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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways TCL’s 98-inch Class S5 Series TV is one of the most accessibly-priced TVs of its size, and it’s currently on sale for $1,500 off. Watching movies and TV shows on such a big display is as close to a theatre-like experience as one can get at home. With such a large […] More
Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Entering into the New Year, Dell has reduced the price for one of its Inspiron 14 Plus models by $100, making it $850 More
The most important week in tech innovation is here, and ZDNET is working both on the ground from Las Vegas and remotely to cover the best of the best at the world’s biggest consumer electronics show: CES 2025. Also: CES 2025: The 12 most impressive products we’ve seen so farWhile CES is full of prototypes and far-out tech ideas that may not come to fruition just yet, it’s also packed with tons of tech that has already hit the market or will within the year. Some of ZDNET’s favorite tech (and our readers’ most sought-after) are mobile accessories. Lucky for us, CES is already seeing some top brands like Anker, Satechi, ESR, Belkin, and others roll out brand new mobile accessories, from MagSafe batteries to nifty camera add-ons and more. Here are a few of our favorite CES 2025 mobile accessories so far. Just be sure to follow along as more products are released throughout the week and we update this list with all our favorites. Belkin Stage PowerGrip Jada Jones/ZDNETBelkin’s new PowerGrip is a MagSafe phone accessory that incorporates both MagSafe wireless and wired charging, fun colors, and a nostalgic point-and-shoot design. It features a 10,000 mAh battery capacity, 7.5W magnetic wireless charging, USB-C output ports, a retractable USB-C charging cable, and an LED screen to show battery percentage. It comes in five colors — powder blue, sandbox, fresh yellow, pepper, and lavender — and attaches with MagSafe via a magnetic ring on iPhone 12 models or newer. The PowerGrip will be available in May for an undetermined price. Also: This MagSafe accessory transforms your iPhone into a point-and-shoot camera (sort of)2. ShiftCam SnapGrip/SnapGrip Pro More
TCL’s 2024 QM8 photographed in the ZDNET testing lab. Adam Breeden/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Best Buy is offering new deals for the TCL QM85 (2024) More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETDell announced a handful of new laptops at CES 2025, and if you’re a little confused looking at their names, you’re not alone. The company rebranded its entire portfolio, consolidating the names of the models we’re familiar with into the Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max. The new naming convention might look strangely familiar (Mac or iPhone, anyone?), but Dell insists the original products themselves aren’t going anywhere — they’re just organized now. For example, the XPS line is now housed under the “Dell Premium” label, the Inspiron line is simply “Dell,” and the Latitude devices fall under “Dell Pro,” to name the big ones. Also: CES 2025: The 13 most impressive products so farAdditionally, the Dell Pro lineup occupies devices that previously would have fallen under the Latitude name, which have been further split up into the Dell Pro Plus and Dell Pro Premium products, aimed at the commercial consumer. Beyond its consumer side, Dell announced some sleek-looking new Alienware gaming devices with the Area-51 series: both a 16-inch and 18-inch laptop, as well as a desktop. The new laptops include some big hardware and design updates, so let’s break down what’s new. 1. Dell Pro 14 and Dell Pro 16 More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe biggest week in tech is here: the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). ZDNET is on the ground in Las Vegas and also keeping a virtual eye on the products and concepts that debuted on the show’s first day.Also: The best CES 2025 products you can buy right nowSo far, we’ve seen announcements from big names like Samsung, Abbott, and Dell, as well as new and innovative brands with cool concepts. Here’s the tech gear that has impressed us the most.1. AI-integrated TVs More
Jada Jones/ZDNETAt CES this year, several trends dominate the showcased products, including AI and smart glasses. Despite the fierce competition, Halliday’s smart glasses stood out because of their impressive design and performance, which emphasize comfort. The Halliday smart glasses unveiled at CES have an invisible display; that is, the display is not built into the lens, but rather integrated into the frame. This is made possible by using what the company calls the world’s smallest optical module. Despite its 3.6mm size, the display provides users with a field of view similar to that of a 3.5-inch screen. Also: CES 2025: The 13 most impressive products so farThe major advantage of such a small display is that the frames are very light, weighing just 35 grams. Compared to the 48-gram Meta Ray-Bans I wore to the event, these felt noticeably lighter. The frames have a classic, sleek design, a battery that lasts up to 12 hours, a microphone, and speakers — and come in three colors: Amber, Black, and Gradient. Enough of the hardware: Here’s the part you’ve been waiting for — the display. More
It is difficult to find an implementation of AI in a wearable that is truly unique, but I have never heard of anything like the Bee AI-wearable. The wristband listens to your conversations all day, unless manually paused with the button on it, and uses that information to get to know you, provide AI summaries of your conversations, transcripts, and actionable insights. Of course, it wouldn’t be an AI product if it didn’t feature a chatbot, which you can use to chat with to learn more about anything that happened in your day, such as referring to what someone said in an earlier conversation, or even how to improve your own behaviors. It can also be integrated with third parties like Google Calendar and Gmail. Also: This award-winning AI sleep wearable aims to help you focus better – here’s howThe battery lasts seven days, and it feels as comfortable as any other wristband device can. Of course, being listened to 24/7 isn’t for everyone, but Bee reassures users that users are in control of their memories, no human can see the data, the data will not be sold or trained on, and the audio is not saved. The wearable costs $50 and is available for purchase now for iOS only, with an Android offering coming later this month before the official launch. More
