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Motorola Moto G Power in Slate Grey and Leaf Green. MotorolaMotorola starts 2025 by revealing two mid-range smartphones: the Moto G and its big brother, the Moto G Power. The company says these devices are “entertainment powerhouses”, delivering both “exceptional photography [plus] immersive” media at a low price.Also: The best Motorola phones: Expert testedThe entertainment-rich capability starts with the display. Each phone has a bright 1,000-nit screen running at a 120Hz refresh rate. This screen ensures smooth “streaming, gaming, [and web page] scrolling”. Supporting the display is a robust speaker system backed up by Dolby Atmos and Bass Boost tech that can output high-resolution audio. Other shared features include a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset delivering solid performance and a rear camera system led by a 50MP camera. There is a small difference in size between the two devices. The Moto G measures 6.7 inches, while the Power model is a slightly larger 6.8 inches.  More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETCES displayed some groundbreaking robot vacuum technology, combining the best robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver some of the most innovative robots we’ve seen in years. However, one stands out for how expertly it elevated its capabilities, skipping the flashy robotic limbs in favor of more thorough cleaning results.The Narwal Flow is an upgraded robot vacuum and mop from the company. It will be available in the US in the summer of 2025 and will have a new color, design, and even a redesigned logo.Also: I saw Roborock’s ‘mechanical arm’ robot vacuum pick up objects – and it likely won’t be my lastSome of the best technology within the Narwal Flow is its ‘Deep Carpet Boost.’ While many other robot vacuums on the market automatically increase suction power when they detect carpets or rugs, the Narwal Flow will increase suction and then some. When going over a carpet, the Flow lowers its brush roller to apply extra pressure and uses counter-directional movements to clean embedded dust, hair, and dirt from deep within carpet fibers.  More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is available now for $180. This doorbell features two cameras to give you complete visibility of the person at your door and any packages left on your porch, all with no monthly fees. Although the doorbell comes with 8GB of built-in local storage (enough for […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bird Buddy is available for $219. This bird feeder has a camera that takes beautiful pictures, is easy to set up, and features bird identification. It does require recharging once a week unless you have the solar option, needs to be within Wi-Fi range, and can miss some bird visitors. […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Open is available for $1,300, and the company offers various trade-in deals on a range of existing phones. This foldable phone has a vibrant large main display, customizable ringer switch, ample RAM and storage, and three powerful rear cameras. While the hardware supports a stylus, OnePlus doesn’t provide access […] More

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Kerry Wan/ZDNETFor the past few years, Nothing has been synonymous with mid-range Android phones that offer an aesthetic no other phone manufacturer can match. The Nothing phones are unique devices, beloved by fans.The company recently announced that the Nothing Phone 3 will be its first true flagship phone, and that should have fans champing at the bit to get their hands on the next iteration.Also: These are still one of my favorite earbuds I’ve ever testedThe Nothing Phone 3 was originally set to be released in 2024, but Nothing CEO Carl Pei pushed the release to Q1 2025. On X, @evleaks shared a leaked internal email from Pei confirming the Nothing Phone 3 release. According to the leaked email, the device will introduce “breakthrough innovations in user interface, taking our first step toward our AI-powered platform.” Although the leak does not confirm the phone’s specs, according to Phone Arena, some of the rumored specs include:Camera – Sony’s latest LYTIA sensor with a 2X zoomStorage – 128 GB, 256GB, and 512GB.Design – transparent back with Glyph lightsDisplay – 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 1600 nits, and HDR10+ supportBattery – 5,000 mAh or 4,880 mAhCPU – Snapdragon 8 Gen 3The above are only rumored specs, but if Pei plans to release this as a flagship device, the official specs better come close. More

Whether you’re looking for some new earbuds to dial in your focus at work or get you through that early morning workout, the best earbuds have a few things in common. They offer clear and balanced sound, noise-canceling for silent listening, long battery life, functional features for exercising and moving around, and some impressive high-tech special touches, like spatial audio and responsive commands. Also: The best workout headphones you can buyI test earbuds for a living and have worn plenty of mediocre and amazing pairs of earbuds to discover which are worth your money and which you should avoid. I’ve done most of the heavy lifting by extensively researching the best earbuds, trying them out for myself as I take the subway to work, hop on conference calls, and even sweat in them on my morning runs. What are the best earbuds right now? At ZDNET, we’ve tested all the latest and greatest earbuds to help you find the best ones for your budget and needs. Our pick for best overall earbuds are the Sony LinkBuds Fit More