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Sick to death of unwanted AI features getting stuffed into your smartphone? We tested the best models from Apple, Samsung, and more that forego AI in favor of features you actually need.

I tested the best Garmin watches to help you decide which smartwatch is the right option for you as we enter marathon season.

Hisense has quickly become one of the more trusted names in mid-range TVs, and has recently started to offer truly premium-grade screens for high-end home theaters with new technology like RGB Mini LED panels and AI integration.

It's far easier to find security holes than to fix them, and leaving it to AI can introduce 9 times as many new vulnerabilities as developers do.

Keep your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at the perfect temperature with the Ember self-heating mug.

New and existing T-Mobile customers can save up to $1,100 on Samsung's latest flip phone now (including the pink color). Here's how.

Apple is starting to feel the global memory shortage, with MacBook Air shipments delayed by a month or more.

The same AI tools triggering suspicious alerts are being attacked by cybercriminals in droves.

Eighty-six percent of commerce leaders believe AI is raising the bar for customer expectations.

The Mission Center system monitor for Linux adds some new features that will appeal to a broader user base, especially those with laptops.

Worried about your personal AI chats being exposed? Here's how to tighten your privacy across several major chatbots.

You don't have to compromise on style or function with these MagSafe wallet picks from brands like Moft, ESR, and more.

Looking to shift your storage needs from a third-party cloud service to inside your home network? If so, ZimaOS is a great option.

And no, I'm not going to tell you to pack a power bank, roll your clothes, or bring a travel pillow.

But if you've been looking for the duress passcode feature on your phone, I have bad news for you.

With 3.5 billion active users to protect, Google is relying on Gemini to find Chrome security bugs fast - and before attackers do.

I appreciate the light and comfortable build on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9, with a range of helpful tracking features and nudges.

The best investment I've made for my MacBook Pro only cost me $13 - here's why I recommend it.

Laptop manufacturers love showing off gimmicky features - here's what to prioritize, and what to ignore.

Professional handcraft is the key to unlocking value from emerging technology and data, suggest Aston Martin Aramco F1 executives and partners.

KeySmart's SmartCard (Gen 3) is perfect for Android and Apple users, and it's 20% off with a ZDNET-exclusive code right now.

Should you update to the Galaxy Fold 8 Ultra if you have a Z Fold 6? I'm familiar with both phones, here's my take.

These affordable gaming laptops were neck and neck in my testing, but one pulled ahead for me.

Microsoft has quietly pushed out a new OneDrive Photos app to Windows 11 users. What's it all about?

What you'll get back depends on how much you spent - but don't expect much.

Worried about your personal AI chats being exposed? Here's how to tighten your privacy across several of the major chatbots.

Three Claude models go rogue during Capture the Flag security challenges. Here's the trail of damage each left behind.

Behind the rogue agent's attack on Hugging Face was a particular sequence of human decisions. We all need to pay better attention - because threat actors are learning, too.

LinkedIn's 'Seems like AI slop' button is coming to users, and its existence signals a changing perspective on AI infiltrating digital communities.

Over at Best Buy, the 2024 Moto G Play dropped down to $100, making this Android one of the budget buys around.

We tested the best laptop cooling pads to keep your device running smooth with powerful cooling, RGB lights, high RPM and more.

ZDNET's latest Data Byte highlights the Netgear Orbi 370's performance in our lab testing. Here's what the numbers say.

The Smartwings window shades are convenient and fully customizable, making them a good option for non-standard windows.

Annual upgrades matter less these days, and better software support lets you hold onto your phone for longer.

The FCC's robot ban includes many of the world's most popular vacuums and lawn mowers. Is that Roomba in your closet a security risk?

The Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 improve on what made me fall in love with the first generation, but they're not perfect.

It's not your imagination. Windows installation files have been creeping up in size. It might even be fair to call them bloated. And you'll never guess where the problem comes from.

The same autonomous OpenAI agent that escaped its test environment and breached Hugging Face was also busy hacking other AI systems. Lucky us.

Almost all field service organizations use AI, and revenue gains in key areas offer insights for professionals in other business functions.

Samsung is betting on an unorthodox form factor to take its foldables forward - and its own Z Flip could be the first casualty.

Can Google Earth's new AI accurately redesign homes, recreate history, and imagine the future? I tested Nano Banana across several locations, and the results ranged from useful to gloriously absurd.

Running low on hard disk space or just want to get rid of junk files? The free BleachBit utility can easily handle that assignment. Here's why it beats Storage Sense.

While not as speedy as its NVMe cousins, the Samsung 870 Evo 2TB SSD is still a great choice for both work and play - especially at this price.

Apple's budget MacBook Neo is already affordable, but if you're an educator or student, you can get one for even less.

Satechi's CubeDock combines a high-speed docking station with a built-in SSD enclosure - and it works so well.

New smartphones boast batteries with higher-than-ever mAh numbers, but it's actually a small factor in how long the battery lasts.

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.