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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is available for $180 but is currently on sale. 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 […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Clean E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum and handheld vacuum combination costs $600 but is $400 with an Amazon Big Spring Deal. The Eufy E20 performed very well in suction testing; it offers up to 8,000Pa of suction power and thorough edge cleaning; the robot vacuum’s dustbin doubles as a handheld […] More

Mike Hill/Getty Images It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who can blow a deadline. Linux Torvalds confessed that he’d love to have had “some good excuse for why I didn’t do the 6.14 release yesterday on my regular Sunday afternoon release schedule. …  But no. It’s just pure incompetence. Because absolutely nothing […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETI love March Madness, at least when my team is invited to the Big Dance. I even enjoy watching other teams play their hearts out like everything is on the line — because it is. While NCAA basketball continues to be broadcast in standard HD, the games can look clear, bright, and beautiful on most modern TVs. Part of that appeal, though, is owed to your TV’s motion-smoothing capabilities. Also: Why I recommend this Hisense model over the Samsung Frame TV – even if it wasn’t $1,000 cheaperFor many people, motion smoothing is only appropriate for gaming and watching live sports; enthusiasts typically prefer turning off the feature to watch anything else because it can detract from the filmmaker’s original intent, making on-screen images seem artificial or hyper-realistic. This is what’s called the “soap opera effect.” It’s a perfectly descriptive metaphor that probably requires no explanation. You can see it all too well: the cinematic film should not look like a daytime soap; you shouldn’t feel like you’re on the set with the actors. But it is appealing to feel like you’re in the stadium watching your team with thousands of fans. The soap opera effect makes sense for live sporting event broadcasts. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 Air is a $200 smart ring, one of the first subscription-free and affordable smart rings I’ve tested. The battery life can survive up to eight or nine days of use, and the sleep data collection rivals Oura. The AI health partner feature is lackluster, and it’s essential […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The OneOdio Studio Max 1 headphones are available now on the official site for $169.99 These headphones offer wired and wireless options for connecting to a traditional source and produce a well-blended sound If you’re looking for headphones to use with your phone, look elsewhere. –> My best friend has been […] More

Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images OK, we need to talk about what I believe could be one of the biggest opportunities I see for the near future, and no, it’s not AI. With AI making business opportunities so accessible and much faster, it’s like the dot com bubble on steroids. 🚀 So what’s this opportunity? It’s storytelling! […] More

Focal/ZDNETHigh-end audio company Focal has announced a new pair of headphones for hi-fi lovers who prioritize personalization, convenience, and portability and do not want to be tethered to the brand’s other wired-only options. The new Bathys MG build on the company’s first wireless headphones, the Focal Bathys from 2022, incorporating more sophisticated and premium features.Focal is best known for its artisanally crafted loudspeakers and industry-leading audio technology, and the Focal Bathys MG fit snugly into the company’s high-end catalog. Like the 2022 Bathys, the Bathys MG include features valuable for the everyday listener, such as Bluetooth connectivity and active noise cancellation (ANC).Also: Focal made wired headphones cool again for me – with impressive style and soundThe Bathys MG have Focal’s distinct custom-made speaker drivers, built in the company’s workshop in France. These full-range drivers sport a magnesium M-shaped dome that promotes balanced sound dispersion and reduced distortion for a more precise soundstage and instrument separation. The first-generation Bathys had an M-shaped dome made of magnesium and aluminum. The Bathys MG promise enhanced sound quality based on the omission of aluminum in the speakers. Aluminum is cheaper, and magnesium is better at absorbing vibrations and promoting speaker rigidity and efficiency. More