These useful Amazon gadgets are up to 68% off – here’s why I recommend them
Amazon is slashing its smart home prices ahead of Prime Day, and these deals on Echo, Ring, Blink, and other devices are actually worth your money.
We tested 10 power banks in our lab – and this one had the fastest charge
ZDNET’s latest Lab Award goes to the power bank that charged to 100% the fastest.
Malicious apps got into the Arch User Repository – how to protect yourself
For the second time in a week, the AUR was found to contain malicious applications. What can Arch Linux users do about this?
Amazon has discounted a Lenovo IdeaPad for 73% off, and it’s actually worth considering
Over at Amazon, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i has dropped to $300, making it one of the best laptop deals available on the platform.
How I’m using this $13 smart plug to automate my house with voice commands
Imagine turning your holiday lights, lamps, and fans on or off from anywhere in the house or outdoors for cheap. This plug – now on sale – makes it happen.
Android 17 is out now, with a fresh Pixel Drop for June – here’s what’s new
You’re getting productivity tricks, bubbles, new AI models, upgraded security, and more.
The DIY era of smartwatches has begun – Google and Apple already have me hooked
Google’s Create My Widget and Apple’s new Shortcuts feature prove we’re in a DIY era of automation.
The 8 best early Prime Day headphone deals I’d upgrade to immediately as a headphones enthusiast
Prime Day is right around the corner, and I’ve found the best headphone deals – many of which are recent, flagship releases from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.
How to prevent your Android phone keyboard from tracking you: 2 options
Your Android keyboard may be collecting more than you realize. Here are two ways to take back your privacy, but I only trust one.
Immutable Linux distros always frustrated me for one reason – until RakuOS
Immutable Linux is the future of OS security, but the current distributions do have one particular limitation that RakuOS has resolved.
KDE Plasma 6.7 might be a point release – but it’s packed with new features
The latest release of one of the finest desktop environments on the market is here, and there’s plenty to be excited about.
Amazon just dropped this 55-inch QLED TV to under $300 – and I highly recommend it
Only $280 gets you a 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series with this great early Prime Day deal.
Chainguard’s new Athena coalition uses AI to fix open-source flaws – before attackers exploit them
Open-source security has a new AI problem. But Chainguard has a plan, and plenty of friends, to help
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Sennheiser Momentum 5: I’ve tested both pairs for months, and this one wins
Sony’s and Sennheiser’s flagship headphones are objectively good, but how you plan to use them determines whether they’re great.
I tested fast chargers with the best iPhone, Samsung, and OnePlus phones – and two surprised me
Phone makers love to advertise fast-charging speeds. I tested three flagship phones with OEM and Anker chargers to see what their claims really mean.
3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful – and how
You can add YouTube, web browsing, and more to your car by sideloading apps.
RefreshOS is a top contender for new Linux users – here’s why
There are so many great Linux distributions that are perfectly suitable for new users, but RefreshOS is quickly rising to the top of my list.
Container made it easy to run Linux on my MacBook – here’s how I set it up
If you’re looking to get into developing for Linux, but you prefer using a Mac as your developer tool of choice, there’s a new command-line tool that you should definitely look into.
This curved Samsung monitor is perfect for a WFH setup – and it’s on sale
Ahead of Prime Day, Samsung’s highly rated 27-inch Essential S3 curved monitor has dropped back down to the lowest price of the year.
Windows Subsystem for Linux 3 gives developers a compelling reason to stick with Microsoft – here’s why
WSL 3 makes staying on Windows easier, especially for developers building or running Linux-based AI, container, or dev workloads.