#battery-life

#battery-life

As someone who's barely 5 feet tall with relatively small hands, if I felt this much discomfort, I can't imagine what someone bigger than me might experience. Unsurprisingly, my partner could barely get his index and middle fingers in the sleeves. We tried stretching the silicone, but that didn't help our cause. Frankly, it'd be more comfortable to tie the vibrators to my fingers than try to deal with the sleeves again.

Previously known as HP's 600 series, the EliteBook 6 G1 lineup is available in multiple RAM and memory configurations, a lightweight form factor, and either an AMD, Intel, or Qualcomm processor; a highly customizable laptop for a wide range of users. Also: I tested HP's first-gen EliteBook X, and it's a powerhouse at the office (and $500 off) I went hands-on with the EliteBook G1q (q for Qualcomm), which has the Snapdragon X Plus chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD.

I'm still looking for my fall jacket. And football weather isn't quite here yet, but I know it's fall because I've got a new iPhone in my pocket. My phone's images are so crisp, that even my Leica is on the shelf for the moment. And like clockwork, I'm fielding questions at home, with friends, and around the office: "Is the new iPhone worth buying?" It's a dumb question.

Microsoft is perhaps best known for its Surface Pro tablets which compete directly with the iPad Pro but its Surface laptop line has been the best way to experience Windows at its finest. If what you need is a thin, light notebook with full Windows 11, current AI-capable Copilot capabilities and good performance, this is an extremely tempting option. The most affordable model with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus processor and 256GB storage has now hit an all-time low cost on Amazon:

Besides the improvements to Apple's proprietary AI, Apple Intelligence, the MacBook M4 Pro and M4 Max have some hardware upgrades -- notably, the USB-C Thunderbolt 5 ports -- becoming some of the first laptops on the market to support faster than 120Gbps transfer speeds, 240W charging, and even better performance with external monitors. For professional creatives who use external GPUs and need a portable system that can move large files in a flash, this alone could make the MacBook Pro M4 a worthy upgrade.

But most Samsung phones -- especially the flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 -- come with over-the-top features that you might not use daily. If your new Galaxy phone isn't lasting an entire day on a single charge, there are ways to make the most of what you have without hindering the user experience. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025 Here are seven ways to maximize the battery life on your Galaxy phone.

Jason Hiner/ZDNET 1. You want the best-looking video from your eyewear Arguably, the biggest improvement with the newest Ray-Ban smart glasses is the ability to record in 3K video resolution. That's on par with the more expensive Meta Oakley HSTN model, and footage is noticeably sharper and more vivid when compared to the older Ray-Bans' 1080p recordings. Also: I biked with the Meta Oakley Vanguard, and they're easily the best smart glasses for athletes

It features a Super Mic in the charging case, cutting noise up to 95dB for clear calls, and can be activated with the Talk button for instant use. Users can also record voice notes directly from the case using the Talk button, with automatic transcription in Essential Space available only on phones running a compatible Nothing OS. The TWS earphones also support up to 45dB real-time adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) and are claimed to offer a total playback time of up to 38 hours,

In 2023, DJI created a massive hit with the Osmo Pocket 3, a tiny steadicam with a far bigger one-inch-type sensor that dramatically improved the quality of video you could get with so tiny a gadget. Today, the company may be doing the same with its most popular portable line of drones - and with better battery life than ever.

At first glance, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max seem like a drastic upgrade over their predecessors. They have a fantastic new look-one that adds more character with a two-tone design highlighting the blend of the aluminum chassis and glass. The " Camera Plateau," as Apple calls it, elongates the camera module and gives it a more balanced appearance and feel. (Although I have to say, Google did it first.)

The OnePlus 12 is a well-rounded device capable of competing with the company's latest flagship model, the OnePlus 13. Thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, performance is fast and reliable. Users will be able to play demanding mobile games like Genshin Impact and hop between multiple apps with relative ease. Plus, its high-quality Quad HD+ (3,168 x 1,440 pixels) resolution display has a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits. That's bright enough to pierce through the sun's glare and maintain clear visibility.

Ahead of their anticipated debut, prices, renders, and specifications of the upcoming smartwatches have surfaced. According to a report, both the Huawei Watch GT 6 and GT 6 Pro will sport 466 x 466 pixels AMOLED screens and have 64GB of onboard storage. The standard Watch GT 6 will be offered in two size options, while the Pro model is said to come in a single 46mm variant.

If you've read any of my Garmin reviews over the past couple of years, then you know that I use the watch's LED flashlight daily. I've been asking for Coros, Suunto, Polar, Apple, and Samsung to include this function on their watches without any luck. Thankfully, Amazfit stepped up, and the new sports a two-color LED flashlight that competes with Garmin.

That makes it a contender for the top smaller phone with Apple's iPhone 17 Pro, offering the best of Google's hardware without an enormous screen. It is also the cheapest of three Pixel 10 Pro phones starting at 999 (1,099/$999/A$1,699) sitting below the bigger 10 Pro XL and the tablet-phone hybrid the 10 Pro Fold. The 10 Pro looks almost identical to last year's version and has the same size 6.3in OLED screen as the Pixel 10 but slightly brighter, slicker and crisper.

If you're looking for a quick easy answer, it's the Pixel 9a. Released last spring, between the Pixel 9 and 10 generations, the 9a is Google's "entry-level" phonebut it's still got excellent battery life that will last you most days from the moment you get up until bedtime. All the while you'll be looking at an OLED screen and taking stunning pictures with its 48 megapixel camera. Even compared to the most popular alternatives from Nothing and OnePlus, the Pixel 9a undercuts them on price. But there's nothing budget about it.

The camera system also gets a fairly substantial upgrade, though it's still short of what Apple ships in its Pro phones. The two-lens camera system includes a 12MP 2x telephoto sensor, as well as a 48MP wide-angle camera. The front-facing camera has also been given a new 18MP Center Stage sensor that's nearly twice as large as the old one, and it's square instead of rectangular, so Apple can offer the same framing options regardless of whether you're shooting in portrait or landscape mode.

When it comes to cutting out annoying outside noise, there is no brand in history that has denatured more decibels than Bose. The pioneers of noise-canceling haven't been without challengers in recent years, including Sony, Apple, and others, but Bose has maintained the crown for generation after generation. Perhaps no product showcases this iterative talent more than its latest earbuds, the QuietComfort Ultra 2.

Bose has officially unveiled the second generation of its QuietComfort Ultra wireless headphones, as the latest addition to its popular noise-cancelling lineup. While retaining the series' renowned sound quality and industry-leading ANC, the new version also adds audio over USB-C, which was notably missing on the previous generation. They also retain the 2.5mm headphone jack and come with a 2.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable in the box.