BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Shelves have gone empty, as residents hunt in vain and resort to DIY alternatives. And surging resale prices are shocking even to Argentines accustomed to triple-digit inflation. The country’s latest crisis: There isn’t enough mosquito repellent. As the South American country contends with its worst outbreak of dengue fever in recent … Read more
Beth Mauder/ZDNET What’s the deal? Right now, you can get the Eufy X8 Pro for $450, saving you a couple hundred dollars. This robot vacuum already sits in the midrange market, but this sale makes it even more affordable. It’s intelligent, touts impressive suction power, and is an excellent choice if you have a lot … Read more
My mom texted a few months back to signal enthusiasm for a new baked potato recipe. It was an America’s Test Kitchen recipe by Lan Lam where, at the end, the spuds’ internal temperature is checked with a thermometer. Mom’s already a baked-potato pro, so as peculiar as the technique sounded, I was curious to … Read more
The LED display part of the HP Sprocket Photobooth.Image: HP HP has finally given us what we’ve wanted for so long. A photo booth that is 1) portable and 2) doesn’t make you spend a fortune trying to get good shots. The HP Sprocket Photobooth unveiled at CES 2024 could be the next cool thing … Read more
Image: Warner Bros. Discovery Consumer Products The big day is drawing near and so are those shipping cut-offs for getting everyone on your list a special fandom holiday gift. Don’t worry, io9’s latest gift guide inspired by the worlds of DC and the WB has some shopping tips at places that offer in-store pickup, including … Read more
Smartwatches will still be popular (and fashionable), but instead of just counting reps, they’ll keep close tabs on a wider array of health conditions. New sensors that more accurately monitor blood pressure, glucose levels, and heart rate will feed data into an on-device AI analysis engine that correlates any irregularities with the historical and real-time … Read more
The Smallrig T5 mount suits my Z Cam E2-F6 cage completely. Jack Wallen/ZDNET Anybody who’s ever executed something with movie is aware of the Smallrig identify. The corporate makes devices for absolutely anything you would possibly must make your video shoot simpler. Any time I discover myself needing a singular gadget for filming, I instantly … Read more
June Wan/ZDNET I am going to admit: I am not a skater, I do not go deep sea diving, and I positively cannot leap from wall to wall in an upward trajectory. However once you pitch me an motion digital camera the dimensions of a thumb, it is onerous to not take it out for … Read more
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Generally semi-disposable gadgets are a better option than these designed to final a lifetime. Additionally: This trendy electrical screwdriver has some huge capabilities for a small worth Take scissors, for instance. I’ve a number of very nice, high-quality, expensive, and undoubtedly not semi-disposable scissors from Klein Instruments and Engineer. However in case you abuse … Read more
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Stripping the insulation off wires is a activity that DIYers and makers must undertake frequently, however it’s not a simple talent to study, and there is scope for making an actual mess of issues, particularly when the wires are skinny and simply damaged. Additionally: Methods to repair damaged wires the simple manner – with … Read more