The best digital notebooks of 2026: I tested notebooks from almost every price point
I tested the the best digital notebooks to see which ones actually make it easier to capture ideas without paper clutter.
The best web design software of 2026: Expert tested
ZDNET tested the leading web design software to help you create beautiful sites faster, manage content easily, and choose the right platform for your needs.
Windows 11 hit by bevy of bugs to kick off 2026 - here's the roundup
Some of the bugs have been resolved, but others continue to plague Windows users.
This might be the best way to get medical advice from ChatGPT - and it's free to use
ChatGPT Health is OpenAI's latest 'dedicated experience' that draws on your medical records to answer all your health questions. Here's how it works.
How to disable ACR on your TV (and put a stop to those creepy targeted ads)
Your Samsung, LG, and even Sony TV comes with privacy risks you should know about. Here's how to avoid one of the biggest.
This Google Pixel feature could be leaking your background audio - how to turn it off ASAP
Google's 'Take A Message' voicemail feature is apparently leaving a message in some cases. Here's the fix for now.
This tracker fits inside your bra to measure blood flow - and lasts longer than your smartwatch
The Petal bra insert is the latest wearable to make health-tracking more seamless.
I'm beating high RAM prices by shopping for PCs this way in 2026 - an expert's advice
The cost of memory has exploded in recent months, driving up PC prices. But you can still find worthwhile deals if you know where to look.
I didn't think it would work, but this anti-theft tech bag actually stopped a pickpocket
The Pacsafe Vibe saved me from potentially losing access to my phone and passport on the last leg of a trip.
Are these $50 headphones on Amazon legit? I tested them and couldn't believe what I heard
Budget-friendly headphones are a dime a dozen, so what makes the Haylou S40s worth buying? Here's my verdict after a week of use.
I found the ultimate hand warmer for the cold winter season, and it does way more than you'd expect
The Occopa UT4 heats up fast, features a built-in flashlight, is water-resistant, and keeps your gadgets topped up.
The Solos AirGo A5 smart glasses trade camera support and rich audio for longer battery life - but is it worth it?
The best payroll services of 2026: Expert tested
Sending out timely payments to employees is critical to your operations. Here are the best payroll services to automate payments while avoiding human error.
These XR glasses gave me a 170-inch screen to work from - and they're heavily discounted
The Xreal One Pro AR glasses deliver a high-end viewing experience that fluidly combines productivity and entertainment.
The best outdoor TVs of 2026: Expert recommended for pools, patios, and decks
Outdoor TVs can transform any backyard into an entertainment space. We found the best models from Samsung and others to help you find the right fit for your budget.
The best indoor TV antenna of 2026: Expert recommended
We found the best indoor TV antennas for free over-the-air channels to keep you up to date on local news, sports, and entertainment.
This $200 charging station goes for function over form - I couldn't appreciate it more
The Baseus Nomos 245W is the charging station that tech geeks have been waiting for.
These 4 big technology bets will reshape the global economy in 2026
The next 12 months and beyond will see enterprises direct their attention to crucial areas, including AI and robotics.
Texas and Oklahoma brace for snow and ice as winter storm barrels toward eastern two-thirds of US
Texas and Oklahoma are bracing for ice and heavy snow in what forecasters predict will be some of the initial major effects of a huge winter storm
Immigrants often don't open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers
It has become common knowledge in immigrant communities across the U.S. to not open the door for federal immigration agents unless they show a warrant signed by a judge
Animal advocates rush to save more than 200 dogs in Mississippi before winter storm
Animal advocates are racing to rescue more than 200 dogs from a rural Mississippi property before a massive winter storm
US futures gain as Japan keeps its key interest rate unchanged
Asian shares and U.S. futures are higher after U.S. stocks rose, regaining more of their losses for the week
A TV show about the NYPD is now a legal drama starring the city and Dr. Phils son
A reality TV series meant to showcase the New York Police Department has spawned a legal showdown between city government and the shows producer, Jordan McGraw the son of TVs Dr. Phil
4 new roles will lead the agentic AI revolution - here's what they require
What exactly are the AI roles for which professionals need to prepare? Who will lead the agentic revolution?
H-1Bs are taking American jobs: Florida set to ban new H-1B hires at state universities
Florida's state university system is proposing a one-year freeze on new H-1B visa hiring, aiming to prioritize American workers and reduce reliance on foreign labor. This move, set for a January 2026 Board of Governors meeting, would impact recruitment for the fall 2026 semester, sparking debate over talent acquisition and immigration policy.
