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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.
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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.
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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's AI is now snooping on your emails - here's how to opt out

A new change quietly rolling out allows Google to access your private messages and attachments to train its AI models - likely without your knowledge. Opting out takes just moments.

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.

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.

10 most popular gadgets this year, according to thousands of readers (including surprise picks)

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.

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.

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.

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.

This viral Roborock with a robot arm is half-price on Amazon - why it's finally time to buy one

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 50% 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 6 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 to avoid rooting your Android phone at all costs - and the only time I break the rules

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.
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