Ed Oswald
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Author/Co-Author of 556 articles
For fifteen years, Ed has written about the latest and greatest in gadgets and technology trends. At Digital Trends, he's turned his focus to helping readers find the best deals on the web, as well as emerging tech and science news. His book, Weather Watch: An Introduction to America's Weather and Climate, is now available on Amazon, and runs two blogs on weather stations and smart home gadgets.
The best 3D printers
On the hunt for the best 3D printer for your money? Here are our recommendations on which ones you should buy.
The 5 best DNA test kits for 2024
DNA tests aren’t just limited to ancestry. You can test for your risks for certain diseases, the best workouts and diets for your health and fitness, and more.
The Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX headphones rethink a classic for less than $200
Drop has taken the iconic Sennheiser HD 650's and make them better if that's even possible, and cheaper, too.
AirPods Pro down to their cheapest price yet at Amazon ahead of Memorial Day
Amazon's sale on the Apple AirPods Pro is one of the great deals available on the site ahead of Memorial Day.
Hurry! Apple AirPods Pro are on sale for only $220 right now
Snag the AirPods Pro for just $220 with this promo code for a limited time, the lowest price we've seen yet.
The coronavirus is making our lives less predictable. Even the weather
The drop in air travel as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may make weather forecasts less accurate, meteorologists say.
Save $10 on your first month of Sling and get a free Amazon Fire TV Stick
Bored at home? Sign up for Sling and they'll send you a free Fire TV Stick, and chop $10 off your first month.
Roomba’s new partnership allows it to clean once everyone leaves the house
For smart home enthusiasts, IFTTT is a godsend, helping disparate and disconnected smart home platforms play nice with each other. Robot vacuum maker iRobot is the latest to announce a partnership with the smart home integration service, doing so to differentiate itself from the competition.
This tiny cell phone is the size of a USB stick, and it has a 7-day battery
The Zanco Tiny 2 packs a whole lot of phone into a small package with seven-day battery life, including a .3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity, 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD slot, and a one-inch TFT screen for $130. But do we really need another phone?
Apple’s back at CES for the first time in 28 years — and for a good reason
The last time Apple was officially at CES was in 1992. While it-s employees have roamed the convention halls for years, CES 2020 is the first in 28 years where the company will have an official presence. And there's a reason for it: Apple wants to talk about user privacy.
Welcome to the 2020s. Here’s the tech that will shape the next decade
A new decade is here. So what technologies will shape the way we live in the 2020s? These seven technological advancements will change the way we look at the world and live in it, from space travel and tourism to the increasingly larger presence of technology in our lives.
Amazon begins pre-orders of the Apple Watch Series 5 with surprise sale
You can now pre-order your new Apple Watch Series 5 on Amazon for delivery beginning September 20. Better yet - the retailer is putting them on sale right away, saving you up to $50. There's no word on how long this sale might last, so act now.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Boring Company
Elon Musk is changing how we build tunnels by developing new technologies to do the job quicker and more efficiently. And it's not just a idea anymore: Musk and company are already working toward several exciting new projects, including one that could connect some East Coast cities.
Everything you need to know about the 2017 solar eclipse
The 2017 solar eclipse will be a show in the skies, as the US experiences its first total solar eclipse in 38 years. Find out how to see it.
Here’s everything you need to know about Amazon’s drone delivery project, Prime Air
Curious about Amazon's Prime Air, and how the drone-based service came to be? We've compiled a history of the ongoing delivery effort.
What is artificial intelligence? Here’s everything you need to know
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, evolving algorithms -- we know it can get confusing very quickly. So let's take a look at AI and what it really means, its potential uses, and how it's currently evolving.
From lab-grown steaks to plant-based blood, science is taking the animal out of meat
With the world's population booming, scientists are hard at work figuring out new ways to feed more people in a sustainable and ethical way.
At CES 2017, revolutionary new technologies and products took center stage
CES 2017 stood out as one of the more revolutionary shows in recent memory. What does this say about the future of the tech industry?
101Hero just launched a $49 3D printer on Kickstarter — but is it too good to be true?
We've had our share of false starts with sub-$100 3D printers, but this one from 101Hero is already prototyped and needs some Kickstarter love.
Save the planet one query at a time with Ecosia: the search engine that plants trees
A Germany-based search engine donates nearly 80 percent of its revenues to tree-planting projects around the world. Altogether, nearly three million trees have been planted over the past six years.
Walmart cuts prices on this Bose wireless speaker and Samsung Soundbar
Don't settle for a cheap soundbar or wireless speaker. Walmart has great sales on the Samsung HW-N550 Soundbar System and Bose SoundTouch 20 Series III wireless speaker this week. Both are great options if you're looking to upgrade the sound in your home.
Roomba and Shark Ion robot vacuum cleaners get big price cuts for Memorial Day
Got that big Memorial Day BBQ planned out? Did you think about the clean up afterwards? Probably not. If you act quickly enough you might be able to get Roomba robot help in time for the cleanup thanks to a few good sales on robot vacuums this weekend. We've spotted deals on several well-rated models.
The best deals on electric scooters and electric skateboards for your commute
Looking for an environmentally friendly way to get around, but want something more exciting than a bike? An electric scooter or an electric skateboard are great alternatives. They're more portable than even the smallest foldable bikes, and are great for shorter commutes and trips.