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Here's what you should know if you have plug-in solar on your mind, especially if you're in the US.

Summer blackouts are on the horizon, but don't wait for your lights to go out. Here's how I'm prepping for it.

The latest showcase of Android Auto highlighted key improvements to the user interface, map design, Gemini features, and more.

A new study points to an emerging skill set that is becoming more valuable in the AI age: validating AI outputs.

At CES 2019, Sony dubbed its 360 Reality Audio the 'future of music.' Apple and Dolby had other plans.

Adaptive charging aims to reduce battery wear by keeping speeds low, but are the optimizations worth it?

Save big on everything you need for DIY projects and home repairs with these Memorial Day deals on tools from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and more.

Samsung's BOGO monitor deal is back. Here's what you need to know.

I've never been a big on-ear headphones guy, but the new Marshall Milton ANC might change my mind due to their unique connectivity features.

Once called the most beautiful Linux, Deepin Desktop was plagued by security issues. Here's why the distro's exile isn't all bad news.

Text messages are a weak, vulnerable way to authenticate account logins. Soon, you'll have to switch to one of these safer, more secure methods.

Summer is almost here, and you can already find deals on all things Apple with these early Memorial Day weekend sales.

I have two cats. These are the pet tech products I own and recommend or plan to buy while these Memorial Day deals last.

The Momax Q.Mag X is one of the best magnetic wireless battery packs I've tested.

Google's new Gemini features sound useful, if you can remember their names and where to find them.

The new AI Ultra plan runs $100 a month, while the top-tier Ultra subscription has been cut from $250 to $200. But the AI Plus and Pro plans also get benefits.

The 2026 Razr Ultra delivers major hardware upgrades while maintaining the same stylish design it's known for. Too bad it's overpriced.

If you love your Flipper Zero, you're really going to flip over the new Flipper One.

Home batteries are a significant investment, but price is not always the biggest hurdle.

The new Fitbit Air is available to preorder now. Here's where and how you can snag deals before it's released next week.

Traveling soon? Scoop up these nifty gadgets ahead of summer travels - and some are on sale for Memorial Day.

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

Linux's creator sees AI as a double-edged sword for programmers.

For today only, when you order directly from Samsung, you can save $1,500 on the 85-inch Frame Pro TV.

Amazon just ended support for these Kindle ereaders and Fire tablets, making them unable to access the Kindle Store.

New Visa research calls AI-accelerated scams 'the fastest growing source of consumer harm.' Here's what you need to watch out for.

Memorial Day sales are here. I'm a shopping editor, and these are my favorite offers I've seen so far.

Google's new Universal Cart consolidates products from multiple retailers into one place.

If your company wants to sell IoT or edge gear in the EU, Canonical's minimal, immutable distro is worth a serious look.

Professionals are concerned about the low quality of AI output. Preventing workslop requires two crucial steps.

My latest demos of the Android XR reference glasses and Project Aura show even more promise for Google's wearable lineup.

Memorial Day weekend sales are here, but I'd buy these inexpensive gadgets any time of year. Here's why.

Verizon's latest DBIR shows attackers are turning to texts and calls as email defenses improve. Here's what businesses should do now.

I compared popular models from two of the most upstart TV brands, and this one stands out to me.

I took a look at how KDE Plasma 6.7 is coming along, I have to admit: I was blown away.

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Looking for a solution that improves your online privacy, helps you avoid censorship, and bypasses age verification checks? We've tested and ranked the best VPNs in 2026.

I put NordVPN through rigorous testing to evaluate its speed, security, and overall features. Here are the biggest takeaways.

ZDNET's latest Lab Award goes to the travel VPN with the fasted download speeds.

Boox's Gen-2 Go 10.3 tablet is made for power users seeking a customizable Android tablet with a backlight.

Using Android Auto can be as dangerous as using your phone while driving. Fortunately, these built-in safety features make your daily drive a little safer

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These two Linux distributions take different approaches to the desktop. One may have an edge for new users.

Still using Chrome, Edge, or Safari? Firefox is alive and well - and offering a fast, customizable, bloat-free, private, secure browsing experience from developers who actually listen to their users.

Older metadata could be stripped out. OpenAI's new approach hides signals in the pixels themselves.

The new AI Ultra plan runs $100 a month, while the top-tier Ultra subscription has been cut from $250 to $200. But the AI Plus and Pro plans also get some perks.

Google Gemini Omni aims to do for AI video what Nano Banana did for images - combining realism, style control, avatars, and natural-language editing into one ambitious tool.

Google now has information agents that work in the background and agentic coding tools that let you build apps directly in Search.

Read the full official rules for the 2026 ZDNET Big Guessing Game.

Sony debuts a special edition pair of 1000X-series headphones, striking a balance between modern style and function.