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…

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…

Cisco IOS XE offers advanced programmability and automation capabilities that simplify network management and reduce complexity. By utilizing open, standards-based APIs such as NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gNMI, network administrators can efficiently provision and configure devices, minimizing manual errors. The integration of Zero-Touch Provisioning with DevOps toolkits accelerates device onboarding, while model-driven telemetry provides real-time data collection for enhanced monitoring and troubleshooting. Cisco’s automation solutions are extensible across the entire device lifecycle, supporting seamless software upgrades…

When is Memorial Day?  Memorial Day in the US is on Monday, May 26, and while most of the event’s deals happen during the weekend, major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target often start listing them earlier. How did I choose these Memorial Day deals?  I focused on deals that not only saved you a notable amount of money (especially if it’s on a phone that typically isn’t discounted) but were on devices that I’ve…

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. more buying choices Smart rings are rising…

Current price: $200 Original price: $250 The nice thing about buying one of Oura’s earlier model smart rings is you’ll get the same app and software experience — just a different form factor and one less day of battery life. If prospective Oura Ring buyers don’t mind this, they should opt for the Oura Ring 3, which has reduced its price by around 20% since the Oura Ring 4’s debut. The Oura Ring tracks your…