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Sony Bravia 8 II TV Kerry Wan/ZDNETBuy One, Get One offers on TVs are rare — especially on a Sony TV we expect to gain high marks later this year. But for a limited time, Sony is giving out free TVs with select purchases. If you buy a 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD-OLED More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy FamiLock S3 Max is a new video smart lock available for $400. This smart lock also features a camera and doorbell button, and an indoor screen shows you who is at the door. I just wish the FamiLock S3 Max could unlock with human recognition using the Eufy HomeBase […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nothing Ear Open is the design-forward brand’s first open earbuds, available now for a discounted $149 on Amazon They feel amazing to exercise with thanks to their comfortable build and wonderfully loud sound, but they also would work well as an alternative to noise-canceling earbuds My only gripe is that […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The InfinaCore six-foot 100W LED charging cable is $15 on Amazon. It’s made of a tough, braided 100W USB-C-to-USB-C cable with a power meter for easy diagnostics. Data transfer speeds aren’t the fastest, but that’s not primarily why you’d use this cable, anyway. –> One tool that I use a lot […] More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe HDMI Forum, responsible for developing HDMI technology standards, officially revealed its new HDMI 2.2 specification earlier this year, and it’s a big deal.The new specification will feature new display transfer wizardry that should provide higher bandwidth and a wide range of higher resolutions and refresh rates. According to the company press release, “Higher 96Gbps bandwidth and next-gen HDMI Fixed Rate Link technology provide optimal audio and video for a wide range of device applications.”Also: Wi-Fi 8: Stability, not speed, is the name of its gameDebuting back in 2002, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface, in case you ever wondered) has been steadily improving for decades. The current standard, HDMI 2.1b, already supports up to 10K resolution, 120Hz refresh rates, dynamic HDR, and up to 48 Gbps of data transfer bandwidth — and those specs are about to take another great leap forward. More
NurPhoto / Gettyimages Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is “electronics,” which is not as all-encompassing as some people might think. Also: This palm recognition smart lock doubles as a video doorbell (and has no […] More
ZDNETThere are myriad reasons your internet connection might be slow. There is a checklist for troubleshooting most of these issues, and the solutions range from surprisingly easy to complex and expensive.Also: Sick of weak Wi-Fi? How I got wired home internet without running Ethernet cableThe problem of internet “throttling,” though, is not on a typical troubleshooting checklist because it is intentionally perpetrated by your internet service provider. Your slow connection may have nothing at all to do with failing hardware, software, or the positioning of your router.Why would an ISP deliberately slow down your data feed? An ISP might deliberately slow down your connection in order to manage network congestion, enforce data caps on your plan, or prioritize certain types of traffic. A more insidious reason might be the ISP’s intention to influence your personal internet habits. For example, your provider might slow down specific websites and applications to steer customers away from Amazon Prime or Netflix in favor of using the ISP’s own streaming platform instead.Moreover, throttling can be used as a leverage tool to extract higher payments from companies. By slowing down the load times for a particular service, ISPs can pressure the company to pay for faster speeds for its customers. The additional costs incurred by the company are directly passed on to its subscribers in the form of higher fees or prices. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Elevation’s TagVault keychain and security cable are available now for $20 and $25 respectively. They’re robust, made of hard composite fiber and quality fasteners, and fit AirTags perfectly, with no rattling. Enclosing your AirTags will inevitably reduce the volume of their chirping. –> I make no secret of the fact that […] More
