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Being a college student comes with lots of perks, including heavily discounted music and video streaming services.

Need to control company spend? I tested the best budgeting tools for businesses of all sizes.

While rechargeable batteries are generally very safe, fires at home, workplaces, and even on commercial aircraft are now on the rise. Here's why and what I keep on hand to stop them.

Have gear, will travel: Here are the gadgets and trinkets powering my mobile office for the rest of the year.

In the era of rising SSD prices, you can still save 65% on the 4TB WD Black SN850X SSD right now.

Acer's new $699 Swift Air 14 is a direct response to the MacBook Neo. Here's how it compares, by the numbers.

I expected the Vivo X300 Ultra to wipe the floor with Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, but it was closer than I'd thought.

MacOS 27 will go live with the new MacBooks this fall, but you can opt into the Developer Beta now. Here's how.

Apple's upcoming MacOS 27 Golden Gate is light on new features, focusing instead on a reworked Siri.

Apple's WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the daily iPhone user experience - here's how you can try iOS 27 early for free.

Apple has released the first iPadOS 27 beta, offering early access to an upgraded Siri, new Safari features, and more.

Enhancements to foundational technologies are always welcomed - and potentially more useful - than the flashier ones.

Safari is getting a glow-up with Apple Intelligence, and I'm all set to make it my default browser, again.

Apple's WWDC event just elevated every basic user's experience - even on your smartwatch. Here's how to get WatchOS 27 early.

Apple announced several updates to iOS 27 at WWDC, including an AI feature that will greatly improve the Shortcuts app experience.

Apple unveiled a revamped Siri at WWDC on Monday, but is it enough to put the company back in the AI race?

Here's a breakdown of which iPhone models will support the next iOS update - and which ones Apple is leaving behind.

From stronger controls over web browsing and shortcuts to limit screen time, Apple just announced much-needed child-safety features for its OS.

Apple's WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the daily iPhone user experience - here's how you can try iOS 27 early for free.

Despite flying under the WWDC radar, a custom EQ for AirPods is a feature I'm most excited for this fall.

For decades, I've recommended the open-source OS to new and experienced computer users alike. But hey, I'm not oblivious to its handful of faults.

We're reporting live from Apple Park to cover the company's annual developer conference. Stay tuned for the latest news.

The goal is to protect you against attackers who try to steal your personal data through prompt injection. But it does limit your ability to access the web.

I don't like the Windows UI, but I made my Pixel 9 Pro and Nubia Pad Pro look like it anyway with HyperDroid. Here's the result.

OpenAI says ChatGPT's memory is getting better. But my tests show outdated assumptions, personal profiling, and wrong details that could quietly distort future answers.

The Momax Q.Mag X is one of the more reliable wireless battery packs I've tried, thanks to its enhanced heat management.

Adaptive charging aims to reduce battery wear by keeping speeds low, but are the optimizations worth it? Here's my verdict.

After using multiple security cameras over the years, I've found the best arrangement for my home.

ZDNET is on the ground at Apple Park to cover the company's annual developer conference live. Stay tuned for the latest news.

I spend a lot of time driving. These are the CarPlay apps that make every ride easy.

Few smart speakers have assistants with as much potential as Siri. A meaningful upgrade would make the HomePod my first choice.

Dell's new 13-inch XPS starts at just $599 with student pricing, making it a direct competitor to the Neo. But is it any better?

The flagship laptop announced at Computex 2026 will feature Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip with up to 128GB of unified memory.

You can change Android Auto to make the platform unique to you. Here's how.

With severe weather becoming more common, you need a plan before the lights go out. Here's my approach.

I spend a lot of time driving. These are the CarPlay apps that make every trip easy.

Apple's partnership with Google could supercharge its own health suite and wearable. Here's how.

Acer's new $699 Swift Air 14 is a direct response to the MacBook Neo. Here's how it compares, by the specs.

You can find, manage, and add blocked numbers from the same place on your iPhone. Here's where to look.

Prime Day is coming earlier this year, and I've rounded up the best laptop deals live now, including the latest MacBooks and gaming laptops.

Father's Day is coming up, and we found the most useful items your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.

Android Auto is a lot more than navigation and music. Here are the apps you need before your next adventure.

Meet the 'too good to be true' portable charger. Here's my general buying advice for these types of products.

Air travel is the true test for ANC headphones and earbuds. My multiple journeys revealed all the strengths and weaknesses of these latest models.

We'll be on the ground covering Apple's annual developer conference live from Apple Park.

Your car's built-in screen may look modern, but Android Auto is still the easier, smarter way to drive. Here's why.

Few smart speakers have assistants with as much potential as Siri. A meaningful upgrade would make the HomePod my first choice.

The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it touch your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely - in the time it takes to make dinner.

A cross-platform app for Linux, MacOS and Windows, Aerion supports all the features I need, without the extra clutter.

Apple's partnership with Google could supercharge its own health suite and wearable. Here's how.