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These are the top 10 products readers bought in June 2025
These are the top 10 products readers bought in June 2025
Here's the scoop on the most popular items ZDNET readers bought last month. We've tested every product on the list.
July 1, 2025
I've been in tech for decades. Here are 10 ways my home lab keeps me sharp - and employable
I've been in tech for decades. Here are 10 ways my home lab keeps me sharp - and employable
From improving troubleshooting skills to boosting confidence, there are plenty of benefits to having a home lab.
July 1, 2025
Play Fortnite? You can claim part of Epic's $245 million settlement payout - for one more week
Play Fortnite? You can claim part of Epic's $245 million settlement payout - for one more week
If you or your child were tricked into making a purchase in the video game Fortnite, you can still file a claim. Here's how.
July 1, 2025
Your Samsung phone just got a big security upgrade for free (these models included)
Your Samsung phone just got a big security upgrade for free (these models included)
With phone thefts on the rise, Samsung is rolling out new security features - here's how to activate them and keep your device safer.
July 1, 2025
Balancing security and usability in digital authentication
Balancing security and usability in digital authentication
Strong authentication must balance security with ease of use to avoid losing customer trust and business.
July 1, 2025
South Korea pauses central bank digital currency project
South Korea pauses central bank digital currency project
Concerns over costs and unclear commercial plans prompted the Bank of Korea to reconsider its CBDC project.
July 1, 2025
Lung cancer caught early thanks to AI
Lung cancer caught early thanks to AI
AI detected lung cancer missed by doctors, helping save a woman’s life with early treatment.
July 1, 2025
China unveils server chips to rival Intel models
China unveils server chips to rival Intel models
Beijing narrows tech gap with cpu and quantum launches.
July 1, 2025
OpenAI leadership battles talent exodus
OpenAI leadership battles talent exodus
Meta pursues top AI talent with $100 million signing bonuses amid fierce competition.
July 1, 2025
Ransomware attack hits Swiss government data
Ransomware attack hits Swiss government data
Sarcoma hackers leaked 1.3TB of sensitive files after breaching Swiss contractor Radix.
July 1, 2025
OpenInfra Summit Europe brings focus on AI and VMware alternatives
OpenInfra Summit Europe brings focus on AI and VMware alternatives
More than 38% of the OpenInfra community is based in Europe, where data control and cost-effective AI infrastructure remain high priorities.
July 1, 2025
Africa risks being left behind in global AI development
Africa risks being left behind in global AI development
Oxford researchers reveal only 32 countries have the infrastructure to build advanced AI, leaving most of Africa sidelined in the race.
July 1, 2025