Google Home vs. Sonos Era 100: I used both smart speakers, here’s what I recommend
With the new Google Home Speaker hitting store shelves, you may wonder if the Sonos Era 100 is still the best choice.
ZDNET readers are skeptical of a foldable iPhone in 2026. Here’s what they think instead
We asked ZDNET readers to predict the iPhone 18 specs for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Hot takes welcome.
I replaced my paid streaming apps with free ones – here’s what surprised me
Are free streaming services that bad? I swapped my paid subscriptions for free ones to see.
Open weights vs. closed: An AI civil war’s afoot, and the stakes are existential
It started as China vs. the US, but it’s become a face-off between two fundamentally different ways of building LLMs. And the safety of everything is on the line.
74% of workers ask AI questions instead of colleagues – with potentially serious consequences
A series of studies revealed that employees are spending less time asking their coworkers for help. Here’s how that tactic could backfire and how organizations need to adapt.
I tried ArchEZ to see if it really makes Arch Linux easy for beginners – and it delivered
Arch Linux doesn’t have to be challenging, and ArchEZ proves that point with point-and-click ease.
I tested a premium Linux laptop that’s as light as it is powerful – here’s why I love it
The Ar Gen 1 is an impressive device, suitable for anyone from students to developers to business owners.
5 ways I speed up my Android phone beyond clearing system cache – all for free
Here’s how I improve the performance of my Google Pixel, Samsung, and even Motorola. Or at least make it seem that way.
12 keychain gadgets worth carrying every day (and why they’re worth it)
We test dozens of gadgets each year – these are some of our favorite keychain accessories we’re still using.
How much storage does your phone really need in 2026? Probably less than you think
Phones today are coming with massive amounts of storage, but is it overkill? Let’s break it down.
You can lease an iPhone through Klarna now – but should you? I did the math
Apple Upgrade allows customers to lease their devices ahead of a future upgrade — but does it make sense for you?
Did ransomware attacks really decline? Here are your business’ 4 best defenses
Did it look like the ransomware threat was receding last year? New research suggests it was more of a reshuffle – and recommends renewed vigilance.
Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too
One of your smart TV’s apps could be relaying someone else’s internet traffic. Here’s how to check if you’re affected.
How to remap the Copilot key on your keyboard to something more helpful
Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft’s AI, you can remap the key to trigger a different feature.
Token-maxing is an AI cost sink – how to use agents without busting your budget
Professionals are burning through tokens, but smart business leaders are finding ways to balance costs and value creation.
Why Apple’s iOS 26.6 is worth installing (it’s not just for the 91 security fixes)
The latest update preps your phone for the new and improved Siri AI set to debut with iOS 27.
I tested Sonos’ new beta features on iOS and Android – how to opt in and what to expect
Sonos’s software comeback is nearly complete, with small but mighty fixes. Here’s everything you need to know.
My 5 favorite Windows Insider features in 2026 so far
Microsoft’s Windows 11 insider builds let you preview and try upcoming new features and settings. Here are my five favorites this year so far and how you can check them out.
AIO Launcher is one of the coolest minimal Android launchers I’ve used – and it’s free
A minimal Android launcher can simplify your phone interactions, but simple doesn’t have to mean boring.
You’ve been using your power bank wrong, and airline rules make that obvious
Many of the things you’re not allowed to do on an aircraft are things you shouldn’t be doing at all.