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Eufy If you use an outdoor security camera to keep an eye on a very dark area, a new option from Eufy promises to provide some of the best results ever.  Most security cameras have low-light options that rely on IR (infrared radiation). Unfortunately, IR footage has that black-and-white ghostly feel (like the kind that might […] More

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Matthew Miller/ZDNETIf you’ve been eagerly awaiting the latest WearOS update for your Pixel Watch or Pixel Watch 2, you may have to wait a little longer. After trying to install Wear OS 5, many Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 users saw a blank screen and no option to navigate away or restart. The update promises several additions, including improved camera controls, the Recorder app (with AI transcription) that was originally a Pixel Watch 3 exclusive, improved performance, new workout metrics like ground contact time and stride length for runners, several enhanced faces, and a redesigned app launcher.Also: The best smartwatches: Expert tested and reviewedFastbooting the watch remedied the issue in most cases, but doing so requires the user to set the watch up again, with the update still not installed. Most users could install the update just fine (I had no issues when I tried it on my Pixel Watch 2), but with enough people encountering a problem, Google addressed it.Google has halted the automatic update for all users. (You can still install it manually if you have the technical know-how.) Attempting to install Wear OS 5 through the usual method doesn’t work. If you go to Settings, System, and then System updates, you can see that one is available, but tapping it doesn’t yield anything more. More

Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days is fast approaching. While we have a little over a week to go before the popular sales event opens its digital doors, this doesn’t mean you can’t already take advantage of discounts on top tech.Samsung always features during Amazon’s sales events, and this year will be no exception — we expect to see deep discounts on Samsung TVs, phones, laptops, headphones, and home appliances. If you want to get ahead of your holiday shopping, there are already some fantastic deals available on Samsung devices.Also: The best October Prime Day deals live nowAt ZDNET, we keep a constant watch on all emerging Samsung sales. We focus on top-of-the-range Samsung tech and discounts of over 20% and we will also only recommend deals on products we would like to purchase ourselves. Read on to see the best Samsung deals available online before Amazon’s October Prime Day begins.Our favorite early Amazon October Prime Day Samsung dealsSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 for $1,500 (save $400) More

A laptop feature that often gets overlooked is its cooling system. Processors, graphics cards, RAM, NPUs, and more demand a lot of energy, and all this energy results in a lot of heat. Ask anyone with a gaming laptop — they’ll tell you how uncomfortably hot it can get. Also: The best gaming laptops: Expert testedUnfortunately, you can’t prevent your laptop from generating heat, but you can mitigate it with a laptop cooling pad. These devices sit underneath the laptop and not only absorb the heat created but actively cool the device with a combination of high-speed fans and clever airflow engineering. What is the best laptop cooling pad right now?We tested some of the top laptop cooling pads on the market. Taking the crown as ZDNET’s best laptop cooling pad overall is the Targus Laptop Chill Mat Plus More

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale kicks off next month, so big deals on laptops are on the horizon. But some early deals are already starting to pop up. We’ve rounded up some of the best early sales that caught our attention on machines by Apple, Asus, Lenovo, Acer, and more that are live right now.Also: The best October Prime Day deals live nowFrom Apple’s industry-leading MacBook Pro to light and accessible Chromebooks, these are the most impactful early deals we’ve seen. Although Prime Day doesn’t officially kick off until Oct. 8-9, some solid deals are live now so you can get ahead of the crowds.Our favorite early Amazon October Prime Day laptop dealsApple MacBook Pro M3 14-inch More

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