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The best GPS trackers for kids in 2026: Expert recommended

A report from Zdnet says the site spoke to experts and parents, then tested and selected the best GPS trackers and devices to monitor a child’s location. Their top pick goes to the Apple AirTag, currently on sale for $18, because of its ease of use and accurate tracking.

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TCL QM7K 55-inch Mini LED TV marked down to $600 at Best Buy

A report from Zdnet says the TCL QM7K is a midrange QLED TV that rivals premium OLED models and is the recipient of a ZDNET Editor's Choice Award. Best Buy is offering the 55-inch QM7K for over 50% off, bringing the price down to $600. The updated QLED

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Ford CEO shares photos of $30,000 EV pickup prototypes

In a report from Businessinsider, Ford CEO Jim Farley shared four photos from inside the automaker's rejigged Louisville assembly plant that offer a rare glimpse at prototypes for a midsize electric pickup expected to start at $30,000. The images highlight work on Ford's Universal Electric

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Anker 13-in-1 USB-C Docking Station on sale for $140

A report from Kotaku says the Anker Laptop 13-in-1 USB-C Docking Station expands a single USB-C port into a full desktop experience, and can be purchased from Amazon for $140, down from a regular price of $200. The dock provides a wide array of ports including an 85W laptop-charging USB-C

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Are the Sonos Ace still worth it in 2026?

A report from Zdnet says the Sonos Ace will appeal most to Sonos fans who need a private TV-watching solution in their home. The headphones were released in mid-2024 and received a major software update for their first birthday that addressed the biggest early complaints. Zdnet highlights the Ace'

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Rust naval update adds player-built boats, islands and AI overhaul

According to Gamesradar, Facepunch Studios unveiled a naval update for Rust that adds an ocean's worth of content, including player-made boats, city boats, floating content and more islands; the studio also notes the game is 50% off. Players can place a "boat building station deployable" to

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Amazon Echo Dot Max $80 sale includes Alexa+ Early Access

Kotaku reports the Amazon Echo Dot Max is an extremely compact Alexa speaker that lets you better manage your smart home and enhances room audio capabilities compared to past Echo Dot speakers. Its larger, rounded design is covered in 3D-knit fabric and produces room-filling sound. Inside, the AZ3 chip supports

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Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max review: a versatile car charger

Zdnet reports Baseus has upgraded the car charger with the PrimeTrip VR2 Max, making it an in-car charging system for people with a lot of gadgets. The device features two retractable USB-C cables on the top that extend to 2.6 feet (80 centimeters) and lock at various lengths; one

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SpaceX introduces new way to cut off Russian troops from Starlink

Businessinsider reports SpaceX moved to cut off Russian access to Starlink by disabling connectivity over Ukraine while maintaining a whitelist of approved Ukrainian terminals. The change drew praise from Ukrainian officials and pundits, who said Russian troops had been using Starlink to guide strikes and coordinate forces. "The enemy

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After decades on Linux, FreeBSD finally gave me a reason to switch

A report from Zdnet says FreeBSD is among the most stable operating systems but is more challenging to use than Linux. FreeBSD is a Unix-like OS descended from the Berkeley Software Distribution and maintains a complete system — kernel, device drivers, userland utilities, and documentation — in contrast to Linux, which provides

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Sees a Price Cut, Moving Closer to Pre-Surge Pricing

Kotaku reports that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has seen a price cut through StackSocial, bringing the one-month price from $30 to $25 and the three-month price from $90 to $74. The reduction moves the service partway back toward its pre-surge pricing after a 50% increase that raised the monthly fee

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How we test headphones at ZDNET in 2026

A report from Zdnet outlines how its reviewers test headphones and earbuds by using them in everyday life, often receiving review units before public availability and conducting long-term assessments to determine which features excel and which fall flat. The site labels a device ZDNET Recommended when it is above average

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The Epic Games Store Can’t Beat Steam But It Might Become The Next Discord