Why I recommend this 360-degree camera drone to both beginners and professionals
Antigravity's A1 drone has earned ZDNET's Editors' Choice award for its ability to record 360-degree video and beginner-friendly controls.
House Republicans barely defeat Venezuela war powers resolution to check Trumps military actions
The House has barely rejected a Democratic-backed resolution that would have prevented President Donald Trump from sending U.S. military forces to Venezuela
I replaced my office monitors with XR glasses, and the 174-inch screen spoiled me
With a bright Sony micro-OLED display and 120Hz refresh rate, Viture's Beast XR glasses are the company's most capable pair yet.
Crackpot Lefists Who Invaded Church Arrested, Possible Charges Under Federal FACE Act Ahead
FBI and Homeland Security Investigations agents have bagged the people who invaded a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday. ... The post Crackpot Lefists Who Invaded Church Arrested, Possible Charges Under Federal FACE Act Ahead appeared first on The New American .
Feds Charge Okla. Loon With Threatening to Murder ICE Agents
Yet another unhinged leftist will likely face prison for threatening to murder Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. ... The post Feds Charge Okla. Loon With Threatening to Murder ICE Agents appeared first on The New American .
Former CIA Analyst Larry Johnson on Trumps Interventionism in Iran, Venezuela, and Greenland
In this wide-ranging interview with The New American, former CIA analyst Larry C. Johnson offers a blunt assessment of the current Trump Doctrine and overseas U.S. interventionism in Venezuela, Iran, and attempt to seize Greenland. Johnson warns these recent actions reflect a dangerous trend toward instability and that they are the opposite of what President ... The post Former CIA Analyst Larry Johnson on Trumps Interventionism in Iran, Venezuela, and Greenland appeared first on The New American .
The ultimate Apple Watch accessory? I didn't know I needed this charger until now
Your Apple Watch can be just as indispensable as your iPhone, and this Iniu power bank can keep it going for longer than a week.
Usha Vance Announces Pregnancy With Fourth Child
Second Lady Usha Vance announced she and Vice President JD Vance are expecting their fourth child amid public speculation about the health of their relationship. What do you think? The post Usha Vance Announces Pregnancy With Fourth Child appeared first on The Onion .
Best Buy is selling last year's Sony OLED TV for $1,100 off - and it's an easy recommend for me
The Bravia 8 II is Sony's flagship OLED TV and is worth every penny of its retail price, but it's even better when you can snag one for this much off.
RAM prices are wild in 2026, yet good PC deals still exist - here's how I find them
The cost of memory has exploded in recent months, driving up the cost of PCs - and there's no end in sight.
Maine's governor demands data on immigration arrests as fear spreads amid enforcement surge
Maine's Democratic governor has challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation in the state
ICE Deems Being In Privacy Of Own Home Obstruction Of Justice
WASHINGTONWarning that any attempt to spend time inside a personal residence constituted hostile interference with federal operations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced Thursday that being in the privacy of ones own home would now be deemed an obstruction of justice. When an individual enters their residence, conceals themselves behind a closed door, and attempts [] The post ICE Deems Being In Privacy Of Own Home Obstruction Of Justice appeared first on The Onion .
Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt
Florida's Republican attorney general is questioning the constitutionality of state laws supporting minority contracting and diverse appointments
Missouri man sells a car to eight people on Facebook, then steals it back within 24 hours every time
A Kansas City man faces 14 felony counts for allegedly running a Facebook Marketplace scam, selling vehicles to multiple buyers and then stealing them back. Prosecutors say Mamadou Diallo used forged paperwork, convincing victims to pay thousands before the cars disappeared. The scheme reportedly occurred across at least eight sales in May and June 2025.
This Android phone with a massive battery and an auto-focus projector made me a fan instantly
The Doogee V Max Play has a massive battery, powerful speakers, and its own built-in projector.
Major School District Is Discriminating Against White Students, Lawsuit States
White students are being subordinated to their black, Hispanic, and Asian peers in the Los Angeles Unified School District. ... The post Major School District Is Discriminating Against White Students, Lawsuit States appeared first on The New American .
Stop buying cheap travel adapters: I've tested dozens and this is the clear winner
Portable enough to fit in your palm, Rolling Square's universal travel adapter works with outlets in over 200 countries.
US sanctions Costa Rican drug network, including an aesthetic salon, for trafficking cocaine
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on five Costa Ricans and five Costa Rican entities for allegedly transporting cocaine from Colombia
These XR glasses effectively replaced my dual monitors for work - and they're $170 off
Amazon is currently selling the latest Xreal One Pro glasses at a marginal discount, making the expert-recommended product even more so.
