Our favorite AirPods are $60 off right now for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Not all AirPods are made equal, and if you’re looking for a birthday gift for the music lover in your life, you should get them the best of the best. That is, the AirPods Pro (second generation), which are on sale at Amazon for $60 off during the e-commerce giant’s Big Spring Sale.  Also: Amazon’s … Read more

Grab Our Favorite New Anker Mini Bluetooth Speaker for 20% Off During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

The Soundcore Motion 300 is Anker’s answer to Bose’s excellent SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker (which typically sells for around $150, but is currently going for $129). The Soundcore Motion 300 is around the same size as the Bose, and while it doesn’t sound quite as good, it packs an impressive punch for its compact size — and the best … Read more

My favorite MagSafe charging station for Apple devices is $60 off right now

Ugreen Nexode 100W USB-C 3-port MagSafe charging station Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETWhat’s the deal? The Ugreen Nexode 100W USB-C 3-port MagSafe charging station is 28% off right now, plus Amazon is offering a $10 off coupon during its Big Spring Sale event.  Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended This MagSafe charging station is a very solid, well-designed bit of kit.  … Read more

I’ve tested hundreds of travel chargers, and this is my new favorite

Satechi 145W USB-C 4-Port GaN travel charger Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysSatechi’s new 145W USB-C 4-Port GaN charger is one of the most powerful travel chargers you can buy.The adapter comes with several international plugs so you can use it anywhere on the planet.It’s perfect if you don’t have any legacy USB-A devices to charge. Being … Read more

These Anker sleep earbuds are our favorite for a silent night — and they’re $80 off ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Daylight savings has messed up our sleep schedules, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll do anything to regain your lost hours of sleep. That’s in spite of the noise outside of your home, the partner snoring next to you, or your upstairs neighbor who plays their music loud late into the night. … Read more

I tested Sennheiser’s new flagship earbuds and my favorite songs never sounded better

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysSennheiser’s latest flagship earbuds, the Momentum True Wireless 4 are now available to purchase for $299.95.  The Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds offer exceptional sound quality packed into small and portable buds.The ANC is weak, and there are better alternatives on the market at this price point.   When I find songs or … Read more

The New York Times Is Trying to Kill Your Favorite Wordle Clone

The New York Times is on the hunt for copies of Wordle, the word-guessing game it acquired for seven figures in 2022. And it’s using takedown notices to kill 1,900 versions of the game housed on GitHub. NPR Is Going Dark on Twitter | Future Tech At the heart of the situation is the game … Read more

After months of testing, these Bose earbuds are still my favorite for noise cancellation

Nina Raemont/ZDNET As earbuds become more capable and packed with sophisticated features, it can be a laborious task to find which earbuds will work best for you. Choosing from different shapes, sizes, and capabilities leaves you with a sea of options. Review: Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones But the latest from Bose, the new QuietComfort Ultra earbuds … Read more