There are hundreds of power banks on the market, but this one is the fastest at recharging

ZDNET's latest Lab Award goes to the power bank that charged to 100% the fastest.

Does your phone charge as fast as advertised? I measured the latest iPhone, Samsung, OnePlus

Phone makers love to advertise fast-charging speeds. I tested three flagship phones with OEM and Anker chargers to see what their claims really mean.

The best early Prime Day Samsung deals: Save big on Galaxy phones, tablets, and more

Skip the wait for Prime Day 2026. Score record-low early prices on Samsung Galaxy smartphones, smartwatches, and 4K TVs on Amazon today.

The best Lenovo laptops on sale for Prime Day: 8 models we've tested personally

We've tested dozens of Lenovo laptops over the last year. These are the models we recommend - and they're all on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

The best early Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals I'd recommend to optimize my health

I'm a health and wearables editor, and these are some of the top smartwatch, smart ring, and wellness deals I've found ahead of Prime Day.

Google and Apple are finally giving smartwatches the creative freedom they needed

Google's Create My Widget and Apple's new Shortcuts feature prove we're in a DIY era of automation.

Every way your phone tracks your location - and how to stop it

Your smartphone could be broadcasting your location without you knowing it. Find out how this happens and how to keep your location hidden.

Best early Prime Day Apple deals I found for MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and more

Prime Day 2026 is next week. Shop our experts' hand-selected early deals on AirPods Pro 3 ($169), Apple Watch 11 ($300), and AirPods Max 2 now.

Firefox for Android just got 3 useful browsing features - including an ad block tracker

You can now arrange your tabs into organized groups, manage your settings more easily, and see which trackers Firefox has blocked.

I was jealous of these 4 iOS 27 features - then I realized my Android phone already has them

These upcoming iPhone features are highly useful, and Android users can already get in on the action.

Best early Amazon Prime Day deals under $25: Top deals on cheap gadgets I've tested

Get the best budget tech for less. Check out our curated list of the top cheap Prime Day 2026 device deals, with early discounts live up to 55% off.

5 best Prime Day Anker deals: Chargers, power stations, and more we recommend to avoid low battery

Prime Day 2026 is next week, but you can save up to 45% right now on our editors' favorite Anker portable power banks, multi-device chargers, and USB-C cables.

Best early Amazon Prime Day tablet deals: Up to $300 off Samsung, Apple, and Microsoft

We found the best deals on iPads, Surface Pros, and more, ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sale next week.

ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe (2026): I tested the budget models - here's my pick

Amazon's new Kindle Scribe foregoes the front light for a more affordable $429: pitting it against the ReMarkable Paper Pure.

How I'm using this cheap smart plug to automate tasks around the house - and it's nearly 50% off

Imagine turning your holiday lights, lamps, and fans on or off from anywhere in the house or outdoors for cheap.

This HP Omen deal knocks $700 off a serious gaming laptop before Prime Day

HP's Omen gaming laptop has dropped to $1,599, making it a great early deal for gamers on a budget.

Should you buy a $40 earwax camera? I did, and keep finding new ways to use it

The Bebird Earsight Plus D39R earwax removal tool is a surprisingly useful inspection camera. Let me explain.

How I block ads with a $7 Raspberry Pi alternative - it's easy

Raspberry Pi boards have gotten expensive, so I've been looking for cheaper alternatives. I found one in a tiny ESP32-S3 board.

Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work

Sideloading Android apps will become such a hassle that the practice will effectively die.

I put the new Siri AI through a 10-round test on my Mac - here's how it did

I tried the new Siri on my Mac, and although it's off to a promising start, Apple still has more work to do.