I’m a diehard Pixel user, but this liquid-cooled Android phone has my attention
With blazing performance and liquid cooling, Redmagic’s 11 Pro boasts the best mobile gaming I’ve experienced.
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Ubuntu Budgie vs. Pop!_OS: I’ve used both Linux distros – here’s how to choose
If aesthetics and efficiency top your list of needs, there are several Linux distributions that are right up your alley. Both Ubuntu Budgie and Pop!_OS should top that list.
Perplexity’s AI shopping tool is free for all now, just in time for Black Friday – how to use it
The agent offers one-click buying for all your holiday needs and will be free for all US-based users.
OpenAI’s Codex Max solves one of my biggest AI coding annoyances – and adds dramatically faster performance
GPT-5.1-Codex-Max is ready to take on your next massive coding job. Here’s what’s new.
OpenAI expands free educational offerings – here’s what ChatGPT for Teachers can do
The service is customized for teachers’ needs and includes added security and privacy, a collaborative workspace, and more.
This vacuum mop combo changed my mind about smart cleaners, and it purrfectly tackles pet hair
The Tineco Go H20 HammerHead Mess Detect mop devoured stubborn pet hair and debris on my floors, and I’m never using a regular mop again.
This smart pet fountain is like a Brita for cats – here’s why
My cat Otis gives this ceramic water fountain a 4/4 paws rating.
My favorite xMEMs earbuds just got a worthy successor, and they’re beyond comfortable
Creative’s Aurvana Ace 3 earbuds have some of the crispest highs and solid lows I’ve ever heard – after you get them seated in your ear.
Roku vs. Fire Stick: I compared both streaming devices in 2025, and there’s a clear winner
Two of the best streaming devices in 2025 are on sale before Black Friday: the Roku Streaming Stick and the Amazon Fire TV Stick. Here’s how to decide which deal is best for you.
Linus Torvalds is surprisingly optimistic about vibe coding – except for this one ‘horrible’ use
Linux’s leader, Linus Torvalds, and his best bud, Dirk Hohndel, discuss AI, Rust, and Linux’s human side.
Own AirPods? I changed 3 settings on my iPhone to significantly improve the audio experience
If you breezed through your AirPods setup, you’ll want to revisit these features to maximize their performance.
Update Chrome ASAP – attackers are already exploiting this nasty zero-day flaw
The latest update to Chrome resolves a security vulnerability that has already been exploited in the wild.
I’m always looking for deals on kids’ tech – here’s what I’m buying this holiday season
Great deals are popping up everywhere this holiday shopping season, and kids’ tech is no exception.
The top 10 laptops our readers bought this year (no. 1 surprised us)
We review dozens of laptops each year at ZDNET. These are the most popular ones among our readers for 2025.
The best 40-inch TVs of 2025: Expert tested for smaller spaces
We tested and reviewed the best 40-inch TVs you can buy from brands like Samsung, Sony, and TCL to help you find the right fit for your budget and home theater.
Uncover your digital footprint with this free tool – here’s how it works
I installed and ran theHarvester to see my Google.com footprint, and the results were astonishing. I’ll show you how to get started.
My favorite holiday hosting gadget is 46% off right now
I can’t host a successful party without this very handy electric wine opener, and it’s currently on sale.
Google’s Antigravity puts coding productivity before AI hype – and the result is astonishing
This new AI coding environment looks like a real winner. Here’s why.
Busy? Google Calendar adds a feature you’ve wanted for years – and it’s not AI
Now you can finally block off time for tasks without scheduling a fake meeting. Try it now.
Microsoft’s AI agents can decide what to code now – what that means
From Agent 365 to Foundry’s MCP tool catalog and new IQ services, Microsoft is moving beyond copilots and toward a future where software development becomes an automated assembly process.