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Does your generative AI protect your privacy? New study ranks them best to worst
Does your generative AI protect your privacy? New study ranks them best to worst
Le Chat and Grok are the most respectful of your privacy. So which ones are the worst offenders?
June 25, 2025
Ring's new generative AI feature is here to answer your 'who's there?' or 'what was that?' questions
Ring's new generative AI feature is here to answer your 'who's there?' or 'what was that?' questions
Called Video Descriptions, the AI feature generates detailed descriptions of what your Ring camera sees and delivers it in your notifications.
June 25, 2025
4 ways the latest KDE Plasma release is better than ever - and how to try it yourself
4 ways the latest KDE Plasma release is better than ever - and how to try it yourself
KDE Plasma 6.4 is here with quite a few new features and improvements. Here's my favorite changes in the point release, and why they matter.
June 25, 2025
The battle-tested tips CEOs swear by when change hits from every direction
The battle-tested tips CEOs swear by when change hits from every direction
Amid unprecedented uncertainty, these executives are riding the converging waves of AI, biotech, and space tech revolutions - and they're doing it without crashing. Here's how.
June 25, 2025
Is this $600 Acer the best laptop deal right now? I tested it, and here's my verdict
Is this $600 Acer the best laptop deal right now? I tested it, and here's my verdict
The Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) is an ultraportable with a touch-activated playback menu on the trackpad, and a sale price you can't argue with.
June 25, 2025
Why I recommend this hybrid Windows laptop over competing models for work travel
Why I recommend this hybrid Windows laptop over competing models for work travel
HP's Envy x360 is a 16-inch laptop/tablet hybrid that delivers the qualities consumers want in a big screen 2-in-1.
June 25, 2025
Automate tasks on Android and never forget a birthday text again - here's how
Automate tasks on Android and never forget a birthday text again - here's how
I like having automated tasks on my Android phone, and MacroDroid might be the best, easiest route to achieving that goal.
June 25, 2025
The best early Prime Day smartwatches and fitness trackers we've tested
The best early Prime Day smartwatches and fitness trackers we've tested
Peep these early deals on wearables like smartwatches, smart rings, accessories, and more discounted ahead of Prime Day.
June 25, 2025
My favorite Prime Day deals under $25: Useful tech gadgets and more
My favorite Prime Day deals under $25: Useful tech gadgets and more
ZDNET found lots of useful tech gadgets and products all under $25, so you can save ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
June 25, 2025
We test security cameras, and these are the top Prime Day deals we'd shop now
We test security cameras, and these are the top Prime Day deals we'd shop now
Secure your home and catch the early Prime Day savings on some of the top security cameras from brands like Blink, Wyze, TP-Link, and more.
June 25, 2025
Amazon Prime Day 2025: Here's what to know (plus deals to shop now)
Amazon Prime Day 2025: Here's what to know (plus deals to shop now)
Prime Day returns July 8-11. Here's everything you need to know about the popular shopping event -- including deals live now.
June 25, 2025
This carrier will soon let you send photos and videos to 911 - here's how
This carrier will soon let you send photos and videos to 911 - here's how
In an emergency, sharing actual footage with first responders could mean the difference between life and death.
June 25, 2025