Kotaku reports the Epic Games Store still feels like a glorified Fortnite launcher for many users, but Epic says non‑Epic playtime rose even as total gameplay hours fell. Epic VP Steve Allison highlighted that of 67 million average monthly active users, about 26 percent are Fortnite players and the

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Samsung HW-Q990F vs Sonos Arc Ultra soundbars

Zdnet compares Samsung's HW-Q990F and the Sonos Arc Ultra, two premium flagship soundbars that take different approaches to home theater audio. Both are praised for quality and features, but they are built for different kinds of buyers with different priorities. The Samsung HW-Q990F is presented as a complete

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Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) discounted to $300 at Amazon

According to Kotaku, the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) is available at Amazon for $300, down from $349 — a $49 savings (14% off). The tablet is designed for watching videos, browsing the web, and light creativity. It includes an A16 chip, 128 GB of storage, Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity and a

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OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: which should you buy

A report from Zdnet compares the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and outlines reasons to choose each phone depending on your priorities. The OnePlus 15 stands out for durability and battery life: it is rated IP68 and IP69, includes a more water-resistant display that can be used

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How to unlock parry in Nioh 3

Pcgamer explains how to unlock parry in Nioh 3. The parry is a purely defensive Samurai ability that does not damage enemy Ki and therefore won’t stagger foes, but it grants Ki regeneration and Arts ability energy and can be the very first skill you unlock. To acquire parry

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As of 2026, this is my favorite Linux distro

A report from Zdnet says the author’s all-time favorite Linux distribution is elementaryOS, an Ubuntu-based operating system the writer has repeatedly described as "your best first distribution." The piece notes the author has tested many distributions and finds elementaryOS the standout. The review highlights the Pantheon desktop

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Crossword editor’s desk: when you can’t just Google it

Theguardian reports that a handy sense-check tool is no longer available. The writer says they were checking a clue (“Leftmost colour on the French flag”) and typed “french flag” into Google, and found the search engine now attempts to synthesise multiple sources rather than pointing to the original Featured Snippet,

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Sonos Arc Ultra $200 off, Zdnet recommends it

A report from Zdnet says the Sonos Arc Ultra is available with a $200 discount and is recommended by the outlet's reviewer. The article notes the Arc Ultra is a soundbar that also functions as a smart speaker for the living room. Zdnet describes features including support for

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Carla Grune - NASA

Nasa describes Carla Grune as a database programmer who develops and maintains the CERES Production Request Database, PRDB, and the CERES Production Monitoring Database, PMDB. The CERES PRDB (PostgreSQL, Phinx) contributes to the CERES PR-Tool web application, which supplies data to and processes data from CATALYST. The CERES PMDB (MySQL)

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LG G5 vs LG G4: ZDNET testing favors the G4

Zdnet got hands-on with LG's G5 and G4 OLED TVs to compare their features, performance and real-world practicality. The review says the G4 stands out for color accuracy and overall picture quality, with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and dedicated picture modes including Filmmaker Mode. It

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Switch 2's value case strengthened by February Partner Direct

Polygon writes that Nintendo's February Partner Direct quietly made a forceful statement about the Switch 2's value, even without major reveals. The showcase included ports and plans for titles such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Granblue Fantasy Relink, a first look at Final Fantasy

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Bibury Multitool Pliers Pro review: 31-in-1 stainless steel tool

Zdnet reports the Bibury Multitool Pliers Pro is a 31-in-1 multitool made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel. At its core are long-nose pliers with a gripper spot and replaceable hard wire cutters. The tool also includes two blades (plain and serrated) that open single-handed and lock in place, full-sized scissors, a

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Highguard adds wolf-shifting hero Ekon, new map, mount and ranked play

Coverage from Pcgamer notes a major update—Highguard Episode 2—is coming to Steam, adding a new hero, a new map, a new mount, and ranked play. The new character, Ekon, can shapeshift into a direwolf and effectively becomes his own mount rather than summoning a phantom. In Wolf Form