Worried about losing your wallet or purse? I have just the accessory you need - and it's 30% off

This tracker tag is only a fraction of an inch thick and packs a lot of technology into a tiny space.

This air purifier is a must for pet parents, and it's $150 off for Black Friday

Get cleaner air for less with the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max air purifier for 43% off.

The top 5 tech products we want to see discounted for Black Friday (and by how much)

Black Friday is next week, and we're hoping to see some enticing deals on these products. (And they'd better beat out early sale prices.)

This smart projector hangs the stars and sky in any room, and it's less than $60 right now

The Govee Star Light Projector is an absolute game-changer for my kid's nighttime routine, and it's on sale for Black Friday.

The Windows Insider Program is a confusing mess

The Insider Program was a game-changer for Windows users. What went wrong?

These Govee waterproof outdoor lights are perfect for the holidays, and they're on sale just in time

Govee's permanent outdoor lights are festively fun, and $160 off ahead of Black Friday.

The softest blanket and bamboo sheets are 35% off for Black Friday

Cozy Earth makes soft blankets, sheets, towels, bed sets, and more -- and you can get everything on the site at a discount for Black Friday with our coupon.

Make soft-serve ice cream at home with the Ninja Creami Swirl - down to the lowest price yet for Black Friday

This version of the popular Ninja Creami ice cream maker lets you dispense your own soft serve, and makes an excellent Christmas gift.

The Lenovo ThinkPad streak is over - this model breaks a decade-long trend in the best way yet

The ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition reimagines the classic design with a sleek, modern look clearly aimed at MacBook fans.

Thousands of readers bought this smartwatch this year (it's not from Apple, Samsung, or Google)

We found the top 10 smartwatches and fitness trackers our readers bought most this year, and there were several surprises on the list.

The base model Kindle is the e-reader most people should buy, and it's only $80 right now

The base model Kindle is ideal for most users, and it's available for under $100 during Amazon's Black Friday sale.

Best Walmart Black Friday deals live now: Save up to 60% on AirPods, TVs, Dyson vacuums, and more

Walmart's early Black Friday deals are here, with big discounts on laptops, kitchen gadgets, and more (including the lowest-ever prices on AirTags, AirPods, and Apple Watches).

These sleep earbuds can dim out distracting noise, and they're not made by Bose or Anker

Ozlo's Sleepbuds are on sale for $75 off during Black Friday sales -- the lowest price we've ever seen.

This do-it-all cable is a must-have travel item (and it's under $15 right now)

The Statik PowerPivot Pro features a 180-degree swivel mechanism and a pull-out Type-A port, making it a 2-in-1 wire.

The GE Opal nugget ice maker makes the good ice, and it's $160 off for Black Friday

Whether you call it the good ice, Sonic ice, or soft ice, you can now have it from the comfort of your kitchen.

Best early Black Friday phone deals 2025: I found 15 offers on iPhones, Pixel, Samsung, more

Black Friday sales are in full effect, with my favorite deal being the Google Pixel 10 for just $599, a $200 discount on an already-fantastic offering.

These 3 PS5 bundles are way too good to wait until Black Friday

With Black Friday just a week away, PlayStation 5 deals are rolling out, and I've compiled the top three offers to help shoppers get started.

I replaced my dual monitors with these XR smartglasses - now on sale for Black Friday

Xreal's One Pro smartglasses simulate a 171-inch spatial screen with 57-degree field of view at a 120Hz refresh.

I found the best early Black Friday streaming service and device deals

Black Friday is days away, but we've already found great streaming deals, including over 50% off Apple TV.

26 hidden Roku tips and tricks you'll wish you knew years ago

You're not using your Roku to its full potential. These secret menus, shortcuts, settings, and hacks will fix that.

Best early Black Friday PlayStation deals 2025: 20 sales out now

Black Friday is less than a week away, but you can already find great PlayStation deals now from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and others. I've collected some of the best.

Best early Black Friday laptop deals 2025: 20+ sales live now

Black Friday is less than a week away, but the big sales are kicking off now. Here are the best laptop deals we've found so far, including the new MacBook Air M4 for 25% off.

Best early Black Friday gaming PC deals 2025: My favorite sales right now

Black Friday is one week away, but you can get a jump on your holiday shopping list with great deals on gaming desktop PCs, monitors, SSDs, and more.

How Microsoft's new security agents help businesses stay a step ahead of AI-enabled hackers

Copilot customers will find the agents embedded in their relevant security and management dashboards.

The best products we tested in 2025: ZDNET's picks for phones, laptops, TVs, and more

After a year of testing the best hardware and software products that brands have to offer, here's our list of 2025 winners.

Best early Black Friday iPad deals 2025: 16 sales out already

Looking to find a deal on an iPad this holiday season? There are early Black Friday deals on the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and more before the biggest shopping weekend at the end of the month.

Best early Black Friday Apple deals 2025: 45+ sales out now

Black Friday is only a week away and this is the ideal time to take advantage of discounts on Apple devices. My favorite deals include discounts on MacBooks, iPads, earbuds, and more.

Best early Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals 2025: 15+ sales out early

Black Friday is a week away, but you can find great Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 deals now. I've collected the best from Walmart, Best Buy, and more.

Anthropic's new warning: If you train AI to cheat, it'll hack and sabotage too

Models trained to cheat at coding tasks developed a propensity to plan and carry out malicious activities, such as hacking a customer database.

Google denies analyzing your emails for AI training - here's what happened

You can opt out of the features in question if you're still concerned. Here's how.

