How to turn your old Android phone into a streaming stick for free - in 6 easy steps

Don't have a Roku or Fire TV? Here's how I turned my spare Pixel phone into one and streamed movies on the big screen.

I started avoiding these 5 Android Auto mistakes, and it's drastically improved my drives

There's a good chance you're missing out on some cool Android Auto features by making these all-too-common mistakes.

Companies are profiling you from your smartphone use - how to stop them

Follow our guide to stop third parties from creating shadow profiles that reveal your interests, passions, hobbies, and online activities.

40+ hidden Google Maps settings that every user should be taking advantage of

Google Maps can help plan your entire trip for you and beyond if you're hip to all these time-saving shortcuts.

I programmed a $7 ESP32-S3 board to block all computer's web ads - and it took just minutes

Raspberry Pi boards have gotten expensive, so I've been looking for cheaper alternatives. I found one in a tiny ESP32-S3 board.

Sennheiser just gave me a compelling reason to put away my Bose and Sony headphones for good

As audio quality reaches technological limits, brands are exploring alternative features.

I found 6 useful Amazon gadgets that are up to 68% off - including a $100 TV

Amazon is discounting its smart home prices ahead of Prime Day, and these deals on Echo, Ring, and other brands are actually worth your money.

The Firefox browser for Android just got 3 useful features - including an ad block tracker

You can now arrange your tabs into organized groups, manage your settings more easily, and see which trackers Firefox has blocked.

There are hundreds of power banks on the market, but this one is the fastest at recharging

ZDNET's latest Lab Award goes to the power bank that charged to 100% the fastest.

Does your phone charge as fast as advertised? I measured the latest iPhone, Samsung, OnePlus

Phone makers love to advertise fast-charging speeds. I tested three flagship phones with OEM and Anker chargers to see what their claims really mean.

The best early Prime Day Samsung deals: Save big on Galaxy phones, tablets, and more

Skip the wait for Prime Day 2026. Score record-low early prices on Samsung Galaxy smartphones, smartwatches, and 4K TVs on Amazon today.

The best Lenovo laptops on sale for Prime Day: 8 models we've tested personally

We've tested dozens of Lenovo laptops over the last year. These are the models we recommend - and they're all on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

The best early Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals I'd recommend to optimize my health

I'm a health and wearables editor, and these are some of the top smartwatch, smart ring, and wellness deals I've found ahead of Prime Day.

Google and Apple are finally giving smartwatches the creative freedom they needed

Google's Create My Widget and Apple's new Shortcuts feature prove we're in a DIY era of automation.

Every way your phone tracks your location - and how to stop it

Your smartphone could be broadcasting your location without you knowing it. Find out how this happens and how to keep your location hidden.

Best early Prime Day Apple deals I found for MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and more

Prime Day 2026 is next week. Shop our experts' hand-selected early deals on AirPods Pro 3 ($169), Apple Watch 11 ($300), and AirPods Max 2 now.

I was jealous of these 4 iOS 27 features - then I realized my Android phone already has them

These upcoming iPhone features are highly useful, and Android users can already get in on the action.

Best early Amazon Prime Day deals under $25: Top deals on cheap gadgets I've tested

Get the best budget tech for less. Check out our curated list of the top cheap Prime Day 2026 device deals, with early discounts live up to 55% off.

5 best Prime Day Anker deals: Chargers, power stations, and more we recommend to avoid low battery

Prime Day 2026 is next week, but you can save up to 45% right now on our editors' favorite Anker portable power banks, multi-device chargers, and USB-C cables.

Best early Amazon Prime Day tablet deals: Up to $300 off Samsung, Apple, and Microsoft

We found the best deals on iPads, Surface Pros, and more, ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sale next week.