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Solid-state batteries have significant advantages over lithium-ion batteries. Here's what stands in the way of mass distribution.

A few taps and swipes are all it takes to make your old phone feel brand new.

Channel Sounding adoption is slow, but Auracast is gaining momentum. It's all up to manufacturers.

There's no need for a separate device when your iPad or Android tablet can hold your whole reading library.

If your iPhone is feeling slow, follow this quick routine to boost its speed and free up space.

I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.

The Sony Bravia 3 may be an base model LED TV, but it still offers plenty of premium-grade features. Amazon is selling 85-inch version for just under $1,000.

Apple Music and Spotify are the two most popular music streaming platforms, so you should know what each has to offer before subscribing.

Want to see what agentic coding really feels like? Come along on my wild, wonderful, and terrifying two-day vibe coding adventure with Xcode 26.3.

XR glasses are now a must-have for my travels, and RayNeo's Air 3s Pro offer strong features at a relatively accessible price.

The recent rise of RAM and GPU prices have made it hard to find good gaming laptop deals, but right now at Best Buy you can save almost $1,100 on the HP Omen 17.

Lockdown Mode defends your iPhone against cyber attacks and blocks forensic tools after a seizure. Here's how to quickly activate it.

Presidents' Day sales are slowly making their way online, and I'm scouting for expert-approved deals on home, tech, and more.

US athletes will sport Oura Rings to track their health. Here's why sponsorships like these can inspire new features.

With standard budget phone specs and a decent camera, the amiGO Jr. phone could become a go-to option for parents. There's a companion watch, too.

HP's EliteBook 8 G1i (16-inch) is a power-efficient multitasker with a generous selection of I/O. Here's my buying advice in 2026.

It'll require a few extra steps, but you can upgrade an 'incompatible' PC to Windows 11. Here's how I updated mine.

From editable PDFs to instant translations, Google Docs is stacked with features that most users overlook.

The SanDisk ExtremeFit USB-C weighs under three grams yet delivers ample storage and fast speeds.

With the upcoming ThinkPad, Lenovo commits to repairability with a redesigned 'Space Frame' motherboard. Here's how it works.

The LG C5 OLED offers stunning picture quality and a sleek, minimalist design for a truly immersive experience. It's heavily discounted going into this weekend's big game.

We've tested the best HP laptops, from ultraportables to the big screen options. These are our favorites in 2026.

Early Presidents' Day sales are already live, including deals on everything from top TVs and laptops to everyday essentials.

Wireless charging is improving, but cables will remain a fact of life for years to come. Here are my favorites.

Motion smoothing may make your gameplay appear smoother, but it hurts overall film quality. Here's how to disable it.

The first deal event of the year is almost here, and you'll be able to find discounts on all things Apple for Presidents' Day.

The Anker Nano 5-port universal travel adapter is perfect for the lightweight traveler.

A simple button combination gets you access to Roku's secret menu of advanced features and tweaks.

Your Samsung, LG, and even Sony TV comes with risks you should know about. Here's how to avoid one of the biggest.

I tested the top backup software for 2025 to help you protect your data. Here's my hands-on review of the best options for businesses and individuals.

The Cozyla calendar lets your whole family contribute appointments, grocery and chore lists, and more - without needing a subscription.

Check out our favorite GPS trackers to help you keep track of your kids' location in real time. We went hands-on with devices from brands like Apple, Garmin, and Xplora.

It's the perfect time to pick up the TCL QM7K on sale at Best Buy for just $600, a ZDNET Editor's Choice Award winner.

We travel, exercise, work, and live in the latest headphones and earbuds so we can recommend the best for you. Here's a look at our testing methodologies.

Upgrading your home theater with one of the best soundbars isn't a decision you make on the fly. Here's what you should consider first.

Sony has entered the open earbuds market with the LinkBuds Clip, but how do they compare to their esteemed Bose rival?

Which phone deserves your hard-earned money to start 2026, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the OnePlus 15? Here's my verdict.

FreeBSD isn't Linux, but if you didn't know any better, you'd swear it was.

I've used or tested just about every Linux distribution available, and this one is my go-to. Here's why.

Both Ring and Blink dominate the security camera market, but they couldn't be more different. Here's my verdict after using both.

Upgrade any TV with Sonos' best soundbar. For $200 off, it's the best price you'll find.

Before the G6 releases later this year, I tested LG's two latest flagship OLED TVs to see which is the better buy.

ShaniOS maintains two separate environments. If an update - or anything - goes wrong with one environment, simply reboot and switch to the other.

Emulating Palantir's use of forward-deployed AI engineers, OpenAI's framework is both an opportunity and a threat for commercial software firms.

The Acer Swift Edge 14 is a good-looking midrange with a vibrant OLED and outstanding battery life.

Want to know which AI chatbots have ads or plan to roll them out? I compared the top ones to find out.

Bibury's Multitool Pliers Pro is a fraction of the price of the big brand names, but no less handy with 31 different tools.

Spotify's new feature lets you switch easily between reading a physical book and an audiobook - try it now. Plus, you can now buy books on Spotify.

The Codex team said GPT-5.3-Codex even helped build itself.

The frontier model can handle complex, end-to-end enterprise workflows and take on the autonomous tasks you usually do yourself.