The 5 most surprising things our readers bought on Amazon this week (No. 1 is a great gadget)

ZDNET readers love random gadgets - and during Amazon's Spring Sale, they picked up some interesting niche items, some of which are still discounted.

I let Apple Music's new AI tool curate my playlists for 24 hours - and discovered new hits

I usually cycle through my years-old playlists, but I tried AI-generated ones for a weekend and found some key learnings.

You can use Google Meet with CarPlay now: How to join meetings safely in your car

Use Android Auto instead of CarPlay? Google said support is coming soon for Meet.

I tested cheap monitors for the office - this $80 MSI is one of the few I'd actually recommend

MSI's Pro MP243W 24-inch monitor pairs well with other budget laptops for an affordable home workstation.

I've worn the Oura Ring and Apple Watch for years: Here's which of two is more essential

Deciding between Oura's smart ring and an Apple Watch? I wear both of them daily, and here's which one gets priority.

How to pay less for gas: 5 free apps I use to find the lowest fuel prices nearby

With gas prices climbing ever higher, these apps help me find the cheapest fuel based on my location.

Your TV may be tracking your viewing data - here's how to stop it (beyond disabling ACR)

Smart TVs are designed to monitor your content and serve ads across every input. Here are some ways to shut down that tracking and regain control.

Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro: I found the differences that truly matter

Windows 11 Pro offers more control - but is it worth the added cost? Here's how to make the right choice for you.

Why YouTube with ads just isn't worth it for me anymore - even if it's free

Like it or not, there are more reasons than ever to consider paying for YouTube Premium.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs. AirPods Pro 3: Why it's no longer about brand loyalty for me

Samsung's newest wireless earbuds are closing in on Apple's audio and ANC. Here's how to pick the right pair.

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

At last, I can use one app to find my favorite podcasts, channels, publications, and more.

I found an M.2 dock that handles SSD cloning without a computer - and with only one click

The Icy Box Docking and Clone Station provides the simplest way to transfer data between drives and to access bare drives.

I tried ChatGPT's new CarPlay integration: It's my go-to now for the questions Siri can't answer

Thanks to iOS 26.4 and CarPlay, I can now carry on a voice conversation with ChatGPT while in the car. Here's how I'm using it.

I bought a thermal camera for my Android and it spotted a hidden hazard right away

The Thermal Master P4 plugs into your Android phone and can help prevent disasters. Here's how it did for me.

I drove over this AirTag alternative with my car, but it wouldn't crack - unlike others

Finder tags are great, but most are pretty fragile. These Ugreen Finder Pro tags are some of the toughest I've tested.

I tested the Bloom Card to cut my screen time: It beats Brick on features and price, but it's easier to bypass

Bloom makes scheduling easy, but its engaging app and five-minute breaks can undermine its purpose.

Do Apple's new AirPods Max 2 beat the AirPods Pro 3? I've tried both, here's my take

The AirPods Max 2 are Apple's most premium over-ears headphones, but I wouldn't recommend them to everyone.

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is one of the most comprehensive data removal services I've tested, with the ability to remove your personal information across hundreds of sites.

How to switch from ChatGPT to Gemini - without starting from scratch

Gemini will now let you transfer your memories, chat history, and preferences from another AI so you don't have to start over. Here's how it works.

I highly recommend this car charger for quick charging on the go - and it's cheap

The Lisen Retractable Car Charger lets you recharge multiple devices at once. It's also under $20 right now.