Trial of Chicago man accused of putting bounty on top Border Patrol leader sent to jury
The fate of a Chicago man accused of using Snapchat to circulate a $10,000 bounty on the life of a top Border Patrol commander rests in a federal jurys hands
Anthropic to Claude: Make good choices!
The document is intended to broadly guide Claude's behavior through even the most ethically challenging situations, while also specifying some hard rules. (Please don't wipe out all of humanity, for one.)
WEF Positions Tokenization and Stablecoins as the Next Phase of Global Finance
The elites at the World Economic Forum are ready to launch a new stage of global finance, focusing on the tokenization of assets. ... The post WEF Positions Tokenization and Stablecoins as the Next Phase of Global Finance appeared first on The New American .
Best tablets for note-taking 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
We've tested and reviewed the best tablets on the market for note-taking in study sessions, meetings, or when you're feeling creative.
Trump To Europe: Getting Greenland Was Mr. Dilberts Final Wish
The post Trump To Europe: Getting Greenland Was Mr. Dilberts Final Wish appeared first on The Onion .
Turn off this Pixel feature now - it could be leaking your background audio
Google's 'Take A Message' voicemail feature is apparently leaving a message in some cases.
Frontier is now part of Verizon: Here are all the deals you can take advantage of now
New and existing Frontier and Verizon customers can take advantage of several deals as the acquisition is finalized, including 6 months of free fiber internet. Here's what to know.
Google's AI Mode can search your email and photos now too - how it works
The feature is designed to enable more personalized Search results, but it also means handing over more personal data to the company.
Finally, I found an Android phone with a projector that isn't a gimmick
The Doogee V Max Play has a massive battery, powerful speakers, and it's own autofocus projector.
These Sennheiser headphones are a world's first for audio connectivity - and I'm excited
The Sennheiser RS 275 TV Headphones feature high-end audio, hours of comfort, and what may be effortless connectivity via Auracast.
I didn't need this, but I used AI to 3D print a tiny figurine of myself - here's how
And now for something completely different, unnecessary, and delightful.
Want to lower your electric bill? 3 tools I use to find the biggest power hogs in my house
There's nothing like seeing in real time how much something is costing you to make you want to turn it off.
I took 500 photos with the best Android camera phones at Grand Canyon - this model wins it for me
Between the latest flagship Android phones from Samsung, Google, and Honor, here's how they each fared in an adventurous gauntlet.
I skimped out and bought a $20 multimeter - it's now one of my best toolkit investments
The Neoteck 3-in-1 pen multimeter is a great choice for DIYers and amateur tinkerers, especially at its price.
U.K. Tribunal: Hospital Must Keep Men Out of Womens Locker Rooms
A U.K. tribunal ruled last week that a policy forcing female nurses to share a changing room with a transgender nurse is illegal. ... The post U.K. Tribunal: Hospital Must Keep Men Out of Womens Locker Rooms appeared first on The New American .
I grabbed this inflatable solar-powered lantern on a whim - now I use it every trip
The LuminAID PackLite Nova inflatable solar camping light is built for everything, from blackouts to BBQs.
Spotify's Prompted Playlists feel like a smarter way to discover music - how it works
You can describe what you want to hear, and Spotify will generate playlist ideas for you.
1Password's new anti-phishing feature adds a crucial layer of protection - how it works
Thanks to AI, phishing attacks are becoming more dangerous. The popular 1Password app and browser extension now offers an extra layer of protection against phishing attempts.
Medieval Scribe Keeps Forgetting Whence/Whither Rule
The post Medieval Scribe Keeps Forgetting Whence/Whither Rule appeared first on The Onion .
Tim Allen Calls Out Oscars For Failure To Recognize Movies Where Guy Turns Into Dog
LOS ANGELESNoting that this years nominations had once again completely omitted an important sector of cinema, actor Tim Allen took to social media Thursday to call out the Oscars for failing to recognize movies where a guy turns into a dog. By not elevating these films, the Academy is sending the message that stories about [] The post Tim Allen Calls Out Oscars For Failure To Recognize Movies Where Guy Turns Into Dog appeared first on The Onion .
Woman Throws Self On Grenade By Answering Call From Dysregulated Friend
MILFORD, MAWincing at the blast of guttural sobs erupting from the speaker as she picked up, local woman Anna Higgins reportedly threw herself on a grenade Tuesday by answering a phone call from her dysregulated friend. Im so sorry, Jenniferit must be really hard to get dumped so soon after you stopped taking your antidepressants, [] The post Woman Throws Self On Grenade By Answering Call From Dysregulated Friend appeared first on The Onion .
