Can MainstreamOS finally make Linux a household name? I tried it to find out

Finally, there's a Linux distro that makes Arch and Hyprland easy - while adding the polish of MacOS. What's not to love about MainstreamOS?

Your Comcast router doubles as a motion detector now - and a potential police informant

Opinion: Comcast's new motion detection technology could benefit your home, but it also raises privacy concerns. The details are in the fine print.

After testing the Pixel 11, I feel fine about skipping the Pro models - here's why

The design is largely unchanged from last year, but the Pixel 11 base model has an improved camera, Tensor G6 chip, and new colors.

I replaced my Samsung with the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold - a week later, I'm going back

The subtle changes are nice, but not enough to justify spending $1,900 on Google's latest foldable phone when better alternatives exist.

I've tested dozens of rugged smartwatches - this one's battery is on a different level

The Suunto Core 2 provides key outdoor metrics, storm alerts, and up to 15 months of battery life.

Pixel 11 XL Pro: Google's big flagship is more Pro than ever, but the camera is no big thing

The Pixel 11 Pro XL has some gorgeous hardware and some neat AI tricks, but the cameras need good lighting to shine.

I tried the Fairphone 6+ and - hoo boy! - this repairable phone could be the one

Fairphone is finally selling its latest model in the US. The $649 handset has 12 swappable parts, and a replacement battery is only $40. This is truly the Goldilocks of Android phones.

The best Android phones of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the latest Android phones on the market, from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 to the Google Pixel 11 series. Here's how they stack up.

Best robot vacuum mops of 2026: Expert tested

We've tested over 50 top robot vacuum-and-mop combos from brands like Roborock, Eufy, Ecovacs, and Dreame to choose the best to keep a home clean.

The best TVs of 2026: Expert tested and recommended

I have been writing about TVs and home theater tech for the better part of a decade. These are the best TVs ZDNET has tested from brands like LG, Samsung, and Hisense.

I tested Bose's new midrange headphones - now the pricey Ultras feel redundant

Bose's second-gen QuietComfort headphones retain their $359 price tag, but flaunt meaningful upgrades from their predecessor.

Get better color accuracy on your TV with these simple steps

Even if it has impressive out-of-the-box color, your new (or old) TV can always benefit from a few simple tweaks to get the best color accuracy possible.

I tested the LG C6 OLED for a week, and the colors made me question my Mini LED loyalty

One of LG's flagship OLED TVs got a refresh with the C6, and it won a ZDNET Lab Award for the most accurate color reproduction.

The Hisense U8QG is one of the smartest TV buys I can recommend

The Hisense U8QG delivers premium features at a midrange price and wins a ZDNET Lab Award for the most accurate color reproduction.

We lab-tested 7 TVs for color accuracy - and the winners weren't Sony or Samsung

ZDNET's latest Lab Award crowns two flagship TVs that have the most accurate color reproduction in SDR and HDR formats.

Framework's new Pro modular laptop is everything I wanted (minus the cost of memory)

The Framework 13 Pro is a great example of when brands listen to their consumers - even if price and availability are problematic.

Firefox is the browser to beat right now if you use AI - here's why

Mozilla has finally released the beta of Firefox Smart Window. I ran it through its paces and found features that might lure me back to my old favorite browser.

The 6 AI-free Linux distros I recommend most - and why they're likely to stay that way

If AI isn't your jam, and you're looking for an operating system that doesn't (and won't) force it on you, look no further than these Linux distributions.

I tested GNOME's glassy new look - and it's simply spectacular

GNOME is finally catching up to other desktop environments, thanks to Aura Glass, a fluid, modern desktop inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass.

Add photos to your iMessages with one tap - how to skip that annoying iOS menu

The latest iOS updates have added a ton of unnecessary taps to do simple things like add a photo to a text. But there's an easy trick to get around it.