Is leasing an iPhone right for you? How Apple’s Upgrade Program works and who it’s for
Apple recently partnered with Klarna to revamp its Upgrade Program, which lets you lease some Apple devices for a low monthly fee.
After testing the Pixel 11, I feel fine about skipping the Pro models – here’s why
The design is largely unchanged from last year, but the Pixel 11 base model has an improved camera, Tensor G6 chip, and new colors.
Your Comcast router doubles as a motion detector now – and a potential police informant
Opinion: Comcast’s new motion detection technology could benefit your home, but it also raises privacy concerns. The details are in the fine print.
Can MainstreamOS finally make Linux a household name? I tried it to find out
Finally, there’s a Linux distro that makes Arch and Hyprland easy – while adding the polish of MacOS. What’s not to love about MainstreamOS?
I tried the Fairphone 6+ and – hoo boy! – this repairable phone could be the one
Fairphone is finally selling its latest model in the US. The $649 handset has 12 swappable parts, and a replacement battery is only $40. This is truly the Goldilocks of Android phones.
Pixel 11 XL Pro: Google’s big flagship is more Pro than ever, but the camera is no big thing
The Pixel 11 Pro XL has some gorgeous hardware and some neat AI tricks, but the cameras need good lighting to shine.
I replaced my Samsung with the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold – a week later, I’m going back
The subtle changes are nice, but not enough to justify spending $1,900 on Google’s latest foldable phone when better alternatives exist.
I’ve tested dozens of rugged smartwatches – this one’s battery is on a different level
The Suunto Core 2 provides key outdoor metrics, storm alerts, and up to 15 months of battery life.
I tested Bose’s new midrange headphones – now the pricey Ultras feel redundant
Bose’s second-gen QuietComfort headphones retain their $359 price tag, but flaunt meaningful upgrades from their predecessor.
Get better color accuracy on your TV with these simple steps
Even if it has impressive out-of-the-box color, your new (or old) TV can always benefit from a few simple tweaks to get the best color accuracy possible.
We lab-tested 7 TVs for color accuracy – and the winners weren’t Sony or Samsung
ZDNET’s latest Lab Award crowns two flagship TVs that have the most accurate color reproduction in SDR and HDR formats.
The 6 AI-free Linux distros I recommend most – and why they’re likely to stay that way
If AI isn’t your jam, and you’re looking for an operating system that doesn’t (and won’t) force it on you, look no further than these Linux distributions.
If you use AI, Firefox is the browser to beat right now – here’s why
Mozilla has finally released the beta of Firefox Smart Window. I ran it through its paces and found features that might lure me back to my old favorite browser.
I tested GNOME’s glassy new look – and it’s simply spectacular
GNOME is finally catching up to other desktop environments, thanks to Aura Glass, a fluid, modern desktop inspired by Apple’s Liquid Glass.
Add photos to your iMessages with one tap – how to skip that annoying iOS menu
The latest iOS updates have added a ton of unnecessary taps to do simple things like add a photo to a text. But there’s an easy trick to get around it.
T-Mobile will cover your first month of 5G home internet and give you up to $200 back – here’s how
The latest T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offer will get you a first month on T-Mobile and up to $200 back, with a price that won’t change for five years.
I tested Omarchy Quattro, one of the first Linux distros to go all in on AI – and I didn’t hate it
Omarchy made me fall in love with Hyprland – can it do the same for AI?
Can you guess Apple’s next move? Last chance to win big in ZDNET’s Big Guessing Game
It’s the third and final round of ZDNET’s Big Guessing Game. We want to know what you think.
How to avoid Claude watermarking your content
The answer is where you least expect it.
Your iPhone’s built-in magnifier does way more than help you see the fine print – how to use it
Forgot your glasses? You can easily use your iPhone to read small text, or words from far away. Here’s how.