Fact-Checking Trump On Greenland
President Trump announced Wednesday that a framework for a future Greenland deal had been reached. The Onion assesses the veracity of Trumps statements regarding Greenland. Claim: Greenland needs protection from Russia and China. Partially true: Greenland needs protection from Russia, China, and the United States. Claim: America will use military force to acquire Greenland if [] The post Fact-Checking Trump On Greenland appeared first on The Onion .
I tried an AR smart glasses prototype by the makers of Meta Ray-Ban Display, and it was wild
Lumus showed me a prototype that delivered a surprisingly wide, clean view, hinting at the future of smart glasses.
I upgraded my Google Pixel phone's performance by adjusting these 10 settings
Google's Pixel lineup of phones is packed with smart features - but a few setting tweaks can make them even better, older models included.
AT&T is giving away a free iPhone 17 Pro, iPad, and Apple Watch bundle - how the deal works
A qualifying trade-in gets you a free iPhone, plus an iPad and an Apple Watch for just $0.99 each a month. I break down the fine print.
A Kentucky cathedral called 'America's Notre Dame' gets a rehab, gargoyles and all
Workers have been installing new gargoyles on the facade of the Catholic cathedral in Covington, Kentucky, in January as they near the completion of a major renovation
The best small-business accounting software of 2026: Expert tested
Here's my rundown of the top small-business accounting software, including stuff nobody told you. I'll cover QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Xero, and more.
The best stylus phones of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
We tested the best stylus phones that add functionality, precision, and ease of use. These are our favorites.
Homicide rate declines sharply in dozens of US cities, a new report shows
A report issued by the Council on Criminal Justice is showing a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, based on data collected from 35 American cities
I invested $50 into Bitcoin in 2022 and watched it crash and rally - here's its value now
My money took a beating when Bitcoin crashed, burned, and gained. Do I wish I'd sold, or am I glad I held? Either way, it's been a journey.
This pocket-sized Android phone brought me back to a decade ago - but it's built to last
The Ulefone Armor Mini 20 Pro is a refreshing throwback to small screens and candy bar-shaped handsets.
The best small business web hosting services of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
Kickstart your business with web hosting that offers a suite of tools for growth, improving customer relationships, and creating a standout online presence.
Oura Ring 3 vs. Oura Ring 4: I've tested both smart rings, and here's the one to buy in 2026
The Oura Ring 4 is one of the best wearables I've tested, but it's not for everyone. Here's how to decide between the newest model and its predecessor.
This glorious-looking Linux distro left me awestruck - see what it's all about
The developers got everything right with this custom desktop: Arch-based StratOS with Hyprland is about as cool as they come.
Best email hosting services 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
The best email solutions will provide stability, security, and smart features to improve management and productivity. These are ZDNET's top picks.
T-Mobile customers might get Hulu and Netflix for free - here's how
If you're a T-Mobile customer on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, Hulu and Netflix (both with ads) are now included for free.
How to stop iPhone apps from tracking you (and why you shouldn't wait to do it)
These iOS settings stop apps from watching your activity and serving up creepy, hyper-targeted ads.
RAM prices are out of control, but you can still buy a good laptop in 2026 - here's how
The cost of memory has exploded in recent months, driving up the cost of PCs - and there's no end in sight.
Millions brace for potentially catastrophic ice storm. What to know, by the numbers
Millions of Americans are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm from New Mexico to the Carolinas
How I turned my cheap Roku TV into a piece of art (like the $3,000 Samsung Frame TV)
Love the look of Samsung's Frame TV? You can easily recreate that art gallery effect on your Roku TV. Here's how I did it.
Army orders military police to get ready for a possible Minneapolis deployment, AP source says
The U.S. Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis if needed amid protests over the Trump administrations immigration enforcement crackdown
I swapped my bedroom TV for a $180 Roku projector - and I'm not going back
The Aurzen D1R Cube Roku TV projector is fast, bright, and surprisingly fun. You can pick one up at a discounted price for a limited time.
Immigration officials allow suspect in $100M jewelry heist to self deport, avoiding trial
Federal immigration authorities allowed a suspect in a $100 million jewelry heist believed to be the largest in U.S. history to deport himself to South America, a move that stunned and upset prosecutors who were planning to try the case and send him to...
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesdays Powerball
The winning numbers in Wednesday evenings drawing of the Powerball game were: 11-26-27-53-55, Powerball: 12
Crews spread salt on roads and people stock up on batteries as a winter storm threatens the US
Crews spread salt on roads and readied snowplows as a storm threatened to bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to a broad section of the U.S. in the coming days
