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CNET
30-05-2025
- General
- CNET
This Cordless Dyson Vacuum Is My Ultimate Spring Cleaning Sidekick, and It's $150 Off
I've got a full-time job, two messy toddlers, a shedding dog and a husband who occasionally tracks in dirt. I think you can see where I'm going with this. Like all busy parents, I find keeping a clean house to be rather challenging. Enter the Dyson V15 cordless vacuum cleaner, a purchase that's been practically life changing. I've tried out a lot of different vacuums at different price ranges, and this model outperforms every single one. The Dyson V15 was awarded a CNET Editors' Choice Award, is on CNET's best cordless vacuums list, and out-suctioned all its stick vacuum competitors in our laboratory testing. That's a whole lot of power and performance, which is what I love about it. And yes, all that performance also comes with a pretty hefty price tag. But right now you can get it for $150 off, which brings the price down to $600. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. This is two days' worth of dog hair, which my Dyson can suction up on its highest suction setting from a 500-square-foot section of carpet. Katie Collins/CNET Why I love my Dyson V15 vacuum My Dyson V15 works great for quick clean-ups or deep cleans. Because it's cordless, I appreciate not having to constantly plug and then unplug it when cleaning the upstairs and downstairs in my home. It doesn't take up storage space because the charging docking station is mounted in our garage. It's no surprise to me that the Dyson V15 outperformed most of its competitors during CNET's lab testing. It is now rated as having the best suction performance for a cordless vacuum. My Dyson also cleans my car well My kids' and pets' messes aren't contained to my house so I love how the Dyson easily converts to handheld mode, which comes in handy for suctioning up loose toddler snacks from car seats and car floors. The crevice attachment can reach those in-between spaces in my car and couch cushions. The Dyson V15 converts into a handheld for easy car cleanup. Dyson Washable HEPA filter is a plus I love the washable HEPA cloth filter too. No more running out of replacement filters. Simply wash it and let it dry. I also bought a backup replacement filter to use so I don't have to wait for the original filter to dry before using my beloved Dyson on another mess. I love how easy it is to clean my Dyson HEPA filter. I have two replacement filters on deck in case one is still wet from washing it. Dyson High-performing vacuum with one flaw My one complaint is its battery life when using it on its best suction setting: boost mode. Dyson's boost mode works well picking up my dog's pet hair, but it drains the battery quickly. To clean two stories in boost mode, it needs to recharge to finish the job, and that can take a few hours. Dyson has three power modes for different tasks. The overall battery run time varies based on power mode. I find Boost mode to work best on pet hair but will drain the battery quickly. Dyson/CNET In the middle setting -- auto mode -- I can clean the upstairs and downstairs of my 2,000-square-foot home on a single charge, and it works well on hard floors and pretty well on carpet. Auto mode is fine for in-between cleanings, but boost mode works best for a deep carpet clean. To find some other top-rated vacuums, check out our editors' list of the best vacuums you can buy. We also think this vacuum would make a great gift for a new graduate moving into their first place. For other gifting inspiration, check out our picks for the best gifts for grads.
