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With a bit of vigilance, I avoided an employment disaster. Here's how you can, too.

Perhaps Apple's long-rumored touchscreen MacBook will also be an 'Ultra' device.

If you're looking for the safest way to browse on your Android phone, Tor Browser is it.

Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how.

The Scosche FoundIt 12V charger has dual USB ports and a built-in finder for Apple Find My and Google Find Hub.

I'm a little concerned about OpenAI's claims that GPT-5.4 Thinking can do professional tasks. Here's why.

The BMX SolidSafe 10K has many advantages over traditional power banks, but it's held back by some clear issues.

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S24 or are upgrading from an older phone, you may wonder if the latest Galaxy S26 is worth the splurge.

The Anker Soundcore P31i earbuds offer many powerful features at a very affordable price.

The new iPad Air with the M4 chip sits oddly between the base model and the Pro, but it's the perfect fit if you're a certain type of user.

Microsoft has a new centralized dashboard that lets IT teams track AI agents' visibility, permissions, and security risks to prevent them from becoming insider threats to corporate systems.

Google's latest threat report warns that third-party tools are now prime targets for attackers - and businesses have only days to secure them.

Considering a PC upgrade, but unsure about how much RAM to buy? Here's how I make that decision in the current climate.

Using a VPN is more important than ever to stay secure and preserve your privacy. These are the best VPNs around in 2026.

TVs often analyze what you watch to curate suggestions and serve you ads, even through HDMI-connected devices. But I've found ways to regain control.

After testing AirPods Pro 3 for months, one feature stood out above all the upgrades.

The latest version of the popular digital calendar is perfect for large families. Here's how I use it effectively.

Before your next holiday or work trip, consider signing up for a trusted VPN to protect your privacy online.

Commentary: Windows 12 in 2026? Don't believe the rumors. Here's the release date I'd bet on and why it's all downhill from there.

At MWC 2026, Motorola revealed more information regarding its first phone-to-tablet foldable, and things are looking promising.

After a three-year hiatus and considerable anticipation, Sony's newest headphones impress on nearly every front.

Looking for a new antivirus? My tried and tested favorites will improve the security of your desktop PC, laptop, and mobile devices.

Lenovo makes great laptops, but with an extensive catalog of products, it's hard to find the right device. Here are the best Lenovo laptops I've tested.

The new Renpho Eyeris Zen eye massager can ease your headache pain and eye strain, while delivering built-in meditations for relaxation.

With the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2, Bose is refining all the aspects it has already excelled at.

If you're worried the Neo doesn't have enough RAM for you, relax. It's Windows users who find 8GB limiting.

Amazon is selling the Pixel 10a for $499 plus your choice of a gift card or a pair of Pixel Buds 2a. Plus, Google Store has its own offer, too.

The latest Dell XPS features improved battery life, a premium build, and Intel's Series 3 Panther Lake processor for a well-rounded experience.

Designed for heavy use in dash cams, body cams, and home security cameras, these cards exceeded my wildest expectations.

With AI spending forecast to reach $2.52 trillion in 2026, Gartner recommends focusing on building capacity, creating partnerships and avoiding random exploration.

Governance, when handled correctly, can become a route to the successful implementation of emerging technologies. Five business leaders share their experiences.

Business leaders are losing out on innovation due to technical debt. AI can help organizations get their digitalization strategies back on track.

The upcoming glasses will feature a camera at eye level and use AI to process and understand your visual context.

By testing agent-to-agent interactions, researchers observed catastrophic system failures. Here's why that's bad news for everyone.

In 2026, we know to be wary of someone pointing a phone camera at you - but should you now be wary of people wearing glasses?

Mobile World Congress 2026 is over, and here are all the key announcements on phones, laptops, concepts, and more that you may have missed.

If you've got $600 to spare and are platform-agnostic, let's walk through the myriad of Neo-like laptops available to you.

Built on open-source software, this European cloud office suite aims to keep your data out of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

My ZDNET coworkers shared their top recommendations for work-from-home gear to boost productivity and comfort.

If you've ever had to deal with a dying computer, you know the challenge of ensuring you have a good backup. Clonezilla makes that easy.

Half of agentic AI adopters cite data quality and retrieval issues as deployment barriers, according to a survey of chief data officers.

One of the buzzier smart speakers lately is from a brand you might be unfamiliar with.

The MacBook Neo and 13-inch Air seem similar on the surface, but there are differences if you look more closely. Here are the key reasons to buy one over the other.

Sony's various Bravia TVs deliver cinema-quality picture and sound. With a few easy tweaks, you can push them even further.

Reports indicate Amazon users were experiencing difficulties checking out and viewing product pages - but have slowly regained access.

The latest release from Beats is the perfect middle-ground headphones for Android and Apple users - especially when they're on sale.

The price on a Hulu and Disney+ bundled just dropped from $13 to $5 a month for the first three months - the best price we've seen this year.

With the latest Panther Lake chipset and 20-hour battery, the Galaxy Book 6 Pro is well-balanced and keeps up with the pros.

The MacBook Neo and 13-inch Air seem similar on the surface, but there are differences if you look more closely. Here are the key reasons to buy one over the other.

Oura just acquired an AI-driven gesture recognition company - here's what it could mean for upcoming wearables.