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    This Lenovo ThinkPad is one of the most underrated picks for remote workers

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s fifth-generation ThinkPad T14s is available now for $2,119. It’s a particularly hardy laptop and boasts solid battery life. However, the Intel chipset delivers puts a cap on high-end performance. more buying choices Lenovo has seven distinct ThinkPad categories on its website, each with a unique style. The T Series, for […] More

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    You don’t need to spend $800 on a good iPad – this budget model proves it

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The 2025 iPad 11th Generation is on sale now for $299 (typically $349.) The upgraded iPad has double the base storage as year’s model, more RAM, and an upgraded processor in the A16 Bionic chip. However, it still isn’t compatible with Apple Intelligence and doesn’t support the Apple Pencil Pro. more […] More

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    Finally, I found a robot and handheld vacuum combo that’s ideal for apartment dwellers

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The SwitchBot K10+ Combo is available for $400. This tiny-but-mighty robot vacuum cleaner comes with a lightweight, efficient handheld vacuum for a full home cleaning. The downside is that the mopping feature only uses disposable wet wipes with no water tank and the robot’s smaller size isn’t suitable for large cleaning […] More

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    This new Asus smartwatch is the first to measure both blood pressure and ECG

    Asus/ZDNETWhile Apple gets its blood pressure monitoring ducks in a row for the potential release of an Apple Watch Series 11 with BPM capabilities in September, Asus just introduced a smartwatch with those functionalities. Asus has unveiled its VivoWatch 6 Aero, the world’s first fitness tracker that can measure blood pressure and electrocardiogram (ECG) at the touch of a finger.The watch instantly measures blood pressure and ECG (used to detect atrial fibrillation) through wristband sensors. Also: Oura Ring users are customizing their wearables with this clever design hackPeople with hypertension (high blood pressure) or hypotension (low blood pressure) typically monitor their levels with a manual BPM or an ambulatory BPM. These devices wrap around a user’s arm to measure blood pressure and are fairly clunky and cumbersome. A smartwatch with these capabilities, like the VivoWatch 6 Aero, could make regular BPM measurements more seamless and convenient. The fitness tracker will weigh 27g, lighter than the already slim and light Fitbit Charge 6. Its AMOLED display is small and sleek, measuring about one inch. It performs the usual health-tracking, like monitoring SpO₂, heart rate, steps, calories, and sleep quality. The tracker comes with 5 ATM water resistance, one week of battery life, and a built-in GPS sensor, enhancing activity accuracy. More