Eliana Willis

Vizio might not be the most popular TV brand on the market, but it still offers decent picture and audio quality if you want a midrange or budget-friendly model. With features like QLED panels for better color accuracy and contrast, VRR support for console gaming, and high refresh rates, Vizio TVs hold up pretty well against more expensive competitors from Samsung, Sony, and even Hisense or TCL. And with screen sizes ranging from as small as 24 inches to more popular options like 50- and 65-inch models, you’ll find the right fit for just about any space. What is the best Vizio TV right now? I chose the Quantum Pro 50-inch More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dreame X50 Ultra is available for $1,700, but on sale for $1,360. This is one of the best robot vacuums and mops available, with anti-tangle dual brushes, 20,000Pa of suction, and legs to cross up to 4.2cm thresholds. The Dreame X50 Ultra can get caught on obstacles and require intervention, […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is on sale for $2,199 I highly recommend it to people looking for a laptop with top-performing hardware, a vibrant screen, and a high-quality webcam However, because of its limited port selection, some might find its usability limited without supplementary accessories. –> Work laptops don’t have […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 is available for purchase at $130. The S350 indoor camera features dual telephoto and wide-angle lenses with 360-degree motion tracking and optional local storage to avoid monthly fees. The only drawback I’ve found is that I wish the camera had a button to engage privacy […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dreo Smart Wall Heater retails for $130 on Amazon. This little 1,500W heater pumps out warmth and has just the right amount of features to set it above the competition. The vertical oscillation fin can be paused, but only in three positions – pointing upward, straight out, or downward (there’s […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Tab 90 WiFi (2025) is on sale now for $142 on Amazon. It punches above its price point in terms of hardware. Expanded memory does need to be pushed to the max to get the best performance. –> Blackview, a brand primarily recognized for its rugged smartphones, has also […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google Pixel 9a is the latest midrange phone from the company and retails for $499. It features a new Tensor G4 chip, helpful AI tools, an improved main camera, and the largest battery of any Pixel. You’ll have to settle for some budget trade-offs, including the lack of a telephoto […] More

Vladimir Sukhachev/Getty Images As a kid, I was inspired by the decorative lighting in my grandparents’ finished basement. They had festooned the place with multicolored C9 string lights (aka old-school Christmas lights) from wall to wall, beneath the built-in wet bar, around hanging mirrors, and anywhere else they could add an ambient accent for the […] More