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The three cheap gadgets ZDNET readers are buying nonstop (no. 1 is weird)

Presidents' Day weekend is coming to a close, and these are the three odd (and cheap) gadgets our readers are loving. [...]

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New open-source voice model listens nonstop and decides every 0.4 seconds whether to speak or stay silent

Unlike GPT-4o or Qwen3.5-Omni, Audio Interaction doesn't wait for a recording to end: it translates, transcribes, chats, and picks up everyday noises like coughing in a single stream. Code, model [...]

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An AI model programmed nonstop for 19 days on a single MirrorCode task that cost $2,600 to run

Epoch AI's new MirrorCode benchmark tests whether AI models can recreate complete programs without access to the original code. Claude Opus 4.7 leads with a 56 percent solve rate, rebuilding a 16 [...]

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The best cheap Android phones to buy in 2025

You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a new phone that handles your daily tasks with ease. The best cheap Android phones pack impressive features into affordable price tags, making them great opt [...]

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Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

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The best ereaders for 2025

There are really two types of ereaders: Dedicated ebook/audiobook devices or slabs that are more akin to small tablets with E Ink screens. In the first category, the competition is really between Amaz [...]

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The best budget Android phone for 2025

Not everyone needs to spend a fortune to get a mobile phone that does everything they want. The best budget Android phones prove you can snag a new phone with great performance, solid build quality an [...]

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Engadget Podcast: We've survived two days of CES 2025

In this bonus episode, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss the latest innovations in robot vacuums, new AI PC hardware from AMD and Intel, and Dell's decision to nuke its PC brands in favor of Apple-es [...]

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Battle of the dirt-cheap tablets: Amazon Fire HD 8 vs. Walmart Onn 8

Apple’s iPads get all the headlines, and with good reason: They’ve long been considered the best tablets for most people. But none of them come cheap. For folks on a tighter budget, I’ve spent t [...]

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The best Christmas gift ideas everyone on your 2025 holiday shopping list will love

This time of year has a lot of merry and bright things to be excited about, but it can be stressful if you’re stumped on what to get your mom, dad, best friend, coworker or kids’ teacher as a holi [...]

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