Whoop vs. Fitbit Air: I compared Google's new fitness band to the industry favorite

Taking on Whoop, Google unveiled its brand new screenless fitness band, the Fitbit Air. Here's which one is better, by the specs.

10 secret Netflix codes I use to find hidden movies (and how to enter them) - it's easy

Netflix codes let you access movies in buried genres and micro-categories - for free. Here's how, plus my favorites.

Best travel VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

If you want to avoid missing your favorite show on your next vacation, check out our favorite travel VPNs of 2026.

The best VPN extensions for Chrome in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Chrome VPN extensions hide your online activities and improve your privacy without disrupting your browsing session. These are ZDNET's top picks.

I've fully converted to adaptive chargers from fast ones and already feel safer

Adaptive charging aims to reduce battery wear by keeping speeds low. My favorite model is ideally suited for overnight charges.

How I upgraded my Sonos soundbar's audio quality - 3 easy and free methods

If you're not satisfied with your soundbar's audio performance, these quick and simple tweaks made a big difference for me.

I've tested several ReMarkable tablets, but its new cheap E Ink tablet had me fooled

The ReMarkable Paper Pure pairs an accessible design with thoughtful features while retaining ReMarkable's niche functionality.

I hand-picked 10 Mother's Day gifts that will arrive by Sunday

Quick shipping saves the day on these last-minute Mother's Day picks, but I'd recommend these items any time of year.

Roku sued for allegedly bricking TVs - see which models are affected, and your best alternatives

Many users are reporting that Roku TVs get stuck in boot loops, show black screens, or are otherwise unusable.

Sony vs. Samsung: My buying advice after testing both home theater systems

Sony and Samsung both offer excellent home theater products, but consider these factors first.

Why Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB file to your PC - and how to get rid of it

The file, which appears to be related to Google's on-device AI model, is harmless enough. Here's why some users may still be concerned.

Why Edge stores your passwords in plaintext, according to Microsoft

The behavior is by design, says Microsoft. But is this still a security risk?

I tested 5G signals of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in rural America - here's how your carrier did

I've tried using 5G in cities and on interstates. Now, I'm going through small towns with three Samsung phones in hand.

Your Claude agents can 'dream' now - how Anthropic's new feature works

The naming choice for Anthropic's latest update is yet another instance of the company humanizing its products.

3 ways AI can help you ace your next job interview

Nervous about a job interview? AI could help you get ready.

5 ways I make Zorin OS faster and better than it already is

Zorin OS is one of the most popular Linux distributions on the market. If you want to make the most of it, consider these optimizations I typically use.

This useful Pixel phone sensor is one of my favorite tools - but Google may replace it soon

Leaks hint that the next Pixel lineup will lose the thermometer in favor of 'Pixel Glow' LEDs.

Google's AI Overviews will show you advice from other people now

Google is updating AI Overviews with five new features, including an improved way to preview and explore sources.

Wix vs. Squarespace: I compared two of the top website builders, and this one wins

Wix and Squarespace are two of the most popular website builders - so how do they compare?

10 trillion downloads are crushing open-source repositories - here's what they're doing about it

Companies are treating these repositories like content delivery networks - now the Linux Foundation and colleagues are saying enough is enough. Here's the plan.