monsitj/Getty Images If you’ve been a production developer for any time, you know application programming interfaces (APIs) are subject to change at the provider’s whim. You might go to bed one night knowing your app is solid and has a bright future. Then you wake up in the morning to discover that one of your […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes that turbine, stand, guy lines and pegs costs $399, while the essentials kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488. The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into electrical energy, and the turbine features a 12,000 […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is available for up to $800 off with a trade-in credit. This 14.6-inch tablet is a productivity powerhouse, packed with a strong processor and Galaxy AI tools perfect for work and play. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra isn’t super portable: it’s large and the keyboard […] More
The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) pictured with the Spigen Crystal Liquid Pro Apple Watch band. Kayla Solino/ZDNETApple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch SE (2nd Gen) is still the latest base model watch to hit the market. Despite Apple unveiling the new Watch Series 10 in September 2024, the SE did not get an upgrade as originally rumored. And while it’s not packed with all the features of the Series 9 or 10, it offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics, keep in contact with ease, and benefit from connection to the Apple ecosystem. Also: The best Apple Watches we’ve tested (and where the Series 10 stands)The Watch SE (2nd Gen) is the model I own, and it’s been the perfect smartwatch companion to my mostly low-key tech lifestyle. It’s proven great for tracking my workouts, steps, and more health metrics, and it has been a great introduction into sleep tracking. I recommended this model to my mom, who despite being a not tech-saavy Gen Xer, has figured out its features quite well (we’re still working on the computer). And right now you can grab my favorite watch model (and Apple’s most up-to-date base model) the Watch SE (2nd Gen) More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Pre-orders for the Galaxy Book5 Pro start at $1,349. It sports a brilliant 3K touchscreen and large touchpad, plus Intel’s Lunar Lake chip delivers next-gen performance. Despite the better hardware, this laptop shares some of the design flaws as its predecessor. –> The Galaxy Book5 Pro is available for $1,150 at […] More
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Anker Prime 100W USB-C Charger is available on Amazon More
Dyson/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking to buy a cordless vacuum, now is a great time to do so: The excellent Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum More
iRobot/ZDNETiRobot has been known as a robot vacuum standard since its launch over 20 years ago. Today the company announced a complete redesign of almost its entire product line, with new entry-level, midrange, and high-end robot vacuums. Almost every model features an AutoEmpty Dock and mopping variant to round out the Roomba catalog. The new Roombas include the 105 model and 105 Combo starting at $299, the Roomba 205 DustCompactor and a Combo variant starting at $449, the Plus 405 Combo Robot and AutoWash Dock at $799, and the Roomba Plus 505 Combo Robot and AutoWash Dock at $999.Also: I knew this robot vacuum was a winner just hours after testing it – here’s whyiRobot is looking to this launch to simplify and better clarify its product line for consumers by giving the products more specific tiers according to their capabilities. Now, iRobot models will be classified into the entry-level Roomba, midrange Roomba Plus, and flagship Roomba Max. Similarly, the robot vacuums will have a Vac and Combo variant, the latter for robot vacuum and mops combination robots. Additionally, iRobot will feature an optional AutoEmpty dock for the Roomba 105. More
