More stories

  • in

    The OnePlus 12 is still a powerhouse in 2025 – and it’s on sale for a limited time

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus 12 typically sells for a starting price of $799. It was the company’s most complete handset in 2024, with the fastest charging speeds on the market (both wired and wireless), a flagship camera system, premium build quality, and reliable performance. The lack of generative AI features is felt, but […] More

  • in

    Meta’s upcoming $1,000 smart glasses sound like the Ray-Bans successor I’ve been waiting for

    Unlike the Meta Ray-Bans, the Xreal One Pro features display projections for digital overlays. Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses have been one of the more successful gadgets in recent years for breaking into a competitive wearable market and carving out their place. If CES in January was any indication of what we’ll see in the rest of 2025, expect more people walking, working, and lounging around with smart glasses on.Also: CES 2025: The 8 most advanced smart glasses we tried – and were impressed byClearly, Meta isn’t settling with just branded glasses that can answer questions and take photos; it has a more ambitious goal of producing a pair of eyewear that can also display graphics, track hand gestures, and do more, as suggested by a recent Bloomberg report.The product in development is codenamed Hypernova, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman ballparks that it’ll cost anywhere from $1,000 to $1,400, almost four times the listing price of its Ray-Ban smart glasses More

  • in

    The 10+ best Amazon Spring Sale phone deals still available

    When is Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025? The e-commerce giant’s latest sales event will run through Monday, March 31. However, several deals will go live before and after that time frame.Are deals really better during Amazon sales?While there are no guarantees that the prices you see are the lowest ever, Amazon — and the various retailers and sellers it works with — tends to keep promotions as competitive as possible. That’s why you can expect discounts that match all-time-lows — or at least somewhere near them.How did we choose these Spring Sale deals?While it’s always helpful when products are discounted significantly (we usually cover ones that are at least 20% off), ZDNET experts also prioritize promotions on products we’ve personally tested and can vouch for. Since the products you purchase are considerable investments, we ensure that our recommendations are grounded by thorough research, testing, and value.We also source reviews from actual customers, whether through Best Buy and Amazon testimonials (with hands-on images) or online forums like Reddit.What are the best Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals still available?ZDNET’s experts are searching through Amazon Spring Sale deals to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:You can also find the best Amazon Spring Sale deals by price:And the best deals from other retailers this week:Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends. More

  • in

    I replaced my TV with a 4K UST projector – and the visual upgrade has spoiled me

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST projector is available now for $1,799 at Amazon. It has a sturdy construction and sleek design. It’s great for cinematic viewing, although it could greatly benefit from having a dedicated sound system. –> The first ultra short-throw (UST) projectors hit the mainstream market in the […] More