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Google Maps vs. Waze: I've driven with the two bes...
Waze is great for quick reroutes and real-time alerts, while Google Maps offers deeper Gemini integration and more features. Here's my pick.
I tracked 3,000 steps on my Apple Watch, Google Pi...
Just how reliable is that smartwatch or smart ring? I tested three of the most popular health trackers to find out.
I setup a $4 router reboot timer, and it's made my...
I've tried so many methods to reboot my router, but the best solution costs barely anything.
I upgraded my Bluetooth speakers instead of replac...
You don't have to shell out hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on smart speakers for a robust home entertainment setup.
A common charging habit was quietly killing my iPh...
By charging my iPhone at one particular spot, I was damaging my battery and shortening its lifespan. Here's what I do now to avoid that.
Why I own 4 different pairs of headphones, and how...
While a true 'all-in-one' pair of headphones may not exist for every user, these four come pretty close.
I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to a...
Android makes it easy for me to manage my data use and prevent it from exceeding my plan's limit. Here's how.
Disneyland Now Uses Face Recognition on Visitors
Plus: The NSA tests Anthropic’s Mythos Preview to find vulnerabilities, a Finnish teen is charged over the Scattered Spider hacking spree, and more.
Musk admitted he trained Grok on ChatGPT
Plus, Claude Opus 4.7 ships as a security product, OpenAI opens its strongest models to defenders, Meta's $145B capex kills a record rally.
T-Mobile is giving 5G customers Hulu and Netflix s...
If you're a T-Mobile customer on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, Hulu and Netflix (both with ads) are now included with your service.
A Dark-Money Campaign Is Paying Influencers to Fra...
Build American AI, a nonprofit linked to a super PAC bankrolled by executives at OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz, is funding a campaign to spread pro-AI messaging and stoke fears about China.
5 last-minute gifts your mom will actually like fo...
Mother's Day is coming up, and we've found the best useful gadgets and cozy items that our moms on staff approve.
AWS Transform now automates BI migration to Amazon...
In this post, we walk through the full journey, from setting up your migration workspace in AWS Transform to subscribing to partner agents through AWS Marketplace to unlocking Amazon Quick capabilities that change how your organization consumes data.
Samsung will give you a free 32-inch Odyssey monit...
Samsung's BOGO monitor deal is back. Here's what you need to know.
Google Maps vs. Waze: I compared the two best navi...
Waze is great for fast reroutes and real-time alerts, while Google Maps delivers deep Gemini integration and more features. Here's my pick after extensive testing.
How we test AI at ZDNET
AI is the hottest topic in tech with new models and products launching daily. Here's how we test the latest AI developments at ZDNET.
This portable computer is the Raspberry Pi alterna...
The M5Stack Cardputer Adv is a self-contained pocket computer packed with promise.
I've tested robot mowers for years - here's my exp...
I have one golden rule: It's not about the mower, it's about the yard. Here's my checklist for deciding which to buy.
I used Photoshop's new AI tool to rotate objects i...
Adobe's AI-enabled Rotate Object tool can do some really cool things, but human skill is still crucial for success.
My home Wi-Fi was full of dead zones - here are 6 ...
I struggled with Wi-Fi dead spots throughout my home for years. Here's what helped connect the dots.















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