Finally, a portable 4K projector worthy of replacing my TV - and it supports Dolby Vision

The Xgimi Horizon S Max stands out as one of the brightest and most capable projectors I've tested to date.

The viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm is 50% off on Amazon - but not for long

The Roborock Saros Z70 offers a sneak peek at what smart homes might look like in the near future - and it's even better at half off.

The top 10 headphones readers bought in 2025 (and they're not Beats, Sony, or Bose)

I spend all of my time testing the latest headphones and earbuds, and the ones our readers loved the most aren't the ones you'd expect.

I've worked from home for six years, and these are the gadgets I'm buying for Black Friday

Black Friday isn't just for buying gifts. I'm saving money on things for my home office this year.

5 ways to feed your AI the right business data - and get gold dust, not garbage back

Second-guessing the data you'll need for future AI initiatives might seem like an intractable challenge, but there are some crucial things you can do to prepare.

I convinced my mom to buy an Oura Ring - my biggest regret is not buying at this price

The Oura Ring 4 has remained at the top of my list of best smart rings for several years. Ahead of Black Friday, it's on sale for its lowest price yet.

This free Windows app turns your laptop screen into a ring light - how to try it

Inspired by the Mac's Edge Light feature, this new Windows app can make you look brighter on your next video call.

12 reasons not to root your Android phone - and the only time I would

If voiding your warranty or bricking your device isn't risky enough, have you considered these other consequences?

This Greenworks 24V cordless drill and impact driver kit is perfect for my new house, and it's $60 off

This Greenworks drill and impact driver bundle comes with a carrying case, and I'm eager to put it to use.

Forget Dyson: This stick vacuum surpassed a skeptic's wildest expectations - and it's $250 off

After weeks of using the Roborock F25 Ultra, I can never go back to using basic cleaning tools.

I refused to believe this coin-sized gadget was a storage drive, until I tried it for myself

The SanDisk ExtremeFit USB-C flash drive is barely three grams, but offers 1TB of external storage and impressive speeds.

My favorite gaming laptop of 2025 is $1,150 off in this pop-up early Black Friday deal

Lenovo's 16-inch Legion Pro 7i is a high-performance beast with a 240Hz OLED display. It's currently over 30% off ahead of Black Friday.

Microsoft's new recovery tools rebuild Windows when it glitches – here's how

The point-in-time restore feature will bring a Windows PC back to a previous state, while cloud rebuild will reinstall Windows from the cloud.

ChatGPT for Teachers rolls out, and it's free - here's what makes it different

The service is customized for teachers' needs and includes added security and privacy, a collaborative workspace, and more.

OpenAI's Codex Max solves one of my biggest AI coding annoyances - and it's a lot faster

GPT-5.1-Codex-Max is ready to take on your next massive coding job. Here's what's new.

Perplexity's AI shopping tool is now free for all, just in time for Black Friday - how to try it

The agent can now reference past conversations and support one-click buying for all your holiday needs.

Ubuntu Budgie vs. Pop!_OS: I've used both Linux distros - here's how to choose

If aesthetics and efficiency top your list of needs, there are several Linux distributions that are right up your alley. Both Ubuntu Budgie and Pop!_OS should top that list.

I'm a diehard Pixel user, but this liquid-cooled Android phone has my attention

With blazing performance and liquid cooling, Redmagic's 11 Pro boasts the best mobile gaming I've experienced.

Roku vs. Fire Stick: I compared both streaming devices in 2025, and there's a clear winner

Two of the best streaming devices in 2025 are on sale before Black Friday: the Roku Streaming Stick and the Amazon Fire TV Stick. Here's how to decide which deal is best for you.

My favorite xMEMS earbuds just got a worthy successor, and they're beyond comfortable

Creative's Aurvana Ace 3 earbuds have some of the crispest highs and solid lows I've ever heard - after you get them seated in your ear.

This smart pet fountain is like a Brita for cats - here's why

My cat Otis gives this ceramic water fountain a 4/4 paws rating.

This vacuum mop combo changed my mind about smart cleaners, and it purrfectly tackles pet hair

The Tineco Go H20 HammerHead Mess Detect mop devoured stubborn pet hair and debris on my floors, and I'm never using a regular mop again.

Update Chrome ASAP - attackers are already exploiting this nasty zero-day flaw

The latest update to Chrome resolves a security vulnerability that has already been exploited in the wild.

Own AirPods? I changed 3 settings on my iPhone to significantly improve the audio experience

If you breezed through your AirPods setup, you'll want to revisit these features to maximize their performance.

Linus Torvalds is surprisingly optimistic about vibe coding - except for this one 'horrible' use

Linux's leader, Linus Torvalds, and his best bud, Dirk Hohndel, discuss AI, Rust, and Linux's human side.

I'm always looking for deals on kids' tech - here's what I'm buying this holiday season

Great deals are popping up everywhere this holiday shopping season, and kids' tech is no exception.

The best 40-inch TVs of 2025: Expert tested for smaller spaces

We tested and reviewed the best 40-inch TVs you can buy from brands like Samsung, Sony, and TCL to help you find the right fit for your budget and home theater.

The top 10 laptops our readers bought this year (No. 1 surprised us)

We review dozens of laptops each year at ZDNET. These are the most popular ones among our readers for 2025.