CNET
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- CNET
This Cordless Dyson Vacuum Is My Ultimate Spring Cleaning Sidekick, and It's $150 Off for Memorial Day
I've got a full-time job, two messy toddlers, a shedding dog and a husband who occasionally tracks in dirt. I think you can see where I'm going with this. Like all busy parents, I find keeping a clean house to be rather challenging. Enter the Dyson V15 cordless vacuum cleaner, a purchase that has been practically life changing. I've tried out a lot of different vacuums at different price ranges, and this model outperforms every single one. The Dyson V15 was awarded a CNET Editors' Choice Award, is on CNET's best cordless vacuums list, and out-suctioned all its stick vacuum competitors in our laboratory testing. That's a whole lot of power and performance, which is what I love about it. And yes, all that performance also comes with a pretty hefty price tag. But right now you can get it for $150 off during Dyson's Memorial Day sale, which brings the price down to $600. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. This is two days worth of dog hair, which my Dyson can suction up on its highest suction setting from a 500 square foot section of carpet. Katie Collins/CNET Why I love my Dyson V15 vacuum My Dyson V15 works great for quick clean-ups or deep cleans. Because it's cordless, I appreciate not having to constantly plug and then unplug it when cleaning the upstairs and downstairs in my home. It doesn't take up storage space because the charging docking station is mounted in our garage. It's no surprise to me that the Dyson V15 outperformed most of its competitors during CNET's lab testing. It is now rated as having the best suction performance for a cordless vacuum. My Dyson also cleans my car well My kids' and pets' messes aren't contained to my house so I love how the Dyson easily converts to handheld mode, which comes in handy for suctioning up loose toddler snacks from car seats and car floors. The crevice attachment can reach those in-between spaces in my car and couch cushions. The Dyson V15 converts into a handheld for easy car cleanup. Dyson Washable HEPA filter is a plus I love the washable HEPA cloth filter too. No more running out of replacement filters. Simply wash it and let it dry. I also bought a backup replacement filter to use so I don't have to wait for the original filter to dry before using my beloved Dyson on another mess. I love how easy it is to clean my Dyson HEPA filter. I have two replacement filters on deck in case one is still wet from washing it. Dyson High-performing vacuum with one flaw My one complaint is its battery life when using it on its best suction setting: boost mode. Dyson's boost mode works well picking up my dog's pet hair, but it drains the battery quickly. To clean two stories in boost mode, it needs to recharge to finish the job, and that can take a few hours. Dyson has three power modes for different tasks. The overall battery run time varies based on power mode. I find Boost mode to work best on pet hair but will drain the battery quickly. Dyson/CNET In the middle setting -- auto mode -- I can clean the upstairs and downstairs of my 2,000-square-foot home on a single charge, and it works well on hard floors and pretty well on carpet. Auto mode is fine for in-between cleanings, but boost mode works best for a deep carpet clean. To find some other top-rated vacuums, check out our editors' list of the best vacuums you can buy. We also think this vacuum would make a great gift for a new graduate moving into their first place. For other gifting inspiration, check out our picks for the best gifts for grads. And if you want to see other discounted tech, see our running list of the best Memorial Day deals going on now.
CNET
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- CNET
This Cordless Dyson Vacuum Is a Total Powerhouse, and It's $150 Off Right Now
Having a clean house is important to me. However, having a full-time job, two toddlers who are not exactly tidy, a shedding dog and a husband who tracks in dirt makes keeping a clean house rather challenging. Thankfully, I bought myself the Dyson V15 cordless vacuum cleaner, a purchase that has made it much easier to stay on top of at least one cleaning chore. Using the Dyson V15, I can tackle some really tough messes, which gets me one big step closer to maintaining the clean living space I crave. The Dyson V15 is on CNET's best cordless vacuums list, was awarded a CNET Editors' Choice Award and out-suctioned all its stick vacuum competitors in our laboratory testing. That's a whole lot of power and performance, which is what I love about it. And yes, it also comes with a pretty hefty price tag. But right now you can get it for $150 off on Dyson's website, which brings the price down to $600. