I cracked open a '1,000W' portable charger after it failed me in minutes - the cause was clear (and gooey)

Meet the 'too good to be true' portable charger. Here's my general buying advice for these types of products.

I traveled 2,700 miles with Sony, Apple, and Sennheiser headphones - this pair sounded the best

Air travel is the true test for ANC headphones and earbuds. My multiple journeys revealed all the strengths and weaknesses of these latest models.

Apple WWDC is next week: All the iOS 27, Siri, and more news we're expecting to see

We'll be on the ground covering Apple's annual developer conference live from Apple Park.

5 ways Android Auto beats your car's own infotainment system - hands down

Your car's built-in screen may look modern, but Android Auto is still the easier, smarter way to drive. Here's why.

3 ways a smarter Siri could make me rethink the HomePod over Sonos and Bose

Few smart speakers have assistants with as much potential as Siri. A meaningful upgrade would make the HomePod my first choice.

I had ChatGPT build me a free PDF editor because I didn't trust it to change my files - it worked!

The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it touch your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely - in the time it takes to make dinner.

I have a new favorite Linux email client in 2026 - and I've tested them all

A cross-platform app for Linux, MacOS and Windows, Aerion supports all the features I need, without the extra clutter.

How Google could turn Siri into the AI health coach my Apple Watch needs

Apple's partnership with Google could supercharge its own health suite and wearable. Here's how.

I trusted Malwarebytes to secure my PC for a month - here's how it performed

Malwarebytes Premium combines excellent threat protection and helpful security tools in an easy-to-use package.

I've tested every Motorola foldable phone in 2026 so far - how to pick between Fold and Ultra

The Razr Fold offers a more premium experience, while the Razr Ultra is more compact and stylish. Here's how to choose between them.

6 easy ways I make Zorin OS even faster and more secure

Out of the box, Zorin OS is fast and secure, but with a few quick configurations, you can improve both areas.

I asked published authors about their favorite e-readers - and the Kindle isn't the only pick

Authors share their top picks of the best e-readers for reading novels, magazines, comics, and more - and some may surprise you.

A day later with Oura Ring 5, I can't believe how much of an upgrade it's been from Ring 4

The Oura Ring 5's best upgrade is also the most subtle one.

This 65-inch Hisense TV is $130 off ahead of Prime Day - and I highly recommend it

Multiple screen sizes of one of Hisense's latest 4K Smart TVs are on sale right now.

Amazon is selling a 2TB Samsung SSD for nearly 40% off right now - and it's plenty fast for PC

Samsung's flagship 990 Pro SSD just dropped to a near-record low price.

How to clear your Android phone cache - the 30-second routine every user should be doing

This simple adjustment can effectively boost speed and responsiveness on almost any device - Google and Samsung included.

I tried Google Drive's new AI cleanup tool to fix 14 years of storage clutter - here's the result

With Organize My Files, can Gemini clean up my messy Google Drive and save me money on storage? Let's see.

Best VPNs for YouTube in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

The right VPN can help you unlock YouTube TV content on a smartphone, laptop, or smart TV. Check out our tested top picks.

Hate the right-click menu in Windows? Microsoft just promised to let you tweak it - soon

A top Microsoft VP is promising a faster, simpler, and more customizable context menu that appears when you right-click an item in File Explorer or on the Desktop.

Samsung's R95H Micro RGB impressed me more than any TV since my first OLED

ZDNET's first Data Byte dives deep into Samsung's latest Micro RGB screen technology in the R95H TV. Here's what the numbers tell us.