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.

Google I/O 2026 live: Our takes on Gemini 3.5, Spark, Android XR, and more

We're reporting live from Mountain View at Google's annual developer conference today. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

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.

Google's new AI Search box is here - along with agents and 5 more upgrades

Google now has information agents that work in the background and agentic coding tools that let you build apps directly in Search.

Google's new Omni AI tool will let you video clone yourself - I'm intrigued (and concerned)

Google Gemini Omni aims to do for AI video what Nano Banana did for images - combining realism, style control, avatars, and natural-language editing into one ambitious tool.

Google overhauls its AI plans - which one should you now choose?

The new AI Ultra plan runs $100 a month, while the top-tier Ultra subscription has been cut from $250 to $200. But the AI Plus and Pro plans also get some perks.

ZDNET Big Guessing Game: Official contest rules

Read the full official rules for the 2026 ZDNET Big Guessing Game.

I tested Sony's new premium headphones, and they define practical luxury for me

Sony debuts a special edition pair of 1000X-series headphones, striking a balance between modern style and function.

Apple, Sony, and Bose headphones are all on sale for Memorial Day - I found the best deals

Memorial Day deals on headphones are already live. These are my favorite options so far.

6 Android Auto apps I wish I found sooner, because they make every drive easier

If you're only using Android Auto for basic navigation and music, you're missing out.

I tested the Surface Pro with 5G, and it's Microsoft's most complete business 2-in-1 yet

The 12th-generation Surface Pro for Business features 5G connectivity and a brilliant display.

Marshall Milton ANC headphones aim to combine portability with performance

I don't like on-ear headphones, but the new Marshall Milton ANC cans might change my mind due to their cool features.

I used Motorola's version of DeX with my Razr Fold, and it's nearly replaced my laptop

Motorola's Smart Connect software is superb, and gives me a wonderful option for working away from my desk. Here's how it works.

My favorite early Memorial Day deals: Save big on laptops, tablets, and more

Memorial Day Weekend is coming soon. These are the best deals we found so far, including price drops from Apple, Samsung, Hisense, Ninja, and more.

This sneaky deal gets you a month of Peacock or Paramount+ for $1 - what to know

Binge your choice of Peacock or Paramount+ shows for the next 30 days with this under-the-radar deal that gets you tons of other perks, too.

6 cable, cords, and adapters that are still surprisingly useful - and I never throw away

Don't let your spring cleaning or desire for Feng Shui enlightenment make you toss the important stuff.

Microsoft surprises with its first server Linux distribution: Azure Linux 4.0

You'll be able to run this Linux distro on both Azure and your desktop using Windows Subsystem for Linux. Here's what we know about it so far.

Cloud attacks are getting faster and deadlier - 4 ways to secure your business

Google's latest threat report warns that third-party tools are now prime targets for attackers - and businesses have only days to prepare defenses.

5 ways to fortify your network against the new speed of AI attacks

As attackers get more sophisticated and persistent, IT workers have to step up their game as well. Here's how to do that in 2026.