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. This is two days worth of dog hair, which my Dyson can suction up on its highest suction setting from a 500 square foot section of carpet. Katie Collins/CNET Why I love my Dyson V15 vacuum My Dyson V15 works great for quick clean-ups or deep cleans. Because it's cordless, I appreciate not having to constantly plug and then unplug it when cleaning the upstairs and downstairs in my home. It doesn't take up storage space because the charging docking station is mounted in our garage. It's no surprise to me that the Dyson V15 outperformed most of its competitors during CNET's lab testing. It is now rated as having the best suction performance for a cordless vacuum. My Dyson also cleans my car well My kids' and pets' messes aren't contained to my house so I love how the Dyson easily converts to handheld mode, which comes in handy for suctioning up loose toddler snacks from car seats and car floors. The crevice attachment can reach those in-between spaces in my car and couch cushions. The Dyson V15 converts into a handheld for easy car cleanup. Dyson Washable HEPA filter is a plus I love the washable HEPA cloth filter too. No more running out of replacement filters. Simply wash it and let it dry. I also bought a backup replacement filter to use so I don't have to wait for the original filter to dry before using my beloved Dyson on another mess. I love how easy it is to clean my Dyson HEPA filter. I have two replacement filters on deck in case one is still wet from washing it. Dyson High-performing vacuum with one flaw My one complaint is its battery life when using it on its best suction setting: boost mode. Dyson's boost mode works well picking up my dog's pet hair, but it drains the battery quickly. To clean two stories in boost mode, it needs to recharge to finish the job, and that can take a few hours. Dyson has three power modes for different tasks. The overall battery run time varies based on power mode. I find Boost mode to work best on pet hair but will drain the battery quickly. Dyson/CNET In the middle setting -- auto mode -- I can clean the upstairs and downstairs of my 2,000-square-foot home on a single charge, and it works well on hard floors and pretty well on carpet. Auto mode is fine for in-between cleanings, but boost mode works best for a deep carpet clean. To find some other top-rated vacuums, check out our editors' list of the best vacuums you can buy. We also think this vacuum would make a great gift for a new graduate moving into their first place. For other gifting inspiration, check out our picks for the best gifts for grads. And if you want to see other discounted tech, see our running list of the best Memorial Day deals going on now.
CNET
19-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
75 Google Home Prompts Later: My 6 Favorite Easter Eggs
Katie Collins Editorial Director Katie oversees coverage for home energy, utilities, renewable energy, solar energy, climate issues, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, EV charging infrastructure, energy deregulation, home electrification, personal finance, mortgages, home equity, banking, savings, credit building, credit cards, taxes, identity theft, retirement and investing. Katie recently visited CNET's testing lab in Louisville, Kentucky, to oversee its testing of rooftop solar panels, portable solar panels, portable power stations, EV chargers, generators and home battery solutions. Prior to joining CNET, Katie worked at Time's former personal finance brand, NextAdvisor, as well as at The Simple Dollar, and Katie holds a bachelor's degree in deviant behavior and social control from CUNY's John Jay College of Criminal Justice and spent a decade working with at-risk teenagers and facilitating family crisis intervention and anger management groups. Katie took her counseling skills and passion for helping people into service journalism. Her goal is to help people make important decisions and reach their personal life goals. Katie's free time is spent with her two human children and two fur children. You can reach her at kcollins@
Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Columbia Lions and Pennsylvania Quakers meet in Ivy League Tournament
Pennsylvania Quakers (15-12, 6-8 Ivy League) vs. Columbia Lions (22-5, 13-1 Ivy League) Providence, Rhode Island; Friday, 4:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Columbia and Pennsylvania square off in the Ivy League Tournament. The Lions have gone 13-1 against Ivy League teams, with a 9-4 record in non-conference play. Columbia scores 74.0 points and has outscored opponents by 15.9 points per game. The Quakers are 6-8 in Ivy League play. Pennsylvania is the Ivy League leader with 22.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Katie Collins averaging 5.4. Columbia scores 74.0 points, 12.4 more per game than the 61.6 Pennsylvania allows. Pennsylvania has shot at a 40.4% rate from the field this season, 0.7 percentage points fewer than the 41.1% shooting opponents of Columbia have averaged. The teams meet for the third time this season. Columbia won 79-54 in the last matchup on Jan. 25. Riley Weiss led Columbia with 25 points, and Simone Sawyer led Pennsylvania with 14 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Weiss averages 3.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Lions, scoring 18.0 points while shooting 37.2% from beyond the arc. Cecelia Collins is averaging 13.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists over the past 10 games. Stina Almqvist is scoring 17.7 points per game and averaging 7.5 rebounds for the Quakers. Katie Collins is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lions: 9-1, averaging 75.3 points, 37.9 rebounds, 18.0 assists, 10.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 52.1 points per game. Quakers: 5-5, averaging 62.6 points, 29.3 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 6.8 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 38.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.7 points. ___
