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From phone cases to antivirus software, these are the top tech gadgets and useful items our readers actually purchased in August.

I never realized how revolutionary a simple stand could be. And the Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub does so much more than hold my tablet.

Not into the chunky sports watches? The Garmin Forerunner 170 and Coros Pace 4 are ultralight devices for athletes with smaller wrists. Here's how they compare.

Fall marathon training season is here: Save up to $310 on early Labor Day 2026 Garmin watch deals, including the tested Forerunner 165, Instinct 3, and Fenix 8.

Labor Day deals are already making this a great time to buy a streaming device, and these prices are hard to beat.

Import a supported Google Play book, and Gemini Notebook will use it as a source of information to generate reports, quizzes, podcasts, and more.

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.

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

Garmin's new flagship Fenix 9 epitomizes the premium rugged smartwatch - but how much of an upgrade is it from the Fenix 8?

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.

A Coddy Developer Survey revealed that AI coding is leading to a new kind of burnout.

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.

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.

Industries are finding the strategies that work best for their business needs, according to Salesforce's latest Agentic Enterprise Index.

With AI-driven RAM shortages pushing Raspberry Pi prices sky high, here's how to repurpose your old handset into a portable powerhouse for your projects.

Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.

Got an old Android phone or tablet lying around? Turn it into a test server for experiments and development - it's simpler than you think.

Most apps make our personal lives easier. This one helps the oppressed communicate by turning your phone into a Tor proxy. No technical knowledge needed.

Google's latest lineup of Pixel 11 phones is here, and Amazon has a free gift card offer on every single one.

Google's latest Pixel lineup is a little pricier, has a new LED lighting feature, and debuts alongside a new finder tag.

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

The Linux desktop's popularity is growing fast, and there are a few reasons why.

If the lack of vertical tabs has kept you from adopting the Opera browser, you might want to take another look.

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

Lithium-ion power banks keep catching fire. Is semi-solid-state the safer solution?

As outages become more expensive and frequent, recovery readiness is emerging as the true measure of resilience.

The new feature lets you send money to your children without them needing a card or separate account.

No AC? Me neither. Here's how to keep yourself and your home cool during a heatwave.

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

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

Apple increased prices in its official store, but Amazon has the lowest prices on the new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air right now.