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I'm a Linux power user and this distro has the most refreshing take on OS design
I'm a Linux power user and this distro has the most refreshing take on OS design
NixOS features a well-designed OS with an array of layouts, but I'd recommend it to users who aren't afraid of a little learning curve.
April 1, 2025
What's new in iOS 18.4? AI priority notifications and 9 other big updates
What's new in iOS 18.4? AI priority notifications and 9 other big updates
Apple also released software updates for iPadOS, WatchOS, MacOS, VisionOS, and TVOS. Here's a list of all the new features rolling out.
April 1, 2025
After years with Windows, I used the MacBook Air M4 for one week. Here's how it went
After years with Windows, I used the MacBook Air M4 for one week. Here's how it went
Apple's M4 MacBook Air (2025) refines on small updates to reinforce what makes it great without re-inventing the wheel.
April 1, 2025
The 14 best Amazon Spring Sale deals under $50 still available
The 14 best Amazon Spring Sale deals under $50 still available
ZDNET found the best lingering deals under $50 even after Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
April 1, 2025
This gadget gave my Android thermal vision superpowers, and I keep finding new uses for it
This gadget gave my Android thermal vision superpowers, and I keep finding new uses for it
This tiny accessory has earned a permanent spot in my toolbox for its usefulness, and the wide range of customization keeps proving handy.
April 1, 2025
The 35+ best anti-Amazon Spring Sale deals still live now: Ditch Amazon - keep saving elsewhere
The 35+ best anti-Amazon Spring Sale deals still live now: Ditch Amazon - keep saving elsewhere
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is officially over, but you can still shop seasonal savings at plenty of retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and more.
April 1, 2025
Intel's new CEO vows to run chipmaker 'as a startup, on day one'
Intel's new CEO vows to run chipmaker 'as a startup, on day one'
Incoming chief Lip-Bu Tan says Intel needs to hear 'harsh feedback' from customers in order to correct its mistakes.
April 1, 2025
New Pixel 9a update limits its battery to extend its life - how it works
New Pixel 9a update limits its battery to extend its life - how it works
Google is rolling out a new 'battery health assistance' feature - and you don't have the option to turn it off. Here's why.
April 1, 2025
I was skeptical of clip-style earbuds, then I took this budget pair on a run
I was skeptical of clip-style earbuds, then I took this budget pair on a run
Ear clip-style earbuds are becoming more popular, and Soundpeats' PearlClip Pro prove why with high-quality audio and a comfortable form factor.
April 1, 2025
Meta's upcoming $1,000 smart glasses sound like the Ray-Bans successor I've been waiting for
Meta's upcoming $1,000 smart glasses sound like the Ray-Bans successor I've been waiting for
A new Bloomberg report suggests that Meta's glasses-in-development will feature a built-in display, improved cameras, and more.
April 1, 2025
This smart ring is half the price of Oura Ring 4 and has no subscriptions - here's how it fares
This smart ring is half the price of Oura Ring 4 and has no subscriptions - here's how it fares
The budget-friendly RingConn Gen 2 Air delivers impressive health-tracking features that compete with top-tier rivals.
April 1, 2025
These are the top 25 products readers bought in March 2025
These are the top 25 products readers bought in March 2025
Here's the inside scoop on what ZDNET readers snagged this past month (including during Amazon's Spring Sale) from handy tools to USB-C accessories. And some of these products are on sale, too.
April 1, 2025