The 10 most popular products ZDNET readers bought this month (including lots of phone cases)

From phone cases to antivirus software, these are the top tech gadgets and useful items our readers actually purchased in August.

How an $80 accessory turned my tablet from mouse pad to productivity powerhouse

I never realized how revolutionary a simple stand could be. And the Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub does so much more than hold my tablet.

I wore Coros and Garmin's sub-$300 sports watches - both are excellent, but one lasts longer

Not into the chunky sports watches? The Garmin Forerunner 170 and Coros Pace 4 are ultralight devices for athletes with smaller wrists. Here's how they compare.

The best early Labor Day 2026 Garmin watch deals: Gear up for marathon training for less

Fall marathon training season is here: Save up to $310 on early Labor Day 2026 Garmin watch deals, including the tested Forerunner 165, Instinct 3, and Fenix 8.

The best early Labor Day 2026 laptop deals: Apple, Lenovo, Dell, and more

Early Labor Day 2026 laptop deals are live. Save up to $1,100 right now on Apple M5 MacBooks, Samsung Galaxy Book6, Surface Laptops, and gaming rigs we've tested.

We found the best Labor Day 2026 streaming deals (including a $20 Fire Stick)

Labor Day deals are already making this a great time to buy a streaming device, and these prices are hard to beat.

Gemini Notebook can analyze your Google Play books now: 3 ways I use this feature

Import a supported Google Play book, and Gemini Notebook will use it as a source of information to generate reports, quizzes, podcasts, and more.

'Sophisticated' AI swarm attacks are months away, OpenAI warns: What experts say businesses must do

OpenAI sounds a solemn and dire alarm, but we're woefully unprepared for what's coming.

The best early Labor Day 2026 TV deals: Samsung, LG, and more

Labor Day may still be a couple weeks away, but you can already find steep deals on top TVs from Samsung, Sony, and more - just in time for pre-season football.

Microsoft's latest Windows update breaks cursors, wallpaper, and more - what to do if you're affected

Here's what to know about the glitch, and the only action you can take for now.

I used Perplexity's AI agent in Windows to tackle 5 complex tasks - here's what impressed me most

No longer limited to the Mac, Perplexity's Personal Computer for Windows AI can complete complex tasks on your PC with little or no input from you.

The best early Labor Day Costco deals 2026: TVs, smartwatches, Apple devices, and more

Summer may be ending, but Costco deals are heating up in time for Labor Day: Save big on electronics, home essentials, and more now.

The best early Labor Day deals to shop now: Save on TVs, Apple devices, and more

Labor Day is just around the corner, and there are already some great deals available at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more.

Amazon just dropped the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones down to 50% off - the lowest price yet

Sony's excellent noise-canceling headphones just hit an all-time low price ahead of Labor Day.

Want a free Apple Watch? Play ZDNET's 'Guessing Game' to win one - only 1 day left

What do you think Apple will announce? It's your last chance to enter the final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game.

I compared the cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold - and one pulled ahead

I put the two phones' cameras to the test on a recent trip to Germany. It was close, but one phone edged out the other.

How Android 17 stops network snoops and SMS blasters now - with ECH and a 2G kill switch

The latest Android 17 update adds broad support for Encrypted Client Hello, among other changes. Here's how they work.

5 ways I actually use ChatGPT Work in my small business to save time and money

From scanning Gmail to catching ugly loan terms, ChatGPT Work has become my practical small-business assistant. Here's how agentic AI delivers real productivity gains for me.

A week with the Google Pixel 11 changed my mind about Gemini (for the better)

In a year of iterative upgrades, Google is introducing smart features that make the base Pixel the standout in its generation.

This pocket AI voice recorder took me back to the good old days of dictation (and shorthand)

The Comulytic Note Pro AI voice recorder packs a lot of power into a credit card-sized device. But its usefulness is up to you.