You can finally get built-in vertical tabs in Chrome - here's how and why they're better

Rejoice, browser fans, vertical tabs are officially here for Chrome.

My favorite color e-reader is on sale for its lowest price ever, and it's not made by Kobo or Boox

Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft brings a smooth color display to your favorite books, and it's $80 off as an early Black Friday deal.

I finally tried GrapheneOS on my Pixel, and it's the secure Android alternative I've been waiting for

My only regret is not installing it sooner.

These 7 Amazon Black Friday deals are so good, I'd buy them twice (and they're under $25)

I'd buy these gadgets any time of year, but they just got cheaper during Amazon's Black Friday sale.

The best Mini ITX PC cases of 2025: Expert recommended

PCs are no longer big, bulky boxes and can now be both small and stylish. We've rounded up the best mini ITX PC cases that are compact yet powerful.

Our readers' top 10 most-purchased gadgets surprised our editor (they'll surprise you, too)

I'm always testing new gadgets that can help you around the house or at the office. These are the most popular ones ZDNET readers have bought this year so far.

I'm a shopping editor, and these are the 9 wellness gadgets I'm buying for Black Friday

I cover tech deals all year round, but these are the beauty and wellness deals I'll be shopping this Black Friday.

How to AirDrop on Android to iPhone (and which models support the file-sharing feature)

Google has found a way for Quick Share to play nicely with AirDrop, paving the way for the new sharing method. Here's the breakdown.

Not enough people are talking about my new favorite work laptop (and it's not a ThinkPad)

Asus' ExpertBook P3 powers through demanding workloads thanks to its AMD processor, ample RAM, and efficient thermal cooling.

This ghost tapping scam can steal money from your mobile wallet or card - how to block it

Scammers or fake vendors can exploit tap-to-pay and NFC transactions to steal money from your credit card or mobile wallet. Here's what you need to know to stop them.

Why the mirrorless camera I recommend to most beginners isn't a Canon or Sony

The Nikon Z5 II is an excellent camera for aspiring photographers to transition into the professional photography realm.

How AI can magnify your tech debt - and 4 ways to avoid that trap

A new study finds 43% of IT managers fear AI will create new technical debt - even as 84% expect cost cuts from AI adoption. Here's how to avoid the tech debt trap.

Can a Linux laptop really replace my MacBook? This one is surprisingly close

Tuxedo Computers' Infinity Book Pro 14 is a sleek laptop with Linux preinstalled. But its performance is backed up by some smart design choices.

Black Friday TV deals are live now with massive sales: Here are our 40+ top picks

Black Friday is less than a week away, and I'm already tracking great deals on TVs and home theater equipment from Samsung, Sony, and more live.

I tested the Kindle Scribe 2 for months, and it beat my ReMarkable in several ways

Amazon's Kindle Scribe earned our Editor's Choice award for its excellent note-taking features and ease of use. Right now, it's cheaper than ever.

Google's Nano Banana image generator goes Pro - how it beats the original

The original Nano Banana generator went viral, and this one is even better. See what changed - and how to try it for free.

Bose's headphones are the best for traveling - why I choose them over Sony and Apple

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 headphones are a frequent flyer's best friend, thanks to their warm sound profile, comfortable design, and intuitive power feature.

Amazon is selling the Roku 4K Streaming Stick Plus for $19, and I wouldn't think twice about it

I've used the Roku Streaming Stick Plus for months, and it's a downright steal with this $19 Black Friday deal.

TikTok may have just fixed the two worst parts about social media today - here's how

Remember when social media was fun and exciting?

I found 5 Black Friday MacBook deals that aren't a waste of time (and money)

I'd recommend these Mac products at regular price, but they're currently on sale ahead of Black Friday.

Google just gave Android Auto its most important update yet - and we tested it on the road

Gemini on Android Auto is the AI driving assistant we've all been waiting for. Here's what's changed.

GPT-5 is speeding up scientific research, but still can't be trusted to work alone, OpenAI warns

The model showed impressive strides - but the company isn't taking this as an indicator that AGI is near. Here's why.

Perplexity's Comet lands on Android - can it crush Chrome? How to try it

Although Android is owned by Google - Perplexity's biggest and most powerful competitor - it could help to make Comet the default browser for many users.

These Sonos headphones are better than the Sony and Bose alternatives - especially at this price

With a $120 discount, the Sonos Ace headphones are my pick for the best Black Friday deal so far.

Amazon's 2025 Black Friday deals are shockingly good: Shop some of my favorites up to 60% off

Black Friday is less than a week away, but Amazon's Black Friday deals are already here. These are my favorite deals so far, like the Oura Ring 4 for 30% off.

Should you take gaming on Chromebooks seriously? Nvidia's latest move says it all

New Chromebooks will come with the GeForce Now Fast Pass for a full year, alongside upgrades with the Blackwell RTX architecture.

These are the 3 smart rings readers bought most this year (and the top pick is on sale)

See which smart rings made the cut.

Why your USB-C device isn't charging - and the quick fix that I always consider first

Does your gadget have a USB-C port, but it won't charge when connected to a USB-C cable? Here's why, and how to fix it.

I found an AirTag alternative that beats the Bluetooth tracker in meaningful ways (including price)

Pebblebee's Clip 5 finder tag attaches to a keyring, works with iOS and Android, and gets loud.

Buying security cameras has been a mess - Matter 1.5 may finally clean it up

The latest update should make security cameras of various brands connect much easier to your smart home.