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A large television can serve as a centerpiece in any home, and if you’re looking for an 85-inch television, you’re in luck: that’s the size where TV displays start to become truly impressive — a centerpiece that makes you stop and pay attention.Also: The best TVs of 2024Whether you need a new TV for movie night, a set to cheer on your favorite team, a showcase for the latest gaming technology, or an all-around great television, you have options. Brands like Sony, Samsung, and TCL have all made admirable additions to their 85-inch TV lineups over the past few years, and many may be more affordable than you think. Depending on the time of year, you can even find some amazing deals on TVs, especially with holiday sales slashing prices by hundreds or even thousands if you catch the right deal at the right retailer.What is the best 85-inch TV right now?I chose the Samsung QN90D More

A solid gaming laptop doesn’t have to cost a fortune or even have the latest components and hardware. Whether upgrading or buying your first model, there are plenty of options for budget-minded gamers from top brands like Asus, Dell, MSI, HP, and more.Also: The best laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed And if you’re looking to get started as a gaming content creator, there are plenty of options to help you assemble high-quality videos and live streams to build an audience. At ZDNET, we’ve tested and researched some price-friendly yet powerful options to help you find the best budget gaming laptops. We considered the latest CPU offerings from Intel and AMD, graphics card offerings from Nvidia and AMD, battery life, screen sizes, and storage capacity.What is the best budget gaming laptop right now?  As an avid gamer, my pick for the best budget gaming laptop is the Asus TUF A15 More

Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Last week, YouTube TV sent an email to subscribers informing them about an upcoming price hike. While it’s only a $10 jump, this price is pushing some people — including myself — to the edge of canceling the service. Shortly after the news of the increase broke, I saw online […] More

Jack Wallen/ZDNETRecently, I set up a new Android phone to review. The process went off exactly as expected, and I ended up with a phone set up with the unlock PIN I typically use for review phones. After an update, the phone required the PIN for unlocking, but no matter how many times I typed in the PIN, it wouldn’t unlock.Something had gone wrong, and I needed to access the phone to review it. Fortunately, I’d been down this alley before and knew what to do.Also: The best Samsung phones you can buy: Expert testedUnfortunately, my only recourse meant the phone would undergo a factory reset, which meant I’d have to set it up again. That wasn’t too much of a problem, given I hadn’t had the opportunity to do much with the device. Had the phone been months into usage, it could have been more of an issue.  More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Regularly priced at $330, Lenovo’s Tab Plus is on sale at Lenovo’s website for $250. Contrary to its small size, the model houses a booming eight-speaker system and a long-lasting battery. The MediaTek Helio chipset and dim display won’t be winning any awards. more buying choices It’s the end of the […] More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETMany great robot vacuum brands are available on the market, but Dreame is one of the most underrated ones I’ve tested. Dreame robot vacuums are top performers, with outstanding obstacle avoidance, market-leading suction, and reliable software. And right now, you can get one of these robots for up to 57% off More

While building a gaming PC can be a great way to save money, brands like HP and Lenovo offer budget-friendly prebuilt rigs that don’t force you to choose between price and performance. Many budget gaming rigs still offer great components like RTX 30 or 40 series graphics cards, 13th-generation Intel Core processors, and high-capacity storage drives for large game files or entire Steam libraries. Also: The best gaming PCs you can buy: Expert testedWhat is the best cheap gaming PC right now?As an avid gamer myself, I rounded up the best gaming PC models on the market that won’t cost you an arm and a leg, with my pick for the best cheap gaming PC overall going to the HP Omen 40L More