Allison Murray

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Allison Murray is a writer based in Chicago. She has years of reporting experience on a wide variety of tech-related topics and breaking news at various outlets like Digital Trends and Lifewire. Her work has been published on ABC News, Good… Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University where she majored in journalism.

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Latest from Allison Murray

The 5 best book lights: Shine a light on your pages

What is the best book light? We chose the Glucusent LED Neck Reading Light due to its hands-free design, different color temperature choices, and long battery life. ZDNet looked examined many options based on functionality, pricing, and users' experiences to come up with our list of the top five book lights worth considering.

16 hours ago by Allison Murray in Smart Lighting

The 5 best inflatable hot tubs: Treat yourself

What is the best inflatable hot tub? ZDNet chose the Coleman Sicily Inflatable Outdoor Airjet Hot Tub. We compared factors like pricing, reviews, size, and the number of bubble jets for these top inflatable hot tubs.

18 hours ago by Allison Murray in Yard & Outdoors

The 5 best book subscription services: Get great reads delivered monthly

What is the best book subscription service? ZDNet chose the Book of the Month Club. We analyzed features like membership pricing, reviews, book genres, and more to make our top picks for bookworms.

1 day ago by Allison Murray in Services & Software

The 4 best Instant Pot deals: Save 50% on a Wi-Fi pressure cooker

Get cooking faster with deals on a multifunctional pressure cooker and save up to $150.

August 12, 2022 by Allison Murray in Kitchen & Household

The 5 best smart notebooks: Digitize your school notes

What is the best smart notebook for students? ZDNet chose the Rocketbook Fusion Smart Notebook. We analyzed features like pricing, reviews, page styles, and more to make our top picks.

August 11, 2022 by Allison Murray in Smart Office

Samsung expands sustainability pledge with its latest Galaxy devices

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 phones, as well as the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are made up of more recycled materials than ever before.

August 10, 2022 by Allison Murray in Smartphones

The 5 best air mattresses: Sleep comfortably

What is the best air mattress? ZDNet chose the EnerPlex Air Mattress because it's customizable, allowing you to adjust firmness and softness to your comfort level. We researched and compared pricing, reviews, and features such as mattress height to determine the top air mattress as well as some other honorable mentions.

August 3, 2022 by Allison Murray in Home & Office

The 5 best encrypted messaging apps: Keep your chats private

What is the best encrypted messaging app? Our expert pick is Signal due to its open source technology and compatibility with many operating systems. ZDNet analyzed apps offering end-to-end encryption to come up with the best encrypted app and a few viable alternatives.

July 29, 2022 by Allison Murray in Services & Software

The 6 best backpacks: Top options for students

What is the best backpack? ZDNet chose Herschel's Little America backpack. We researched and compared pricing, reviews, and features such as capacity and warranties to determine the top backpacks for school, as well as some other honorable mentions.

July 26, 2022 by Allison Murray in Home & Office

The 7 best computers: Find your next laptop or desktop for school

Looking for the best computer? It can be a laptop, gaming PC, a Mac, or even a large tablet. No matter your preference, here are the top computer available right now. There is something here for everyone, including students going back to school.

July 26, 2022 by Allison Murray in PCs

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