Best Cheap Electric Bikes Under $2,000 (2024): Commuter, Folding, Cargo

Electric bikes reduce car congestion, get you moving, and reduce your carbon footprint. Also, they’re just really fun. I’ve never met anyone who has tried an electric bike and not wanted one; in the Netherlands, ebikes currently outsell regular bikes. However, that four-figure price tag induces sticker shock. Many states are considering incentive programs, but … Read more

9 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2024): Cheap, Smart, Kids, and Alternatives

I hate brushing my teeth. I do it because I have to, but it’s a time-consuming, uncomfortable process—two minutes standing in front of the mirror can feel like an eternity. My dentist says I brush too harshly as well. Don’t even get me started on flossing. Electric toothbrushes make the whole experience easier. Their vibrations … Read more

Best TV deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Cheap LED and QLED options from Hisense, TCL, and Roku

A quick look at the best early TV deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Spring is one of the best times of year to buy a TV. It’s a great time to snag a previous year’s flagship TVs as they go on sale to make room for this year’s models, which typically become available for … Read more

I tested this cheap 9,000,000mAh battery pack from eBay – here’s my buying advice

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET A power bank boasting a massive capacity of 9 million milliamp hours (mAh) that fits in the palm of your hand, all for just a little over $10, sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, you know what they say. A reader brought this listing to my attention, questioning the validity … Read more

20 Great, Cheap Kid-Friendly Gifts That Aren’t Video Games

Buying toys and games can be challenging because kids’ tastes change almost as quickly as trends do. And if you’re wanting to buy a present for a kid that isn’t a video game, things can become even more complicated. Don’t stress, though. We’ve put together a wonderful roundup of cheap gifts kids of all ages … Read more

China could flood U.S. electric-vehicle market with cheap offerings

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, June 22, 2022. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters China could flood the U.S. electric-vehicle market with low-cost offerings, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warned Wednesday, weeks after President Joe Biden raised similar concerns. “We are very concerned about China … Read more

Australian space startup Esper wants to build hyperspectral sats for cheap

Australian remote sensing startup Esper wants to capture hyperspectral imagery from space at a fraction of the price of its competitors. The company, which will launch its first demonstration satellite today on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 mission, is entering a field rife with competition. There’s a reason for that: Hyperspectral is an incredibly powerful type of remote … Read more

Cheap Tablet Sale Drops Amazon Fire Tablets as Low as $35 for a Limited Time

There are a lot of great tablets out there, but Amazon makes some of the best models on the market — particularly on the cheaper end. If you want an affordable device for browsing the web, controlling your Alexa-powered smart home or keeping a kid entertained, you could do worse than Amazon’s Fire tablets for … Read more