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    I tested the world’s smallest power station – and this solar-charging beast surprised everyone

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Jackery Explorer 100 is available from Amazon for $129 (currently there’s a $40 off coupon). Expect the very best quality, flawless performance, and a large capacity despite being compliant with air and train travel. The rather bulky design doesn’t sit well in laptop bags, and there’s no AC output. –> […] More

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    Crawl, then walk, before you run with AI agents, experts recommend

    gremlin/Getty images Welcome to not just a world of AI agents but a multi-agent world. Yet while these functional generative AI (Gen AI) tools have great promise for personal and professional productivity, deploying them is a significant challenge for designers and developers. The authors of a recent Deloitte report suggested agents have caught people’s attention — […] More

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    This $200 Motorola phone I tested is almost too good for the price

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Motorola’s Moto G is available from the company’s website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn’t call it a “pocket-sized theater” due to its sub-standard screen. –> In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands […] More

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    Amazon just quietly dropped the Apple Watch Ultra 2 down to $680 ahead of Presidents’ Day weekend

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETPresidents’ Day is a few days away, but Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers have come out swinging with seasonal savings on coveted Apple products — most of which rarely see sales. Right now, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (which normally sells around $800) is on sale for $680. That’s a whopping $119 discount on Apple’s best smartwatch model, but the discount might not be here for long. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 was first released in September 2023, and since then, its price has dropped here and there, usually only between $50 and $100 off at most. Most recently, we’ve seen it selling for $720 when it does see a sale, so this $680 price is a rare offer you don’t want to miss. In fact, the last time we saw Amazon offer this 15% off discount was right before Black Friday 2024. Also: The best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and moreSo if you’re not up for playing roulette and waiting any longer, you can snag $119 savings at Amazon on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 49mm GPS + Cellular Titanium Case More

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    I revisited the iPhone SE in 2025, and it got me excited for everything but itself

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The iPhone SE (2022), with its 4.7-inch display, single camera lens, and outdated design is finally getting a revamp. Even then, it remains Apple’s most affordable iPhone, with a starting price of $429. You’ll just have to settle with its underwhelming battery life and limited skillset. more buying choices By the […] More

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    Apple’s iPad 10th Gen is $70 off ahead of Presidents’ Day weekend at Amazon

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking for a sweet deal on an iPad, we got you covered. Apple’s flagship tablets rarely see sales, but with Black Friday behind us, its time to look elsewhere for savings. Thankfully, Amazon and Best Buy have early Presidents’ Day sales on tons of top tech. The 10th Gen, released in 2022, is Apple’s base-model iPad. It boasts substantial upgrades, like symmetrical bezels, a larger 10.9-inch display, Magic Keyboard Folio support, and the latest software version, iPadOS 16. Also: The best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and moreApple also moved the fingerprint sensor to the outer edge, and dual speakers flank the left and right sides when the tablet is held in landscape orientation. The best part? The whole unit weighs approximately one pound.ZDNET’s Kerry Wan went hands-on with the iPad 10th Gen in 2022 and was impressed with Apple’s upgrades to its base model. He continued using the tablet well into 2023, updating his review in May of that year. Right now, it’s $70 off at both Best Buy More

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    Why I prefer this Dell XPS desktop over the M4 Mac Mini for creative work (and its on sale)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways If you’re looking to upgrade from a laptop to a desktop, check out Dell’s XPS 8960, which is on sale now, starting at $1,250. It houses high-performing hardware inside its small chassis. More powerful configurations can be quite expensive. more buying choices What’s the deal? Several Dell XPS 8960 models are […] More