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Both Marshall and Sonos speakers play to their strengths, but the right one for you depends on more than their price tags.

We rounded up all the best tech essentials for a college dorm you may need this back-to-school season, from smart speakers to wireless chargers.

The popular Ninja Slushi is on sale for under $300 once again. Here's where to find the deal.

The Momentum 5 and the Px7 S3 have similar spec sheets, but their real-life use cases set them apart.

If you're in the mood for some whimsy, Mango Launcher is what you want.

The X-Sense smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are easy to install and offer good value for money.

TerraMaster's D1 SSD Pro keeps your drives cool enough to perform at their peak.

You can get more from CarPlay - beyond Maps and Music - with these free features.

Up-front cost is a big barrier for those considering battery systems, but homeowner experience shows why the value overshadows the sticker shock almost every time.

Tahoe is the last update for your Intel Mac, but you can still find creative uses for it when support ends.

Hatch's latest clock doubles as a sleep tracker that provides you with actual ways to get a better night's sleep, not just more data.

Microsoft's latest progress report details much-needed Windows 11 improvements in reliability, performance, stability, and usability. But pressure to monetize key features remains.

Sick to death of unwanted AI features getting stuffed into your smartphone? We tested the best models from Apple, Samsung, and more that forego AI in favor of features you actually need.

I tested the best Garmin watches to help you decide which smartwatch is the right option for you as we enter marathon season.

Hisense has quickly become one of the more trusted names in mid-range TVs, and has recently started to offer truly premium-grade screens for high-end home theaters with new technology like RGB Mini LED panels and AI integration.

It's far easier to find security holes than to fix them, and leaving it to AI can introduce 9 times as many new vulnerabilities as developers do.

The Mission Center system monitor for Linux adds some new features that will appeal to a broader user base, especially those with laptops.

Worried about your personal AI chats being exposed? Here's how to tighten your privacy across several major chatbots.

You don't have to compromise on style or function with these MagSafe wallet picks from brands like Moft, ESR, and more.

Looking to shift your storage needs from a third-party cloud service to inside your home network? If so, ZimaOS is a great option.

And no, I'm not going to tell you to pack a power bank, roll your clothes, or bring a travel pillow.

But if you've been looking for the duress passcode feature on your phone, I have bad news for you.

With 3.5 billion active users to protect, Google is relying on Gemini to find Chrome security bugs fast - and before attackers do.

I appreciate the light and comfortable build on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9, with a range of helpful tracking features and nudges.

The best investment I've made for my MacBook Pro only cost me $13 - here's why I recommend it.

Laptop manufacturers love showing off gimmicky features - here's what to prioritize, and what to ignore.

Professional handcraft is the key to unlocking value from emerging technology and data, suggest Aston Martin Aramco F1 executives and partners.

KeySmart's SmartCard (Gen 3) is perfect for Android and Apple users, and it's 20% off with a ZDNET-exclusive code right now.

Should you update to the Galaxy Fold 8 Ultra if you have a Z Fold 6? I'm familiar with both phones, here's my take.

These affordable gaming laptops were neck and neck in my testing, but one pulled ahead for me.

Microsoft has quietly pushed out a new OneDrive Photos app to Windows 11 users. What's it all about?

What you'll get back depends on how much you spent - but don't expect much.

Worried about your personal AI chats being exposed? Here's how to tighten your privacy across several of the major chatbots.

Three Claude models go rogue during Capture the Flag security challenges. Here's the trail of damage each left behind.

Behind the rogue agent's attack on Hugging Face was a particular sequence of human decisions. We all need to pay better attention - because threat actors are learning, too.

LinkedIn's 'Seems like AI slop' button is coming to users, and its existence signals a changing perspective on AI infiltrating digital communities.

Over at Best Buy, the 2024 Moto G Play dropped down to $100, making this Android one of the budget buys around.

We tested the best laptop cooling pads to keep your device running smooth with powerful cooling, RGB lights, high RPM and more.

ZDNET's latest Data Byte highlights the Netgear Orbi 370's performance in our lab testing. Here's what the numbers say.

The Smartwings window shades are convenient and fully customizable, making them a good option for non-standard windows.

Annual upgrades matter less these days, and better software support lets you hold onto your phone for longer.

A recent trip upstate revealed the benefits and limitations of running Android Auto in low- to no-signal areas.

The FCC's robot ban includes many of the world's most popular vacuums and lawn mowers. Is that Roomba in your closet a security risk?

The Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 improve on what made me fall in love with the first generation, but they're not perfect.

It's not your imagination. Windows installation files have been creeping up in size. It might even be fair to call them bloated. And you'll never guess where the problem comes from.

The same autonomous OpenAI agent that escaped its test environment and breached Hugging Face was also busy hacking other AI systems. Lucky us.

Almost all field service organizations use AI, and revenue gains in key areas offer insights for professionals in other business functions.

Samsung is betting on an unorthodox form factor to take its foldables forward - and its own Z Flip could be the first casualty.

Can Google Earth's new AI accurately redesign homes, recreate history, and imagine the future? I tested Nano Banana across several locations, and the results ranged from useful to gloriously absurd.

Running low on hard disk space or just want to get rid of junk files? The free BleachBit utility can easily handle that assignment. Here's why it beats Storage Sense.