I tested Garmin’s new affordable sports watch, and it shouldn’t look this good

Matthew Miller/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Garmin Forerunner 165 is available for $249.95, with the Music model priced at $299.95The watch is small and lightweight, has a vibrant AMOLED display, 19 hours of GPS battery life, and features extensive support for running.I just wish there were more sports modes. Garmin continues to modernize its various watch series … Read more

This portable Bluetooth speaker from Anker is so good, I forgot how affordable it was

The Soundcore Motion X500 is portable and powerful. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Anker Soundcore Motion X500 is available now on Amazon for $170.Brilliant, on-the-go sound capable of pleasing even discerning ears, 12 hours of playtime, and an app that is simple to use for custom equalization.The EQ presets aren’t nearly as impressive as they could … Read more

Nothing confirms Phone 2A after rumors of the affordable followup

The Nothing Phone 2A is official… sort of. The company confirmed the name of the upcoming device during its most recent community update YouTube video, but that’s about all it announced. It didn’t show off much more about the phone, including its appearance, specs, or price. The name of the device was one of several … Read more

RingConn Smart Ring Review: Affordable But Flawed

Below that, you have your sleep, activity, and stress stats, and each category has its own tab if you want to dive deeper. At the bottom, the Health Timeline records milestones throughout the day, such as waking time, stress spikes, and step goals. There’s a lot of data here that you can find extrapolated on … Read more

Only 2 Days Left to Sign Up for Affordable Care Act Health Insurance. Here’s How

There are only a couple days left to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, depending on which state you live in (see below). Already, 2024 is seeing record-high enrollment in coverage through the ACA due to Medicaid disenrollment, a HealthInsurance.org source shared with CNET.  The ACA is designed to give more Americans … Read more

Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Ends Soon. What to Know

If you’ll need health insurance through the Affordable Care Act in 2024, the deadline to sign up is coming quick — open enrollment ends next week for those needing insurance by Jan. 1, 2024. The ACA is designed to give more Americans access to lower-cost health insurance, and it also expands Medicaid and supports new medical delivery … Read more

The Fiat 500e is a tiny, affordable EV that’s only emission is classical music

Stellantis announced the all-new 2024 Fiat 500e, a tiny, affordable electric car that could be the perfect antidote to all those oversized, bloated electric SUVs and trucks that are coming out soon. The tiny EV will be available in North America in early 2024. The Fiat 500e is a great example of the kind of … Read more

Ikea debuts a trio of affordable smart home sensors

Ikea’s push to democratize the smart home continues with the introduction of three new Zigbee sensors that won’t break the bank. There’s Parasoll, the door and window sensor; Vallhorn, the motion sensor; and Badring, the water leakage sensor. They’ll all be priced less than $10 when they go on sale globally in the first half of … Read more

Best Black Friday Deals Under $25: Affordable Bargains on Tech, Home Goods and More

While Black Friday is a great time to score massive discounts on big-ticket items like TVs and laptops, you don’t have to spend a fortune to take advantage of this week’s sales. There are also plenty of budget-friendly bargains on gadgets, home goods, everyday essentials and more that you can snag for just $25 or … Read more