Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Images If your internet service provider (ISP) is charging you extra for going over data caps, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to hear about it. Last week, the FCC announced that it was exploring the impact of data caps on consumer access to broadband. If you’re not familiar, many ISPs […] More
Wireless earbuds and headphones certainly have some conveniences, but there’s so much to be said for a great pair of wired earbuds. Wired earbuds have a lower level of compression for better-sounding music and a built-in microphone for calls and voice commands. They also don’t need to be charged, are immune to annoying pairing issues, and are far easier to keep track of (plus, you won’t run the risk of losing just one earbud). On the whole, wired earbuds are more cost-effective than their wireless counterparts, and the perk of never needing to charge them means you won’t be stranded without your music, audiobooks, and podcasts on a long flight, camping trip, or commute. Bonus—you’ll never need to do the “stop and search” of shame if an earbud pops out during a jog or a frenzied morning (because, let’s face it, it always ends up in a place you really shouldn’t reach into). Also: The best earbuds you can buy What are the best wired earbuds right now? Based on our testing and research, we’ve compiled some of the internet’s and ZDNET staffers’ favorite wired earbuds picks. Our pick for the best wired earbuds overall goes to Lin Soul TIN HiFi T4 earbuds More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google TV Streamer is a streaming device that sells for $100. The Google TV Streamer offers beautiful image, fast performance, and the best smart home integrations of any Google streaming device. It’s built for Android users but can work with iOS, with some compromise, and there are only a few […] More
June Wan/ZDNETIf you’re looking for a new smartwatch this fall, there are plenty of deals ahead of the big Black Friday shopping weekend next month: Right now, you can get $130 off of the Galaxy Watch 6 More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Torras’ MiniMag Power Bank is available now for $45. The MiniMag bank’s 0.3-inch thickness makes it uber-portable while supplying 5,000mAh via 18W USB-C charging or 7.5W wireless charging. However, if you’re looking for larger pack capacities or kickstands or grips, you’ll be better off looking elsewhere. –> Testing MagSafe battery packs […] More
Dyson/ZDNETIf you’re looking to add a Dyson cordless vacuum to your home without breaking the bank, you’d do well to look into the Dyson V7 Advanced More
Qi Yang/Getty Images I have at least a half-dozen Windows PCs, physical and virtual, at any given time. At least half of those machines typically run the latest Insider preview releases of Windows 11. But running pre-release code comes with its own challenges and occasional hiccups. While running an Insider build from the Release Preview […] More
NguyenDucQuang/Getty Images Windows 11 is heading into its fourth year and runs on hundreds of millions of PCs worldwide. When it debuted in 2021, the new version of Microsoft’s flagship operating system was arguably an incremental change to Windows 10, with a fresh look and feel on top of core code that was practically identical […] More
