Best Buy just dropped this 64GB Kingston DDR5 RAM kit to under $1,000
Kingston/ZDNET With AI companies snapping up RAM and storage drives to build data centers and train LLMs, prices on vital components and pre-built rigs have skyrocketed. This means that gamers and DIY PC builders are putting upgrades and new purchases on hold in the hope that the market will eventually correct itself. If you’ve been […]
The 23+ top luxury Memorial Day mattress deals — chosen by a sleep coach
The Memorial Day mattress sales are in full swing, making it a great time of year to invest in a luxury mattress for less. In fact, some of the best luxury mattresses are down to their best prices, like the ultra-cooling Bear Elite Hybrid mattress, down to $1,198 (was $1,998) with free bedding at Bear. […]
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, May 26 (game #814)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, May 25 (game […]
Nvidia doesn’t make TVs, but it made the best thing you can plug into one
Nvidia does more than make AI chips. While it’s true that their chips power the data centers that run most of the large language models (which you can now run locally) for OpenAI for ChatGPT, Anthropic for Claude and others, Nvidia also makes the Tegra X1+ processor which has an insane 256-core GPU and is […]
Best sleep tracker deals 2026: Top Memorial Day sales, picked by sleep tech experts
I’m a sleep tech reviewer and I’ve been searching the Memorial Day sales for cheap sleep tracker deals. The best so far is 15% off the Fitbit Inspire 3 at Amazon dropping the smart watch to $84.50 (was $99.95). If you want a more discreet tracker, consider the Beautyrest under mattress tracker, down to $74 […]
The Elantra N is what happens when Hyundai nails the sports sedan formula
We spend a ridiculous amount of time behind the wheel. On average, American drivers rack up about 293 hours a year driving, which is basically two full weeks of your life spent in a car. So it makes sense to want something that doesn’t feel dull every time you set off. Nobody’s signing up for […]
After wearing Sennheiser’s Momentum 5, I’ll never doubt the company’s competitive edge again
pros and cons Pros Detailed sound Marathon battery life Comfortable fit Cons BT 6.0 not ready at launch ANC still weaker than Sony and Bose Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Sennheiser has been refining its flagship Momentum headphones for nearly 15 years, receiving acclaim for its minimalist design, marathon battery life, and […]
I left Windows to escape preinstalled bloat, and then I found it on Linux
One of many reasons for escaping Windows (as I assume is for a majority of us as well) was to get rid of unnecessary pre-installed packages. This is especially true for laptops, which come with a lot of junk. Even then, Windows just seems to never stop getting in your way. Be it forced updates, […]
This Alienware laptop is a gaming powerhouse, and it’s $650 off right now
ZDNET Looking for a gaming laptop that can handle any game you throw at it? Look no further. Alienware’s 16-inch Area-51 is a powerhouse machine loaded with the latest hardware and a banger OLED display — massively discounted for Memorial Day. Multiple configurations are on sale, ranging from $650 off the version with the Intel […]
The best Memorial Day laptop deals: Save on Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and more
It may be hard to believe, but summer is almost here. That means discounts on laptops across the board to make room for new inventory. We’ve got eyes on some of the best Memorial Day deals, with sales on MacBooks, Chromebooks, and PCs from Lenovo, Asus, HP, and more today. Also: My favorite Memorial Day […]