I thought wireless charging pads were unnecessary - this leather one changed my mind

Twelve South's Valet offers Qi2 wireless charging in a sophisticated, genuine leather design.

Opera just gave me 5 compelling reasons to ditch Chrome and Safari for good

Existing (and new) users will be thrilled to know that Opera One is about to unleash some features that help you be more organized and focused.

Want a Google Translate alternative? Try ChatGPT's new AI tool - it's free and has a twist

ChatGPT Translate is a separate tool. It's not multimodal yet, but it does let you refine clarity, tone, and intent. Here's how.

How this one-click Copilot attack bypassed security controls - and what Microsoft did about it

Reprompt let attackers control Copilot and pull your data, even after you closed the chat.

T-Mobile's new family plan may save you $1,000 over Verizon and AT&T - here's how to qualify

T-Mobile's Better Value plan starts at $140 a month for three lines, with a five-year price guarantee. Here's the fine print.

How we test phones at ZDNET in 2026

From battery tests to capturing photos in various lighting conditions, here's how ZDNET's mobile team evaluates the latest handsets before they're recommended to you.

Spotify is raising prices again - but these alternatives will cost you less

Premium, Student, Duo, and Family users are about to pay more.

Your Windows PC needs this patch to ward off nasty bootkit malware - update now

The January Patch Tuesday updates for Windows refresh the expiring certificates for Secure Boot, which protects your computer against bootkit malware.

Is AI's war on busywork a creativity killer? What the experts say

Tech companies are promising to automate mundane, time-consuming tasks. But these are often the gateway to moments of spontaneous inspiration.

What does a blue USB port mean? I learned the truth behind all the colors, and it's wild

Look closely - the colors on your USB ports reveal a lot about what they can do.

I tried the 'infinitely modular' keyboard, and it could rewire productivity for good

Naya went to Kickstarter to fund its second product launch - a modular keyboard that connects with its module lineup.

Your smart home has too many apps - this new framework wants to fix that

Unveiled at CES, the new Copilot Star platform is designed to take smart device interoperability to the next level.

Why I use this $200 Android tablet more than my iPad, and don't regret it

For under $250, the Blackview Link 8 is a fantastic buy for an all-around Android tablet.

Are 'advanced electromagnetic' de-icing devices for your car legit? I took one apart to find out

Let's take an inside look at one of the latest scam gadgets on social media.

Why everyone needs this USB power meter I tested that's shockingly accurate (and it's cheap)

I never thought that a $12 accessory could rival tools that cost much more. But this USB-C power meter delivers in profound ways.

I tested power-saving devices that promise lower electricity bills - only one was legit

If you spot one of these in a friend's or family member's power outlet, unplug it ASAP and use this instead.

Is Verizon still down? How to check your local area for outages, SOS status, and more

If you're still low (or completely out) of signal today, keep these pages in mind to stay up to date with the Verizon outage.

Verizon officially responds to Wednesday's outage: Refund status, 'SOS' signals, more updates

As of last night, Verizon has confirmed that the reported outage affecting millions of users has been resolved.

All the Android 17 features Google already confirmed - and 4 I'm still hoping for

Android 17, aka 'Cinnamon Bun,' is on the horizon, and there's already a lot of speculation about what it includes.

This ideal distro for Linux newbies includes a bonus for Windows users

If you're looking to finally test the waters of Linux, here's a distribution that has everything you need to get started, with everything you need and little complication.