Want a free Apple Watch? Play ZDNET's 'Guessing Game' to win one - only 4 days left

It's the third and final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game. We want to know what you think.

Even an AI cost-management vendor can lose control of its agent spending

In one instance, an AI agent stayed open for four days and ran 4,819 calls for almost $4,000. No one had budgeted for this cost.

How to get free Google AI Pro for an entire year - and save $240: 3 ways

Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits.

These Mammotion robot lawn mowers can climb hills - and they're up to $560 off right now

The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000H and the LUBA Mini 2 mowers are both heavily discounted - here's which you should get.

Lawsuit says Oura sleep tracking has 'a coin flip's chance of being correct'

The class action lawsuit claims that Oura's sleep-tracking mechanisms sell 'faulty AI-based inference as reliable science.'

Galaxy Z Fold 8 camera trouble? 4 settings I recommend changing now

The cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 work best when they're pushed to their limits. Here are the settings I changed to get the best results.

This excellent HP laptop is nearly 50% off at Best Buy - and comes with a cheap TV

Snag the HP OmniBook 3 16-inch laptop for under $700, plus get a 43-inch Toshiba smart TV for just $99 when you bundle at Best Buy.

Apple escaped Android's 'toxic hellstew' - now Siri AI is creating a new one

Apple's new toxic hellstew is a battle over regulation, litigation, and keeping your data safe.

AI a 'force multiplier' for low-skilled threat actors: 4 ways organizations should respond

Low-skill hacktivists are now 'enabled with the same tooling and sophistication as a state-sponsored group,' according to cybersecurity consultant Unit 42.

Sony's new Bravia 6 OLED TV aims to bring flagship visuals to the $1,300 price point

The Bravia 6 OLED TV is a new entry-level option in a variety of screen sizes.

The best early Labor Day 2026 TV deals: Samsung, LG, and more

Labor Day may still be a couple weeks away, but you can already find steep deals on top TVs from Samsung, Sony, and more - just in time for pre-season football.

I found the best early Labor Day Walmart deals: Save on Apple, Samsung, and more

Summer may be almost over, but you can find solid Walmart deals on headphones, TVs, laptops, and more for Labor Day.

Is your really old iPhone still worth anything or just e-waste? How to tell

I found my old iPhone 4 in a drawer and wondered: Does it work? Is it worth anything? What should I do with it? I went looking for answers.

Plaud's first AI earbuds have arrived - what they can do

Can these new wearables deliver on the long-anticipated promises of AI earbuds?

ChatGPT can log into your web accounts without you now - but should you let it?

OpenAI's agentic ChatGPT Work can sign in to your online accounts without any interaction on your part. Is that a privacy risk?

How Facebook and Instagram will change after Meta's $18B settlement - and where the money is going

The suit alleges that Meta designed its platforms to be addicting to young people.

The 5 best Linux alternatives to Windows in 2026 (that aren't Mint)

Looking to leave Windows? I've used Linux for years and there's never better a better time to make the leap.

The best iPad Air cases of 2026: Expert tested

The right case can take your iPad Air to the next level. These are our favorite iPad Air cases from brands like Apple, Burga, and Logitech.

Apple sets iPhone 18 event for September: A new foldable and CEO could steal the show

Is a foldable iPhone finally in our future? We'll be on the ground on Sept. 9 to find out.

This 120Hz tablet replaced my Kindle and iPad for $220 - here's why I recommend it

The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is an 11.5-inch Android tablet that can be all you need, especially with this early Labor Day deal.