Elyse Betters Picaro
ZDNet
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Contact Élyse
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Élyse:
The 13 best Chromebook holiday deals
Chromebooks can essentially replace a typical laptop with the ability to browse the web, stream shows and movies, and help you complete work on the go. Here are the top Chromebook deals this holiday season. → Read More
The best iPhone deals during the 2022 holiday season
This holiday season, retailers and carriers are offering promotions on the new iPhone 14 line. You can also score an excellent discount on previous models. → Read More
The 4 best gaming laptop deals available now: Holiday 2022 guide
Gaming laptops offer the best graphics cards out there. Take advantage of some awesome deals this holiday season and get a new gaming laptop without breaking the bank. → Read More
The 17 best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals still available in 2022
Cyber Monday deals: Chromebooks are perfect for everything -- from classroom work and web browsing to streaming movies and working on the go. Here are the top Chromebook deals we could find that are still available. → Read More
The 18 best early Cyber Monday Chromebook deals 2022: Get a $79 HP, $99 Lenovo, or $119 Asus
Early Cyber Monday deals: Chromebooks are perfect for everything -- from classroom work and web browsing to streaming movies and working on the go. Here are the top Chromebook deals we could find for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. → Read More
The 18 best early Cyber Monday 2022 Chromebook deals
Chromebooks are perfect for everything -- from classroom work and web browsing to streaming movies and working on the go. Here are our top picks for early Cyber Monday deals on Chromebook laptops. → Read More
The 35 best Black Friday Chromebook deals 2022
Chromebooks are perfect for everything -- from classroom work and web browsing to streaming movies and working on the go. Here are our top picks for Black Friday deals on Chromebook laptops. → Read More
20+ best Black Friday Chromebook deals 2022: HP, Samsung, Acer, and more laptops on sale today
Chromebooks are perfect for everything -- from classroom work and web browsing to streaming movies and working on the go. Here are our top picks for Black Friday deals on Chromebook laptops. → Read More
10+ best Black Friday Chromebook deals 2022: HP, Samsung, Acer, and more laptops on sale today
Chromebooks are perfect for everything -- from classroom work and web browsing to streaming movies and working on the go. But with laptops seeing a price increase over the years, it's hard to find the perfect laptop without breaking the bank. Here are our top picks. → Read More
Best early Black Friday Chromebook deals 2022: HP, Samsung, Acer, and more laptops on sale
Chromebooks are perfect for everything -- from classroom work and web browsing to streaming movies and working on the go. But with laptops seeing a price increase over years, it's hard to find the perfect laptop without breaking the bank. Here are our top picks. → Read More
The 10 best cheap tech gifts under $50 for the holidays
With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, you're probably looking for the best cheap tech gifts. ZDNET compiled all the top picks for under $50. → Read More
The 10 best cheap tech gifts under $25 for the holidays
Shopping on a tight budget this holiday season? We've compiled the top tech gifts for $25 or under. → Read More
The 5 best Halloween projectors of 2022
Beware of our picks for the best Halloween projector. They'll make your home the one to beat in the neighborhood this fall. → Read More
The 5 best smoke detectors of 2022
Looking for a smoke detector without all the bells and whistles? ZDNET has compared the best smart smoke detectors, but we've also done our research on traditional smoke detectors that still get the job done. Here are five affordable, plain, and simple smoke detectors. → Read More
Prime Day 2: Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale explained
Amazon has announced a second Prime Day event for October. It follows a Prime Day sale from the summer. Here's everything you need to know about Prime Day 2 ("Prime Early Access Sale") including how to find the best deals. → Read More
The 5 best travel pillows of 2022
If you're like me, it's hard to sleep on a plane or in a train or car. It's so impossible to get comfy. Finally fed up with that reality, I set out to find the best travel pillow. I researched and judged them based on value, construction, and user reviews to determine a No. 1 pick and other honorable mentions. The Trtl Pillow is my top choice, but here's how it compares to the others. → Read More
The 5 best gaming mechanical keyboards of 2022
When you're gaming, whether for fun or as a pro, there's just something different about using a gaming mechanical keyboard. The Corsair K100 is ZDNET's No. 1 choice. But there are plenty of gaming mechanical keyboards, and when you choose your next one, look no further than the top five reviewed and compared here. → Read More
The 5 best cheap gaming monitors of 2022
Gaming monitors run the gamut when it comes to price. But you don't have to spend a fortune for UHD resolution, HDR, and ultra-fast response times. In fact, the Samsung Odyssey G5 27-inch monitor is our top choice if you're looking for a cheap gaming monitor. It's $270 and still has all the bells and whistles. → Read More
The 5 best digital picture frames of 2022
Despite the existence of smart displays, you may prefer the simplicity of digital picture frames and their design options. Yes, they're still a thing, and ZDNET chose the Nixplay as the best one due to its price, screen size and resolution, photo storage capabilities, and more. → Read More
The 5 best white noise apps of 2022
White noise machines are brilliant devices that can drown out distracting sounds and allow you to get some shut-eye. But do you know what's easier to travel with and cheaper? White noise apps. If you're looking for the best, we really like myNoise because it offers over 20 different white noise sounds, and it's completely free to use. → Read More