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Taylor Clemons/ZDNETZDNET takeawaysThe SteelSeries Arena 9 5.1CH speaker system is currently slashed to $395 at Amazon More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Hisense U8N typically retails between $1,100 and $2,800. The U8N has a 144Hz native refresh rate and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR, making it perfect for console gaming. Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support give you enhanced picture quality as well as virtual surround sound for a more […] More

Adam Breeden/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Amazon is running a sale on the TCL QM85 (2024) More

Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ with Hailo-8 AI accelerator. Raspberry Pi Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere — and the Raspberry Pi foundation is taking notice. Hot on the heels of the release of an  M.2 2242-format board with the powerful Hailo 8L AI chip that was designed to fit into the M.2 HAT+ board are boards with […] More

Get Windows 11 Pro at a big discount right now. StackSocial Need an operating system upgrade? Windows 11 Pro puts productivity in your hands with features that make everything from hybrid work to streaming entertainment easy, and you can grab the software for a discounted price right now through Stack Social. A lifetime subscription for […] More

When you travel, you don’t want to leave security and privacy at home. A virtual private network (VPN) can keep your data safe and mask your online activities, enhancing your privacy no matter where you are in the world. Connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot in an airport, hotel, or coffee shop may be convenient, but it isn’t secure. That’s where a VPN comes in. The best VPNs create secure, encrypted tunnels that protect your internet traffic, providing an extra layer of protection. That means your financial information or login credentials are at lower risk of exposure or theft. You should always use a VPN to protect your privacy, especially when you’re away from home. These services may also help you access streaming services typically available in your home region, and they may help you circumvent geolocation blocks.Also: The best VPNs for streamingWhat is the best travel VPN right now?Our pick for the best travel VPN overall is NordVPN More

A new Costco membership comes with a $20 gift card right now. StackSocial Thinking about joining Costco? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, the stores will start scanning cards at the entrance and […] More

Matthew Miller/ZDNETI recently wrote about my experiences with the Limited Edition Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and shared some surprising ways they made my life easier and plans I had for them — one of which was to take them fishing. Last weekend, I traveled over Snoqualmie Pass to enjoy the brilliant colors of the fall leaves and wade into the crystal-clear waters of the Yakima River.Also: I’ve tested a lot of tech in the past 6 months – the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were the biggest surpriseThe weather was absolutely stunning, the river was running low enough to wade in and walk it for miles, and I brought along a couple of family members to teach them how to fly fish and embrace the peacefulness of a flowing river. Everything was perfect, and even though I only landed one small rainbow trout, thanks to my Ray-Ban Metas, I could capture the experience in video and still image form in a manner that matched the low-stress, seven-hour day on the river. More