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Apple/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, 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 early Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live right nowRight now, you can grab Apple’s most up-to-date base model, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) More

Adam Breeden/ZDNETIn the US, most people can always Super Bowl LIX for free through their local Fox station. This year, cord-cutters aren’t left out either — thanks to the lesser-known Tubi streaming service More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The $799 Samsung Galaxy S25 is for users who want a flagship experience in a smaller form factor. This year’s hardware upgrades are fairly limited, but a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy does improve the battery and camera quality. The camera still suffers from shutter lag, making it less ideal for […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The NUU N30 is available now on Amazon for $129. This $129 phone would make an amazing first phone for a child or a backup device. The fingerprint scanner on the N30 is in the power button, so there’s no under-screen biometrics and the phone doesn’t support wireless charging. –> Let’s […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Shokz OpenFit 2 are available for $179 in Beige and Black. These open-ear true wireless earbuds deliver meaningful upgrades from the first generation, offering high performance in almost any environment. Wearing glasses causes the ear hooks to become unstable, affecting the earbuds’ fit and sound quality. more buying choices Open-ear […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETNot too long ago, there was an entry-level, low-cost iPhone model ideal for people who didn’t need all of the bells and whistles but still wanted to be part of the Apple ecosystem — the iPhone SE. After a two-year hiatus, a new model may be around the corner.Also: Can rebooting your iPhone really make it run faster? I tried it every day to find outOn Thursday, Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman reported that Apple expects to announce the device as early as next week, with it hitting the market a month later, according to sources familiar with the matter. However, unlike its dated predecessor, the iPhone SE 4 will feature many of the latest tech and aesthetics.The upgradesThe last iPhone SE 3, released in 2022, is a relic of the past with a home button and rounded edges. Leaked images of the new iPhone SE reveal that it will look similar to the iPhone 14, with a USB-C port at the bottom, no Home button, and a simple notch instead of the Dynamic Island that we are now used to.Also: You can get 6 months of Apple Music for $3 right now – here’s howMost importantly, the new iPhone SE will reportedly support Apple Intelligence with the inclusion of an A18 chipset, the same silicon found in the iPhone 16 lineup. This should allow even entry-level users to experience the same AI assistance as the rest of the lineup, including Genmoji, Writing Tools, Notification summaries, Image Playground, and more. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds offer clear and strong sound, powerful noise cancellation, and a battery life that will last you your entire work week. The earbuds come with many improvements, like a Smart-Charging Case compatibility that plugs into in-flight entertainment or laptops for instant Bluetooth connectivity, as well as […] More

It’s easy to silkscreen 600W on the product, but can the product live up to the hype? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI test dozens of chargers every year. Some are excellent, while others fall short. Here on ZDNET, I only feature the cream of the crop –the best of the best. However, I occasionally receive requests from readers asking for my thoughts or opinions on specific products.Lately, one product that’s been generating a lot of buzz is this 600W GaN charger.Also: The best power banks you can buySo, I bought a couple for testing. At $99, they’re not exactly cheap, but compared to the Ugreen Nexode 300W More