also: Apple’s Meta Ray-Bans killer is only one of four major launches in 2027 – here’s the list These experiences weren’t just ones…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dreo Smart Wall Heater is now on sale for $117 on Amazon. This little 1,500W heater pumps out warmth and has just the right amount of features to set it above the competition. The vertical oscillation fin can be paused, but only in three positions – pointing upward, straight out, or downward (there’s no way to stop it between those marks). Access to a reliable space heater can mean the difference…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple has been sprinkling AI features into its devices via Apple Intelligence and iOS updates. These features have mainly been fun, nice-to-have additive tools, such as Genmoji, Clean Up in Photos, and Natural Language Search in Photos. However, Apple’s latest feature, which is still under wraps, targets a major pain point for users — their phone battery. New Apple Intelligence feature in iOS 19 Earlier this week, Bloomberg correspondent and Apple watcher Mark…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Aurzen Zip is currently available for $339 on Amazon. Its design and construction give it a premium feel, and the ability to project at various angles. Connection issues and limitations on what you can view with it are areas of improvement. When Aurzen sent me its new Zip Tri-fold Projector, it arrived in a dense, well-designed 5″ x 6.5″ x 1.75″ box. I said aloud to no one, “Wow, this is the…

Let’s talk tunes: This speaker from Sony is my favorite one to listen to at the beach, in the park, or at home in my bedroom. I’ve used the speaker to play music during dinner parties, and even amid a group of 15 friends all sat around the table, the sound was clear and strong. It gets plenty loud and offers crystal-clear sound. It’s also waterproof, dustproof, and rustproof, so you can splash water on…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Welcome back to another busy week of health tech news. I’m rounding up some of the most notable news to come out of the health wearables space every week. There’s a lot to talk about, so let’s dive in.   Two years of Apple Watch shipment decline Amid growing global smartwatch shipments from competitors, Apple is seeing two years of smartwatch shipment declines, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. In 2024, shipments…