Can Meta see your private life through its Ray-Ban smart glasses? What to know

In 2026, we know to be wary of someone pointing a phone camera at you - but should you now be wary of people wearing glasses?

Best of MWC 2026: The biggest news we saw from Lenovo, Xiaomi, and more this week

Mobile World Congress 2026 is over, and here are all the key announcements on phones, laptops, concepts, and more that you may have missed.

The Disney+ and Hulu bundle just dropped to the lowest price of the year so far

The Hulu and Disney+ bundle was cut from $13 to $5 a month for the first three months. Here's what to know, and who's eligible to sign up.

How the MacBook Neo compares to its closest Windows and Chromebook rivals - by the specs

If you've got $600 to spare and are platform-agnostic, let's walk through the myriad of Neo-like laptops available to you.

Sick of Microsoft and Google? This new European office suite is a private, open-source alternative

Built on open-source software, this European cloud office suite aims to keep your data out of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

How to disable standby mode on your TV - and does it really save on your electric bill?

Does unplugging your TV overnight actually save you electricity? Yes, but you might be able to get similar results with less effort. Here's how.

We surveyed remote workers for their favorite tech gadgets - these 8 top the list

My ZDNET coworkers shared their top recommendations for work-from-home gear to boost productivity and comfort.

How I used CloneZilla to fully back up my PC in case disaster strikes (and it's free)

If you've ever had to deal with a dying computer, you know the challenge of ensuring you have a good backup. Clonezilla makes that easy.

Scaling agentic AI means trusting your data - here's what most CDOs are investing in

Half of agentic AI adopters cite data quality and retrieval issues as deployment barriers, according to a survey of chief data officers.

Wiim Sound review: This smart speaker is so close to fully replacing my Sonos

One of the buzzier smart speakers lately is from a brand you might be unfamiliar with.

MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air: I compared Apple's new laptops, and here's my winner

The MacBook Neo and 13-inch Air seem similar on the surface, but there are differences if you look more closely. Here are the key reasons to buy one over the other.

Own a Sony TV? Changing these 3 settings will greatly improve its picture quality

Sony's various Bravia TVs deliver cinema-quality picture and sound. With a few easy tweaks, you can push them even further.

Was Amazon down today? Services resuming after customers couldn't check out on Thursday

Reports indicate Amazon users were experiencing difficulties checking out and viewing product pages - but have slowly regained access.

Beats Studio Pro headphones are over 40% off right now - and I can vouch for them

The latest release from Beats is the perfect middle-ground headphones for Android and Apple users - especially when they're on sale.

iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 17: I compared both models to decide if the $200 price gap is worth it

Apple's new iPhone 17e is shaping up to be a great midrange device, but how does it stack up against the base iPhone 17?

Your next Oura Ring might support voice and hand gesture controls - this acquisition is proof

Oura just acquired an AI-driven gesture recognition company - here's what it could mean for upcoming wearables.

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro review: Why I'd buy this instead of the Ultra model

With the latest Panther Lake chipset and 20-hour battery, the Galaxy Book 6 Pro is well-balanced and keeps up with the pros.

What is Aliro? Why this new smart lock standard is such a big deal for home owners

A digital key standard from the folks that brought you Matter, Aliro introduces a universal system for smart locks.

My new favorite headphones for work look like nothing I've worn before

The Nothing Headphone (a) are here, and beyond their distinctive design, they offer fantastic battery life and value for the price.

OpenAI's new GPT-5.4 clobbers humans on pro-level work in tests - by 83%

GPT-5.4 is also more reliable, producing 18% fewer errors and 33% fewer false claims than GPT-5.2, according to OpenAI.