Gemini offers free SAT practice exams now – how to try them
Can Google’s AI assistant be an accessible tool for college prep in an otherwise expensive industry?
Businesses are deploying AI agents faster than safety protocols can keep up, Deloitte says
Agentic AI has been sold as a quick way to boost productivity, but it also comes with significant risks. Deloitte’s latest report sounds yet another alarm.
This E Ink tablet is my new favorite productivity gadget, thanks to these tasteful features
The Boox Note Air5 C tablet has deeply customizable note-taking features, making it an ideal planner for lists and journaling.
Your next TV might be made by both Sony and TCL – and you’ll like the reason why
Sony and TCL have entered an agreement that would hand control of Sony’s TV division over to TCL by 2027.
5 Linux file managers to try when your GUI just won’t do – they’re all free
There are instances when a GUI file manager just won’t work. When I run into those situations, there are several terminal-based options I go for.
I highly recommend this LG OLED TV – especially at 50% off
Want to upgrade your home theater with an OLED TV without spending a fortune? Best Buy is selling the 77-inch LG B5 OLED for half off right now.
Carrier outage? How to use Wi-Fi calling when your phone network goes down
You can still make and receive audio and video calls without a cellular connection. Here’s how to do it on your iPhone and Android.
Microsoft issues emergency patch for latest Windows bugs – grab it ASAP
The out-of-band patch fixes a couple of annoying bugs added to Windows 11 and 10 by Microsoft’s January update.
I cracked Hyprland at last – thanks to this Arch-based Linux distro
Omarchy isn’t for beginners, but it’s the best way I’ve found to use Hyprland and get straight to work.
I used Claude Code to vibe code a Mac app in 8 hours, and it was more work than magic
The illusion vanished fast once I treated Claude Code like a remote junior developer.
Why I’m in love with this power bank for my Apple Watch, even though it sounds bizarre
Your Apple Watch can be just as indispensable as your iPhone, and this Iniu power bank can keep it going for over a week.
Worried about AI privacy? This new tool from Signal’s founder adds end-to-end encryption to your chats
‘Confer can’t read them, train on them, or hand them over – because only you have access to them.’
I asked 6 popular AIs these trick questions, and it was a game of hallucination roulette
Everyone knows AI chatbots can get things wrong, so I tested the leading ones to see which are the worst offenders.
Your KDE Plasma desktop is about to get a huge upgrade with 6.6 – what’s inside
The new KDE Plasma 6.6 release brings faster performance, stronger security, deeper customization, and more.
What a Linux root user can do – and 8 ways you should absolutely never use it
Remember, sudo is your friend.
6 browsers that can make your old, sluggish PC feel like new again
Struggling with a painfully slow PC or internet connection? These browsers are built to handle it.
OpenAI’s Google Translate killer is here: How to use the new ChatGPT Translate
ChatGPT Translate isn’t multimodal yet, but it does beat Google Translate in one big way. Here’s how.
How to run Windows apps on Linux with Wine – it’s easy
Considering a switch from Windows to Linux? The good news is you don’t have to give up your favorite Windows apps. Here’s how to run them on Linux.
This self-cleaning robot vacuum mopped my floors like no other that I’ve tested
The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is Roborock’s first robot vacuum to feature a self-cleaning roller mop.
How we test laptops at ZDNET in 2026
ZDNET goes hands-on with dozens of laptops each year. Here’s how we approach testing them.