I used this free tool to see what data the internet has on me - and the results were disturbing

What does your 'digital footprint' look like? This powerful scanner reveals all. Here's how to try it.

Google's Antigravity puts coding productivity before AI hype - and the result is astonishing

This new AI coding environment looks like a real winner. Here's why.

My favorite holiday hosting gadget is 46% off right now

I can't host a successful party without this very handy electric wine opener, and it's currently on sale.

Google Calendar finally added a feature we've wanted for years - and it's not AI

It started rolling out on Nov. 6, but it might take until the beginning of December to reach all users.

Google Vids premium features now available to everyone - here's everything you can do

All users can now add AI voiceovers, remove filler words, and edit photos. Get a hands-on look at all the tools you can try.

Microsoft's new AI agents won't just help us code, now they'll decide what to code

From Agent 365 to Foundry's MCP tool catalog and new IQ services, Microsoft is moving beyond copilots and toward a future where software development becomes an automated assembly process.

Fedora vs. Ubuntu: How to choose your next Linux distro (and which one I use)

If you're looking for a new operating system or want to do a bit of distro hopping, you might be considering either Fedora or Ubuntu. Let me help you choose which to try first.

Microsoft's new AI agents create your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint projects now

They can generate documents, spreadsheets, and presentations from simple text prompts. Here's how to make the most of it.

Google just rolled out Gemini 3 to Search - here's what it can do and how to try it

Gemini 3 is the most significant change to Search since AI Overviews, but it's not available to everyone yet.

Microsoft is packing more AI into Windows, ready or not - here's what's new

Microsoft is clearly excited about all this AI infiltrating Windows, but are its users as excited? Not quite. Here's why.

How Microsoft's new plan for self-repairing data centers will transform IT roles

Microsoft is pushing enterprise computing toward self-running platforms where AI agents watch, diagnose, repair, and optimize systems continuously. Here's its vision and what it hopes to solve.

Google's Gemini 3 is finally here and it's smarter, faster, and free to access

The new model is also fueling a new agentic coding assistant.

I found a near-perfect Android phone, but the premium display has a surprising flaw

It has nothing to do with the OnePlus 15's lack of features or general availability; instead, it comes down to form and fit.

Major Cloudflare outage took down ChatGPT, X, and Spotify Tuesday - here's what happened

A major outage rippled across the web, knocking many of the internet's biggest sites offline.

Struggling to track AI agents? This open-source tool gives you a single source of truth

Solo.io's new Agentregistry gives you a better way to discover, validate, and operate AI agent skills across frameworks and platforms.

Not enough people are talking about this Garmin competitor that wins in unique ways

With the latest Grit X2, Polar continues to optimize experiences for training, coaching, and performance improvement.

This ex-Bose engineer just launched smart earrings that actually look like jewelry

The Lumia 2 earrings track blood flow, exercise, and sleep. They come with a clever, customizable design.

The top 10 robot vacuums and mowers ZDNET readers bought in 2025

I review dozens of robot vacuums and at least a handful of robot mowers each year. Read on to see which were the most popular among our readers in 2025.

Cloud-native computing is poised to explode, thanks to AI inference work

CNCF leaders predict hundreds of billions of dollars more of AI work for cloud-native computing in the next 18 months.

I tried Google's new trip-planning AI tool, and I'll never plan my own trip again

The tool creates day-by-day suggestions, finds flights and hotels, and more.

I found an immutable Linux distro that never breaks and is effortless to use

ShaniOS maintains two separate environments. If an update - or anything - goes wrong with one environment, simply reboot and switch to the other. I am seriously impressed.

This Dell laptop is perfect for the office and classroom - and it's 30% off for Black Friday

Dell's Inspiron 15 is a solid work laptop that delivers strong multitasking power in a sleek form factor.

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. WH-1000XM5: I compared both headphones, and this model wins

Should you buy Sony's older headphones at a discount or go for the brand's newest (and priciest) model? Here's my advice.

Roaming authenticators offer what other passkey solutions can't - but there are trade-offs

The most secure passkey authenticator could be a physical device - here's why.

How to clear your MacBook cache (and why you shouldn't wait to do it)

If your Mac feels sluggish, clearing the cache can boost speed and free up space. Here's how.

I thought this iPhone screen protector was overrated - until I hit it with a brass knuckle

Magic John screen protector ads are everywhere, and since people kept asking about them, I bought a few to test for myself.

I've been using this air fryer oven for over 2 years, and it's a game changer

The Breville Joule is one of the best oven air fryer combos, and can do everything from reheat leftovers to bake cookies -- and it's 27% off for Black Friday.

I found an open-source NotebookLM alternative that's powerful, private - and free

There's an open-source alternative for NotebookLM that can be deployed to your local LAN and can work with locally-installed AI for better privacy.

I let Google's new AI tools take on my holiday shopping list - here's how it went

Need help with your gift buying this year? Google's AI promises to make this seasonal chore less of a challenge.

Amazon is selling a $430 refurbished MacBook Pro that was once $2,000 - here's what you get

The 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020) originally cost thousands, but you can now purchase a refurbished one for significantly less.

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: How to pick between these Windows alternatives

Linux Mint and Zorin OS are both popular Linux distros - but which is right for you?

Your AT&T plan just got a free surprise upgrade - what's new

Are you an AT&T mobile or Internet Air subscriber? The upgrade is already live for you in more than 5,300 cities.