5 Memorial Day deals that are worth your time (including a Costco membership discount)

Memorial Day sales are here. I'm a shopping editor, and these are my favorite offers I've seen so far.

Google says AI agents spending your money is a 'more fun' way to shop

Google's new Universal Cart consolidates products from multiple retailers into one place.

Ubuntu Core 26 offers an immutable Linux you can trust through 2041

If your company wants to sell IoT or edge gear in the EU, Canonical's minimal, immutable distro is worth a serious look.

51% of professionals say AI workslop lowers their productivity - stop it in 2 steps

Professionals are concerned about the low quality of AI output. Preventing workslop requires two crucial steps.

I wore Google's Android XR glasses again - and my limit-testing should scare Meta and Apple

My latest demos of the Android XR reference glasses and Project Aura show even more promise for Google's wearable lineup.

11 cheap gadgets we've found to be highly useful (and they're on sale)

Memorial Day weekend sales are here, but I'd buy these inexpensive gadgets any time of year. Here's why.

Mobile phishing is a bigger threat than email now - how to stay protected

Verizon's latest DBIR shows attackers are turning to texts and calls as email defenses improve. Here's what businesses should do now.

TCL vs. Hisense: I've tested both TV brands for nearly a decade, and here's my pick

I compared popular models from two of the most upstart TV brands, and this one stands out to me.

I tested KDE Plasma 6.7 beta, and it's easily my new Linux desktop of choice

I took a look at how KDE Plasma 6.7 is coming along, I have to admit: I was blown away.

Best travel VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

If you want to avoid missing your favorite show on your next vacation, check out our favorite travel VPNs of 2026.

Best VPN services 2026: Expert tested and recommended

Looking for a solution that improves your online privacy, helps you avoid censorship, and bypasses age verification checks? We've tested and ranked the best VPNs in 2026.

Why I still recommend NordVPN to most people in 2026

I put NordVPN through rigorous testing to evaluate its speed, security, and overall features. Here are the biggest takeaways.

We tested the most popular VPNs in New York, London, and Tokyo - this one is the best for traveling

ZDNET's latest Lab Award goes to the travel VPN with the fasted download speeds.

I set up backyard solar panels to save on my electricity bill - here's my advice 30 days later

With an 820W solar setup, you can save up to 130kWh a month. I did with Anker's Solix F3800 Plus.

This E ink tablet is the best annotator I've tested - but there's a steep learning curve

Boox's Gen-2 Go 10.3 tablet is made for power users seeking a customizable Android tablet with a backlight.

4 Android Auto settings I always turn on for a safer ride

Using Android Auto can be as dangerous as using your phone while driving. Fortunately, these built-in safety features make your daily drive a little safer

Everything we saw at Google I/O: Gemini 3.5, Android XR glasses, Spark, and more

Here's everything we saw in Mountain View at Google's annual developer conference.

Kubuntu vs. Fedora KDE: Which KDE Plasma distro is right for you?

These two Linux distributions take different approaches to the desktop. One may have an edge for new users.

6 reasons why Firefox is the better browser for most users

Still using Chrome, Edge, or Safari? Firefox is alive and well - and offering a fast, customizable, bloat-free, private, secure browsing experience from developers who actually listen to their users.

OpenAI's new image watermarks make it easier to spot AI fakes - here's how

Older metadata could be stripped out. OpenAI's new approach hides signals in the pixels themselves.