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Are free streaming services that bad? I swapped my paid subscriptions for free ones to see.

We asked ZDNET readers to predict the iPhone 18 specs for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Hot takes welcome.

With the new Google Home Speaker hitting store shelves, you may wonder if the Sonos Era 100 is still the best choice.

I've tested the best smartwatches, including the newest Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Here's how to choose the right one.

It started as China vs. the US, but it's become a face-off between two fundamentally different ways of building LLMs. And the safety of everything is on the line.

The Ar Gen 1 is an impressive device, suitable for anyone from students to developers to business owners.

Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft's AI, you can remap the key to trigger a different feature.

Arch Linux doesn't have to be challenging, and ArchEZ proves that point with point-and-click ease.

A series of studies revealed that employees are spending less time asking their coworkers for help. Here's how that tactic could backfire and how organizations need to adapt.

Students can save big on an Apple Music subscription. Here's how to get it.

The latest ring from Ultrahuman is packed with features, but it's both larger and more expensive than its predecessor.

Here's how I improve the performance of my Google Pixel, Samsung, and even Motorola. Or at least make it seem that way.

We test dozens of gadgets each year - these are some of our favorite keychain accessories we're still using.

Apple Upgrade allows customers to lease their devices ahead of a future upgrade -- but does it make sense for you?

Phones today are coming with massive amounts of storage, but is it overkill? Let's break it down.

Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.

Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft's AI, you can remap the key to trigger a different feature.

One of your smart TV's apps could be relaying someone else's internet traffic. Here's how to check if you're affected.

Did it look like the ransomware threat was receding last year? New research suggests it was more of a reshuffle - and recommends renewed vigilance.

Sonos's software comeback is nearly complete, with small but mighty fixes. Here's everything you need to know.

The latest update preps your phone for the new and improved Siri AI set to debut with iOS 27.

Professionals are burning through tokens, but smart business leaders are finding ways to balance costs and value creation.

Many of the things you're not allowed to do on an aircraft are things you shouldn't be doing at all.

Manufacturers keep putting more and more memory into new phones, and we're the ones paying for it.

A minimal Android launcher can simplify your phone interactions, but simple doesn't have to mean boring.

Microsoft's Windows 11 insider builds let you preview and try upcoming new features and settings. Here are my five favorites this year so far and how you can check them out.

If you're a college student, Spotify has an exclusive bundle that can save you cash on music and streaming. Here's how to get it.

Is the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra worth the extra cost versus the Amazfit Balance 3? Here's what I found after living with both for a month.

Manufacturers keep putting more and more memory into new phones, and we're the ones paying for it.

Got old gadgets lying around? Trade them in for gift cards at Costco - no membership required.

As AI cybersecurity incidents ramp up, companies are racing to find a fix.

Framework compiled user feedback to create the new Laptop 13 Pro, a sleek device with a haptic touchpad and excellent battery life.

Google wasn't supposed to see them, but then everyone on Reddit did. Here's how to handle the situation.

Organize your workspace with our top picks for the best laptop docking stations available now.

New CDW research finds that AI is driving new phishing and malware-based threats. But are enough companies also using AI to fight them?

EZQuest's Pro Series 8-in-1 hub runs on Intel's low-cut but high feature Hoover Ridge chipset, and two months in, it hasn't let me down.

Samsung just launched its latest lineup of phones, and Amazon has free gift card offers on every single one.

Anthropic's latest Claude upgrade targets developers and enterprises with stronger coding, better reasoning efficiency, prompt-cache-friendly tool changes, and near-Fable performance at Opus pricing.

A recent uptick in lag and disconnects led me to reevaluate my home office setup. Here's how I validated my solution.

The autonomous business of the future is being built. Certain skills are in high demand - and can help you stand out.

In a battle of the top Android watches, one does it a little better.

Dell's 14S pairs a sleek design with excellent battery life, making it one of the best midrange PC I've tested in 2026.

AM/FM, NOAA weather band, solar and hand-crank charging, and a power bank - this tech is what actually works when the grid doesn't.

If you're only using Google Calendar to track events, you're missing some of its most useful features.

From tiny box cutters to bug-bite healers, these handy gadgets totally earn their place in your home for their form and function.

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 is light and comfortable, with helpful nudges to hydrate as you exercise.

Fire TV Sticks are back down to all-time low prices for Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale. We'll break down just how good of a deal you can get.

We granted the Dell 14 Plus an Editors' Choice award for great hardware and design. Now, the high-end version of the PC is over $1,000 off.

It may be one generation behind, but the LG C5 OLED TV still offers plenty of reasons to pick one up, especially at this price during the Black Friday in July sale.

Linux may be the most secure OS available, but it can always use extra security. BastionGuard 2 promises some serious security.