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 most accurate DNA testing kits (plus which ones are privacy-focused)

What is the best DNA test? ZDNET chose 23andMe as the top pick. We analyzed factors like accuracy of results, usability, testing capabilities, and price to determine the best DNA test kits available.

9 hours ago by Allison Murray in Genomics

The 5 best blue light blocking glasses: Give your eyes a break

What are the best blue light-blocking glasses? The Warby Parker Glasses is our top choice with its countless styles, colors, and sizes. ZDNET examined price, customers' experiences with each brand, anti-glare features and more to find the five best blue light blocking glasses.

August 21, 2022 by Allison Murray in Health

The 5 best inflatable hot tubs: Treat yourself

What is the best inflatable hot tub? ZDNET's 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.

August 19, 2022 by Allison Murray in Yard & Outdoors

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.

August 18, 2022 by Allison Murray in Smart Lighting

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.

August 18, 2022 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 13, 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 12, 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 11, 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 4, 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 30, 2022 by Allison Murray in Services & Software

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