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    This Sony soundbar delivers glorious audio for virtually any genre of content – and it’s priced well

    Sony Bravia Theater System 6 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bravia Theater System 6 consists of a center channel soundbar, two rear speakers, and an external subwoofer for $800. It offers great sound, in-app Bravia audio features, and a simple user experience. Without Wi-Fi connectivity, many wireless streaming options are unavailable, but the movie and […] More

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    I compared the two best smartwatches on the market – here’s how Apple Watch Series 11 wins

    Nina Raemont/ZDNETApple’s latest lineup of Apple Watches drummed up quite the hype when they were announced during its annual iPhone event. Apple unveiled several new features, like emergency SOS communications via satellite connectivity and FDA-cleared hypertension detection. I was physically present in Steve Jobs Theater, and as I watched Apple unveil these features, I couldn’t help but compare the new watch to Google’s Pixel Watch 4. Apple’s new satellite SOS feature bears some striking similarities to Google’s standalone satellite connectivity, for example. Also: The Apple Watch Series 11 is one feature away from making me ditch my Oura RingIt made me wonder, what other similarities (and differences) do the two competing smartwatches have? And which of the latest models should you buy? First: a bit about privacy More

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    Best early Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals 2025: My 10 favorites sales ahead of October

    When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs from October 7 to 8. The annual sale will last for two days in the fall, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household goods and electronics.Are Amazon Echo devices really cheaper on Prime Day? They often are! As it is Amazon’s own event, Prime Day deals always appear for Amazon-branded products, including the Echo device family. How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?ZDNET authors only write about deals that interest us personally and include products that we own, have tested, or want to buy. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale, as is often the case with Apple devices), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents value for your money. We also considered customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter during limited-time events.  More

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    Your Disney+ subscription price is going up again – here’s how much

    Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images) Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Streaming service Disney+ has announced a price increase. Almost all plans are affected, including bundle options. The company has raised its prices every October for three years.  If you’re a Disney+ subscriber, you’ll be paying more soon, as another […] More

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    This is why your company is transforming into an autonomous machine

    SweetBunFactory/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Industries are undergoing a profound transformation as products, factories, and companies adopt autonomous machine models. Autonomous companies use AI agents to sense, understand, decide, and act with minimal human intervention. They adopt software-driven hardware, extended connections, wide contextual awareness, and continuous […] More