Labor Day falls on September 5 this year, and we are seeing hefty discounts on everything from premium TVs and computers to home appliances, gardening tools, smartphones, game consoles, and more. Sales events including Prime Day, Black Friday, and Labor Day are opportunities to get your hands on everything from necessary items to luxury gadgets for a substantial discount. We’ve rounded up the best deals on gadgets and technology available online for under $100....

Also: The best movies and shows to stream right now If you’re sticking to a modest budget, brands like Hisense and TCL have made a name for themselves by offering quality 4K TVs for much lower prices. While they are more stripped-back compared to offerings from more well-known brands, they still provide the features you’ve come to expect for home entertainment: video and music streaming, hands-free voice control, and Bluetooth connectivity....

When I first attempted this way of cooking, my creations included black-burnt raw chicken, dry ribs, and a devastating waste of salmon with skin clinging to the grate. I’ve improved since then, in no small part through attending a BBQ cooking class (yes, I was that much of a disaster) and a helpful gadget or two. There might not be much to look forward to when we look at the state of the world right now, but at the least, we can enjoy a barbecue or two with friends and family in our backyards....

Battery life is also important since you won’t always be able to charge your earbuds before you get home. Many new wireless earbuds come with a charging case to extend their playback time up to 20, 30, or even 40 hours. Some also allow you to use your phone’s virtual assistant (like Hey Google or Siri), so you can send texts, make calls, and launch apps without taking your phone out of your pocket....

Although these tests were first used as paternity tests or to solve crimes, the tests can now help you discover your heritage, any health risks you might have down the line, and even relatives you may not know about. If you’re searching for unique holiday gifts for those looking to build out their family tree or get a snapshot of their health, we’ve rounded up the best DNA test kit options available....

Many models use electricity as the main heat source, but some also give you the option to use wood chips or charcoal for more opportunities to add more flavor. Other models are designed to be multi-purpose cooking appliances that can quickly switch from low-and-slow smoking briskets to searing burgers and brats with the touch of a dial. To help you decide which electric smoker is the best for your backyard, I’ve put together a list of the best electric smokers you can buy right now....

We can help. We compared the top Instant Pots to find the best device for your budget and needs. Whether it’s a gift for a loved one or a new addition to your own kitchen, these are the best Instant Pots on the market right now. Read more: 12 kitchen tools that make great holiday gifts For other options, check out the best pressure cookers, the best food processors, and the best air fryers!...

Even for the experienced grill master, it can be a wild guess when trying to determine just how well done your meats and veggies are at any moment. That is where we come in. We have exhaustively studied today’s market to find the very best meat thermometer worthy of your kitchen and grill. These are the best meat thermometers you can buy today. While searching for the best thermometers, we encourage you to also check out our lists for the best gas grills, best BBQ tools, and the best charcoal grills!...

The days of mailing cashier’s checks and money orders are long past, thanks to the development of several key payment apps that simplify the payment process and make receiving money a breeze. But which one is the best to handle your money? When it comes to your finances, these are the best payment apps to help you make and receive payments. While you are thinking of all things financial, consider our picks for the best credit cards for good credit, best rewards credit cards, and the best international travel cards of 2022....

These are the best weather apps of 2022. Our editorial team offers our expert recommendations while considering critical factors like features, accessibility, and cost to find the best weather apps. AccuWeather works with your smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch to track the weather with both Android and Apple capabilities. It is free to use, too, with optional in-app upgrades if you have some money to spend. Pros: Radar mapMultiple location servicesMultiple languages supported...

Also: The best Cyber Monday 2022 deals still available under $30 ZDNET editors have been tracking the best Cyber Monday 2022 sales, right here. If you like to save money, bookmark this page and be sure to come back for discounts. At the top, you’ll see the latest Cyber Monday deals we could still find. Further down the page, rather than focus on the latest deals, we’ve sorted the best Cyber Monday deals into categories....

As for the iPhone, the AirPods Pro, the Apple Watch, and the iPad and iPad Pro, well, these products saw a refresh during the second half of last year, so are still fresh. We can be pretty confident of an iPhone refresh come the fall, and probably a new line of Apple Watches, but beyond that, only Apple knows what its update timetable looks like. Review: Apple Mac Mini (2023): Faster, cheaper, better With that in mind, there are still a few Apple products that you should avoid buying right now, either because they’re in line for a refresh, or they’re just not going to get updated because Apple is phasing them out....

Brands like Sony and LG have plenty of top-tier OLED TV models if picture quality is your biggest priority. Samsung, TCL, and Hisense offer more mid-range and budget-friendly TV options – if you’re willing to forego some fancy features like Dolby Atmos and variable refresh rate support. I’ve rounded up the best 65-inch TVs available to help you find the perfect fit for your budget and entertainment needs. I analyzed panel type, refresh rate, HDR, and resolution to find the best models....

One major way to protect yourself is to install a video doorbell, so you can make sure none of your visitors are dangerous or unknown. It’s especially critical when you have little ones in the house that may answer the door when your back is turned. Safety aside, smart video doorbells are also incredibly convenient – you will never miss a package or visitor again, as they provide real-time, two-way audio and video....

While the Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards have established themselves as a sort of gold standard for gaming, AMD’s Radeon RX 6000 series cards, and even some older RTX 20 series models, are excellent, more affordable, alternatives. Both GeForce RTX and Radeon RX cards use raytracing technology to provide more realistic lighting and shadows as well as artificial intelligence for cleaner upscaling of non-UHD graphics. And while gaming GPUs are pretty much plug-and-play when it comes to compatibility and installation, you will see a small boost in performance if you match your card to the rest of your build: an AMD card will work much more efficiently with an AMD CPU as will an Nvidia model with an Intel processor....

Indoor smart gardens do most of the work for you when it comes to growing herbs and vegetables, including reminding you to water and adjusting the lights to the appropriate setting. ZDNET’s Greg Nichols recently tried a smart garden in his tiny home (a WWII-era sailboat!) and wrote: The indoor smart garden kit that Nichols chose happens to be our top pick for the best smart garden overall. We’ve rounded up the best indoor smart gardens that include features like vacation mode, autonomous watering, customizable seed pods, and more to get your garden growing in no time....

To me, paperback and hardcover books are special: The smell of their pages, the sound of flipping through them, and the weight of a really big book in your hands. But in the interest of tech (and my job), I decided to give the new Kindle a shot. I’m happy to report that I’m a fully converted Kindle reader. The new 2022 entry-level Kindle comes with a lot of upgrades, making it a bit more competitive with more expensive models like the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Oasis e-readers....

The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the top – if not the top – premium travel credit cards on the market. It comes with an exceptional welcome bonus, travel credits, bonus rewards categories, and more. But there’s one catch: the $695 annual fee. So is the high annual fee worth it? We’ll be exploring that in this article, as well as sharing the top perks the card provides....

Not just in the way that bosses manage employees, and not just in the way employees treat each other. Feelings about technology are important too. You walk into a new job and discover a bright, shiny, state-of-the-art computer on your desk. There’s that extra buzz of excitement as you sit in your tiny cubicle. Or your tiny space along a very large table. There were terrible stories of so-called frupidity....

Also: How I solved one of my biggest Raspberry Pi headaches If you can think it, it probably exists. There are screens and cases and all sorts of add-on circuit boards (called HATs, short for Hardware Attached on Top) that enable you to do things like add ports to connect hard drives or even monitor the weather. In fact, nowadays it’s easier – much easier – to find accessories for a Raspberry Pi than it is to find actual Raspberry Pis unless you’re willing to pay a big premium (thanks “supply chain issues”!...