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Will plug-in solar plus batteries solve your power problem? I did the math

It can't be just about harvesting solar power - it's also about storage, and time-shifting cheap, off-peak power to times when it's more expensive.

26 Aug 2026 10:00 pm
'Just a hobby, won't be big': Linus Torvalds introduced Linux 35 years ago - and almost called it Freax

It's been 35 years since Finnish graduate student Linus Torvalds drafted a brief note saying he was starting a hobby operating system. The world will never be the same.

25 Aug 2026 5:51 pm
The best early Labor Day 2026 TV deals: Samsung, LG, and more

Labor Day may still be a couple weeks away, but you can already find steep deals on top TVs from Samsung, Sony, and more - just in time for pre-season football.

22 Aug 2026 2:00 am
The LG C6 OLED TV is one of the most impressive TVs I've tested year - and it's on sale

The LG C6 OLED is one of my favorite TVs of 2026, with excellent color accuracy and picture quality - especially for this deal with free wall mounting and a free $200 gift card.

20 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
I tested GNOME's glassy new look - and it's simply spectacular

GNOME is finally catching up to other desktop environments, thanks to Aura Glass, a fluid, modern desktop inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass.

19 Aug 2026 2:02 am
Add photos to your iMessages with one tap - how to skip that annoying iOS menu

The latest iOS updates have added a ton of unnecessary taps to do simple things like add a photo to a text. But there's an easy trick to get around it.

18 Aug 2026 10:01 pm
One of our favorite Bluetooth tracker cards is under $35 with this exclusive deal

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

18 Aug 2026 9:53 pm
Is Aptoide safe? I tried Android's first alternative app store on Google Play - and it's a mess

Aptoide Games just landed in the Play Store - no sideloading required. I tested it, and caution is advised.

12 Aug 2026 5:45 pm
Claude's Record-a-Skill cut my research from hours to 30 minutes - but the magic has limits

I used Claude Cowork to automate a workflow, and the result was remarkably effective, but it exposed four serious drawbacks.

10 Aug 2026 5:56 pm
Made by Google 2026: How to watch and what to expect from the big Pixel 11 event

Google is set to announce its Pixel 11 series phones - here's what we know.

7 Aug 2026 1:54 am
Google's new Pixel 11 series comes next week - here's what we know from leaks

The Pixel 11 lineup isn't bringing drastic changes, but the incoming additions will still have fans excited.

7 Aug 2026 1:50 am