If London-based tech company Nothing has proved anything in 2024, it's that it can make affordable gadgets good -- really good. Going into a competitive second half of the year, Nothing today is adding another budget Android phone to its name, the Phone 2a Plus. Also: This $350 Android phone...

One of the best budget Android phones I've tested just got a flashy successor

The Tagry X08 earbuds are available now on Amazon for $35. They deliver plenty of bass and decent mids with long-lasting comfort. The highs in these earbuds aren't nearly as crisp as they should be, and they're missing the three-tap track repeat gesture. Before testing these earbuds, I had never...

These $35 earbuds made me second guess my high-priced audio gear

However sentimental you feel about that old computer (or seven) you’re hanging on to, maybe you’ve decided you can’t take it with you the next time you move. Maybe it doesn’t boot. Maybe it’s so old, it doesn’t connect to the internet. If you want to save whatever is on the hard drive, you don’t need your old PC to work or connect to the internet. All you need is a screwdriver and a compatible plug-and-play storage drive dock or adapter.

How to get files off your old PC before you move

Last month at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple unveiled the latest AI innovations and updates to iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, and the rest of its software ensemble. Right now, Best Buy is offering a sneaky trade-in deal that might allow you to nab a new MacBook Air M3 for nothing. That's right -- the retail giant's $100 discount and trade-in rebate offer of up to $900 off is technically enough to cover the entire cost of a new MacBook Air M3, which absolutely beats out any other discounts we've seen during Memorial Day and even Prime Day earlier this month by a longshot.

This sneaky Best Buy deal lets you snag a free MacBook Air M3 - here's how

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  If you're headed back to school and need a new laptop, but you're on a budget, a pricey Windows laptop or Apple MacBook may not be for you. But you have an alternative: a Chromebook or Chromebook Plus. They rely on cloud applications and storage. This makes them considerably less expensive, but they can still handle most of the same tasks as any other laptop. And there's power in some of these...

Head back to school with one of the best ChromeOS laptops

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Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

If you live near a BJ's Wholesale Club and have been thinking about buying a membership, now is a great time: New members can buy an annual membership for just $20 (reg. $55) through this Stack Social deal -- saving you 63%. Also: The best Prime Day deals: Live updates.

Join BJ's Wholesale Club for $20 (save $35)

Hinsdale, IL

Chicago Food King

My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Having a functioning air conditioning unit is essential during the hot North Carolina summers. For those living in apartments or rental properties, the lack of a reliable AC unit can make it difficult to feel comfortable.

Are landlords required to provide air conditioning for North Carolina tenants? Here’s the law

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Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

This smart bird feeder has built-in AI technology that can identify more than 6,000 species of birds, including telling you if a male or female is at your feeder. When a bird stops by your feeder, you'll get notified through the app that there's a visitor so you can tune in live to the video.

The best smart bird feeders of 2024

Shopping for college can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to tech. But ZDNET has the inside scoop on all the best college tech gear because we've been there and done that -- some of us several times over. Our team isn't just full of experts on top tech like laptops, smartphones, earbuds, and mobile accessories. We also have several recent college grads from all over the country on staff, making us even more uniquely qualified to recommend the best in college tech.

The best college tech you can buy, according to recent grads

Adobe's AI announcements this week were pretty significant, especially the AI-based generative vector features in Illustrator. Photoshop has had a slew of small improvements, but nothing as recently game-changing as the generative fill feature announced at the beginning of the year. That said, Adobe just announced that Photoshop can now...

Photoshop vs. Midjourney vs. DALL-E 3: Which AI image generator wins my 5 tests?

The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is a 9.1.5-channel system that's ideal for the brand's latest TVs. It's on the expensive side, but the high-quality audio easily makes it worth the price. The soundbar is packed with features, but some of the best require a newer LG TV. LG...

One of the best soundbars I've tested is not made by Bose or Sony

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CALIFORNIA – Proposition 33, Justice for Renters Act, will be on the California ballot, November 5, for voters to decide on removing a rent control ban. According to Ballotpedia, a "yes" vote repeals the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (1995), which will allow cities and counties to limit rent on any housing.

Prop. 33 will allow California voters to decide on removing rent control ban

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Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

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Get a Windows 11 Pro license for $20 right now - an all-time-low price

Need an operating system upgrade? Windows 11 Pro puts productivity in your hands with features that make everything from hybrid work to streaming entertainment easy, and...

Get a Windows 11 Pro license for $20 right now - an all-time-low price

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