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.
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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.
I asked Canonical if Ubuntu on Windows will outgrow native installs as rumored – it’s a no
There’s some confusion about Ubuntu’s popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical’s Jon Seager directly.
Want to run a full Linux distro on your Android phone? I found the easiest way
Have you ever wanted to run a Linux distribution on your Android device? If so, your best bet is UserLAnd.
I found an Android magnifier app for my aging eyes that beats camera zoom – and it’s free
Is the fine print getting harder to read? There’s an app that can help with that.
Finally, smart blinds that actually match my home’s decor – here’s why they’re worth it
The SelectBlinds window treatments come in dozens of styles and designs, so you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for convenience.
Incogni is our favorite service that stops data brokers from selling your info – and it’s 58% off
Incogni is taking 58% off annual plans with our code this month only, dropping the Standard plan to $6.79 per month.
Stop paying for smartphone storage you don’t need – here’s a better approach
How to stop wasting money on storage: Think in dollars, not gigabytes.