Bloom Card vs. Brick: My verdict after trying both gadgets to cut screen time

Should you buy a Bloom Card to lower your phone usage? I tried it for weeks, and here's my verdict.

The shadowy SIM farms behind those incessant scam texts - and how to stay safe

These fraud factories operate quietly to support large-scale scamming and phishing. Here's how they work and what to do if you're targeted.

Don't wait to buy a MacBook Neo for school - here's why

The MacBook Neo has been so popular that it's selling out on Apple's website.

The best earbuds of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

For your workouts, cool-downs, days in the office, and everything in between, we picked the five best earbuds for your day-to-day from brands like Apple, Sony, and Bose.

Google brings Auto Browse and Skills to Chrome Enterprise - and a new 'Gemini Summary'

Chrome Enterprise is turning into more of an AI workspace, with task automation, one-click workflows, and new IT security controls.

New Firefox update patches a whopping 271 bugs with help from Claude Mythos

Firefox 150 enhances split view, tab sharing, and other helpful features and patches 271 security vulnerabilities - update now.

After testing this Garmin rival, I won't use a smartwatch without a built-in flashlight again

The Polar Street X raises the bar for smartwatches with integrated LED flashlights at a low entry price.

5 gifts your mom will actually like for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is just a couple of weeks away, and we've found the best useful gadgets and cozy items that our moms on staff approve.

This Moto G Stylus phone deal includes a free smartwatch and more - here's how it works

Buy the Moto G Stylus directly from Motorola and get a pair of Moto Buds Loop earbuds, a Moto Watch, and Moto Tag for free.

I set up this Linux 'Watchdog' and now my system auto-reboots when it locks up

If your Linux system becomes unresponsive, this tool can monitor it and reboot when problems arise. Here's how.

Lenovo vs. Dell: My buying advice after testing dozens of laptops from both

Dell and Lenovo specialize in different areas. This guide will help you decide which to buy.

An AI app prepares me for my day now - and I've never been more organized

The free Huxe app combines your important events and emails with the news to create a personalized morning briefing. I'm finding it seriously useful and addictive.

Google bets $32B on AI agent cyber force as security arms race escalates

With Wiz and AI agents, Google is gearing up for a cyberwar where machines fight at speeds humans can't match.

How Google just revamped Gemini Enterprise for the agentic era - here's what's new

Meet Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, the new developer tool for managing fleets of agents at scale.

The best robot vacuums for 2026: Expert and lab tested

I tested the best robot vacuums from brands like Ecovacs, Roborock, Mova, and more in lab and home settings - here are the top ones.

This robot vacuum mops so well, it cleaned up the mess my Roomba left behind

Without a doubt, the Deebot X8 Pro Omni is one of the best robot vacuum and mop combinations I've ever tested.

We compared 10 robot vacuums for sand pickup - and one model was the clear favorite

ZDNET's latest Lab Award crowns the top robot vacuum that picked up the most sand in our testing.

LG G6 vs. LG G5: I compared the latest OLED TV models, and it's a surprisingly tough choice

Between the latest LG G6 OLED and last year's G5, here are the key differences to consider before you upgrade.

Why TVs look bright and vibrant in stores, but dull in your living room - and how to fix it

Here's how to adjust your TV colors so they look more realistic than what's advertised.

I saw Framework's new 'MacBook Pro for Linux users' and it may entice Windows fans, too

Years of user feedback have led to the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro, an ultraportable device that's both modular and premium.