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    These Bose clip-on earbuds sound great and look cool (and they’re on sale)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Bose Ultra Open earbuds sport a clip-on design, making them a great alternative to traditional bone-conduction headphones. Thanks to Bose’s OpenAudio technology, the earbuds are ideal for runners who want to enjoy music while remaining aware of their environment. For the higher price, the battery life could be better. –> The […] More

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    Sony is still giving away free 55-inch 4K TVs right now – see if you qualify

    The Sony Bravia 8 II TV Kerry Wan/ZDNETMemorial Day weekend is here, marking the unofficial start of summer. With the weather heating up, many tech brands across the internet are rolling out killer deals, and Sony has one of the best Buy One, Get One free deals we’ve seen so far this year.Also: The best Memorial Day tech deals live now For a limited time, Sony is giving out free TVs with select purchases. If you buy a 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD-OLED More

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    My favorite Memorial Day TV deals 2025: Big-screen TVs are up to $5,000 off

    Current price: $2,500Regular price: $4,000This ultra-big-screen TV from TCL is already one of the more affordable options on the market, but with Best Buy’s 30% markdown, you can snag one for less than $3,000. Along with a cinema-sized display, you’ll get a 144Hz refresh rate, integrated voice controls, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, AirPlay compatibility for screen sharing from your iOS or macOS devices, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR support for console gaming.Also: The best 98-inch TVs you can buy More

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    Looking for an AI-powered website builder? Here’s your best option in 2025

    natrot/Getty Generative AI and web development seem tailor-made for each other. Web design combines coding, creative text, graphics, and overall design. These are all tasks that AI performs quite well. So when I set out to find the best AI-based website builders, I expected to see all of these capabilities wrapped around hosting dashboards. What […] More

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    This smart ring is half the price of the Oura Ring 4 – here’s what to know

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 Air is a $200 smart ring, one of the first subscription-free and affordable smart rings I’ve tested. The battery life can survive up to eight or nine days of use, and the sleep data collection rivals Oura. The AI health partner feature is lackluster, and it’s essential […] More

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    Build your toolkit with the 10 DIY gadgets every home should have

     A decent drill is still a must-have in my opinion, especially one that can do triple duty — drill into wood and metal, hammer drill into concrete, and also drive screwdriver bits.I prefer cordless tools not only because they are more convenient, but also because I won’t trip and fall over the cord. For the screwdriving job, my brand of choice has got to be Dewalt. Its tools are durable, last years of use and abuse (this drill has been used as a hammer more than once!), and are reasonably priced. This 20V Max Cordless Drill Driver is currently priced at $100 (and discounted by $60). It offers two speeds, a 2.0Ah battery, and comes packed with a charger.  More