I tried this Shokz alternative for my runs, and the price-to-performance ratio surprised me

I tried this Shokz alternative for my runs, and the price-to-performance ratio surprised me

pros and cons Pros Six-hour battery life Intuitive buttons IPX8 water resistance Low price for bone-conduction tech Cons Not designed for swimming Requires a proprietary charging cable Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. With the arrival of nicer weather, it’s time to get back outside. If you’re like me then you enjoy music,…

Best Amazon Big Spring Sale headphone deals 2026

Best Amazon Big Spring Sale headphone deals 2026

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The pollen count is increasing, which means it’s time for another Amazon Big Spring Sale. As we enter the weekend of the sale, several of the latest premium headphones and earbuds are discounted, including the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (Gen 2), Sony WH-1000XM6, and Apple AirPods Pro 3. …

Best Amazon Spring Sale 2026 smartwatch and smart ring deals

Best Amazon Spring Sale 2026 smartwatch and smart ring deals

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is well underway. The e-commerce giant offers discounts on select brands, like Kindle, Alexa, and Ring. While the deals event primarily cuts prices on Amazon-owned brands, other retailers know shoppers will be actively shopping during the event, and so we can expect that…

Best Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals 2026

Best Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals 2026

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is well underway. While the deals event primarily cuts prices on Amazon-owned brands, other retailers, like Apple, know shoppers will be actively shopping during the event, and so we can expect that Apple will cut prices on its own products throughout the deals event.  Also: Best Amazon Spring Sale deals under $25 It’s been…

You can get a free iPhone 17e at Visible for a limited time – no trade-in required

You can get a free iPhone 17e at Visible for a limited time – no trade-in required

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The iPhone 17e, Apple’s latest budget iPhone, hit stores and carriers this month. The “entry-level” iPhone 17 boasts some strong features, including the same A19 processor as the regular iPhone 17, a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, MagSafe charging, and Apple Intelligence. If you’re interested in picking one up, consider this deal…

Best Walmart deals to compete with Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026

Best Walmart deals to compete with Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is happening this week, with discounts on top tech, home and garden items, and more. But Amazon isn’t the only place to find great deals for spring. Walmart just dropped prices across tons of categories, including electronics, furniture, and more.  Also: Amazon Spring Sale…

Best Costco deals to compete with Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026

Best Costco deals to compete with Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Spring is finally making an appearance across much of the country, and with it comes a fresh crop of sales, including Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which runs into next week. If you’re a Costco shopper like I am, you’ll also find a bunch of new deals on…

Dealing with silent robocalls? This is why scam callers keep quiet

Dealing with silent robocalls? This is why scam callers keep quiet

Here’s what to do when you receive a “silent” scam call.  Yori Meirizan/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways There’s a reason scam callers don’t respond when you answer. The goal is simply to confirm that your number is active and spammable. To deal with a…

Switching to Claude? Here’s how to take your ChatGPT memories with you

Switching to Claude? Here’s how to take your ChatGPT memories with you

You don’t have to abandon all your old AI memories to switch to Claude.  Thomas Fuller/NurPhoto via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Claude AI now lets you copy memories from another AI service. The goal is to help you easily switch to Claude. The process…

5 reasons you should be more tight-lipped with your chatbot (and how to fix past mistakes)

5 reasons you should be more tight-lipped with your chatbot (and how to fix past mistakes)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. How personal do you get with your chatbot? Does it interpret your lab results? Help you sort out your finances? Offer advice at 2 a.m. when your worries are particularly existential? Without thinking about it too deeply, you might be revealing a whole trove of personal…