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Matthew Miller/ZDNETGet this: These widely loved Sony headphones More

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is on preorder, starting at $449, with the LTE model priced at $499. The physical rotating bezel is smooth, One UI contains new health metrics, and the cushion design is elegant. The display shrunk to 1.34 inches, it’s rather expensive, […] More

Soundcore Boom 3i Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Soundcore Boom 3i is available now on Amazon for $110. With some EQ tweaking, it produces better sound than you’d think for a waterproof speaker. The Boom 3i does float, but playing music while half-submerged doesn’t sound the best. –> Vacation time is in […] More

June Wan/ZDNETBest Buy is currently holding a Back to School sales event, during which many products across a wide range of categories have received huge discounts. For a limited time, the Beats Studio Buds Plus More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETDid someone on Reddit just uncover one of the best-kept secrets of Samsung Galaxy phones? OneUI, the software launcher that powers Samsung phones, is best known for its abundance of features — so much so that you’ll either never use some of them because there’s simply too much, or they’re just hidden from plain sight.Also: How earthquake alerts work on Android – and how to make sure they’re enabled on your phoneA recent discovery may take the crown for best hidden feature. The feature is called “Connectivity Labs,” and it’s only accessible with a secret gesture within your phone’s Wi-Fi settings. Cool, right? The capabilities within Connectivity Labs are even cooler; they include a home Wi-Fi inspection tool, AI-powered mobile data switching, developer options, and more. Here’s how to access them, which Samsung models are compatible, and some of the best features you should start using.How to turn on Connectivity Labs on a Samsung phoneWhat you’ll need: A Samsung phone running OneUI 6 or newer (anything after the Galaxy S20 series). More

Carles Navarro Parcerisas/Getty Images The next time you travel through an airport, you should probably be a little leery of using the public Wi-Fi or USB charging ports, according to the TSA. In a reminder posted on Facebook, the TSA warns that while these freebies are designed to be useful, they can actually be dangerous […] More

CMF/ZDNETMost smartwatches cost around $200 to $400 and can look pretty clunky. CMF’s latest launch addresses both those pain points with the Watch 3 Pro More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Apple Pencil Pro More