The best Wi-Fi routers of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

The best Wi-Fi routers provide a strong internet connection, rapid speeds, and plenty of coverage for working, streaming, gaming, and more.

Should you replace a traditional Wi-Fi router with mesh? I compared the two, and here's my verdict

Choosing between one access point and full-home internet coverage? Here's the verdict after extended testing.

We tested 15 Wi-Fi 7 routers in our lab - this one had the best coverage

ZDNET's latest Lab Award goes to the Wi-Fi router with the widest coverage.

Google will let you upload a video selfie to recover your account - but should you?

Google's new account recovery option prompts users to upload a selfie to prove their identity. Here's what to know.

New to Linux? This 10-day checklist will help you settle in nice and easy

I wish I had followed this 10-day plan when I started using Linux 30 years ago.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Moto Razr Ultra: I've spent time with both, here's what I prefer

The Moto Razr Ultra has some of the best software on a phone, but how does it compare to the new Samsung Z Flip 8?

I lost 100 pounds in 7 months: How a smart scale and an Apple Watch helped track my progress

While my iPhone and Apple Watch were core to my weight loss journey, I also have Android recommendations.

I tested this fan-equipped MagSafe charger in a heat wave - and it actually kept my iPhone cool

Extreme heat isn't just a problem for you. It's a problem for your tech, too. That's where ESR's phone charger with active cooling shines.

I gave Perplexity's agentic AI 5 complex tasks to run on my Mac - and I'll do it again

Perplexity's Mac app offers its own agentic AI, Personal Computer, which can handle multi-step tasks on your computer from start to finish. See why the results impressed me.

Firefox 153 enables Containers by default, and you can create your own - here's how

Containers are a boon to your browsing security and privacy. Out of the box, Firefox now gives you four pre-configured containers: Personal, Work, Banking, and Shopping.

The best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 cases: Expert recommended

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 8 phones have arrived, and we found the best phone cases from brands like Torras, Spigen, Pitaka, and more to protect your new device.

The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra cases of 2026: Expert recommended

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 phones are here, and we found the best phone cases from brands like Spigen, Dbrand, and more to protect your new device.

Narwal Flow 2 review: The robot vacuum that finally perfected obstacle avoidance

The Narwal Flow 2 promises to be one of the best robot vacuum cleaners for obstacle avoidance and mopping - and it is.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: This one is the better value

Which premium phone should you get: the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra or the Razr Ultra? Below, we compare key features to help you choose the right one.

Preorder the new Galaxy Z Flip 8 or Z Fold 8 at Amazon and get up to a $350 gift card, free

Mobile carriers aren't the only ones offering deals on Samsung's new Galaxy phone lineup. Preorder at Amazon and get a free digital gift card.

3 ways Samsung deeply integrates Gemini AI into its new Galaxy devices

Samsung Unpacked was as much about software as it was hardware.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Which premium foldable should you get?

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is one of the best foldables out there, but the Motorola Razr Fold competes with it in several areas.

'AI is an enormous tailwind for software companies': 5 tips for adapting to the new 'SaS' model

Here's what people are getting wrong about the so-called SaaS apocalypse.

T-Mobile, Verizon or AT&T? New study reveals best mobile carrier - ranks internet providers, too

Read this before switching your cell or internet service: Ookla's latest study measures speed, performance, and consistency among US telecom providers.

Preorder the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Z Flip 8 at Verizon with no fees - here's how

Samsung just dropped its newest foldable phone at its Unpacked event. Here's how to save on preorders at Verizon with no activation or upgrade fees.