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Kerry Wan/ZDNET2024 was a huge year for laptops. But at CES 2025, the big names in the industry got a chance to show off what they have in store for the rest of 2025. There were a ton of new product announcements, but as always, some stand out more than others. Also: CES 2025: The 12 most impressive products so farThis year saw a bunch of new gaming laptops (particularly with AMD chips), lots of OLED displays, a “rollable” laptop, and thin and lightweight devices all around. But we’re always on the lookout for standouts that offer something different — whether that’s a useful new feature, great design, or a fantastic value. We’re currently here in Las Vegas on the convention floor, and after going hands-on with every laptop in a square mile radius, we’ve narrowed down our picks for best laptops at CES 2025. 1. Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition More

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETA lot of what’s showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show doesn’t make it to the market. Fortunately, some of the best smart glasses we saw at the show will, making the product category one of the most exciting ones going into the rest of 2025.Also: CES 2025: The 15 most impressive products so farOver the past week, ZDNET has been scouring the show floor to select the best of the best. The picks below aren’t just limited to AR glasses that compete with the Apple Vision Pro and similarly-functioning VR headsets; they include Meta Ray-Ban competitors, tint-changing wearables, and more. Here are our best picks, listed in no particular order.1. Xreal One Pro More

<!–> 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