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Should you buy a $120 Android tablet from Amazon? I tried one, and here’s what you actually get
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How I’m bringing back physical media – and the 5 home theater gadgets helping me do it
The centerpiece of my home theater setup is the Hisense U8N, which I was able to go hands-on with before. While it’s still an excellent TV, you’ll want to pick up its successor, the U8QG instead. It has an even better refresh rate of 165Hz, which can be bumped up to 288Hz for console gaming. It also features an improved Mini-LED panel with up to 5,000 nits of brightness for better visibility in direct sunlight and harsh overhead lighting. It’s also Pantone-Validated for color accuracy, so you’ll get more lifelike images.Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision IQ give you virtual surround sound and enhanced detailing to provide an immersive experience while streaming movies, music, console games, and shows. On the topic of console gamers, they will appreciate the native support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR to prevent screen tearing and stuttering. My favorite feature is that the Hisense TV lineup supports the PlayStation Remote Play app, so I can leave the console in the living room and play games or watch DVDs on the Hisense U8K we have in the bedroom. Read more: Hisense U8QG review More
5 ways Mercedes F1 harnesses data and the latest tech to perfect race day performance
NurPhoto/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source<!–> on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Steve Riley, head of IT operations and service management at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, gave ZDNET a tour of his racing team’s state-of-the-art technology campus in Brackley, UK, and reflected on the impact […] More
Samsung is giving away free 65-inch TVs right now – here’s how to get one
Samsung’s Neo QLED QN90F 100-inch TV is impressive to see in person. Kerry Wan/ZDNETCinema-sized TVs have gained a small but dedicated following since brands like Samsung and Hisense unveiled their super-sized models earlier this year. And if you’ve been on the fence about buying one for your own home theater, Samsung is offering a free 65-inch Crystal UHD U8000F TV when you purchase either a 98-inch QN90F More
This compact wall unit made me ditch my MacBook Pro charger for good
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI can’t believe how small wall chargers are getting thanks to gallium nitride (GaN) technology. I remember when a 30W charger would be a big, brick-sized lump. Now you can get chargers that are several times more powerful for a fraction of the size. Take the Cuktech 15 More
Why this ultraportable HP laptop is my pick for best MacBook Air alternative
HP OmniBook 5 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP OmniBook 5 is on sale for $900 for the 32GB configuration. It may be the best alternative to the MacBook Air, thanks to its absurdly-long battery life, lightweight design, and solid performance. There are a few downsides: the glossy display is hard to see under bright […] More
Finally, I found a lightweight multitool that doesn’t sacrifice function for form (and it’s just $30)
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI admit it: I’m addicted to multitools. My daily carry for the past year or so has been the Gerber Dual Force More
Finally, a big screen all-in-one PC that business users and creatives will both appreciate
HP OmniStudio X 31.5 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways HP’s OmniStudio X 31.5 is availablle now at Best Buy for $1,949. It’s a big-screen all-in-one with a solid suite of hardware that’s both powerful and flexible. Most users will want to upgrade the peripherals and speakers. –> When I reviewed the Apple iMac M4 last year, […] More
