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Sony's excellent noise-canceling headphones just hit an all-time low price ahead of Labor Day.

I put the two phones' cameras to the test on a recent trip to Germany. It was close, but one phone edged out the other.

The latest Android 17 update adds broad support for Encrypted Client Hello, among other changes. Here's how they work.

From scanning Gmail to catching ugly loan terms, ChatGPT Work has become my practical small-business assistant. Here's how agentic AI delivers real productivity gains for me.

The Comulytic Note Pro AI voice recorder packs a lot of power into a credit card-sized device. But its usefulness is up to you.

Talix's USB-C cable is compact and powerful enough to charge a laptop, and it's nearly 40% off.

I've experienced first steps with countless Linux distributions over the years, but this one nails every step of the way for users of all types.

Want to organize your photos but don't know where to start? Here are my methods for tackling a massive cloud library.

Scaling AI in business is less about technology and more about accountability, governance, and healthy relationships between humans and agents.

If you're a student, writer, or professional juggling documents, this app can help keep you organized.

Research suggests a gap between AI ambition and on-the-ground reality, but the good news is that professionals can fill it by focusing on well-grounded explorations and solid production use cases.

The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is a midrange robot vacuum and mop with a hands-free cleaning experience.

It's the third and final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game. We want to know what you think.

In one instance, an AI agent stayed open for four days and ran 4,819 calls for almost $4,000. No one had budgeted for this cost.

Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits.

The cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 work best when they're pushed to their limits. Here are the settings I changed to get the best results.

Snag the HP OmniBook 3 16-inch laptop for under $700, plus get a 43-inch Toshiba smart TV for just $99 when you bundle at Best Buy.

Low-skill hacktivists are now 'enabled with the same tooling and sophistication as a state-sponsored group,' according to cybersecurity consultant Unit 42.

The Bravia 6 OLED TV is a new entry-level option in a variety of screen sizes.

The class action lawsuit claims that Oura's sleep-tracking mechanisms sell 'faulty AI-based inference as reliable science.'

The suit alleges that Meta designed its platforms to be addicting to young people.

Looking to leave Windows? I've used Linux for years and there's never better a better time to make the leap.

Is a foldable iPhone finally in our future? We'll be on the ground on Sept. 9 to find out.

In a year of iterative upgrades, Google is introducing smart features that make the base Pixel still the one to buy for most people.

We shouldn't ignore agentic AI ransomware threats, but the claims of a new ransomware group might be skewing the numbers.

The rise of generative and agentic AI has dramatically changed the software-building process - and the skills required.

Worried about Linux vulnerabilities or sharing files with Windows users? This ClamAV GUI makes it easy to ensure they're clean.

Do you need easy, secure remote access to your home or small business network? Before you pay big bucks for a VPN or remote-access plan, try Tailscale. Did I mention it's free?

We rounded up the best reading tablets of the year that you can take with you anywhere.

The offer is open to subscribers on any tier, but it is location-based.

Labor Day is still a couple of weeks away, but some of the best laptop deals are already live. Here are a dozen we recommend.

I had seven years' worth of points I didn't know about, and now I have a Starbucks card to show for them.

Downsizing from a 'big three' carrier can save you big money, but it has its downsides. Here's how I'm adapting to them.

FydeOS aims to bring a Google Chromebook-like experience to standard PCs, and it succeeds - with a caveat or two.

The Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra will feature up to a whopping 512GB of unified memory, and drive up to eight external displays.

Running an AI model locally, Perplexity's new Portable Computer can deliver faster performance, tighter security, and lower costs. But it has some strict requirements.

Only 15% of US-based organizations have reached scaled, orchestrated, multi-agent adoption, according to the latest Deloitte research.

Labor Day is just around the corner, and there are already some great deals available at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more.

It's been a bumpy road for Mozilla's browser, but as the dust of doubt settles, Firefox has once again become my default browser on all platforms.

It won't be another high-end Chromebook like the Pixel, and Google has to hope it'll succeed where Copilot+ PCs have fallen short.

Reports suggest that Sonos is preparing to compete in the evolving smart speaker market, readying new hardware and an AI-backed overhaul of its voice assistant.

Increasingly, AI agents are handling the nitty-gritty admin and due diligence tasks, but agent-powered marketplaces won't replace live human sales reps or engineers anytime soon.

The specialized Chinese version of Windows was already scheduled for retirement in February 2027, but now its end-of-life date has been moved up.

Looking for a small tablet to take with you on your next trip, one that you can throw in your bag before the workday begins, or a kid-friendly option? Check out our tried and tested favorites.

Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.

I've been using an iPad Air M2 for over two years, and these are my go-to essentials to get the most out of my tablet.

Data Byte: The TCL QM8L is the runner-up in best color accuracy in our lab testing of 7 TVs.

Apple recently partnered with Klarna to revamp its Upgrade Program, which lets you lease some Apple devices for a low monthly fee.

We tested the latest Android phones on the market, from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 to the Google Pixel 11 series. Here's how they stack up.

We've tested over 50 top robot vacuum-and-mop combos from brands like Roborock, Eufy, Ecovacs, and Dreame to choose the best to keep a home clean.