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Kerry Wan/ZDNETGoogle unveiled a slew of new AI tools and features at I/O, dropping the term Gemini 95 times and AI 92 times. However, the best announcement of the entire show wasn’t an AI feature; rather, the title went to one of the two hardware products announced — the Android XR glasses. CNET: I hated smart glasses until I tried Google’s Android XR. Now I see the potentialFor the first time, Google gave the public a look at its long-awaited smart glasses, which pack Gemini’s assistance, in-lens displays, speakers, cameras, and mics into the form factor of traditional eyeglasses. I had the opportunity to wear them for five minutes, during which I ran through a demo of using them to get visual Gemini assistance, take photos, and get navigation directions.As a Meta Ray-Bans user, I couldn’t help but notice the similarities and differences between the two smart glasses — and the features I now wish my Meta pair had. In-lens displays More

Bahadir Eroglu/Getty Images There is little debate that AI will revolutionize working practices, but there is less agreement about the best way to exploit this transformation. While 90% of CIOs are piloting AI or investing in small or large-scale developments, over two-thirds (67%) haven’t seen measurable ROI, according to the recently released Nash Squared/Harvey Nash Digital […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Tineco Pure One Station 5 vacuum cleaner is available for $459. It’s a powerful cordless vacuum with a self-emptying base station, perfect for pet owners and parents. Some parts can be finicky, like lining up the floor brush on the base station, or its accessories getting stuck and not easily […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is available for $1,100 but currently $200 off. This cooler works as a portable mini-fridge, with dual-zone cooling and the capacity to freeze or refrigerate. The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is bulky and heavy, and it only comes with one battery so you have to purchase […] More

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LG has discounted a wide range of products for Memorial Day, from household appliances to computer monitors and even laptops. Right now, you can buy the LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 OLED Laptop More

When are Memorial Day sales? Memorial Day is observed on May 26, but some sales have already started. Major retailers like Amazon, Target, and Best Buy have items on sale, and tech brands like Bose, Sony, Beats, and more are competing for your dollars.Be sure to check back here for more Memorial Day headphones deals, as I’ll be updating this list throughout the sale period.How did I choose these Memorial Day deals?I test plenty of headphones throughout the year and only tell readers about the ones worth their time. Therefore, when those recommended headphones are on sale, I encourage you to jump on them. I look for the headphones we recommend the most, and if they’re on sale, I’ll let you know. Because many headphones are $350 or more, we understand that it can be an investment, and it’s crucial that we make our recommendations based on research, thorough testing, and expertise.What are the best Memorial Day 2025 deals?ZDNET’s experts are searching through Memorial Day deals across retailers to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:Best Memorial Day dealsBest Memorial Day lawn and outdoor dealsBest Memorial Day laptop dealsBest Memorial Day phone dealsBest Memorial Day TV dealsBest Memorial Day health and wellness wearable dealsBest Memorial Day headphone dealsLooking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends.  More

Current price: $200Original price: $250The nice thing about buying one of Oura’s earlier model smart rings is you’ll get the same app and software experience — just a different form factor and one less day of battery life. If prospective Oura Ring buyers don’t mind this, they should opt for the Oura Ring 3, which has reduced its price by around 20% since the Oura Ring 4’s debut.The Oura Ring tracks your daily sleep, stress, activity, and readiness to deliver scores, insights, and recommendations. It’s a great health tracker for people looking to optimize their sleep and activity routine, but who want gentle recommendations and encouragements that won’t make them feel bad about a poor night of sleep or a day of low activity. It’s constantly innovating with new features, like a Cardiovascular Age feature that tells you if your physiological age is ahead, behind, or at your chronological age. Plus, it partners with other health brands, like Dexcom, so you can keep track of your glucose levels on the Oura app if you use its Stelo continuous glucose monitor. The smart ring is compatible with Android and iOS phones, so everybody can use it to capture data. The only downside of an Oura Ring is its $70 annual subscription (which is not on sale) to unlock all that data it collects and displays. The Ring Gen 3 is also an sale in select finishes and sizes at Oura.  More