<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Hohem iSteady V3 gimbal is available now on Amazon This smartphone gimbal makes it easy to create smooth video and offers one of the better auto tracking features I’ve used The iSteady V3 documentation leaves a lot to be desired. –> I love a good gimbal. In fact, about 15 […] More
I test portable power stations for a living, and hear from a lot of readers who’d love to get their hands on one, either for use at home as a backup power source or in a truck or RV for camping, but the cost puts them out of reach. I understand — they’re not cheap.Also: The best portable power stations: Expert testedAmazon’s Prime Big Deals Day sale (better known as October Prime Day) may not start until Oct. 8, but EcoFlow is kicking off the sale season with some incredible Amazon power station deals More
Adam Breeden/ZDNETAmazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days event is returning on Oct. 8-9, and it’s the perfect time to get a head start on your holiday shopping, months before it’s even time to deck the halls. The retail giant is promising savings on top brands and products across major categories like home, tech, apparel, and beyond. Also: October Prime Day 2024: Everything you need to knowAt ZDNET, our deal-finding experts are already rounding up the best early October Prime Day deals so you can find the most savings. We keep our eyes peeled for savings on top products backed by ZDNET testing, discounts greater than 20% off, and products that don’t frequently see a sale, and consider your buying options as if we were purchasing every item on this list ourselves. We only recommend products that are worth your cash. Here are the best early Prime Big Deal Days offers we’ve seen ahead of Amazon’s flagship fall event. Be sure to check back here as we scour the site for the best deals every day leading up to the sale. Also: Get Prime Day deals, even if you don’t pay for Prime. Here’s howOur favorite early Amazon October Prime Day deals More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETAt the Meta Connect event earlier today, Mark Zuckerberg showed off a host of new features on the company’s flagship Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni is available for $800 thanks to a $200 off introductory offer This mid-range robot vacuum and mop features auto-emptying, mop washing and drying, and strong suction, which we were able to confirm during testing The downside is that the Deebot N30 Omni doesn’t boast the […] More
Meta While Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset<!–> is without a doubt the best you can buy, with prices starting at a whopping $3,499 it’s anything but affordable. This has allowed companies such as Meta, owner and operator of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, to make a grab for the more budget end of the market. […] More
Home Depot/ZDNETA smart door sounds like a sight to behold, and it is. Just last year, Home Depot made headlines for featuring the Masonite M-PWR, a $5,000 smart door with lights, sensors, a smart lock, and a smart doorbell built-in. The M-PWR was discontinued less than a year later, but Home Depot just announced an alternative is hitting store shelves next week, and it’s cheaper than you might expect. The new Feather Rivers smart glass door is powered by Hubspace, Home Depot’s smart home automation system that works with over 150 affordable smart home devices at the store. The door is available in full lite for $999, half lite at $899, and craftsman style at $799 — a far cry from $5,000.Also: I found the best AirTags for Android users, and they’re very accurateThe glass insert is the fiberglass door’s smartest feature. It can change from an opaque finish to clear glass with the tap of a button on the door or your phone’s Hubspace app. This approach is perfect for a door that lets in light during the day but that you’d prefer to have shaded at night for privacy. More
Screenshot by David Gewirtz/ZDNETMark Zuckerberg took the stage at Meta Connect 2024 and came out strong in the categories of VR/AR and AI. There’s a lot of mixing of these technologies, particularly in the Meta glasses line discussed elsewhere on ZDNET. Also: Everything announced at Meta Connect 2024: $299 Quest 3S, Orion AR glasses, and moreIn this article, though, we’ll dig into several powerful and impressive announcements related to the company’s AI efforts. More
