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    My favorite affordable phone cases are BOGO free (including for the new Google Pixel 10 series)

    The Casely Love Song Lavender Heart Case with the Lavender Heart Power Pod.  Kayla Solino/ZDNETLabor Day weekend is here, and one of my favorite mobile accessory brands is celebrating the incoming fall season with serious savings on all their cases — including the newest fall and Halloween cases. It’s the perfect time to (pumpkin) spice up your smartphone during Casely’s Labor Day More

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    You can save up to $700 on my favorite Bluetti power stations for Labor Day

    Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETPower stations are quickly replacing gasoline generators. They’re quieter, safer, require less maintenance, and don’t erupt into a fireball when the instructions aren’t followed. I’m also seeing more campsites, festivals, and commercial outdoor markets starting to prohibit the old generator. Also: The best Labor Day deals live nowPower stations are great, but they aren’t cheap, running into the hundreds and even thousands of dollars, so any time you can grab a discount is a good day. And if you’ve been looking for a power station, I have the discounts.Bluetti, one of the premium power station manufacturers, is slashing prices for Labor Day, and there are some truly unmissable deals on offer. I’ve been using Bluetti power stations extensively for many years and have no hesitation recommending any of these units.The AC200L is the biggest power station on sale now. This is a 2048Wh unit capable of 2400W output (3600W surge), and has an array of AC, USB, 12V, 48V/8A DC port, and even a 30A RV port. This can be charged using AC, solar More

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    How a legacy hardware company reinvented itself in the AI age

    picture alliance/Contributor/picture alliance via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Behind-the-scenes providers such as Cisco keep the cloud and internet alive. The 40-year-old company now positions itself as an AI infrastructure vendor.  The challenge: proactively supporting millions, if not billions of devices worldwide. It’s the nature […] More

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    I replaced my Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the Pixel 10 Pro XL for a week – and can’t go back

    Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The latest Pixel flagships are priced the same as last year, but get meaningful upgrades across the board. The Pro XL model, with its base storage of 256GB and faster wired and wireless charging, is the best Pixel phone right now. You’ll just have […] More

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    Why this midrange Lenovo laptop is the one I recommend to most people

    Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15-inch <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The IdeaPad Slim 3i is on sale at Costco for $669. It’s an affordable 15-inch laptop with a full-size keyboard and nice selection of ports. The battery isn’t spectacular, and its display is lackluster. –> <!–> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source–> on Google. […] More

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    A week later with Google Pixel 10, I’m wondering why anyone should buy pricier flagships

    Google Pixel 10 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Pixel 10 has officially launched with a starting price of $799. With a three-camera system, Google Tensor G5, and improved battery life, it’s Google’s best base model smartphone yet. The main and ultra-wide cameras have been downgraded in order to fit the new telephoto. –> <!–> aug […] More

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    One of the best cheap smartwatches I’ve tested isn’t made by Samsung or Google

    Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is available in Obsidian black for $349 (but on sale for $175 at the time of writing). This Google Wear OS smartwatch offers long battery life, dual-display technology, and a sapphire glass display. The watch currently runs Wear OS 3.5 […] More