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Nina Raemont/ZDNETAs 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.Also: Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones reviewBut the latest from Bosepromise improved noise-canceling, higher-quality sound, all-day comfort, and an interesting take on spatial audio, and may just be the all-encompassing pair that shoppers have been waiting for. They…

Baseus Adaman Laptop Power Bank 140W 24000mAh. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETIt's rare that I don't have a power bank close to hand. I use them to keep my devices charged up when I'm on the move, and they're also a great way to split the power output from a single charger to allow it to recharge multiple devices at hotels.But with laptop and smartphone batteries getting bigger, having high-capacity power banks that can carry enough power and also deliver that power fast to devices is a must. Also: Buying a new keyboard?…

Xbox may be about as corporate a brand as you can find, but it’s been a surprisingly vital platform for independent developers. That dates back to the Xbox Live Arcade days of old, when small developers were given a place to easily publish their projects on consoles. Rather than pulling away from those days, Xbox has only doubled down on its relationship to indies in the years since through initiatives like ID@Xbox and a Developer Acceleration Program designed to help underrepresented developers get their games out.…

Baseus Adaman Laptop Power Bank 140W 24000mAh Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETIt's rare that I don't have a power bank close to hand. I use them to keep my devices charged up when I'm on the move, and they're also a great way to split the power output from a single charger to allow it to recharge multiple devices at hotels.But with laptops and smartphone batteries betting bigger, having high-capacity power banks that can carry enough power and also deliver that power fast to devices is a must. Also: The best Black Friday…

I have a love-hate relationship with gaming headsets. While I’m always happy to use audio devices that are built with video games in mind, I simply detest the “gamer aesthetic” that companies like Razer tend to use. I don’t want a loud, colorful headset full of RGB lights when I’m just trying to use a wireless headset with my Steam Deck in public. That’s why I can’t live without my Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, a premium gaming headset that’s mercifully discrete. It’s a simple pair of black and silver gaming headphones,…

June Wan/ZDNETWhat's the Black Friday deal?Currently, Amazon has the OnePlus Nord Buds on sale for just $30 last year which, for $39, are fantastic earbuds that underpromised and overdelivered. That's why my curiosity was through the roof when OnePlus released their successor, the Nord Buds 2, but they now support active noise cancellation (ANC) -- and, naturally, transparency mode. Plus, they have an improved audio output thanks to the new 12.4mm drivers. All that is to say the Nord Buds remain an easy-to-recommend…

Nina Raemont/ZDNETWhat's the Black Friday deal? The Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbudspromise improved noise-canceling, higher-quality sound, all-day comfort, and an interesting take on spatial audio, and may just be the all-encompassing pair that shoppers have been waiting for. I spent a week with the QuietComfort Ultra earbuds and took a deep dive into its very best features. Are these the top earbuds you can buy? How do they stack up against the competition? And are they worth the $299 price tag? I answer all of…

The Baseus magnetic power bank, 30W, 10,000mAh with built-in USB-C cable. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Baseus 30W, 10,000mAh magnetic power bank is about as close to perfection as I think things can get. So, in a nutshell, what we have is a decent-sized power bank that has built-in wireless charging that works with iPhone and Android devices, there's a built-in USB-C cable for, well, all things USB-C, and there is a separate USB-C in/out port for charging and powering other devices. Testing…

Since playing Resident Evil Village on my iPhone 15 Pro Max, I’ve been in awe at what Apple's newest smartphone can already achieve. Realistic textures, great sounds, and speedy storage give the iPhone a fighting chance at being just as good, or better than many consoles, such as a PS4 or Nintendo Switch from a technical standpoint.However, part of what consoles get right is how easy they are to use, especially with their controllers. This is why clunky touch controls can stop the iPhone from feeling quite as good when…

My older Blue Yeti still serves me when (when it's called upon). Jack Wallen/ZDNETAbout a decade ago, while embarking on a podcast project, I found the perfect mic to fit my needs -- the Blue YetiZDNET RECOMMENDS Blue Yeti USB Mic You find a more impressive sound than the Blue Yeti at this price. I have a feeling part of this dramatic price drop is that Logitech (the company that bought Blue some time ago), is getting rid of the Blue brand and will be selling the mics under the Logitech G gaming brand. Because of…